A major healthcare initiative has emerged which focuses on the utilization of evidence-based practice (EBP) to influence care. The adoption of EBP into the organizations, hospitals, and agencies has proven to increase positive patient outcomes. Colleges and universities have been charged to graduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepared nurses with confidence in utilizing the EBP process. Studies have shown upon graduation, BSN nurses have a gap in their knowledge in utilizing the EBP process. Increasing knowledge through guided practice can close the gap for graduating nurses as they enter clinical experience, work, and the nursing field. A Midwestern faith based College recognized that nursing students lack the knowledge concerning EBP. This College decided to adopt a curriculum change, adapted from the Concept Based teaching model by Dr. J. Giddens. The adoption of this model allows for the nursing students, in all semesters, to develop strategies for post-graduate implementation.
