Creating a research culture in a nursing school.
BACKGROUND
Research in nursing schools still falls behind that in other disciplines. Schools need to develop a good research culture, in which those undertaking and supervising research are supported and guided. This requires commitment from management and effective leadership.


CONCLUSIONS
To raise awareness the authors explore some of the ways in which a nursing school can foster a positive research environment.
Jootun
Dev
D
Bell College, School of Health Studies, Hamilton, Lanarkshire. djootun@hotmail.com
McGhee
Gerry
G
D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D016730:Program Development; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*