My understanding of nurses’ contribution to ethical conduct of research and implementation of research findings has changed significantly over the course of the semester. I have learned that there are multiple ways for nurses to contribute to the overall wellness and research of our communities. I did not realize the impact and chance that nurses could have to contribute to research opportunities. This is a valuable part of the profession as it is a major factor driving the future of nursing care and knowledge forward. It is so important because this heavily plays a role on our patient outcomes and the overall health of nurses. I think that it is important for nurses to understand the history and principles of research ethics because it will give them the knowledge of what it actually is and the impact it can have on our patients. This course has allowed me to see the nursing profession in a different light. It has shown me the importance of providing the highest quality care possible and the importance of never settling. Always continue your education no matter your age because there is always something new to learn that could change the trajectory of somebody’s life.
Category: Nurse’s Role
I have been working in a hospital for 4 years and I have heard next to nothing about research in nursing. I most recently heard about CLABSI rates but other than that barely anything. I think that nurses contribute to ethical conduct of research and implementation of research findings every day. Every patient is a statistic, every nurse and patient interaction is ultimately a statistic in my mind. The data that is collected subconsciously every day may never be used or not for a number of years, however I believe that it is happening every shift. I think data collection is something that happens daily in a hospital. Analysis and compiling that data into something is not necessarily an everyday process. I look forward to learning more about how the skills learned in this course will play a role in my day to day nursing career.
