title: Pursuing a career in nursing research.
abstract: Nursing is an evidence-based profession that uses the latest and best research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Nursing research is needed to generate knowledge and develop nursing care. Despite this, the role of the research nurse is poorly understood and appreciated. This article discusses the importance of the nurses' role in clinical research and provides information on how to pursue a career in research.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Studies, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: Tonks Josephine Nicola
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Fawcett
authors.forename: Corrienne
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCulloch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education*; D006113:United Kingdom