Exploring the Roles, Functions, and Work Experiences of Nurse Scientists in the Veterans Health Administration.
J Nurs Adm
; 54(6): 378-384, 2024 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this project was to describe nurse scientists' roles, functions, and work experiences in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).BACKGROUND:
Nurse scientists play a critical role in shaping the culture of clinical inquiry and closing the gap between knowledge and practice.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey was used to collect information on sociodemographics, workload, research, clinical practice, education, and time/effort. Data were examined using descriptive statistics and χ2 analyses.RESULTS:
One hundred forty-four nurse scientists completed the survey. These nurse scientists serve dynamic and critical roles in conducting research, implementing evidence-based practice, and reforming policy. Research effort was limited due to workload and infrastructure constraints. Better research infrastructure was associated with higher research productivity and funding.CONCLUSIONS:
This survey highlights the needs and challenges nurse scientists experience in conducting research and advancing VHA's mission. Given the national shortage of PhD-prepared nurses, long-term strategies are needed to attract, hire, and retain nurse scientists in healthcare systems.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Rol de la Enfermera
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Nurs Adm
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos