title: The AANA Journal Special Research Edition: two views on its relevance.
abstract: Research is the active pursuit of discovering new and relevant information through systematic inquiry. A foundational role of the AANA Journal is bringing research to our readers that assists us in refining the way we think about and practice our specialty. The age of evidence-based practice is upon us, and we must actively embrace the opportunity that it provides to merge research, skill, intuition, and humanitarianism.
authors.forename: Chuck
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Biddle
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hershkowitz
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D015399:Nursing Research; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D014481:United States