Connecting practice to evidence using laptop computers in the classroom

Kathy Lynn Rush1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. kathy.rush@ubc.ca

Summary

Preparing nurses for evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial. This study shows using laptops in undergraduate nursing courses effectively equips students with essential EBP skills and online resource familiarity.

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