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Essentials of building a career in nursing research

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posted on 2023-05-22, 02:50 authored by Cleary, M, Sayers, J, Watson, R

Background: Nursing research is fundamental to driving evidence-based practice and achieving safe outcomes for patients. Underpinning the discussion in this paper are nurse researchers who thought strategically during their undergraduate and postgraduate studies to build a body of credible research influencing patient outcomes and, in so doing, establish their careers.

Aim: To provide an overview of some of the career essentials that support a transition in role for the beginner or emerging researcher, otherwise known as the early career researcher.

Discussion: Early career researchers need to acquire research competencies, to get involved in research teams, and to understand the research landscape and the various associated subtleties/vagaries and career trajectories. This is fundamental for establishing their credibility as researchers, and enabling them to undertake research that will influence policy and practice.

Conclusion: Establishing a research career is challenging, and takes time, effort, patience, perseverance and commitment. For beginner researchers, collegial support and mentoring are essential to support a viable, professional, sustainable, enquiring profession, and a satisfying career. Implications for practice Building individual capabilities and collaborative research teams together is fundamental to research success in adapting to new roles and workplaces.

History

Publication title

Nurse Researcher

Volume

23

Issue

6

Pagination

9-13

ISSN

1351-5578

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

RCNi

Place of publication

United Kingdom

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Copyright 2016 RCNi

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Mental health

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