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Research in psychiatry: increasing staff knowledge and experience
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 1, 1994
Summary
A research proposal writing course for registered nurses (RNs) successfully equipped participants to conduct studies. Key success factors included instructor enthusiasm, administrative support, and ongoing mentoring for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Nurses expressed a desire to learn research methodologies.
- A need existed for structured training in research proposal development within psychiatric settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a course on research proposal writing for registered nurses.
- To empower nurses with the skills to initiate and conduct research projects.
Main Methods:
- An eight-class course on research proposal writing was designed.
- The course was delivered to a diverse group of registered nurses.
Main Results:
- Each participating nurse successfully developed a research proposal by the course's end.
- The course facilitated nurses' engagement in research activities.
Conclusions:
- The research proposal writing course was effective in enhancing nurses' research capabilities.
- Factors contributing to success included instructor passion, administrative backing, and sustained mentorship.