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Doctorally-prepared nurses: different practice settings, different views
1Research and Evaluation, Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans, USA.
Nursingconnections
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Nurse researchers in academic and clinical settings aim to improve patient care. Understanding their distinct roles can enhance employment decisions and collaboration in nursing research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Administration
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Nurse researchers balance education, institutional demands, research, and service.
- The academic or clinical setting significantly influences research focus and resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the functions of doctorally-prepared nurses in academic versus clinical settings.
- To elucidate how different settings shape nursing research and practice.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of nurse researcher roles.
- Examination of setting-specific influences on research parameters and resources.
Main Results:
- Setting dictates research focus, models, and positional parameters.
- Resources and community services vary based on the academic or clinical environment.
Conclusions:
- Understanding functional differences is key for informed career choices.
- Enhanced comprehension can foster improved collaborative efforts between academic and clinical nurse researchers.