Advice for beginning nurse researchers

Heideggerian hermeneutics was used to illuminate the advice of six nurse researchers who were interviewed by the authors. The advice given to us as beginning researchers included identifying a planned program of research with a topic that we "love" and conducting research that is meaningful. Additional advice included keeping an idea log, networking, mentoring, and developing collegial relationships. The words of these researchers are intended for future investigators, yet much wisdom exists for all nurses.