Farewell from the editor-in-chief

When I took over as editor-in-chief (EiC) of Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) in August 2010, I had a simple but ambitious goal: to make it easier for nurses and midwives to access research evidence and help them use it to improve their practise. I also hoped to amplify their voice in influencing health policy. 15 years later, as I write my final editorial before stepping down from my post at the end of July, I reflect on how the EBN team collectively brought that original vision to life.

At the heart of EBN are our commentaries—incisive, insightful pieces that critically evaluate current research. But over time, we’ve grown far beyond that. In 2011, we launched the Research Made Simple (RMS) series, which aims to demystify research methods for practitioners. I am proud that these papers have become an important resource for healthcare lecturers teaching research skills.

As a nurse educator,...