Sawin KJ, Gralton KS, Harrison TM, Malin S, Balchunas MK, Brock LA, Cavegn B, Cisler-Cahill L, Graves SM, Mussatto KA, O'Brien ME, Sherburne EC, Schiffman RF. Nurse researchers in children's hospitals.
J Pediatr Nurs 2010;
25:408-17. [PMID:
20816564 DOI:
10.1016/j.pedn.2009.07.005]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2008] [Revised: 07/06/2009] [Accepted: 07/08/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Little is known about the role of nurse researchers (NRs) and the structure of nursing research programs in children's hospitals in the United States. This descriptive study obtained survey data from 33 NRs. Data suggest that the NR role is emerging and has both commonalities and unique components when compared with the previous studies of NRs in adult hospitals. Most participants have been in their position for less than 4 years. Conducting research, having staff development related to research, and facilitating evidence-based practice or research were common responsibilities. The structure of nursing research programs impacts both the NRs and the program outcomes.
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