Developing good reading habits for lifelong learning.

The article focuses on the critical role of reading in nursing education and professional practice, emphasizing its importance for academic success, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making. It identifies common barriers such as time constraints and reading anxiety that hinder nurses’ engagement with literature and offers ten evidence-based strategies to cultivate effective reading habits, including setting clear goals, using active reading techniques, leveraging digital tools, and seeking peer or professional support. The article underscores that reading is essential not only for initial education but also for lifelong learning, professional development, and maintaining safe, person-centered care. It concludes that fostering a culture of reading within nursing is vital to uphold evidence-based practice and enhance patient outcomes. [Extracted from the article]