title: Integrating theory and research into practice.
abstract: An experiential learning assignment was imPlemented in an undergraduate nursing course. The purpose of the assignment was to integrate theory and research into a nursing practice activity. The authors describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of the assignment. Evaluation data indicated that the assignment was an appropriate way to prepare beginning nursing students for building knowledge about nursing as a scholarly discipline.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis 46202-5107, USA. jwelch@iupui.edu
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Jeffries
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Lyon
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Boland
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Backer
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology