JNUR_V2_N2_PP1 Emma Kientz Cindy M. Lyons Journal on Nursing 2231 – 4504 2 2 30 35 Evidence-Based Practice, Collaboration, Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Healthcare Organizations, Practice Change Throughout the world of healthcare, the impetus to engage in best practices using the latest evidence is paramount. With Institute of Medicine reports such as “To Err is Human” (2000) and “Crossing the Quality Chasm” (2001), the need for a health care system that is “safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable” is vital (IOM, 2001, p. 5-6). To achieve optimal patient outcomes, and ultimately obtain reimbursement for care, strategies to implement evidenced based practices (EBP) in health care settings are occurring at rapid speed. While the interdisciplinary team model is important in management of patient care today, the role of the nurse is pivotal to achieve these aims. Educating the nurse while still in their nursing program, and throughout the curriculum, is an approach to make the use of EBP a routine practice, not a periodic occurrence. May - July 2012 Copyright © 2012 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1972