title: 'Research positively embraces questions and challenges'.
abstract: RCN general secretary Beverly Malone recalls a former colleague and mentor, and explains why, in the belief that research is integral in helping to shape and deliver care, she continues to campaign hard for nurses to have three days every year for continuing professional development.
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Malone
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D005239:Fear; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology*; D009042:Motivation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012107:Research Design