Nursing Research
What is the key point or concept that emerged from the activity? Why is that important to you and why is it important to nursing?
One key point in this paper is that while much has been accomplished in the field of nursing research, much remains to be done. Reading through the introductions of the people who were pivotal in the development of nursing research institutions -- and the recollections from the speakers about how the struggles were all worthwhile -- was educational background and interesting. But what really jumped off the page at me -- and are important to me and to the future of nursing -- were several passages on the last page of this document.
All the talk related to the value and history of research notwithstanding, these points stand out: a) research outcomes must be linked to actual nursing care and to health trends nationwide; b) all the citizens of the world will be better off when nursing research truly makes a different; c) incorporating research protocols into practice brings powerful meaning to the task of research; d) given adequate funding and high quality talent, nursing could be and will be on "…the forefront of the new frontier" of caregiving, health management and the study of...
By partnering with other institutions and putting visionary people in place, the organization was able to grow and gain creditability. Moreover, I understand how it came to pass that initiatives like end-of-life, self-management of chronic illnesses, and caregiving were put under the microscope of research initiatives. These key areas of study were furthered because the NINR placed nurse scientists on panels, in workshops, and at other strategic event, to give these nurse scientists visibility and to give them the opportunity to learn outside the traditional academic venues.
I understand the depth and breadth of the NINR agenda for studying chronic illness, self-management, and I understand the importance of nurses fully becoming conversant with research that embraces cultural…
