title: Life as a nurse researcher.
abstract: The connection between theory and research is vital. In this paper, Dr. Fawcett presents her views of her life as a researcher. The importance of early mentoring is addressed as is the impact of her research on nursing science.
authors.affiliation: Professor and Director of Community Health, University of Wyoming.
authors.forename: Pamela N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fawcett
mesh_terms: D016294:Models, Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research; D012108:Research Personnel
keywords: nursing research; nursing science; research development