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Designing a statewide agenda for nursing research
Rona F Levin1, Patricia Perry, Cindy Gurney
1Division of Health Sciences, Felician College, Lodi, N.J., USA.
The Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association
|April 1, 2004
Summary
The New York State Nurses Association developed a nursing research agenda with five goals to advance evidence-based practice. This plan includes Web-based initiatives and strategies to support clinical nurses, serving as a potential model for other organizations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Policy
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and its Foundation collaborated over two years.
- Building upon previous cooperative initiatives, they aimed to establish a structured approach to nursing research within the state.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the creation and initial implementation of a comprehensive nursing research action plan for New York State.
- To establish a framework for advancing nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Main Methods:
- Development of a nursing research agenda with five major goals and subgoals.
- Creation of a detailed action plan with desired outcomes.
- Initiation of Web-based activities and strategies to integrate research into clinical practice.
Main Results:
- A finalized nursing research agenda for New York State has been established.
- Implementation activities are underway, including Web-based resources and proposal development for evidence-based practice teams.
- The developed process serves as a potential model for other professional associations.
Conclusions:
- The collaborative development of a nursing research agenda by NYSNA and its Foundation is a significant step towards advancing nursing science in New York.
- The ongoing implementation strategies aim to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, fostering evidence-based care.
- This initiative provides a replicable model for other nursing organizations seeking to formalize their research agendas and promote evidence-based practice.