Objective To review the current application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) in the field of evidence-based nursing practice, and to provide reference for related research. Methods Using the JBI scope review method, systematically searched databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, and SinoMed. The search time is from August 1, 2009, to August 20, 2024. Results A total of 37 studies were included, covering multiple groups of people including the elderly, pregnant women, and children, multiple diseases such as dementia, tumors, and strokes, and multiple locations in hospitals, communities, and homes. These studies mostly adopt qualitative designs, and CFIR is often used to guide data collection and/or analysis in all stages of implementation. In addition, there were variations in the application of CFIR domains and elements across studies, with few aligning with the expected effects of CFIR application. Conclusion CFIR shows potential in advancing clinical translation of evidence, and it is widely used in qualitative research, promoting comparison across studies and integration of different theoretical frameworks. It′s suggested to use CFIR as a checklist for qualitative data collection and analysis and to explain the rationale behind choosing CFIR domains and constructs in methodology.