 Qualitative description design is a relevant method for gathering information directly from those experiencing a phenomenon, particularly in healthcare where nurses and midwives have clinical questions suitable to this approach but limited time and resources. However, qualitative description research may be considered less sophisticated epistemologically and can be challenging to differentiate from other qualitative approaches. This article provides a systematic journey through the philosophical, ontological, and epistemological perspectives of qualitative description research appraises methods and rigor issues and highlights its key attributes and value in healthcare professions to extend its usage. This article was authored by Carmel Bradshaw, Sandra Atkinson, and Owen Doody.