Scholarship in Neuroscience Nursing

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience Nursing
• Clinical Science
• Professional Scholarship

Background:

• Scholarship, encompassing research and practice, is fundamental to professional development.
• Advancing the scientific basis for clinical practice and patient care is a core professional responsibility.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define clinical science within the context of neuroscience nursing.
• To establish a foundational framework for the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing's Clinical Science Committee.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and conceptual analysis to define clinical science in neuroscience nursing.
• Establishing a committee to guide and promote clinical science within the profession.

Main Results:

• Clinical science in neuroscience nursing integrates research discovery and practice-based knowledge development.
• Practice scholarship involves critical inquiry into care processes to enhance evidence-based outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Both research and practice scholarship are essential for the progression of neuroscience nursing.
• Neuroscience nurses have numerous avenues to contribute to the field of clinical science.
• Developing clinical knowledge through practice and inquiry is vital for improving patient outcomes.