title: Clinical academic careers: embracing the art and science of nursing.
abstract: Clinical academics make a unique contribution to health research and scholarship by undertaking practice-focused research that offers direct benefits to patient care. The Florence Nightingale Foundation supports the development of research skills in nursing and midwifery through its scholarships and by establishing a network of chairs in clinical nursing practice research. The Florence Nightingale Foundation also provides leadership scholarships to deans and aspiring deans of university faculties of health. It is from these perspectives that the case is made for investment in clinical academic roles and the development of career pathways that embrace the art and science of nursing.
authors.affiliation: The Florence Nightingale Foundation, London, England.
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Masterson
authors.affiliation: The Florence Nightingale Foundation, London, England.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Robb
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D009729:Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Florence Nightingale Foundation; careers; clinical academic careers; professional development; research