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, RELIABLE SOURCE OF NURSING RESEARCH Scientific research
SOURCES OF NURSING RESEARCH - Tradition ( we've always done it that way)
- Authority ( from physicians)
- trial and error ( Trying alternatives until something works
Not always feasible when dealing with patient. if it works, we'll use it)
BASIC NURSING RESEARCH Theoretical, pure, fundamental, or bench research done to generate or advance
knowledge in a given subject area
APPLIED NURSING RESEARCH Research to gain knowledge that has a practical application and contributes in
some way to a modification of practice ( using this new knowledge to solve
immediate problems)
ASSOCIATES Demonstrate awareness of the value of research
Identify problems in the clinical area
Assist with data collection
BACCALAUREATES Critique published research
Utilize findings in practice
Participate in the research process
Identify research problems
MASTERS Collaborate in research projects
Provide clinical expertise
Implement changes based upon findings
DNP Conduct research independently
Develop new knowledge through research
Conduct funded research
1923 Gold mark report ( study research education)
1952 First nursing research published
1953 First journal devoted to nursing research
1972 ANA established department of nursing research
1978 First issue of research in nursing and health
1983 First center for nursing research establish
1986 Center of nursing research under NIH
1993 National institute of nursing research established within NIH
ROLES OF ALL NURSES All nurses should be able to identify a research problem for nursing research
studies