Upping the Ante: Third Time's a Charm

IN THE PAST TWO ISSUES OF Neonatal Network:® The Journal of Neonatal Nursing, the editorials have focused on the move toward basing nursing practice on available evidence (evidence-based practice) and how that might translate to the articles that are published in Neonatal Network.® While I have given my assurances that the fundamental mission and style of the journal have not changed, I have suggested that we are moving towards a higher standard from our authors, our reviewers and ultimately you as our reader. In reality, we are all being asked to practice to a higher standard by the most important stakeholders here—our patients. Clearly, basing our practice on the best available evidence is about providing the best possible level of care for our patients.