Implementation impact: Improving the nursing curriculum by integrating best practice guidelines

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This Evidence Booster examines the impact of implementing RNAO’s best practice guidelines in an academic institution in Doha, Qatar.

The University of Calgary in Qatar successfully integrated the BPGs into its concept and competency-based curriculum, significantly enhancing students’ skills and knowledge. This work has cultivated an evidence-based culture and promoted advocacy for excellence in health care.

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