Formulating priorities for research in nursing education: a consensus-building approach

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education Research
• Health Professions Education
• Academic Nursing

Background:

• The scientific foundation of nursing education requires expansion.
• A unified national research agenda is needed to guide future efforts.
• Bridging the gap between nursing education and practice is a key challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a national agenda for nursing education research.
• To define critical research priorities for the field.
• To foster consensus among nursing education researchers nationwide.

Main Methods:

• A consensus-building process is being employed.
• The dialogue aims to identify core knowledge areas.
• This article outlines the methodology of the initiative.

Main Results:

• A national agenda for nursing education research is being established.
• Research priorities are being defined through a collaborative process.
• The initiative seeks to unify research efforts across the nation.

Conclusions:

• A national research agenda is crucial for advancing nursing education.
• Focusing on core knowledge will help bridge the education-practice gap.
• The described process facilitates a historic dialogue in nursing education research.