The Colorado Collaborative for Nursing Research: nurses shaping nursing's future

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Care Management
• Research Methodology

Background:

• Current healthcare systems often limit nurses to providing safe, competent care, rather than quality care.
• The Institute of Medicine recommends increased nurse involvement in healthcare system changes and data utilization.
• Nursing requires fresh perspectives, scientist-clinician partnerships, and valuing nursing's distinct contribution to healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the Colorado Collaborative for Nursing Research (CCNR) to address Institute of Medicine recommendations.
• To foster collaborative research between nurse scientists and clinicians.
• To improve the effective use of data in nursing practice and healthcare decision-making.

Main Methods:

• A three-arm structure for the Colorado Collaborative for Nursing Research.
• A research forum for initiating collaborative nursing projects.
• Research support services including statistical, writing, and funding assistance.
• A data extraction and sharing mechanism for nurse leaders.

Main Results:

• The CCNR provides a framework for collaborative nursing research.
• It facilitates the generation and implementation of nursing data.
• It supports nurse leaders in evidence-based decision-making.

Conclusions:

• The Colorado Collaborative for Nursing Research is an initiative to advance nursing's role in healthcare.
• It promotes collaboration and data utilization to improve healthcare quality.
• It aims to enhance the value and impact of nursing within the healthcare system.