title: Reflections of a novice researcher.
abstract: Nurses can benefit from active participation in research activities. Involvement in research is not just an academic pursuit but is essential for effective, quality care. Nurses should actively seek the support of colleagues and research support structures to enable involvement in research. Clinical nurses are capable of making an important research contribution.
authors.affiliation: Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017041:Ethics Committees; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D012109:Research Support as Topic