title: Integrating research in a strategic plan.
abstract: It is important that the philosophy and strategic plan for a Department of Nursing support research programs which will guide current clinical and administrative decisions as well as long-term policy initiatives. Research also contributes to the maturing of the science of nursing through generating and testing knowledge.
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Smeltzer
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hinshaw
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care; D015399:Nursing Research; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D010934:Planning Techniques