Evidence-based practice projects are common in nurse residency programs, yet they can often lack sustained impact on patient outcomes. This article describes a model that elevates nurse resident-led projects by linking them to measurable patient outcomes and the organization's professional advancement program. By aligning evidence, outcomes, and career progression, nursing professional development practitioners transform nurse residency projects into drivers of practice change, leadership development, and long-term professional growth.
Kahnen et al. (2026) studied this question.