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Background: Cord blood stem cells are a valuable source of hematopoietic stem cells used in the treatment of various life-threatening diseases. Nurses play a key role in educating parents and assisting in cord blood collection. However, lack of adequate knowledge among staff nurses regarding cord blood stem cell collection and preservation may limit effective practice. Objectives: 1. To assess the pre-test knowledge of staff nurses regarding cord blood stem cell collection and preservation. 2. To assess the post-test knowledge of staff nurses regarding cord blood stem cell collection and preservation. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding cord blood stem cell collection and preservation. 4. To find the association between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted at a selected hospital in Sikar, Rajasthan. A sample of 100 staff nurses was selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. A structured teaching programme was administered after the pre-test, and the post-test was conducted after seven days. Results: The findings revealed a significant improvement in post-test knowledge scores compared to pre-test scores. The paired t-test showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme. Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding cord blood stem cell collection and preservation among staff nurses. Regular in-service education is recommended to enhance nurses' competency in this area.