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Nurse researchers in children's hospitals. J Pediatr Nurs 2010 Oct;25(5):408-17

Date

09/08/2010

Pubmed ID

20816564

DOI

10.1016/j.pedn.2009.07.005

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-77956341015 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   7 Citations

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.

Author List

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

Authors

Kathleen Mussatto Ph.D. Associate Professor in the School of Nursing department at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Rachel Schiffman BS,MS,PhD Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Evidence-Based Practice
Female
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Male
Nurse's Role
Nursing Research
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Research Personnel
United States