title: Demystifying the research process with participatory learning: a taste of research.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to share how a simulated research project was used as an experiential learning activity to demystify research and engage nurses in the research process. The step-by-step approach can serve as a model to help staff development specialists facilitate a similar learning activity among nurses in other settings.
authors.affiliation: Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. placs@uwm.edu
authors.forename: Sandra K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Plach
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paulson-Conger
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004282:Documentation; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006805:Human Experimentation; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D017145:Models, Educational; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D010934:Planning Techniques; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design; D012381:Role Playing; D018401:Sample Size; D013664:Teaching Materials