Brown, C. (2009, October 29). Predictors of knowledge, attitudes, use and future use of evidence-based practice among baccalaureate nursing students at two universities. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
In this article the author claims that undergraduate students in nursing should have increased exposure to evidence- based practice because not only does it better prepare students for future clinical experience, but it also helps students build confidence when dealing with field work. To support this claim, the author discusses and analyzes a cross-sectional survey that focused on the knowledge relationship of nursing students who were acquainted with evidence-based practice. The study was conducted on 436 students who attended both a private or public university and also met the criteria of either being a sophomore, junior or senior, a part-time or full-time student and able to read and write in English. These specific students were then asked a serious of questions relating to their own self- evaluation on the amount of confidence and preparedness they possess in the field. The results showed that students who participated more in a research based learning method had more positive outcomes in their knowledge and attitude and also “generally found to increase with advancing academic class level” (Brown, 2009, pg.6). The purpose of the authors’ discussion on this specific study was to prove that nursing student’s performance will increase if you take them out of a classroom environment and place them into more clinical situations. This source provides credible information with the use of quantitative data and charts making it an extremely useful source when writing an essay relating to this topic of nursing.

Robb, M., & Shellenbarger, T. (2014, November 10). Strategies for searching and managing evidence-based practice resources. Retrieved October 19, 2015.