Evidence-based nursing practice integrates clinical expertise with the best available research evidence and patient preferences to optimize health outcomes [1]. This paper examines key nursing interventions that have demonstrated significant impact on improving overall health across diverse patient populations. The interventions reviewed include patient education, medication management, fall prevention strategies, care coordination, pain management approaches, and telehealth nursing. Each intervention is supported by recent empirical evidence demonstrating measurable improvements in patient outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare system efficiency.
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