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The importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and research within nursing has been acknowledged since the 1970s. Research proficiencies for nurses include the abilities to search for and evaluate evidence, disseminate findings and apply findings to practice within the context of caring. However, there is a lack of information on how new undergraduate nursing curriculums have impacted on student nurses' perceptions on and importance of EBP and research.

The study aimed to explore student nurses' perceptions on and importance of EBP and research.

Data were collected via focus groups in 2013 with undergraduate student nurses from the University of Greenwich, England (n = 7) and the Faculty of Health Care Jesenice, Slovenia (n = 3). Cross-sectional sampling included focus groups with 1st year nursing students (4, n = 22), 2nd year (4, n = 38) and 3rd year (2, n = 10 …