“My research article was accepted for publication!”January 17, 2017Beth, a former hospital nursing director-turned-faculty member, learns she has to present her research at a national conference and write it up for publication and funding. Like many…
Consider a career in clinical researchNovember 11, 2012Nurses are taking on a range of unique and challenging roles in the clinical research field.
Creating a compelling posterJune 2, 2021One of the most fulfilling aspects of successfully implementing a project or conducting research is dissemination, including poster presentations. When presented effectively, posters can convey key information to…
Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementJune 11, 2014All nurses should know and understand the differences among these three concepts.
Few studies consider sex and gender when analyzing and reporting research resultsDecember 8, 2016The authors of a Viewpoint article in JAMA say that only a minority of medical studies take sex and gender into account when analyzing and reporting research results;…
From Your ANA president and ANF ChairNovember 11, 2010By donating to the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), you can help this organization continue to fund nursing research that advances our profession and improves patients’ lives.
Genetic research sheds light on common complex diseasesDecember 11, 2008Using new tools, researchers are exploring complex disorders in which genes and the environment strongly interact.
How to appraise quantitative research articlesJanuary 11, 2007Increase your ability to critically appraise, synthesize, and communicate research findings.
Investigating nurses’ dressing change techniquesApril 11, 2007Original nursing research explores nurses’ rationales for using sterile technique instead of clean technique in particular circumstances – and reveals wide practice discrepencies.
Joining the quest to diversify research, improve outcomesOctober 11, 2022Partnership with All of Us seeks to reach more investigators, engage underserved The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) has built a partnership with the National Institutes of Health…
Kangaroo care: Making the leap to an evidence-based practiceMarch 11, 2008The authors explain how they used an evidence-based practice model to establish a new nursing practice – kangaroo care for healthy newborns.
Making sense of statistical powerJune 11, 2010If you want to interpret nursing research outcomes, you need to understand statistical power.
Making sense of statistical powerJune 11, 2008Want to improve your ability to interpret research studies? Take a few minutes to read this overview of power analysis, probability, sample size, and related concepts.
Nanotechnology and the environmentJuly 11, 2008Nanotechnology and the environment By Katie Slavin, MS, RN Nanotechnology is the use of innovative techniques for controlling and manipulating matter at the near-atomic scale to produce engineered…
Original research at a small rural hospital—you can do it!October 10, 2016Nurses want to provide evidence-based care that reflects best practices. But they also have uniquely local clinical questions that can’t be readily answered through the literature alone. How…
Pick up some research to go!July 11, 2010Find out how to grab the latest research on the run, decide of the findings are ready to use in practice, and plan practice changes accordingly.
Pilot studies: Helmsman on the ship of research designApril 11, 2011Pilot studies lay the groundwork for major research studies.
Providing effective patient teaching on the InternetMarch 24, 2009A study compares two approached to high-tech teaching.
Public-sector research in drugs and vaccines improves public healthFebruary 11, 2011A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports, “Public-sector research has had a more immediate effect in improving public health than was previously realized.” Read more…
Researchers Explore Ways to Curb ED ViolenceApril 11, 2009Experts say registered nurses who work in hospital emergency departments are at greater risk of violence from patients than nurses in other specialties.
Researchers study power failures in prostheticsDecember 2, 2014Researchers have identified reasons for power failures in prosthetics worn by amputees, which could help in future design work. Read more and read the study abstract.
RWJF launches new websiteNovember 11, 2010The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has launched http://www.thefutureofnursing.org, a resource that includes the research and data behind the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing report recommendations.…
So you’re interested in research?May 10, 2018Have you ever thought about going into research. Based on a recent conversation I had with a nurse researcher, it sounds like an exciting career path. As part…
Spotlight on three nurse researchers: ANF grants help build expertise to benefit patients and nursesDecember 11, 2007Nurse researchers play a vital role in health care throughout this country. Their work can make a huge difference in determining how care can best be delivered at…
The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health EquityMarch 12, 2018Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing, the first indigenous nursing research center…
Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvementBy: Brian T. Conner, PhD, RN, CNE
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