Instructions:

Implementing evidence into practice requires nurses to identify, critically appraise and synthesize research.  this may require a comprehensive literature review.  Please respond to the following questions:

In your own words, discuss what “evidence” means to you. 
What are “journal articles” and “Peer Review”?
In your own words, describe in detail what a literature review is and how it is useful when making clinical decisions?

Discuss in detail the major purposes of doing a literature review. 
Discuss the various criteria that a good literature review will have. 
What does the acronym IMRaD stand for?

Create an original posting with a minimum of 250-300 words.
Back up your arguments with reliable evidence.