Problem: Despite the recognition by nurses of the importance of using scientific data to support their experiential knowledge, evidence-based nursing research is seldom integrated into their practice. An important limitation is the nurses’ general lack of basic abilities to use research to better inform their clinical decision making. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate a leader training intervention on integrating research into nursing practice. Intervention: Seven advanced practice nurses and twelve clinical nurses from six care specialties jointly participated in training activities on knowledge transfer and exchange. Method: Nineteen nurses went through a twenty-day training internship and fourteen participated in two interviews, before and after the intervention. Results and Conclusion: Overall, nurses were very positive about their participation in the training. Difficulties encountered during the internship and the prior negative perception about the research process were largely offset by the capabilities acquired and the clinical results of the intervention. Furthermore, the beginnings of changes in the organization and in relations with some health professionals were noted and seen as positive.