Answers (Graded A)
What is research? - ANSWER--diligent & systematic inquiry or investigation
-validates & refines existing knowledge AND generate new knowledge
What is Nursing Research? - ANSWER--scientific process
-validates & refines existing knowledge AND generate new knowledge
-directly & indirectly influence delivery of *evidence based nursing*
Are philosophy & knowledge abstract or concrete? - ANSWER-abstract
Is evidence based nursing abstract or concrete? - ANSWER-concrete
What are the three components of the abstract thought process? - ANSWER--
introspection
-intuition
-reasoning
,What is introspection? - ANSWER--Turning your attention inward toward your
thoughts
-longer thought process
What is intuition? - ANSWER--Insight or understanding that isn't logical but
gut based
-immediate, more organic
What is reasoning? - ANSWER--Processing and organizing of ideas in order to
reach conclusions
-concrete reflection, critical, deliberate thought process
What are the roles of BSN nurses in research? - ANSWER--read/critically
appraise studies
-use research evidence in practice
-assist w/ problem identification & data collection
What are the roles of MSN nurses in research? - ANSWER--critically
appraise/synthesize studies
,-develop/revise protocols, algorithms, policies for practice base on
appraisal/synthesis
-implement research evidence in practice
-collaborate on research projects
-provide clinical expertise for research
What is science? - ANSWER--body of knowledge composed of research &
findings & tested theories
What is theory? - ANSWER--way to view science
-can shape the future of science
-idea of the way phenomena are related
What are the nine methods of knowledge acquisition? - ANSWER--intuition
-reasoning
-research
-traditions (truths/beliefs based on customs/trends; often not validated
through research)
-authority (consulting person w/ expertise in that area)
-borrowing (using knowledge from other fields to guide your practice)
, -trial & error
-personal experience (knowledge from being personally involved w/ event)
-role modeling & mentors (imitating behavior of exemplar)
What are the roles of DNP nurses in research? - ANSWER--help develop
evidence based guidelines
-develop/implement/evaluate/revise protocols, policies, guidelines
-conduct clinical studies in collaboration w/ nurse researchers
What are the roles of PHD nurses in research? - ANSWER--help develop
evidence based guidelines
-develop/implement/evaluate/revise protocols, policies, guidelines
-conduct clinical studies in collaboration w/ nurse researchers
What are the roles of PHD nurses w/ postdoctoral education in research? -
ANSWER--full researcher role w/ funded program of research
-lead/participate in nursing & interdisciplinary research teams
-experts in their research area
-mentor PHD-prepared researchers