National survey of hospital nursing research, part 1 research requirements and outcomes
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Journal
Journal of Nursing Administration
Volume
46
Issue
10
DOI
10.1097/01.NNA.0000499762.37361.da
Abstract
© 2016 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe program requirements and scholarly outcomes for registered nurse (RN)Yled research in US hospitals. BACKGROUND: MagnetArecognitionemphasison evidence-based practice and research has stimulated thegrowthofhospital-basednursingresearchprograms. Hospital policies stipulating whether RNs can lead studies as principal investigators (PIs) varied among members of a regional nursing research consortium. METHODS: Members of the consortium conducted a nationalsurvey of hospitals regarding their requirements for RN-led research and associated scholarly outcomes. RESULTS: Most (87.1%) of the hospitals (N = 160) reported no minimum educational requirements for nurses to be PIs. Mentoring, training, and peer review/approval requirements differed between Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. On average, hospitals reported an annual total of 4 studies initiated, 4 disseminated via podium or poster presentation, 1 published, and 2 funded. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study provide a prototype and benchmark information for nursing administrators planning to establish, evaluate, and/or expand nursing research programs.
APA Citation
McLaughlin, M., Speroni, K., Kelly, K., Guzzetta, C., & Desale, S. (2016). National survey of hospital nursing research, part 1 research requirements and outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 46 (10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NNA.0000499762.37361.da