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Trauma research nurse: a career option.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Critical care nurses can advance clinical research through specialized roles. This guide outlines developing a trauma research nurse (TRN) position to integrate research into practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Clinical Research
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Critical care nurses possess significant potential for clinical research involvement.
- Existing position descriptions rarely integrate research responsibilities into nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework for establishing a trauma research nurse (TRN) position.
- To guide institutions in developing a dedicated research role for critical care nurses.
Main Methods:
- The manuscript details the process of creating a TRN position.
- It outlines the necessary steps for institutional implementation.
Main Results:
- The development of a TRN position can enhance research participation by critical care nurses.
- This role bridges the gap between clinical practice and research.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a trauma research nurse position is a viable strategy to expand research opportunities for critical care nurses.
- This initiative can foster a more robust research environment within critical care settings.