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The experience of developing a faculty research cluster using the creativity of the narrative reflective process
Creative Nursing
|September 26, 2014
Summary
Research capacity in academia is challenging. A nursing faculty developed research clusters and adopted the narrative reflective process (NRP) to enhance collaboration, scholarship, and academic productivity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Research
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Building research capacity is a key academic expectation.
- Faculty development initiatives are crucial for enhancing scholarship.
- Academic institutions face challenges in fostering research productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explicate the development process of a nursing faculty research cluster.
- To detail the adoption and impact of the narrative reflective process (NRP) within a research cluster.
- To demonstrate how NRP can enhance academic productivity and scholarship.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of faculty research clusters.
- Adoption of the narrative reflective process (NRP) for group engagement.
- Qualitative analysis of the cluster's development and collaborative dynamics.
Main Results:
- The narrative reflective process (NRP) facilitated critical dialogue among faculty.
- NRP addressed both individual and collective needs within the research cluster.
- A supportive environment was created, nurturing the creative process and enhancing scholarship.
Conclusions:
- The narrative reflective process (NRP) is an effective strategy for faculty development in research.
- Research clusters, supported by NRP, can significantly boost academic productivity.
- Implementing NRP fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for scholarly work.
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