The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 40 No. 4 April 2009
By Linda L. Pierce, PhD, RN, CNS, CRRN, FAHA
ABSTRACT
Research is an integral part of everyday nursing practice. Clients, third-party payers, and accreditors demand clinical practice based on evidence or research findings. Who will perform this research? Nurses at all educational levels and in all practice settings can participate in the research journey. The purpose of this article is to discuss 12 steps, offered as a road map, in the research process. Nurses can learn these steps for success and increase their ability to conduct the research that supports and develops nursing science.
J Contin Educ Nurs 2009;40(4):154-162.
AUTHOR
Dr. Pierce is Professor, The University of Toledo, College of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
The author thanks Judy Salter, MSN, RN, Clinical Instructor at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio; and Victoria Steiner, PhD, Assistant Professor at The University of Toledo, for their review of and critical comments regarding this manuscript.
Address correspondence to Linda L. Pierce, PhD, RN, CNS, CRRN, FAHA, The University of Toledo, College of Nursing, Mailstop 1026, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614.
