Fostering the Integration of Evidence-based Practice Through Nursing Mentorship: An Integrative Literature Review

Bethany I. Atwood; Crystal Belew; Matthew Blake; Marissa Gracia; James Uregen; David Bradley; Gina L. Eberhardt; Kenneth Romito

doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000001761

Fostering the Integration of Evidence-based Practice Through Nursing Mentorship: An Integrative Literature Review

Bethany I. Atwood^*
, Crystal Belew
, Matthew Blake
, Marissa Gracia
, James Uregen
, David Bradley
, Gina L. Eberhardt
, Kenneth Romito

^*Corresponding author for this work

Graduate School of Nursing

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Abstract

Objective: – Develop an evidence-based practice (EBP) mentorship program framework. Background: – Despite the widespread call for EBP adoption, EBP competency in healthcare remains low. Methods: – An integrative literature review across 3 databases on EBP mentorship programs was conducted in August 2025. Results: – A total of 21 English-language articles were included in the review. Five core pillars for successful EBP mentorship programs were identified: corporate considerations, mentor development, program design, education, and outcome measurement. Conclusion: – Nursing administrators are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between academia and EBP implementation through mentorship programs that drive EBP competencies, develop champions, and build a sustained culture of inquiry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	421-426
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Nursing Administration
Volume	56
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001761
State	Published - Aug 2026

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