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Rarely do advocates of evidence-based practice (EBP) find themselves in the ideal environment for its implemention. Culture shifts take time and persistence. Administrators may have a 'prove it to me before I allocate resources' attitude. In the face of such challenges, it is important to remember that the best use of an EBP model is for enlightenment, not constraint. This session describes how strategies from one or more models can be used to successfully implement EBP, including finding the best fit for the level of the organization; the nursing unit, the patient care team, or the individual practitioner. For example, use of the ARCC model at the unit level does not preclude use of strategies from another EBP model at the stakeholder/team level. Experience in one teaching medical center provides an example for consideration by those who wish to find the best fit for implementing EBP in their acute care setting.