“Information literacy (IL) is crucial for nursing education because it enables nursing students to effectively access, evaluate, and apply research and evidence-based practice (EBP). This includes critically assessing the quality and relevance of information sources, understanding howto effectively search for and retrieve information, and applying research and EBP to clinical decision-making.”

“Nurses who value information and scholarly inquiry will be more likely to analyze and evaluate information, identify gaps in current knowledge, and prioritize research needs to
develop EBP guidelines for safe patient care.12 By participating in EBP activities, nurses can learn how to understand and communicate research findings, which could enhance the
quality of patient care.”