Nurse researchers in children's hospitals.
Little is known about the role of nurse researchers (NRs) and the structure of nursing research programs in children's hospitals in the United States. This descriptive study obtained survey data from 33 NRs. Data suggest that the NR role is emerging and has both commonalities and unique components when compared with the previous studies of NRs in adult hospitals. Most participants have been in their position for less than 4 years. Conducting research, having staff development related to research, and facilitating evidence-based practice or research were common responsibilities. The structure of nursing research programs impacts both the NRs and the program outcomes.
Sawin
Kathleen J
KJ
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. ksawin@chw.org
Gralton
Karen S
KS
Harrison
Tondi M
TM
Malin
Shelly
S
Balchunas
Mary Kay
MK
Brock
Lisa A
LA
Cavegn
Brandi
B
Cisler-Cahill
Lorna
L
Graves
Sharon M
SM
Mussatto
Kathleen A
KA
O'Brien
Maureen E
ME
Sherburne
Eileen C
EC
Schiffman
Rachel F
RF
D000328:Adult; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States