Nursing Research

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Research Designs

Nursing Research

This paper explores nursing research and its utilization.

1,128 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that nursing practices guided by research-based evidence is fast replacing the old paradigm of anecdotal experience handed down from mentor to student. The paper discusses the historical origins of nursing research, namely the legacy of Florence Nightingale. The paper looks at the crucial role of nursing research. The paper discusses how barriers to research still exist, particularly in the initiation of research or in its implementation.

Outline:
Historical Origins of Nursing Research
Role of Nursing Research: Utilization
Evidence-Based Practice
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Research is a challenge as it constantly involves bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and actual practices in order to find new and practical applications. However far removed research may seem to the nurse in a clinical setting, nursing practices guided by research-based evidence is fast replacing the old paradigm of anecdotal experience handed down from mentor to student, a testament to the continuous dedication of the nurse to professional development in the midst of resistance and the temptation of complacency. Research is "essential if the nursing profession is to meet its mandate to society for effective and efficient patient care" (American Nurses Association [ANA], 1994, para. 3)."

Sample of Sources Used:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). (2001). AHRQ Profile: Advancing Excellence in Health Care. Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://www.ahrq.gov/about/profile.htm
American Nurses Association [ANA]. (1994). Education for Participation in Nursing Research. NursingWorld. Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://www.ana.org/readroom/position/research/rseducat.htm
DePalma, J. (2004a). Advanced Practice Nurses' research competencies: competency I--using evidence in practice. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 16(2), 124-126. Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://hhc.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/16/2/124.pdf
DePalma, JN. (2004b). Advanced Practice Nurses' research competencies: competency II--evaluating practice. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 16(4), 293-295. Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://hhc.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/16/4/293.pdf
Hubbard H, Walker PH, Clancy CM & Stryer D. (2002). Outcomes and effectiveness research: capacity building for nurse researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Outcomes Manag., 6(4), 146-51. Retrieved March 6, 2007 from the PubMed database.