<scp>EBP</scp> Beliefs, Competencies, Implementation Self‐Efficacy, and Access to Mentors in a Large U.S. Healthcare System: An Updated Assessment of Where We Are Now

The study continues to demonstrate nurses' low perceptions of their EBP competency. Compared to previous studies, nurses in this sample reported their EBP competency higher; however, they still rated themselves above competence in only one statement. This underscores an urgent need for comprehensive education and robust support mechanisms. It is imperative that healthcare organizations establish access to experienced mentors and cultivate organizational structures to empower nurses to master EBP, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and advancing overall quality of care.