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Incorporating research into associate degree nursing curricula
Denise M McEnroe Ayers1, Harriet Coeling
1Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, USA. dayers@tusc.kent.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 14, 2005
Summary
Associate degree (AD) nurses can actively participate in research. This study shows how one AD program successfully prepared students for research involvement, enhancing nursing knowledge and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Nurses are encouraged to engage in research as participants and consumers.
- Associate degree (AD) nurses are well-positioned to contribute to nursing knowledge and patient care through research involvement.
- Limited literature exists on preparing AD students for research participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the preparation of associate degree nursing students for their role as research participants.
- To motivate and prepare AD students for research involvement as nurses.
Main Methods:
- A clinically focused and easy-to-understand curriculum on the research process was implemented.
- Students were provided with a brief research experience.
Main Results:
- The educational objectives for preparing AD students for research participation were met.
- Time constraints limited the depth of research education provided.
Conclusions:
- Associate degree nursing programs can effectively prepare students for research participation.
- Integrating research education enhances the potential for AD nurses to contribute to nursing knowledge and improve patient care.