A nurse leader in a community hospital is tasked with improving evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation but faces limited resources, staff unfamiliarity with research, and time constraints. Which strategy would be most effective to advance EBP in this setting?

Develop partnerships with university faculty and mentor new nurses with experienced staff.

Require all nurses to complete independent research projects.

Delay EBP initiatives until additional funding becomes available.

Hire full-time nurse scientists regardless of budget constraints.