No matter where you are working as a nurse, research is impacting the work you do. The articles in our two Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) series (the EBP Step by Step series and the EBP 2.0 series) remain some of the most-read AJN articles. However, you can’t develop or implement EBP projects without reading and understanding research articles.

Like learning a foreign language.

Clinical research can be intimidating for those not familiar with it. I liken it to learning a foreign language. And as with learning a new language, it makes sense to start at the basics and build your vocabulary as you go. Our latest series, Nursing Research, Step by Step, “is designed to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to participate in research, step by step.”

This series is great whether you are just starting out need a refresher. You can find the collection of articles here and listen to their accompanying podcasts here.

Christine Moffa, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, senior clinical editor