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A focused educational program can assist future nurses to minimize these gaps. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an EBP educational program on undergraduate nursing students\u2019 EBP knowledge and skills. A cluster randomized controlled trial was undertaken. Six optional courses in the Bachelor of Nursing final year were randomly assigned to the experimental (EBP educational program) or control group. Nursing students\u2019 EBP knowledge and skills were measured at baseline and post-intervention. A qualitative analysis of 18 students\u2019 final written work was also performed. Results show a statistically significant interaction between the intervention and time on EBP knowledge and skills (p = 0.002). From pre- to post-intervention, students\u2019 knowledge and skills on EBP improved in both groups (intervention group: p &lt; 0.001; control group: p &lt; 0.001). At the post-intervention, there was a statistically significant difference in EBP knowledge and skills between intervention and control groups (p = 0.011). Students in the intervention group presented monographs with clearer review questions, inclusion\/exclusion criteria, and methodology compared to students in the control group. 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