title: Bridging the Research-to-Practice Gap: The Role of the Nurse Scientist.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the emerging role of the nurse scientist in health care organizations. Historical perspectives of the role are explored along with the roles of the nurse scientist, facilitators, barriers, and future implications.
  
  
  METHODS
  Relevant literature on evidence-based practice and research in health care organizations; nurse scientist role; interview with University of Colorado nurse scientist.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The nurse scientist role is integral for expanding evidence-based decisions and nursing research. A research mentor is considered the most important facilitator for a successful nursing research program.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Organizations should consider including the nurse scientist role to facilitate evidence-based practice and expand opportunities for nursing research.
authors.forename: Jeannine M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Brant
mesh_terms: D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011361:Professional Competence; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States
keywords: Nurse scientist; evidence-based practice; magnet; research