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ABSTRACT: Background of the study: The IHI developed the "Ventilator Bundle," comprising four evidence-based practices, along with a methodology for implementation and compliance measurement. The study objectives to evaluate nursing officers' knowledge and practices related to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) care. Research methodology: It employs a descriptive quantitative design with a sample of 100 participants selected through non-probability convenient sampling. The research tool consists of three parts: Part 1 covers socio-demographic information, Part 2 is a self-structured questionnaire with 24 items scored from 0 to 1, and Part 3 is a checklist containing 20 items, also scored from 0 to 1.conclusion: A study on ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) revealed that 67% of participants had excellent knowledge, 28% good knowledge, and 5% average knowledge. In terms of practices, 55% exhibited good practices, while 40% showed excellent practices, with no participants falling below fair practice levels. Overall, nursing officers implement appropriate VAP care practices.