Four-year progressive competency development pathway structures EBP learning from awareness to application¶
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Description¶
The model organizes evidence-based practice competency development across the full undergraduate program as a four-year progressive pathway. Year 1 establishes evidence-based awareness through a mandatory course introducing evidence-based practice concepts, literature retrieval, and critical thinking. Years 2-3 emphasize competency building through guideline-integrated courses and practice platforms, advancing to systematic review methods and critical appraisal. Year 4 concentrates on comprehensive application and outcome demonstration through an evidence-based nursing round practicum during clinical internships and evidence-based graduation thesis options.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Requires coordination of evidence-based content across all four years of the curriculum rather than isolated courses
Constraints¶
Target Learners¶
- Undergraduate nursing students
Learning Goals¶
- Progressive development of evidence-based thinking, competency building, and comprehensive practice application
Claims¶
Related Designs¶
- Ecological education model for evidence-based practice competency integrates educational ecology theory with the IEO framework
- Integrated Learning Pathways defined by four principles: competency-based, complementary, cumulative, and consistent
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Li Xuejing, Meng Meiqi, Li Xiaohua, Wang Ziyan, Wang Letong, Han Liu, Hao Yufang, Shi Nannan. (2026). Development and implementation of an ecological education model for evidence-based practice competency in undergraduate nursing students: A mixed-methods feasibility study. International Journal of Nursing Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2026.04.002
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Four-year progressive competency development pathway structures EBP learning from awareness to application |
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The model organizes evidence-based practice competency development across the full undergraduate program as a four-year progressive pathway. |
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