• Embedding an evidence-based curriculum that enhances teaching and learning
• Promoting the use of best practice guidelines (BPGs) among students
• Supporting the dissemination of best practices at the student level
• Equipping faculty and students with implementation science approaches — including the Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) and Social Movement Action (SMA) frameworks — and leveraging the RNAO Leading Change Toolkit to support successful, sustainable change
   

We offer a wide range of opportunities for both students and faculty, including:

• building capacity amongst faculty and students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to seamlessly integrate evidence-based practice into teaching, learning, and everyday professional practice
• public speaking and knowledge-sharing activities
• opportunities to submit and present scholarly work to conferences
• platforms to present and highlight the impact of integrating BPGs into curriculum
• leadership-building experiences that support students as they transition into the workforce
   

• students entering clinical environments with up-to-date evidence informed practice
• expanding recognition of the BPSO Champions Certificate among clinical partners
• building strong collaborations with local clinical organizations to support student success
• creating a shared identity across academic and clinical environments
   

We connect you to valuable learning and improvement supports, including:

• dedicated 1:1 support from an academic sector–specific coach who partners with you to thoughtfully integrate evidence into your curriculum, strengthen your teaching practice, and provide expert guidance every step of the way
• knowledge exchange calls with other academic BPSOs that promote rapid learning and best practice spread
• funded fellowships opportunities for faculty focused on developing and promoting nursing knowledge and expertise to improve client care and health outcomes in Ontario
• access to an international academic consortium of BPSOs spanning 10 countries to promote collaboration and partnerships
   

We support you in clearly demonstrating the impact of participating in the Academic BPSO program — highlighting meaningful outcomes for faculty, students and academic programs.

• Quality indicators to systematically monitor progress and evaluate Best Practice Guideline (BPG) outcomes within academic settings.
• Access to Nursing Quality Indicators for Reporting and Evaluation (NQuIRE®), an international data system that enables monitoring of guideline-based structure, process and outcome indicators — strengthening your ability to measure educational and practice impact.
• Structured reporting systems to document progress in capacity building, implementation, evaluation and sustainability planning — ensuring comprehensive tracking of your academic initiatives.
• Expert consultation on evaluation design, indicator selection and data interpretation to support rigorous monitoring, continuous quality improvement and long-term sustainability.
• Access to RNAO Evidence Boosters — compelling, shareable infographics that highlight measurable outcomes and success stories for leaders, faculty and broader audiences.