As a result of this course and your experience as a nurse, share your level of confidence with nursing
research. What value do you see nursing research adds to the field of nursing? What is your role in
nursing research, at the graduate level?
Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday of Module/Week 8, and your replies are due by
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of the same module/week.
I can honestly say that research as a whole is not my favorite. When
signing up for this class, I was hesitant and almost scared as to what I would
be getting myself into. Yes, it is a required course, so it wasn’t something
that I could put off. I had to jump right in! I however can say, that upon
nearing completion, my nerves were for nothing and unwarranted. I actually
enjoyed the research project of developing your own research proposal and
the ongoing process it took. I think going through that process was key is
really understanding what it takes to develop a research project and having
that not having that understanding at first seemed daunting. But having the
step by step process laid out made it much more manageable. Because of
that, I have developed an increased confidence that I could in the future
develop a research proposal if the need arises because of this courses help.
As a nurse, research is vital. Research allows us as nurses to know
what best practice is and glean from what is known as evidence-based
practice. Having the background knowledge of all the research that has
been done not only affects patient outcomes but the safety of our patients
(Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). As Proverbs 1:5 states, “…let the wise
listen and add to their learning” (NIV). Research education for all nurses, at
all levels I think would help develop strong nurses and ones that want to
continue to grow and develop new standards. It allows them to be
innovators and create better processes for our patients (Ditomassi, Erickson,
& Jones, 2016). According to Mackey et al., (2017), “It is important that
Registered Nurses be proactive in their quest for research knowledge so that
the gap between theory and practice continues to close” (p 54). I think as a
Christian nurse, we have an obligation to do what is best for our patients.
The way we treat our patients should reflect God’s love and kindness.
Providing the best for our patients, means going above and beyond.
Educating yourself and wanting to provide the best care involved
surrounding yourself with new and updated research. Collossians 3:23,
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord”
(NIV).
As a graduate level nurse, I feel that research is almost even more
important. We must be role models to the newer nurses. And by being
those role models we can show the excitement to them and let them know
just how important research is. With new nurses up to graduate level nurses
conducting research imagine how far the nurse occupation could go. I have
always looked up to our Clinical Nurse Specialists for the education and
knowledge they provide to my department. They are always looking at the
research to find the best ways to care for our patients. I have, up to this day,
let them do the research, as I thought that was more their role. But now
after completing this course, I feel that I can offer help in conducting some of
that research. And I think I would actually enjoy it.
References
Mackey, A., & Bassendowski, S. (2017). The history of evidence-based
practice in nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional
Nursing, 33(1), 51-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.05.009
Ditomassi, M., Erickson, J. I., & Jones, D. A. (2016). Why research is vital.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England), 23(1), 13-13.
https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.23.1.13.s10
The Holy Bible: New international version. (2011). Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan.
Reply to Sara Nash:
Sara- You did a great job explaining your biblical viewpoint throughout
the whole discussion post. You also were able to explain your role in
research prior to this class and what your plans are afterwards. I think that it
is great to hear that you are a part of a research project that is being
conducted as we speak. That is a great experience and one that everyone
can learn from. As I stated in my original post, I was very hesitant about this
class. Research is not one of my favorite subjects, and having to dread of
that made me anxious to take this class. I can honestly say that after this
eight weeks, I have grown tremendous knowledge for research and enjoyed
the lengthy process of making the research proposal. That in depth step by
step process was key to really understanding what it takes to gather, review
and explain new research findings.
I agree with you that research is never ending. As a nurse, research is
vital. Research allows us as nurses to know what best practice is and glean
from what is known as evidence-based practice. Having the background
knowledge of all the research that has been done not only affects patient
outcomes but the safety of our patients (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). As
Proverbs 1:5 states, “…let the wise listen and add to their learning” (NIV).
Research education for all nurses, at all levels I think would help develop
strong nurses and ones that want to continue to grow and develop new
standards. Those new standards gets us to higher level of nursing care and
medical developments.
References
Mackey, A., & Bassendowski, S. (2017). The history of evidence-based
practice in nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional
Nursing, 33(1), 51-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.05.009
The Holy Bible: New international version. (2011). Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan.
Reply to James Bradley:
James- Great thoughtful post. I enjoyed reading your insight on the
ever famous Florence Nightingale. I liked that you took it all the way back to
her, because she was the beginning of research and evidence based
practices. If it wasn’t for her we wouldn’t have the standards in place for
many things. Having the background knowledge of all the research that has
been done not only affects patient outcomes but the safety of our patients
(Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). Like you said, much research has gone in
to CAUTI and CLABSI research. Even now that is a standard that is high and
is part of the national patient safety goals.
According to Mackey et al., (2017), “It is important that Registered
Nurses be proactive in their quest for research knowledge so that the gap
between theory and practice continues to close” (p 54). Providing the best
for our patients, means going above and beyond. Educating yourself and
wanting to provide the best care involved surrounding yourself with new and
updated research. Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord” (NIV).
Research is a vital part of nursing that always needs to be around and
continue to happen. I myself was nervous about taking this course, but it
sounds like you had a lot of background knowledge and were able to use that
towards this course. I hope that both of us are able to continue with this
research knowledge as we continue on in our studies and careers.
References
Mackey, A., & Bassendowski, S. (2017). The history of evidence-based
practice in nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional
Nursing, 33(1), 51-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.05.009
