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Elizabeth Scala1, Mary E Alderfer, Rowena Leong Milburn
1Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN, HNB-BC, is Research Program Coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. Mary E. Alderfer, MSN, RN, CNML, is Liaison to Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network, Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pennsylvania. Rowena Leong Milburn, DNP, RNC-LRN, is Special Care Nursery PACE RN III, Sibley Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine, Washington, DC.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|March 29, 2020
Summary
Nurses are vital for inquiry projects that improve patient safety and outcomes. This article bridges the knowledge gap on nursing inquiry forms, empowering nurses to lead these crucial initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Inquiry is fundamental to nursing practice, directly influencing patient safety, quality metrics, and healthcare outcomes.
- Nurses, due to their proximity to patients, are uniquely positioned to lead and implement inquiry projects.
- A persistent knowledge gap exists among clinical nurses concerning the various forms of nursing inquiry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the existing knowledge deficit among clinical nurses regarding the three forms of nursing inquiry.
- To provide actionable recommendations for nursing professional development practitioners.
- To enhance clinical nurses' comprehension and engagement in inquiry-driven practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing inquiry models.
- Analysis of current professional development strategies.
- Identification of barriers and facilitators for nurse participation in inquiry.
Main Results:
- The study highlights a significant need for targeted education on nursing inquiry methodologies.
- Existing professional development programs may not adequately cover the spectrum of inquiry forms.
- Clinical nurses require enhanced support to effectively initiate and lead inquiry projects.
Conclusions:
- Bridging the knowledge gap in nursing inquiry is essential for advancing the profession.
- Professional development practitioners play a critical role in fostering nurses' inquiry skills.
- Empowering nurses to spearhead inquiry will lead to improved patient care and outcomes.
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