United Hospital supports nursing research and evidence-based practice activities of all nurses from the staff nurse at the bedside to the advanced practice nurse and other nursing leaders. Nursing research includes the generation, dissemination and utilization of new nursing knowledge that promotes excellence in professional nursing practice. An evidence-based culture is enhanced through the commitment at all levels of management, from our Vice President of Patient Care to directors and operations leaders, a dedicated director of nursing research and quality, our advanced practice nurses and the Nursing Research Council.