1. Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of modern nursing and healthcare delivery. It integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to improve outcomes. A critical step in EBP is formulating a clinical inquiry into a structured, searchable question. The PICO(T) framework—Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time—provides a systematic […]

SEARCHING DATABASES When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems. The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide […]

1. Introduction Mosquitoes are among the most significant vectors of disease worldwide, transmitting illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Their breeding grounds are often found in stagnant water sources within communities. Public health nurses (PHNs) and nurse epidemiologists play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and advocating for […]

NURSES WORKING TO PREVENT DISEASE AT HOME According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016), a vaccination has not been found to prevent the Zika virus, a disease that has been transmitted to humans through mosquito bites from mosquitoes that are most active during the day. Zika has been found in many […]

1. Introduction Culture profoundly influences health beliefs, practices, and outcomes. Understanding cultural diversity goes beyond ethnicity or religion; it encompasses geography, socioeconomic status, institutional context, and generational differences. Nurses must integrate cultural awareness into care delivery to ensure equitable, respectful, and effective health interventions. This document explores: The success of Sri Lanka’s maternal health program […]