Quality, Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education
Abstract
Abstract
Quality, safety, and evidence-based practice (EBP) are foundational elements of modern nursing, directly impacting patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and professional accountability. This comprehensive review examines the integration of these principles into nursing education, highlighting historical developments, core competencies, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum strategies. The article explores didactic instruction, simulation-based learning, clinical practicum integration, interprofessional education, and technology-enhanced learning as effective methods for teaching quality, safety, and EBP. It also addresses challenges such as faculty preparedness, resource limitations, curriculum overload, and assessment complexities. Emerging trends, including competency-based curricula, digital health integration, and global standardization, are discussed. This review emphasizes that embedding quality, safety, and EBP into nursing education is essential for preparing competent, confident nurses capable of delivering safe, evidence-informed care in complex healthcare systems.
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