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Abstract: Introduction: Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a critical skill for nurses in assessing and managing patients with respiratory and metabolic disorders. However, studies indicate a gap in nurses' knowledge regarding ABG interpretation, highlighting the need for structured educational interventions. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program in enhancing staff nurses' knowledge of ABG analysis and interpretation. Methods: A pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental design was employed. A convenience sample of 60 staff nurses working in Vivekananda hospital of Moradabad was recruited. The structured teaching program consisted of knowledge and interpretation of ABG analysis , delivered through lecture cum demonstration through ppt . Pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted using a validated questionnaire to measure participants' knowledge of ABG analysis and interpretation. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: [Preliminary findings revealed a significant improvement in participants' knowledge scores following the structured teaching program. Mean pre-test score was 12.25 while the mean post-test score increased to 16.60 .Statistical analysis using paired t-tests demonstrated a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing nurses' knowledge of ABG analysis and interpretation.] Conclusion: The findings suggest that a structured teaching program can significantly improve staff nurses' knowledge of ABG analysis and interpretation. These results underscore the importance of ongoing education and training initiatives to enhance nurses' proficiency in critical clinical skills, ultimately improving patient care outcomes. Further research is warranted to explore long-term retention of knowledge and its impact on clinical practice.