Boyer's model of scholarly nursing applied to professional development

Scholarship in nursing often is difficult to define and identify, but it is an important element in nursing. Scholars are needed in every practice setting to question the status quo and pursue fresh approaches to issues. This article examines Boyer's revised model of scholarship, which uses paradigms of discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Knowledge dissemination is emphasized as an important component for sharing information with fellow nurses and the public. Boyer's model of nursing scholarship provides institutions and OR nurse managers with a scholarly method for evaluating employee efforts. Strategies offered include professional development plans and employee portfolios. These applications encourage scholarly activities.