Evidence based nursing practice involves making clinical decisions using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences. However, 30-45% of patients do not receive care according to scientific evidence, and 20-25% of care provided is potentially harmful. Evidence based nursing practice solves problems through four steps: identifying issues, performing literature searches, evaluating research evidence, and selecting interventions justified by evidence. Several conceptual models can help understand contextual factors influencing knowledge translation, including the Stetler model, Iowa model, Ottawa model, and models for evidence based multi-disciplinary practice and changing practice. The Ottawa Model of Research Use views research use as a dynamic process involving interconnected decisions by individuals relating to evidence-based innovations, potential adopters,