NURS 500 Discussion WEEK 2.pdf | NURS 500 - Research
As a result of this course and your experience as a nurse, share your level of confidence with nursing research. What value do you see nursing research adds to the field of nursing? What is your role in nursing research, at the graduate level? Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on of Module/Week 8, and your replies are due by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. (ET) on of the same module/week.Friday I can honestly say that research as a whole is not my favorite. When signing up for this class, I was hesitant and almost scared as to what I would be getting myself into. Yes, it is a required course, so it wasn’t something that I could put off. I had to jump right in! I however can say, that upon nearing completion, my nerves were for nothing and unwarranted. I actually enjoyed the research project of developing your own research proposal and the ongoing process it took. I think going through that process was key is really understanding what it takes to develop a research project and having that not having that understanding at first seemed daunting. But having the step by step process laid out made it much more manageable. Because of that, I have developed an increased confidence that I could in the future develop a research proposal if the need arises because of this courses help. As a nurse, research is vital. Research allows us as nurses to know what best practice is and glean from what is known as evidence-based practice. Having the background knowledge of all the research that has been done not only affects patient outcomes but the safety of our patients (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). As Proverbs 1:5 states, “…let the wise listen and add to their learning” (NIV). Research education for all nurses, at all levels I think would help develop strong nurses and ones that want to continue to grow and develop new standards. It allows them to be innovators and create better processes for our patients (Ditomassi, Erickson, & Jones, 2016). According to Mackey et al., (2017), “It is important that Registered Nurses be proactive in their quest for research knowledge so that the gap between theory and practice continues to close” (p 54). I think as a Christian nurse, we have an obligation to do what is best for our patients. The way we treat our patients should reflect God’s love and kindness. Providing the best for our patients, means going above and beyond. Educating yourself and wanting to provide the best care involved surrounding yourself with new and updated research. Collossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (NIV). As a graduate level nurse, I feel that research is almost even more important. We must be role models to the newer nurses. And by being those role models we can show the excitement to them and let them know just how important research is. With new nurses up to graduate level nurses