Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 351-357, November 2005

Building a Foundation for an Evidence-Based Approach to Practice: Teaching Basic Concepts to Undergraduate Freshman Students

  • Helen K. Burns, PhD, RN

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    • University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Burns, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, 350 Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
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  • Susan M. Foley, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing introduced evidence-based practice (EBP) into the freshman-level curriculum this year. This article describes the reasons behind this decision, the development of the curriculum, the specific EBP content, and the student assignments. The introduction of EBP into the first-level nursing curriculum has proven to be successful; consideration is even being given to expanding the EBP content.

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PII: S8755-7223(05)00140-7

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.10.001

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 351-357, November 2005

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