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Engaging Nursing Staff In Research: The Clinical Nurse Specialist Role In An Academic-Clinical Partnership, Lynn Gettrust, Mary E. Hagle, Lesley Boaz, Margaret J. Bull
Engaging Nursing Staff In Research: The Clinical Nurse Specialist Role In An Academic-Clinical Partnership, Lynn Gettrust, Mary E. Hagle, Lesley Boaz, Margaret J. Bull
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the processes of exploring and implementing an academic-clinical study, engaging nursing staff in research, and maintaining their enthusiasm within the context of an academic-clinical research partnership.
Description: The core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role address evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Studies and exemplars of the CNS role in the literature illustrate expert practitioner and facilitator of evidence-based practice, but less attention is given to methods used by the CNS to engage staff in clinical research.
Outcome: The CNS was successful in obtaining staff engagement in the research …