Engaging Nursing Staff in Research

Abstract

Collaborative research between academic and clinical partners enhances the educational and professional environment for students and clinicians, promotes evidence-based practice, and from this project may promote Veteran and family-centered care. The CNS played a key role in engaging and sustaining staff commitment, which contributed to the success of this study.

Engaging Bedside Nurse in Research and Quality Improvement

“…Nurse participation in clinical research and EBP supports the conduct of high-quality care. Simultaneous clinical practice and research to design and deliver quality projects are needed to improve local, national, and international practice (Gettrust et al, 2016). Three barriers to participating in research have been described, including lack of knowledge, training, and skill; lack of mentoring support; and lack of protected time.…”

“…It is well known that nursing research is vital to providing high-quality patient care, and nurses are in the ideal position to identify key knowledge gaps across disciplines (Gettrust et al, 2016; Mohsen et al, 2016; Stutzman et al, 2016). According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurse engagement in research activities should be an aspiration for all nurses (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2006).…”

Maximizing Nurse Scientist Role Potential in Health Care Organizations

“…A key word search of English-language literature for "nurse scientist" and "nurse's role" in the past 10 years yielded 15 nurse scientist or research champion position titles and descriptions (Table 1). 7,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] Most definitions described nurse scientists as individuals who contribute to knowledge discovery and translation, describing them as "nurses who are experts in or students of the phenomena of interest to the members of the discipline of nursing." 20(p98) However, the level of academic preparation and scope of responsibility vary.…”

“…20(p98) However, the level of academic preparation and scope of responsibility vary. Of the 15 descriptions, 5 listed no specific degree requirements, 11,12,17,20 3 required professional expertise in the field of study, 7,15,16 while the remaining 7 specified degree requirements (graduation from a health professional program, n = 1; master's or doctoral degree, n = 1; Doctor of Nursing Practice, n = 1; and PhD, n = 4). 13,14,18,19,[21][22][23] 23 This definition provides a foundation for the following discussion of theoretical frameworks for nurse scientist practice and role responsibilities.…”

“…A key word search of English-language literature for “nurse scientist” and “nurse's role” in the past 10 years yielded 15 nurse scientist or research champion position titles and descriptions (Table 1). 7,11–23 Most definitions described nurse scientists as individuals who contribute to knowledge discovery and translation, describing them as “nurses who are experts in or students of the phenomena of interest to the members of the discipline of nursing.”20 (p98) However, the level of academic preparation and scope of responsibility vary. Of the 15 descriptions, 5 listed no specific degree requirements,11,12,17,20 3 required professional expertise in the field of study,7,15,16 while the remaining 7 specified degree requirements (graduation from a health professional program, n = 1; master's or doctoral degree, n = 1; Doctor of Nursing Practice, n = 1; and PhD, n = 4) 13,14,18,19,21–23.…”