Presents a strategy for advancing research in clinical nursing: create a research practitioner position, develop and plan an ongoing research program, improve nurses' research expertise, obtain funding, and foster collaboration between academic and clinical staff. (SK)

Uses the Pace University School of Nursing as an example of the evolution of models of nursing faculty practice. Discusses outcomes of evaluation of faculty practice through surveys and interviews: formation of a support group for faculty involved in practice and recommendations for university-wide culture change regarding the academic triad.…

Describes the Advanced Practicum Clinical Research Project, a project that involved nursing students in actual research with the patients on the unit to which they were assigned for clinical experience. (JOW)

Gives advice for the supervision of nursing student research, including style, focus, sampling in qualitative research, ethical considerations, use of literature, and being open to students. (SK)

Increasing numbers of hospitals and medical centers employ clinical nurse researchers. Nursing doctoral programs can prepare graduates for this role with courses in philosophy and ethics; research methods, statistics, and measurement; grantsmanship; and information dissemination. (SK)

Changing demographics suggest that cultural diversity should be a key element in nursing and nursing education. A blueprint for the 21st century includes universal culture, culture support groups and mentoring, and a diverse critical mass of faculty, students, staff, and patients. (SK)

Using conference poster presentations in nursing education is a way to develop students' research-awareness skills and enthusiasm. The method highlights the relevance of research to practice and fosters essential research literacy. (SK)

Expectations of clinical-track nursing faculty involve scholarship of teaching or of practice. Faculty must embrace scholarship as part of their role and have the skills and resources to pursue it. At one school, a director of clinical scholarship provides support and resources for faculty research. (SK)

Describes the research priorities of the National Black Nurses Association: women's health issues, use of diverse populations in research trials, and transcultural and culturally competent health care. Discusses the knowledge gaps in nursing research and recommends that priorities be aimed at improving the health of African Americans and other…

A survey of 341 doctor of philosophy, 47 doctorate of nursing science, and 13 doctor of education nursing students found that Ph.D. candidates perceived a stronger research preparation, which they would not receive in the other two doctoral programs. They did not perceive the Ph.D. as preparing them to be educators, practitioners, or…

Graduate programs at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing are designed to enlarge students' knowledge of research and its relevance to their particular types of practice and to enhance students' precision in using the scientific approach to identify phenomena of concern and to solve nursing and health care problems. (Author)

Because competency in information literacy was considered important for future evidence-based practice, instructional modules on information literacy were integrated into five core nursing master's courses complemented by a web-based tutorial. Students' information literacy competencies were assessed at entry and 1-year intervals. (Contains 31…

A survey of 126 nurse educators in English nursing colleges found that 76% had studied research methods but few are involved in research activity outside formal academic courses. Age and length of teaching service were related to attitudes toward research. (SK)

On-campus and distance nursing students conducted research projects and presented student posters (Year 1) and research papers (Year 2). Evaluations by on-site (n=55) and off-site students (n=93) indicated that students valued their active participation in the research process and the opportunity to present their work. There was a clear preference…

The British model of nurses as finders, appraisers, and users of research in practice is unattainable, given the technical complexity of research and the skills and time required. Clinical governance mechanisms and accountability demands further undermine the approach. An alternative is development of nursing research specialists and…