title: Validating the CNS role in acute care through research.
abstract: Research is widely accepted as an integral component of the CNS role. However, nursing literature reveals controversy over the ideal form and extent of CNS involvement in research. Acute care CNSs are in an ideal position to conduct clinical research. A model for support of CNS involvement in research in acute care and three examples of CNS-led research that impacted nursing practice are described in this article.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Lusis
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000592:standards*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000379:methods*