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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Psychological Distress, Resilience, and the Impact on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors With Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Lauren Schwab
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Medication-Assisted Treatment Versus 12-Step Group Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Adherence and Abstinence In Patients With Opioid Use Disorder , Derrick C. Glymph
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Quality of Life of Older Adults with Complicated Grief Receiving Accelerated Resolution Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study , Tina M. Mason
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
In Post-Extubated Patients What are the Preferred Methods of Communication During Their Experience of Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation , Lanette Dumas
The Effect of Hope on the Relationship between Personal and Disease Characteristics and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer , Sharon B. McNeil
Predictors of Nonadherence to Radiation Therapy Schedules Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients , Jennifer Lynn Miller
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Perceived Discrimination and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Blacks: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Heart SCORE Study , Marilyn Aluoch
Exploration of Gratitude in Cardiovascular Health: Mediators, Medication Adherence and Psychometrics , Lakeshia A. Cousin
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Fatigue-related Symptom Clusters and their Relationship with Depression, and Functional Status in Older Adults Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad
Genetic Moderation of Pain and Fatigue Symptoms Resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer Program , Carissa Bea Alinat
The Moderating Effect of Religion on Death Distress and Quality of Life between Christian Cancer patients in the United States with Muslim cancer patients in Saudi Arabia , Doaa Almostadi
Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study , Paula L. Cairns
Assessing Abstinence in Infants Greater Than 28 Days Old , Genieveve J. Cline
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Motor Function in Hospitalized Older Adult Survivors of Critical Illness , Maya N. Elías
The Role of Migration-Related Stress in Depression Among Haitian Immigrants in Florida: A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Approach , Dany Amanda C. Fanfan
The Effect of Depression, Inflammation and Sleep Quality on Risk for Cardiovascular Disease , Catherine L. O'Neil
Adapting SafeMedicate (Medication Dosage Calculation Skills software) For Use In Brazil , Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
The Relationship Between Total Neuropathy Score-reduced, Neuropathy Symptoms and Function. , Ashraf Abulhaija
Validation of the Electronic Kids Dietary Index (E-KINDEX) Screening Tool for Early Identification of Risk for Overweight/Obesity (OW/OB) in a Pediatric Population: Associations with Quality of Life Perceptions , Patricia A. Hall
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
The Effectiveness of an Intervention Designed to Improve Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing Technique in Adults Hospitalized in Medical Surgical Units , Janette Echemendia Denny
Levels of Distress Among Women Veterans Attending a Women’s Health Specialty Clinic in the VA Healthcare System , Debbie T. Devine
Examination of the Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in the Treatment of Symptoms of PTSD and Sleep Dysfunction in Veterans and Civilians , Marian Jevone Hardwick
Investigating the Mutual Effects of Depression and Spiritual Well-being on Quality of Life in Hospice Patients with Cancer and Family Caregivers Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model , Li-Ting Huang
The Change in Nutritional Status in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Retrospective Descriptive A Retrospective Descriptive Study , Dina A. Masha'al
Exploring the Relationship Between Severity of Illness and Human Milk Volume in Very Low Birth Weight and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Over Six Weeks , Shannon Leigh Morse
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scores and Novel Risk Factors in Relation to Race and Gender , Johanna Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
A Comparative Evaluation of the Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method in Nursing Education , Marisa J. Belote
Sleep, Depressive Symptoms and Cognition in Older Adults and Caregivers of Persons with Dementia , Glenna Shemida Brewster
The Relationship between Hearing Status and Cognitive Performance and the Influence of Depressive Symptoms in the Older Adult , Julie A. Daugherty
Basal Salivary Oxytocin and Skin to Skin Contact among Lactating Mothers of Premature Infants , Jessica Marie Gordon
The Relationship Between Nurses' Emotional Intelligence and Patient Outcomes , Mary Kutash
Sexual Functioning and Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors , Carly Lynn Paterson
Cognitive Load of Registered Nurses During Medication Administration , Sarah Faith Perron
A Comparison of Quality of Life between Intense and Non-Intense Treatment for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome , Sara Marie Tinsley
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic Women , Ivonne F. Hernandez
Knowledge and Acceptance of HPV and the HPV Vaccine in Young Men and Their Intention to be Vaccinated , Brenda Renee Jasper
The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, and Sexual Trauma in Female Veterans , Ellen Marcolongo
Examination of Possible Protective Effect of Rhesus D Positive Blood Factor on Toxoplasma-related Depressive Symptoms in Pregnancy , Lisa Lynn Parnell
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Regarding Skin Cancer Assessmnets: Validity and Reliability of a New Instrument , Debra Michelle Shelby
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Knowledge and Practice of Reproductive Health among Mothers and their Impact on Fetal Birth Outcomes: A Case of Eritrea , Winta Negusse Araya
Race/Ethnicity, Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality, Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors , Pinky H. Budhrani
Factors Predicting Pap Smear Adherence in HIV-infected Women: Using the Health Belief Model , Crystal L. Chapman Lambert
The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Body Mass Index on Vitamin D Levels in African American Women with and without Diabetes Living in Areas with Abundant Sunshine , Shani Vann Davis
Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma , Darcie Marie Deaver
Relationship between dysphoric moods, risk-taking behaviors, and Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers in female veterans , Allyson Radford Duffy
Prenatal Stress, Depression, and Herpes Viral Titers , Pao-Chu Hsu
Factors Associated with Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors , Jean Marie Lucas
Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of Self-Care Management , Nadine Matthie
Factors Influencing Vaccination Decisions in African American Mothers of Preschool Age Children , Chauntel Mckenzie Mcnair
The Strong Black Woman, Depression, and Emotional Eating , Michelle Renee Offutt
Development of an Investigator-designed Questionnaire Concerning Childbirth Delivery Options based on the Theory of Planned Behavior , Chun-Yi Tai
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
The Mediating Effect of Distress Caused by Constipation on Predictors of Quality of Life of Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Abdel Alkhalouf
Testing a Model of Bacterial Vaginosis among Black Women , Jessica Brumley
The Effect of Tight Glycemic Control on Surgical Site Infection Rates in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery , Sierra Gower
Development of a Tool for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Preventive Interventions in Ancillary Services Patients , Monica Shutts Messer
Hospice Nurses- Attitudes and Knowledge about Pain Management , Amie Jacqueline Miller
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Literacy and Hazard Communication Comprehension of Employees Presenting to an Occupational Health Clinic , Christine Bouchard
A Meta-Analysis of Cultural Competence Education in Professional Nurses and Nursing Students , Ruth Wilmer Gallagher
Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression: A Pilot Study , Gloria Michelle Guess
A Comparison of Oncology and Non-Oncology Nurses in Their Knowledge of Cancer Pain Management , Nicole Houle
Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain , Eric Bartholomew Jackson
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses' Attitudes about Caring for Patients Who are Near the End of Life: A Quality Improvement Project , Leslie Lauersdorf
Translation and Adaptation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale Into Tigrigna Language for Tigrigna Speaking Eritrean Immigrants in the United States , Mulubrhan Fisseha Mogos
Nurse Manager Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor to Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and RN Perceptions of the Practice Environment and the Relationship to Patient, Nursing and Hospital Outcomes , Jacqueline Cecilia Munro
The Relationship of Mid-Pregnancy Levels of Cytokines, Stress, and Depression with Gestational Age at Delivery , Melissa Molinari Shelton
Prophylactic, Risk-Reducing Surgery in Unaffected BRCA-Positive Women: Quality Of Life, Sexual Functioning and Psychological Well-Being , Sharon Tollin
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
The Relationship Between FAM5C SNP (rs10920501) Variability, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammation, in Women with Coronary Heart Disease , Jennifer L. Cline
Women’s Perceptions of Postpartum Stress: A Narrative Analysis , Nancy Gilbert Crist
Lived Experience: Near-Fatal Adolescent Suicide Attempt , Phyllis Ann Dougherty
Exploring the Relationships among Work-Related Stress, Quality of Life, Job Satisfaction, and Anticipated Turnover on Nursing Units with Clinical Nurse Leaders , Mary Kohler
A Comparative Study of Knowledge of Pain Management in Certified and Non-Certified Oncology Nurses , Sherrie A. LaLande
Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain Management , Jessica Latchman
Evaluation of Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Practice Behaviors, and Confidence Specific to Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Rebecca Denise McAllister
Moderating the Effectiveness of Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetes , Rachel E. Myers
Factors Affecting the Process of Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Pain Management by Emergency Department Nurses , Teresa A. Russo
The Correlation Between Neuropathy Limitations and Depression in Chemotherapy Patients , Melissa Thebeau
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
Fatigue Symptom Distress and Its Relationship with Quality Of Life in Adult Stem Cell Transplant Survivors , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad R.N., B.S.N.
Nursing Advocacy and the Accuracy of Intravenous to Oral Opioid Conversion at Discharge in the Cancer Patient , Maria L. Gallo R.N., O.C.N.
Transitional Care for Adolescents with HIV: Characteristics and Current Practices of the Adolescent Trials Network Systems of Care , Patricia Gilliam
The Effect of Ethical Ideology and Professional Values on Registered Nurses’ Intentions to Act Accountably , Susan R. Hartranft
Falls in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study , Lura Henderson R.N., B.S.N.
Predictors of cancer caregiver depression symptomatology , Henry R. Rivera
Psychosocial outcomes of weight stigma among college students , Sabrina Joann Robinson
The Experience of Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer , Andrea Shaffer
The Relationship Between Uncertainty in Illness and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer , Naima Vera
Shifting Paradigms: The Development of Nursing Identity in Foreign-Educated Physicians Retrained as Nurses Practicing in the United States , Liwliwa Reyes Villagomeza
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
Prostate Cancer Screening Intention Among African American Men: An Instrument Development Study , Susan Anita Baker
The Geriatric Cancer Experience in End of Life: Model Adaptation and Testing , Harleah G. Buck
Communication Systems and HIV/AIDS Sexual Decision Making in Older Adolescent and Young Adult Females , Rasheeta D. Chandler MS, ARNP, FNP-BC
Relationship of Anger Trait and Anger Expression to C-Reactive Protein in Post-Menopausal Women , Rosalyn Gross
Identifying Patients with Cancer at Risk of Experiencing a Fall While Hospitalized , Joann M. Heaton
Modulation of Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cell Maturation and Function by Cigarette Smoke Condensate in a Bronchial Epithelial Cell Co-Culture Model , Alison J. Montpetit
Cancer Patients with Pain: Examination of the Role of the Spouse/Partner Relationship In Mediating Quality of Life Outcomes for the Couple , Mary Ann Morgan
Development of an Ecological Model to Predict Risk for Acquisition of Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea During Acute Care Hospitalization , Susan Elaine Steele
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool , Cindy S. Tofthagen
Health Decision Behaviors: Appropriateness of Dietary Choice , Daryle Hermelin Wane
Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007
The Relationship Between Sleep-Wake Disturbance and Pain in Cancer Patients Admitted to Hospice Home Care , Marjorie Acierno
Wheelchair Positioning and Pulmonary Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy , Lee Barks
Structural Equation Model of Exercise in Women Utilizing the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms and Social Cognitive Variables , Sarah Elizabeth Cobb
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Writing a thesis presents an opportunity for graduate students to conduct scholarly inquiry, with the potential of publishing their finished paper. A thesis requires nursing students to identify a problem in nursing, and review academic literature while developing advanced research skills. Thesis advisors and committees guide students from the proposal phase to the final oral defense, a process that spans about two semesters.
Not every nursing student is required to complete a thesis. Some nursing programs offer a non-thesis option, in which candidates complete a final capstone project or oral examination on topics such as nursing theories and clinical practices.
The thesis process and requirements vary by school. Ohio State University’s master of science in nursing program’s final examination includes oral and written portions.
Want to know what to expect during the thesis process? Read on to learn how you can choose a thesis topic and orally defend your paper.
Choosing Your Nursing Thesis Topic
Nursing students must choose a thesis topic before they begin the research and writing process, typically within the first two terms of nursing school. A solid thesis must present an original argument, manageable research scope, and worthy academic pursuit. A thesis advisor or research professor will help to guide each student through the process of choosing a topic.
In the conceptual phase, candidates research potential thesis topics based on their interests within their nursing specialty. Students may start with a broad topic such as obesity and weight management, depression, or cardiovascular disease. To narrow their thesis argument, graduate students might focus on racial or ethnic groups, socio-economic issues, or current events.
After settling on a topic, students draft and submit a thesis proposal to an advisor or committee chair. Once this proposal has been approved, students can begin the formal work on his or her approved thesis topic.
While graduate students must complete a thesis to fulfill the requirements of a master’s degree in nursing, the thesis process also offers a chance for future nurses to immerse themselves in current academic literature and collaborate with fellow graduate students, faculty, and professors. A thesis can also serve as the foundation for doctoral studies. A thesis at the doctoral (PhD) level is called a dissertation.
Completing Your Nursing Thesis
Brainstorming a thesis topic begins as early as the first semester of a master’s in nursing program. The formal thesis process, which typically spans multiple terms, does not take place until the student’s final year, usually during the last term.
Thesis requirements vary by school, and students must meet specific deadlines and take prerequisite courses beforehand. At the University of Texas-Houston’s School of Nursing , candidates take a public health class before they submit a thesis proposal.
Future nurses work under the guidance of a thesis committee and advisor. The experience of writing a thesis trains students in original investigation, data collection, implementing research design, and public speaking. Candidates also learn to flex their analytical thinking skills and master a specific area of nursing as they develop the ability to analyze and draw conclusions through data.
At a program’s conclusion, students submit their thesis as a bound manuscript or electronic file. In addition to submitting a written report, students orally defend their final thesis in front of the committee. Many graduates also submit their manuscripts for publication.
Presenting Your Nursing Thesis
Graduate students generally orally defend their proposal and present their completed thesis in front of their committee. This committee also includes the thesis mentor, a faculty member specializing in the nursing discipline of their scholarly inquiry. There are generally 3 total committee members on a thesis committee.
Fellow graduate students or consultants outside of the college may attend presentations, if the process is open to the public. Otherwise, the thesis defense remains a private session, with students presenting their findings. The oral examination of the thesis takes up to one hour, but can last longer depending on how many questions the committee has for the student.
During that time, the committee evaluates the thesis based on how the research experience has shaped the student’s graduate education and the findings’ significance to the nursing field. When the exam concludes, the committee either accepts or rejects the thesis defense.
How is a Nursing Thesis Graded?
Nursing schools rely on each committee to formally grade each product in the thesis process. Some graduate nursing students may receive a letter grade, while other nursing schools adhere to a “pass” or “fail” policy.
To determine a grade, the committee assesses the thesis based on set criteria. Committee members look at the project’s key components, including the statement of purpose, literature review, research methodology, analysis, findings, and implications. The process and grading criteria for the thesis process can be found in the school’s graduate handbook. Most of these handbooks are published online for student review.
The thesis must identify significant issues or service gaps in nursing and present them in a concise and coherent fashion. Candidates must support all findings and analysis by research and explain the implications for healthcare.
The oral defense also factors into the grade. The committee grades the defense based on the quality of the student’s presentation, taking into consideration if the student spoke clearly and presented a logical and well-organized argument.
What is the Difference Between a Nursing Thesis and a Capstone?
A nursing thesis and a capstone demonstrate the student’s comprehensive knowledge and educational journey. Graduate students in a non-research track may have the choice of completing a clinical project. Doctoral of Nursing ( DNP ) students complete a capstone project.
Graduate-level nursing students work on an original scholarly inquiry during their thesis, while undergraduates recap their cumulative learning experience. The thesis process, which includes completing nursing courses and writing a proposal, takes place over the entire program.
Learn more about the difference between a thesis and capstone project on this page .
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Is There a Relationship Between Direct Patient Care Registered Nurses Emotional Intelligence and Patient Satisfaction? , James J. Leach
The Impact of Shift Work on Women’s Neurological Health , Kathy Nelson
Nurse Perceptions of Caring and Professional Governance , Lan Angela Nguyen
Unlocking Population-Specific Treatments to Render Equitable Approaches and Management in Cardiovascular Disease (UPSTREAM CVD): African American Emerging Adults , Shannon Bright Smith
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Among African American Men Living in the Rural South of the United States , Serge Raoul Wandji
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Unintended Consequences of the Electronic Health Record And Cognitive Load in Emergency Department Nurses , Carolyn S. Harmon
Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Prevention Among Asian American Women , Jingxi Sheng
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Early Premature Infant Physiologic and Behavioral Indicators of ANS Instability , Karen Popp Becker
Nurses’ and Patients’ Perceptions of the Availability of Post-hospital Instrumental Support as a Predictor of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization , Beth E. Schultz
Race Is Not a Risk Factor: Examining the Influence of Models Of Care, Race, and Discrimination on Racial Disparities in Maternal Outcomes , Curisa Mae Tucker
Advancing Knowledge of Exercise as a Therapeutic Management Strategy for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Pamela J. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Examining Caregiver Vigilance for Child Sexual Abuse , Kate K. Chappell
Exploring Turnover Among Nurse Managers, Directors, and Executives in Acute Care Hospitals , Deborah Hughes Warden
Psychometric Evaluation of Lung Cancer Stigma Among Lung Cancer Survivors in South Carolina , Lisa A. Webb
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Utilization Of The USDA Supertracker System In High Schools: A Quality Improvement Project , Twanda D. Addison
Online Risks, Sexual Behaviors, And Mobile Technology Use In Early Adolescent Children: Parental Awareness, Protective Practices, And Mediation , Kendra Allison
Implementation of a Depression Screening Tool for Cardiovascular Patients in the Primary Care Setting , Amber Nicole Ballentine
Forensic Patient Flow: An Imbalance Between Capacity And Demand , Versie J. Bellamy
An Evidence-Based Evaluation Tool To Assist Healthcare Providers In Their Assessment Of Effective mhealth Applications For The Management Of Chronic Health Conditions , Sara Belle Donevant
The Effect of a Compassion Fatigue Awareness and Self-Care Skills Educational Program on Retention Among Certified Nursing Assistants Working in a Veterans Nursing Home , Michele M. Dreher
Efficiency Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Vs. 5-Day Serial Monitoring In A Military Treatment Facility , Kadijatu Kakay
Initiating the Loeb Criteria in Long-term Care , Janice Khauslender
High Fidelity Simulation Experience and Development of Clinical Judgment: Recent Graduate Nurses’ Reflections , Martha Kay Lawrence
Implementing a Surgical Pathway to Reduce Operating Room Cancellation Rates , Demerise Ott Minor
Home Exercise Therapy For The Treatment Of Knee Osteoarthritis , Kezia Nixon
Assessment Of An Educational Intervention To Increase Knowledge And Intention To Take HPV Vaccine And Cervical Cancer Screening In Nigeria , Chigozie Anastacia Nkwonta
Chemotherapy Knowledge And Health Literacy Among Women With Breast Cancer , Pearman deTreville Parker
Using Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In Difficult Access Patients , Courtney Prince
Initiating a Peer Support Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Richland and Lexington Counties , Danielle P. Simmons
Implementation Of Provider And Workflow Strategies To Increase Adherence To Tqip Guidelines In Traumatic Brain Injury , Regina Thompson
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Best Practice for Screening Adult Patients with Psoriasis for Polyautoimmunity: Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s Disease , Susan Danielle Ashbaugh
Adherence of Nurse Practitioners to JNC 8 Guidelines , Stephanie E. Averette
Losing Weight with Five A’s (5 A’s): Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange framework and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for health behavior change counseling , Jacqueline Baer
A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce the Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infection through Implementation of Evidence-Based Terminal Clean Procedures , Tamara Cook
Tuberculosis Screening in New Healthcare Employees: A Comparison of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube Test and Tuberculin Skin Test , Mary C. Giovannetti
Utility of the Modified Early Warning System Score in Early Sepsis Identification , Lisa E. Hart
Picturing Rest: A Photovoice Study Of African American Women’s Perceptions And Practices Of Rest , Eboni T. Herbert Harris
Developing And Implementing A Quality Assurance Strategy For Electroconvulsive Therapy , Jessa Hollingsworth
Improving Leadership Communication In Nurse-Physician Dyad Teams , Lisa James
Assessment of Providers’ Perception and Knowledge of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Quality Improvement Project , Helen Wambui Ngigi
Simulation-Based Interprofessional Education in a Rural Setting , Ann D. Scott
An Evidence-Based Process Change to Improve Mammography Adherence , Tara E. Smalls
Evaluation, Treatment, and Education In The Hospice Setting By Initiating a Formalized Pain Card , Alyssa M. Soprano
Scribes Impact On Patient And Provider Experience In The Outpatient Setting , Kimberly A. Taylor
Barriers to the Use of Guardrails On IV Smart Pumps , Ivory Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Nursing Attitudes towards Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: Assessment Interview Training , Belinda Beaver
MySleep101©: An Educational Mobile Medical Application for Sleep Health in Primary Care , Sonya Cook
Effects Of Sepsis Protocols On Health Outcomes Of Adult Patients With Sepsis , Monika U. Mróz
Multi-Symptom Management in Hospice Patients during End-of-Life Transition , Ashley N. B. Sirianni
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Best Practice for a Standardized and Safe Registered Nurse Shift Handoff , Nancy Rankin Ewing
An Evidence-Based Approach to Prepare Interdisciplinary Team Members for Implementation of the ABCDE Bundle , Jessica Murner Hamilton
Nurses Utilizing the V.O.I.C.E.S. HIV Prevention Intervention in the Black Church Community , Jason Richard
Unexpected and Interrupted Transitions Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses: Perspectives of Nurse Managers and Preceptors , Sheri S. Webster
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Best Practice for Antipsychotic Medication Management in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Schizophrenia , Estelle Marie Brown
The Effects of Multiple Gratitude Interventions Among Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease , Cristy DeGregory
An Analysis of Interpreter-Mediated Healthcare Interactions , Robin Dawson Estrada
Quality Improvement Project: A Comparison of Daily Routine Chest Radiography Versus Clinically-Indicated Chest Radiography in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adult ICU Patients on Ventilators: An Evidenced Based Practice Project , Kimberly McKenney
Best Practices in High Fidelity Patient Simulation to Enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills , Kathryn S. Mock
Best Practices in the Management of Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care Clinics , Lori Moseley
Early Screening and Identification of Preschool Children Affected by Serious Emotional Disorders , Cathy Renee Robey-Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Failure-to-Rescue , Amelia Marie Joseph
Best Practice Guideline For Managing Interstitial Cystitis In Adult Women , Amanda Thomas Langford
The Use of Ultrasound as an Adjunct to X-Ray For the Localization and Removal of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in an Urgent Care Setting , Stacy Lane Merritt
Prevention of Skin Breakdown In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Lydia H. Palmer
A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation of The Workplace , Molly Patton
Foot Assessment In the Dialysis Unit , Karen Robertson
Emergency Department Triage Acuity Ratings: Embedding Esi Into the Electronic Medical Record , Candace Whitfield
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Best Practice to Promote Bone Health in Post-menopausal Women through Adequate Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D , Ellen Soley Adkins
Developing A Facilitated Pathway For Associate Degree Nursing Graduates to Enroll In An Rn-Bsn Program , Christy Vansant Cimineri
Pursuing Improved Quality of Life In the Atrial Fibrillation Population: Evidence-Based Practice , Jamie Hayes Cunningham
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Comparison to Subcutaneous Insulin Injections in the Preschooler with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , Meredith D'Agostino
Transition to Motherhood-A Qualitative Study of Low Income Women's First Term Pregnancy Experiences , Lisa Bennett Duggan
Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation For Prevention of Falls and Fractures In Older Adults , Cynthia Hartman
The Best Practice Guideline for Early Detection and Treatment of Heart Disease In Asymptomatic Adults with a Family History of Premature Coronary Artery Disease , Stephanie Brooke Huston
Best Practice Protocol for Patients with Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders , Shauna Rae Jones
Transcultural Nursing Clinical Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature Since 2005 With Recommendations for International Immersion Clinical Courses , Deborah J. McQuilkin
Using a Consensus Process to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for School Exclusion For Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) , Michelle Lorraine Myer
Using Therapeutic Writing to Deconstruct Recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Pamela Phillips
Improving Outcomes by Improving Practice: Evidence-Based Assessment, Prevention and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers In the ICU. , Kristy Fry Speronis
Increasing Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options in Cancer Patients & Survivors , Norma Sweet
Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Children with Decreased Bone Density , Laura Lee Szadek
Assessment and Strategic Planning to Determine the Growth Feasibility of a Distance-Based Rural Baccalaureate Nursing Program , Amber Proctor Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
A Research Utilization Project: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatment for Students At-Risk of Dropout at Richland Northeast High School , Kathrene Carter Berger
The Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 On the Evidence Based Practice of Distributive Justice Via Comfort Care In Elderly Burn Trauma Victims , Christina Pacileo Blottner
Parenting Interventions For Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence , Christie Michelle Furr-Roeske
Nurse State Legislators: The Journey to State Capitols , Debbie Whitman Herman
Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Practice: A Position Paper and Action Plan for Change , Patricia Susan Noser
Best Practices in The Use of Vena Cava Filters oo Prevent Pulmonary Emboli in Trauma Patients , Dennis Absher Taylor
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
Assessment and Identification of Deliberate Self-Harm in the Adolescent and Young Adult Patient in the Primary Care Population , Courtney Brooks Catledge
A Best Practice Guideline for Screening and Treating Vitamin D Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting: Moving Beyond the Bones , Amy Jeanette Clark
Best Faculty Practice Plan Model for a Small College of Nursing , Sharyn Neiman Conrad
Impact of A Primary Care-Based Organ Donation Practice Initiative On Individual Willingness to Donate , Cyndi B. Faudree
Substance Abuse Treatment Avoidance, Length of Stay, and Criminal Justice Referral For Women of Reproductive Age In South Carolina Prior to and After theWhitner Decision (1993 to 2007) , Sarah J. Gareau
Childhood Obesity and School-Based Interventions: An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guideline , Jessica Guyton
The Best Practice Guideline For theTreatment of Pediatric Diaper Dermatitis , Kate Hansson Mack
A Church-Based Health Promotion Program for Older Adults: Impacts on Participants' Religiosity, Spirituality, and Social Support , Katherine Holland Pope
Dedicated Education Units: Dothey Improve Student Satisfaction? , Eileene Elizabeth Shake
Recommendation For A Best Practice Model of Hiv Management by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Primary Care Settings , Sabra Smith
Exploration of the Evidence to Support Clinical Practice to Decrease Hospital Readmission Rates For Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis , Shannon Bright Smith
Best Practices: Retaining Registered Nurses , Jessica Epps Wilkes
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College of Nursing Dissertations and Theses
The College of Nursing Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations theses authored by Marquette University's College of Nursing doctoral and master's students.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Why We Work: Exploring the Relationships Between Work Rewards, Burnout, and Intention to Leave for Professional Nurses , Jacqueline Christianson
Examining Relationships Among Nursing Students' Views of Suffering, Positive Thinking, and Professional Quality of Life , Ruth Anne Engbers
THE IMPACT OF PEDAGOGY AND PROGRAM ON PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR PRE-LICENSURE NURSING STUDENTS , Virginia F. Riggs
APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH TO GERIATRIC PATIENTS BY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENTS , Theresa Marie Gruenke Schnable
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking on Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Resilience in Nurse Leaders , Jay Randall Gottschalk
Exploring Relationships Between Depression Self-stigma and Trust in Primary Care Provider on Willingness to Seek Help , Tana Karenke
The Impact of Nutrition Literacy and Neighborhood on Diet Quality in the Mexican Origin Population , Sylvia Pena
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Experiences of Exclusively Expressing Breast Milk for Term Infants: A Qualitative Analysis , Lisa Anders
Examining the Relationship of Physical Activity, Inflammation & Adiposity on Physical Function with Gender Differences , Jeanne Hlebichuk
Securing Nasogastric Tubes in Children , Julie Ann Lavoie
Exploring Culture of Safety and Failure to Rescue , Holly Lynn Losurdo
Processes Used by Mothers in Opioid Recovery to Manage the Needs of the Maternal-Infant Dyad: A Grounded Theory Study , Nicole M. Mattson
Pregnant Women's Experiences with Gastrointestinal Discomforts and Strategies They Use to Cope , Heidi Jo Paquette
Examining Social Factors in Self-Management for Older Adults Living Alone , Margaret Salinas
Effectiveness of a Postpartum Breastfeeding Protocol for Avoiding Pregnancy and Descriptive Analysis of the Physiology of the Postpartum Transition , Mary Schneider
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Modeling Heart Failure Predictive Mortality in Skilled Nursing Facilities , Stephen Charles Biondi
Understanding the Requisite Content for Interprofessional Education on Sentinel Injuries, A Qualitative Study , Elizabeth A. Cleek
Leading Rural Nurse Academic Progression , Cynthia Jean Larsen
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
The Influence of Continuity of Nursing Care in the Acute Care Setting on Readiness for Discharge and Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Sarah J. Bahr
Understanding Baccalaureate Nursing Education Progression from the Student Perspective Using a Grounded Theory Approach , Jennifer Jean Dahlman
Identifying a History of Nonfatal Strangulation: What Impacts Screening by Healthcare, Law Enforcement and Advocates? , Jennifer Delwiche
Healthcare Provider Influence on Health Behavior Modification in Gestational Diabetics , Denise K. Fryzelka
Measuring Polyvictimization Among Vulnerable Children: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis , Kelli J. Jones
Toward Quality Preceptorship: A Dyad Sudy , Laurie Ann Kunkel-Jordan
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Qualitative Exploration of the Perceptions of Nursing Undergraduates Regarding Family Care at End-of-Life , Penny A. Alt-Gehrman
Evaluation of Clinical Growth and Nursing Student Motivation in the Traditional Clinical Learning Environment , Jessica Barkimer
United States Born Mexican Origin Women's Descriptions About Their Eating Patterns , Juanita Teresa Garcia
Comparing Interprofessional Socialization in Mixed Discipline and Nursing Student only Cohorts , Kara Groom
Chronic Stress and Reproductive Function in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors , Theresa Marie Hardy
Understanding Relationships Between Early Life Toxic Stress, Childhood Socioeconomic Disadvantage, and Allostatic Load in Adolescence , Amanda King
Pre-Death Grief, Resourcefulness and Perceived Stress Among Care Givers of Partners with Young Onset Dementia , Karie Kobiske
Home Health Care Effect in Post-Discharge Return to Hospital , Danielle M. Siclovan
The Impact of Advance Directives on the Intensity of Care Received in the Acute Care Setting in Older Adults , Marsha Helen Tyacke
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
The Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking and Social Support on Suicide Resilience Among Undergraduate Students , Denise Marie Matel-Anderson
The Development and Psychometric Analysis of the MU- Fertility Knowledge Assessment Scale , Qiyan Mu
Pediatric Oncology Nurses' Experiences with Prognosis-Related Communication , Amy Rose Newman
Relationship of Exposure to Heart Failure Discharge Teaching to Readmission Within 30 Days , Becky Ann Pogacar
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Effect of Sequence of Simulated and Clinical Practicum Learning Experiences on Clinical Competency , Jamie Hansen
Experiences of Registered Nurses Who Were Not Initially Successful on the NCLEX-RN, Then Subsequently Passed , Tammy L. Kasprovich
Racially and Ethnically Underrepresented Students’ Completion of RN BSN Program: Factors Affecting Success , Patricia Ann Varga
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Role of Shared Care in the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Self-Care in Patients with Heart Failure , Susan Cole
Diffusion of Inclusion: Measuring Willingness , Janet A. Levey
Effects of Spiritual Care Education on Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Competence , Cheryl Lynn Petersen
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Relationships among Uncertainty, Coping, and Psychological Distress in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment , Jennifer Sjostedt Avery
Spirituality And Religiosity In Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study , Dora L. Clayton-Jones
A Feminist Perspective On Listening To Women: Birth Stories Of Vaginal Birth Following Previous Cesarean Delivery , Elizabeth Hill-Karbowski
The Influence Of Patient Activation And Social Facilitation On Engagement In Postpartum Weight Self-Management Behaviors , Jennifer Marie Ohlendorf
Hispanic Mothers' Normative Beliefs and Intentions about the Discussion of Sex-Related Topics with Their Adolescent Daughters , Dana M. Rodriguez
Antecedents of Regular Exercise among Women Who Do and Do Not Achieve Weight Loss Over Six Months , Heather Vartanian
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
The Relationships Between Nurse Attributes, Site Characteristics, And Labor Support Attitudes And Behaviors Among Intrapartum Nurses , Ann Prenger Aschenbrenner
Patient Perceptions of Patient-Empowering Nurse Behaviors, Patient Activation, and Functional Health Status After Surgery , Teresa Arline Jerofke
Self-Care Behaviors of African Americans with Heart Failure: A Photovoice Project , Aimee A. Woda
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Academic Success Factors Influencing Linguistically Diverse and Native English Speaking Associate Degree Nursing Students , Josie Lynn Veal
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
Associate Degree Nursing Students' Thoughts, Feelings, and Experiences of Short Study Abroad in a Low-Income Country , Cynthia Foronda
A Narrative Analysis of Perinatal Hospice Stories , Anthony Adams Lathrop
The Transition from Hospital to Home in Parents of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients , Stacee M. Lerret
The Lived Experience of Hispanic new Graduate Nurses in the United States , Esther Morales
Pushing Techniques Used by Midwives When Providing Second Stage Labor Care , Kathryn Osborne
The Association of Spirituality, Religiosity, Depression, Anxiety, and Drug Use Among Persons Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy , Linda B. Piacentine
Parenting Behaviors and Their Relationship with a Child's Weight Status , Michele L. Polfuss
African American Women's Infant Feeding Choices: Analyzing Self-Efficacy and Narratives from a Black Feminist Perspective , Karen Marie Robinson
More than S.K.I.N. Deep: Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Development in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Christine A. Schindler
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
Efficacy of a behavioral intervention to decrease medication transcription errors among professional nurses , Kathleen Ann Becker
Quality of Life: The Humanbecoming Perspective, A Descriptive Exploratory Study , Barbara J. Johnson Farmer
Factors Associated with Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture in One University Hospital in China , Xianqiong Feng
The Meaning of Spirituality in Elders with Dementia , Lesley Boaz Gardiner
Understanding Relationships in Health Related Quality of Life for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Norah Louise Johnson
Loneliness, Self-Esteem, Cognition, Physical Functioning, and Nursing Home Satisfaction As Predictors of Depression , Lynn Rose Maloney
The Impact of Health Literacy and Patient Trust Glycemic Control , Josephine M. Mancuso
Investigating Relationships Among Collaborative Behavior, RN Experience and Perceptions of Discharge Teaching Quality , Jane Morgan Nosbusch
Is a School Based Educational Program Effective in Changing Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome? , Margaret Kay Stelzel
Effects of Beta Blockade on Physiologic Regulation, Depressive Symptoms and Heart Failure Severity , Kimberly A. Udlis
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectation, Self-Care Behavior and Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes , Kathryn B. Kott
Oppression in 21st Century Nursing , Linda K. Matheson
Predictors of success and failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate graduates , Christine L Vandenhouten
Predictors of Success and Failure on the NCLEX-RN for Baccalaureate Graduates , Christine L. Vandenhouten
Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007
Being-With Dying: Tacit Wisdom Embedded in the Experiences of Nurses Who Attend to Dying , Virginia L. Burton
Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999
An Organizational Case Study of Shared Leadership Development in Nursing , Vicki George
Submissions from 1971 1971
NURSES' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR HOSPITAL'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS , AUDREY MABEL STENVALL DE BLOCK
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Writing a Nursing Research Paper that Meets Professor's Requirements
As a nursing student, you will spend much time researching, reading, and writing papers. Many students find the entire process of writing research papers challenging.
Imagine on top of spending many hours in clinical practice shifts only to find yourself sparing more time researching and writing, not to mention the overwhelming information condensed in a few hours of in-class lecture sessions. Working shifts and studying while having family duties and obligations worsens it, and when done in a rush, you end up with subpar papers and average grades.
Even though many student nurses find writing research papers tricky and daunting, you can write a perfect paper that ticks all the checkboxes your professor uses to mark them and be sure to get an A+ grade on your nursing paper.
Our expert nursing research writers, who have written thousands of BSN, MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. papers, have compiled this comprehensive guide to help you write a strong nursing research paper that leaves a lasting impression on your professor.
Having marked many papers and supervised many theses, capstone projects, and dissertations, you can trust that the information herein is valuable and timely in your pursuit of nursing career success.
What is a Nursing Research Paper?
A nursing research paper is a scholarly and thesis-driven paper that a nursing student (at ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, or Ph.D. level) writes to comprehensively explore a specific nursing research topic either of their choice or one that the professor assigns.
To write a perfect research paper, the student has to provide concrete, reliable, and trustworthy evidence. In most cases, even professionals such as RNs undertaking clinical practice, nursing education training, clinical studies and evaluations, and nursing research can also write research papers published in journals or conferences to advance and disseminate nursing knowledge. The typical length of most nursing papers ranges from 5 pages to 20 pages, depending mainly on the complexity of the subject, the word count limits, and the requirements. Nurses and nursing students write research papers to share their insights as they learn more about nursing processes and practices. Nursing research papers are used to: document research, organize information, advance nursing scholarship, and improve the writing skills of nurses. Students in the USA, Australia, Japan, and Canada write their research papers in the American Psychological Association (APA) format, while those in Australia and the UK write them in Harvard formats. The research papers fall under three main categories:
- Analytical research papers. These papers present an analysis of the topic using evidence, facts, and examples.
- Argumentative research papers. These research papers are analytical but with a twist where the writer uses evidence to reinforce their opinion and persuade the reader.
- Expository research papers. This category of nursing research papers explains the subject matter using credible evidence such as examples, facts, statistics, and other pieces of evidence.
Structure and Format of a Nursing Research Paper
A simple nursing research paper, especially an expository or informative type, can have 5 paragraphs, like a typical essay. However, longer research papers have additional sections.
Scientific Nursing Research Paper Structure
Here is a breakdown of how a well-formatted and scientific nursing research paper should look like.
- Title Page. The title page comprises the research paper title, details of the student or professional writer, course details, details of the school or institution, and the date. The cover page is the first contact point with the reader. It is brief.
- Abstract. The abstract summarizes the nursing research paper. It is 200-250 words long and should be focused on what the reader expects. It is a condensed version of the paper, which is critical to help professors know what your paper is about. It should not have acronyms. Note that the word count of the abstract is not considered part of the research paper.
- The Introduction. The introduction should have an attention-getter or a hook that can be a statement, statistic, or fact. It should be 10% of the entire word count. It also has background information that details the nursing issue or topic you are exploring. It also comprises a well-thought-out thesis statement related to the topic. If you have a long paper, ensure that your problem and purpose statements are part of the introduction. It should also list your PICOT question .
- Literature Review. This is a critical section of the research paper. Here, you should explore other nursing scholars' thoughts and scholarly findings. Focus on peer-reviewed scholarly articles that address the same issue as your thesis statement or topic. Explore your topic's theories, theoretical frameworks, and other facts. Do it so well that your professor marvels at your research, organization, and writing prowess. Consider the levels of evidence as you choose selection criteria for the papers to include in your nursing literature review.
- Research Methodology. This section of the research paper details the data collection methods, such as ethnographic studies, secondary data collection, literature review, quasi-experimental research, correlational studies, descriptive research, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or experiments. Ensure that you state and give a rationale for your research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods). If you are writing a quantitative paper, explain how you tested the hypotheses. Also, report the sampling frame and the sampling strategy.
- Results and Discussion. This section of the paper presents the findings. You can use visual aids such as charts and graphs for a quantitative research paper. If you are writing a qualitative research paper, present the evidence chronologically. When presenting the findings, avoid making definitive facts. Instead, ensure that the results suggest something is true or false, even when testing a hypothesis.
- Conclusion and Recommendations. The conclusion should be 10% of the entire word count. You should restate the thesis and give a summary of your entire paper. Explore the recommendations for future research on the topic.
- Ensure that your reference list is arranged alphabetically. The list should adhere to the formatting requirements (Harvard, ASA, or APA formats). Only use scholarly peer-reviewed references.
Format for a General Nursing Research Paper
If you are writing a non-scientific nursing research paper, you will only have three sections as follows:
- Introduction. The introduction paragraph should introduce the topic by providing an attention-getter, background information, and a thesis statement.
- Body of the paper . The body paragraphs should have strong topic sentences, supporting details (examples, evidence, and explanation), and concluding sentences. It should also portray a good use of transition words. You should analyze the topic and use evidence to support the arguments, and give enough explanation. Use in-text citations within the body paragraphs.
- Conclusion. End the paper by recapping the main points, reasserting the thesis statement, and signaling the end of the paper to give your readers good closure.
An excellent nursing research paper follows this structure as long as it is not research-based. The three-part approach is super recommended if you did not conduct any study. In most cases, when assigned to write those 5-12 pages of nursing school research papers, you will be using this format.
So, what are the steps for writing a good nursing research paper? Let’s find out in the next section.
The 6 Main Steps for Writing a Nursing Research Paper
Writing assignments are an essential training aspect for nursing students. No wonder professors will stress that you write essays, discussion posts, responses, or proposals well. They are doing so to prepare you for research roles somewhere in your nursing career.
According to our most successful research paper writers, writing a top-grade research paper involves decoding the instructions, selecting a good topic, planning, researching, writing, and polishing the paper.
Here is a breakdown of each step for clarity and deeper understanding.
Step #1: Understand the Prompt or Instructions
You can only perfect what you know! Therefore, you can begin the research writing process by reading, analyzing, and understanding the instructions. It is an essential pre-writing stage process where you carefully read the instructions.
Although it sounds obvious, most nursing students who write off-topic and subpar research papers jump into writing without reading to understand the instructions.
You need to skim through the instructions on the first attempt, then read keenly and critically as you take note of the scope of the assignment, the topic, and other things you must fulfill in the paper. Take note of the:
- The number of words.
- Type of research paper (argumentative, analytical, exploratory, or persuasive).
- The structure of the paper (thesis-driven or research/study-based (scientific) research paper.
- The deadline.
- Whether you need to draft an outline.
- Reading materials.
- Whether you need external sources.
- Which sources to use and how many?
- The theoretical constructions or conceptual frameworks.
- The age limit of the scholarly sources.
If you need further clarification, ensure that you ask your peers, professor, or a professional writer in time.
Step #2: Select a Good Nursing Research Topic
Compared to average students, top nursing students always remember to select a research topic they are comfortable handling. When you are confident with a topic, you can develop it without procrastinating.
Sometimes you are given a list of nursing research paper topics, issues, and ideas to consider. Other times, you come up with the topic and consult your professor/educator for approval.
Choose topics related to patient safety, nursing processes, nurse staffing, nursing policies, nurse privileges, nursing legislations, nursing ethics, mental health, health promotion, chronic disease management, healthcare systems, health informatics, changes in healthcare, and working conditions.
Choose any nursing topic that resonates with your specialization interests. It should be manageable, relevant, and explorable.
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Step #3: Plan your Paper
Create a thesis statement for your research paper if it is thesis-driven rather than study-based or scientific (experimental). After writing the thesis, like any of our nursing assignment slayers, write a good outline using Roman numbers and numbers.
List the ideas you wish to have in your paper in chronological order, starting with the introduction, body, and concluding paragraphs. As you outline, do some preliminary research so that you develop arguments the right way.
Include the in-text citations in your nursing research paper outline to simplify the writing process.
Step #4: Research and Organize Resources
Doing in-depth research as you refine the draft would be appropriate because you know what you want the paper to look like. Use scholarly nursing databases for research and limit yourself to topic-related scholarly articles published within the last 5 years.
You can read the abstracts of the articles to determine if they are fit to use in your paper. If you find the best articles, list them using online citation management tools such as RefWorks, Zotero, EndNote, Citefast, or any of your choice.
Ensure to list them in the most appropriate formatting styles. Take notes and list the points and ideas in your outline. Do your research meticulously and ensure that you organize the process to avoid any confusion.
Step #5: Write the First Draft
With the research, synthesis, and outline, you are now left with the chance to put rubber on the road. Use the Pomodoro technique, where you spend stretches of 25 minutes of focused work and have minor 5-minute breaks.
Ensure you cover as much ground in your research paper as possible before three-quarters of the deadline. When writing the paper, and considering that you have the outline, you can start chronologically from the introduction to the appendices.
Most research paper writing pros prefer working on the body section and conclusion before writing the introduction and finalizing the abstract. Whatever works best for you, adopt it. When writing the first draft, focus on piecing together the information rather than perfection.
Ensure you research lightly as you write and assert your voice while giving the right in-text citations for every idea you paraphrase from a source to avoid plagiarism. Each body paragraph should only have one idea.
Step #6: Edit, Proofread, and Polish the Paper
The final step towards completing your nursing research paper is ensuring everything is in its rightful place. A polished research paper scores 90% and above, which is an A. Begin by reading the paper aloud to identify areas that do not make sense.
If there is a need, do not hesitate to rewrite an entire section so that you have the right flow of information.
Check the grammatical, spelling, and syntax errors and make necessary corrections. You should also check the tenses used in the paper. If you feel like polishing the essay is too much work, you are better off hiring a nursing paper proofreader/editor.
When you receive feedback from your educator or professor, address the changes and resend the paper for grading.
Related Reading: How to write an evidence-based nursing paper.
Valuable Tips to Consider as You Write Your Nursing Research Paper
Nursing schools and educators have their standards and guidelines for writing a research paper. Therefore, ensure that before everything else, you familiarize yourself and adhere to these instructions, which include word count and citation styles.
Do not assume anything when writing a paper. You should also access and understand suggestions from your school’s writing lab. Apart from these essential tips, also ensure that you follow the insights we give below:
- Write your paper using a formal tone. Do not use passive voice when writing the paper. Instead, use active voice.
- Your paper should have a good organization from the introduction to the conclusion.
- Whenever you borrow ideas from a scholarly source, ensure you cite them correctly.
- Have a well-thought-out thesis statement that clarifies your arguments.
- Create a complete outline during the early stages of writing. It gives you a roadmap to follow as you write the paper. Organize the ideas chronologically based on their strength and weaknesses.
- Have a plan and schedule to trace your progress with the paper.
- If you have a more extended deadline, contribute to your research paper daily.
- When writing the paper, start with the body, the conclusion, and the introduction last.
- If you are writing a study-based research paper, include the literature review, methodology, discussion, and conclusion sections per the IMRAD format. A general nursing research paper follows the essay structure: introduction, body section, and conclusion.
- Use peer-reviewed scholarly sources from CINAHL, PubMed, Nursing Reference Center, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and other nursing research databases with peer-reviewed articles. Credible sources mean your research paper has rigor since you have strong points.
- Proofread and edit the paper thoroughly to remove any mistakes to signal your seriousness to your professor. If possible, use professional editing services.
- Have a compelling conclusion that is elaborate, clear, and concise.
- Read your paper aloud to identify mistakes.
- Revise the paper, and do not fear rewriting an entire section.
When writing a research paper, adhere to the writing conventions. You should also read well and understand how to communicate through academic writing effectively. Your paper should document evidence that supports your arguments and topic.
Write concisely, coherently, and accurately. It is not all in vain; you are training for your future role as a nurse when you will write conference papers, white papers, essays, policy documents, letters, blog posts, and professional nursing articles.
Checklist for a Great Research Paper in Nursing
Now that you have written your paper, you must align a few things to make it the best your professor will read. Most nursing classes, especially at the graduate levels (MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. levels), have small class sizes, and the professors spend time reading the papers from start to end. This means that you should leave nothing to chance.
Nursing research asserts professional identity, ensures accountability in nursing decision-making, and expands nursing practice. You have to be meticulous when writing a research paper in nursing.
A good research paper demonstrates a complete understanding of nursing knowledge, topic exploration, advanced organization, proper formatting, and mature academic writing skills. The following checklist enlists some main aspects to countercheck before hitting the submit button.
- Have I followed all the instructions outlined in the assignment prompt or rubric?
- Does my paper have the right title page?
- Does the paper have a written title that resonates with the thesis and the research question?
- Is the introduction presenting an attention grabber, background information, and a signpost of the ideas in the paper?
- Is the thesis statement well-thought-out, clear, concise, and elaborate?
- Is the problem statement clearly stated?
- If it is a PICOT-based research paper, is the PICO question well-outlined?
- Does the paper touch well on the nursing issue that the topic needs it to address?
- Is there a logical flow of the paragraphs?
- Are the words in each paragraph balanced?
- Does the paper have correctly formatted headings and subheadings?
- Are the in-text citations done correctly and consistently?
- Does every paragraph in the body of the paper build on the thesis?
- Does the paper demonstrate a mature choice of words and uses nursing lingo?
- Is the literature review section comprehensive? Does it have a theoretical and conceptual framework or constructs?
- Are the data and information presented in the literature review current?
- Has the methodology section listed the sample, sampling strategy, data collection and analyses, and rationale for each?
- Does the discussion section interlink the concepts from the literature review with the findings?
- Does the conclusion offer good closure to the readers? Does it restate the thesis? Does it summarize the recommendations?
- Is the entire paper formatted correctly? Does it follow the formatting guidelines?
- Is the paper devoid of spelling, syntax, and mechanical mistakes?
If your answer to all these questions is a resounding YES, you are sure it will fetch your professor a good grade. Our nursing writers, most of whom are alumni from top nursing universities and colleges such as Chamberlain, Capella, Herzing, Vanderbilt, SFU, Rutgers, Yale, Duke, NYU, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, University of Toronto, McGill, Ottawa, Queens, and other best colleges in the USA, UK, Canada, and many other places. Besides, they are nursing educators in different capacities, and a couple are nursing professors with big titles; you can trust the checklist to guarantee you an excellent grade.
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Best Nursing Research Topics for Students
What is a nursing research paper.
- What They Include
- Choosing a Topic
- Best Nursing Research Topics
- Research Paper Writing Tips
Writing a research paper is a massive task that involves careful organization, critical analysis, and a lot of time. Some nursing students are natural writers, while others struggle to select a nursing research topic, let alone write about it.
If you're a nursing student who dreads writing research papers, this article may help ease your anxiety. We'll cover everything you need to know about writing nursing school research papers and the top topics for nursing research.
Continue reading to make your paper-writing jitters a thing of the past.
A nursing research paper is a work of academic writing composed by a nurse or nursing student. The paper may present information on a specific topic or answer a question.
During LPN/LVN and RN programs, most papers you write focus on learning to use research databases, evaluate appropriate resources, and format your writing with APA style. You'll then synthesize your research information to answer a question or analyze a topic.
BSN , MSN , Ph.D., and DNP programs also write nursing research papers. Students in these programs may also participate in conducting original research studies.
Writing papers during your academic program improves and develops many skills, including the ability to:
- Select nursing topics for research
- Conduct effective research
- Analyze published academic literature
- Format and cite sources
- Synthesize data
- Organize and articulate findings
About Nursing Research Papers
When do nursing students write research papers.
You may need to write a research paper for any of the nursing courses you take. Research papers help develop critical thinking and communication skills. They allow you to learn how to conduct research and critically review publications.
That said, not every class will require in-depth, 10-20-page papers. The more advanced your degree path, the more you can expect to write and conduct research. If you're in an associate or bachelor's program, you'll probably write a few papers each semester or term.
Do Nursing Students Conduct Original Research?
Most of the time, you won't be designing, conducting, and evaluating new research. Instead, your projects will focus on learning the research process and the scientific method. You'll achieve these objectives by evaluating existing nursing literature and sources and defending a thesis.
However, many nursing faculty members do conduct original research. So, you may get opportunities to participate in, and publish, research articles.
Example Research Project Scenario:
In your maternal child nursing class, the professor assigns the class a research paper regarding developmentally appropriate nursing interventions for the pediatric population. While that may sound specific, you have almost endless opportunities to narrow down the focus of your writing.
You could choose pain intervention measures in toddlers. Conversely, you can research the effects of prolonged hospitalization on adolescents' social-emotional development.
What Does a Nursing Research Paper Include?
Your professor should provide a thorough guideline of the scope of the paper. In general, an undergraduate nursing research paper will consist of:
Introduction : A brief overview of the research question/thesis statement your paper will discuss. You can include why the topic is relevant.
Body : This section presents your research findings and allows you to synthesize the information and data you collected. You'll have a chance to articulate your evaluation and answer your research question. The length of this section depends on your assignment.
Conclusion : A brief review of the information and analysis you presented throughout the body of the paper. This section is a recap of your paper and another chance to reassert your thesis.
The best advice is to follow your instructor's rubric and guidelines. Remember to ask for help whenever needed, and avoid overcomplicating the assignment!
How to Choose a Nursing Research Topic
The sheer volume of prospective nursing research topics can become overwhelming for students. Additionally, you may get the misconception that all the 'good' research ideas are exhausted. However, a personal approach may help you narrow down a research topic and find a unique angle.
Writing your research paper about a topic you value or connect with makes the task easier. Additionally, you should consider the material's breadth. Topics with plenty of existing literature will make developing a research question and thesis smoother.
Finally, feel free to shift gears if necessary, especially if you're still early in the research process. If you start down one path and have trouble finding published information, ask your professor if you can choose another topic.
The Best Research Topics for Nursing Students
You have endless subject choices for nursing research papers. This non-exhaustive list just scratches the surface of some of the best nursing research topics.
1. Clinical Nursing Research Topics
- Analyze the use of telehealth/virtual nursing to reduce inpatient nurse duties.
- Discuss the impact of evidence-based respiratory interventions on patient outcomes in critical care settings.
- Explore the effectiveness of pain management protocols in pediatric patients.
2. Community Health Nursing Research Topics
- Assess the impact of nurse-led diabetes education in Type II Diabetics.
- Analyze the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to healthcare services.
3. Nurse Education Research Topics
- Review the effectiveness of simulation-based learning to improve nursing students' clinical skills.
- Identify methods that best prepare pre-licensure students for clinical practice.
- Investigate factors that influence nurses to pursue advanced degrees.
- Evaluate education methods that enhance cultural competence among nurses.
- Describe the role of mindfulness interventions in reducing stress and burnout among nurses.
4. Mental Health Nursing Research Topics
- Explore patient outcomes related to nurse staffing levels in acute behavioral health settings.
- Assess the effectiveness of mental health education among emergency room nurses .
- Explore de-escalation techniques that result in improved patient outcomes.
- Review the effectiveness of therapeutic communication in improving patient outcomes.
5. Pediatric Nursing Research Topics
- Assess the impact of parental involvement in pediatric asthma treatment adherence.
- Explore challenges related to chronic illness management in pediatric patients.
- Review the role of play therapy and other therapeutic interventions that alleviate anxiety among hospitalized children.
6. The Nursing Profession Research Topics
- Analyze the effects of short staffing on nurse burnout .
- Evaluate factors that facilitate resiliency among nursing professionals.
- Examine predictors of nurse dissatisfaction and burnout.
- Posit how nursing theories influence modern nursing practice.
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Nursing Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Nursing, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024
Sex Differences in Coping Strategies, Infertility-Related Stress, and Predictors of Infertility-Related Stress among Saudi Men and Women Attending Infertility Clinics , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi
Exploring Parental Vaccine Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah A. Ashfield
The Experience of Postpartum Care Practices among Parent and Healthcare Providers in Canada: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis , Andrea Atkinson
Exploring Student Experiences of Interprofessional Simulation Education , Jonathan Barrios
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Nurse-Hero Discussion on Twitter: A Social Network Analysis and Qualitative Content Analysis , Amna Ali
The impact of Authentic Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Interpersonal Conflict, and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention among Early Career Nurses in Saudi Arabia. , Ohood Ali Alkaabi miss
The Process of Art Creation Among Mothers from Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence , Madison L. Broadbent
Exploring How Mothers With A History Of Intimate Partner Violence Experienced The COVID-19 Pandemic , Emma Jane Butler
Nurse-Assisted Injection: Perceptions of Dependent Injectors in Ontario, Canada , Emelia C. Cormack
Exploring the Role of the Nurse in Supporting Breastfeeding among Indigenous Women in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Literature , Lindsey Corrigan
The Experiences of Clinical Placement Belonging Among Nursing Students with Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Identities: An Interpretive Descriptive Study , Connor J. Gould
Nurses’ and Midwives’ Lived Experiences as Mentees in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Yvonne Kasine 2399948
Uncovering the Experience of Determining Readiness to Increase Self-Management Responsibility in Canadian Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes , Kelly A. Kennedy
Exploring Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Through A Serious Gaming-Enabled Digital Simulation , Stephanie Kennedy Miss
The Development, Refinement, Implementation, and Impact of a Nurse-Led Health Coaching Self-Care Management Intervention for Heart Failure , Maureen Leyser
Relational Variables Impacting the Healthcare Team , Linda J. MacDougall Ms
Exploring Family Members’ Beliefs and Experiences of Supporting Relatives with Substance Use and Misuse within Black Communities , Esther N. Monari
An Exploration of the Culturally-Rooted Meaning and Consequences of Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy in Rwanda: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga
Exploring how the Perinatal Services of Primary Health Care Settings in Rwanda Support Adolescent Mothers to Inform the Delivery of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care: An Interpretive Description , Aimable NKURUNZIZA
Bridging the Gap: Canadian Health Care Providers Perspectives' of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Education in Hospital , Leanne Scott
Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support, Mastery, and Mental Health , Alice Pearl Sedziafa
A Picture of Spirituality in Youth Living with Bipolar Disorder , Michelle S. Solomon
Decentering Whiteness in Nursing Education: The Pitfalls, Tensions, and Opportunities , Ivy Tran
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Exploring Health Inequities: Head Injuries in People Experiencing Homelessness , Emily M. Angus
Women’s Priorities and Actions Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence , Sharon Broughton
Toward Understanding Culturally Safe Health Care for Transgender People: A Scoping Review of Health Care Provider Knowledge , Terrie Butler-Foster
Forming Authentic and Purposeful Relationships with Racialized Communities from an Anti-Oppressive Lens: A Framework for African, Caribbean, and Black Communities , Jaimeson R. Canie
Clinical Virtual Simulation: A Qualitative Usability Study , Samantha Beatrice Cooke
Predictors and Outcomes of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Developing and Testing of a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness , Sebastian Kwadwo Gyamfi
Women’s Experiences of Accessing Breastfeeding and Perinatal Health Support in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretive Description Study , Samantha Larose
"Pain is What the Patient Says it is": A Secondary Analysis of Nurses’ Reflections on the Term Pain Catastrophizing , Riana Longo
An Exploration of Non-Urgent Emergency Department Use from the Patient and Health Care Professional Perspective , Amanda McIntyre
Self-management Experience of Nurses Living with Migraine: A Qualitative Study , Marionette Ngole Dione
Host Organizations' Perspectives of Partnered Global Study-Abroad Programs , Jessica C. Pop
The Effect of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice among Health Care Provider Teams in Hospitals , Sibylle Ugirase
Teaching Family Planning in Nursing and Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Pauline Uwajeneza
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Syrian Refugee Women's Experiences with the Ontario Health Care System: A Critical Ethnography Study , Areej Al-Hamad
The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Nurses’ Turnover Intentions and Satisfaction with Quality of Care in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study , Bayan Alilyyani
Understanding the Current State of Health Information Exchange in Long-Term Care Homes , Kendra R. Cotton
Relationships among Interactional and Organizational Factors with Healthcare Provider Outcomes Post-Implementation of an Interprofessional Model of Patient Care , Wendy L. Ellis
Chronic Disease Management in a Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study , Natalie Floriancic
Understanding the Lived Experience of Health Through the Exploration of Well-being of Women with Multiple Sclerosis in Southwestern Ontario , Jennifer Howard
"Healthcare Heroes" - The Change in Perceptions of Nurses' Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis , Stephanie Jones
The Discursive Construction of Substance Use and Harm Reduction in Canadian Health Policy , Sibel Kusdemir
Nurses' and Nurse Educators' Experiences of a Pediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development program in Rwanda , Amy K. Olson
Health Providers Perspectives on the Access and Use of Formal Health and Social Services by Stroke Caregivers , Hannah Pollock
The Effect of Authentic Leadership and New Graduate Support on New Graduate Nurses' Job Satisfaction , Stephanie H. Prtenjaca
Reddit and Nursing During Covid-19: A Summative Content Analysis , Julia C. Savin
Being a Child Bride in Nigeria: A Feminist Narrative Inquiry , Olubukola Foluke Sonibare
New Graduate Nurses’ Experiences of Engaging in a Leadership Role in Hospital Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Justine Jeanelle Ting
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Interprofessional Role Clarification Among Licensed Health Care Practitioners in Rural and Smaller Community Hospitals , Dianne E. Allen
Exploring Nursing Student Use of Instagram: Selfies and Soliloquies and #becominganurse with Evolving Digital Footprints , Kingsley KS Au
The Association Between Intimate Partner Violence and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Symptoms Among Adult Women: Systematic Review , Ohud Shawqi Banjar
Exploring the Relationships Among New Graduate Nurses’ Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Work Engagement, and Clinical Nurse Educator Leadership in Acute Care Settings , Carly Blair
Caring Revisited: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis on the Association of Caring with the Profession of Nursing , Margot Boulton
Optimization of Simulated Electronic Medication Administration for Safe Management During Nursing Education , Laura Brennan
Leader Empowering Behaviour as a Predictor of Nurse and Patient Outcomes , Karen Cziraki
The Effect of Authentic Leadership on New Graduate Nurses’ Organizational Identification, Trust in the Manager, Patient Safety Climate, and Willingness to Report Errors , Fatmah Fallatah
Unit Managers’ Authentic Leadership, Staff Nurses’ Work Attitudes and Behaviours, and Outcomes of Care: A Structural Equation Model , Lisa M. Giallonardo
Developing and Evaluating the Integrated Addiction Recovery Model for the Persons' Engagement and Retention in the Recovery Process Among Clinical Populations from Rwanda , Boniface Harerimana
Developing Competencies for Public Policy Advocacy: A Comparative Case Analysis , Amy L. Lewis
Prematurity, Socioeconomic Status, And Childhood Asthma: A Canadian Cohort Study , Crystal P. McLeod
Patient Roles within Interprofessional Collaborative Patient-Centred Care Teams: The Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives , Kateryna Metersky
Nurses' and Midwives' Experiences as Mentors in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda , Marie Chantal Murekatete
Examining the Impact of Social Media on Youth Self-Perceived Mental Health , Chantal Singh
Exploring Mental Health, Physical Health, and Affective Commitment in Acute Care Oncology Nurses in Ontario , Lesley M. Smith
Women’s Experience of Obtaining Health and Social Services following Intimate Partner Violence: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Relationships in Rural Communities , Emily E. Soares
Values, Assumptions, Behaviours, and Practices Influencing the Professional Development of Nursing Students Within Acute Care Practice Environments in Rwanda: A Focused Ethnographic Study , Benoite Umubyeyi
A study of job satisfaction and turnover intention among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings , Yasin Yasin
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Saudi Students Enrolled in Canadian Graduate Nursing Programs , Aisha Namshan Aldawsari
Pathways to Homelessness: Exploring the Mental Health Experiences of Refugees Experiencing Homelessness in Canada , Bridget Annor
Breastfeeding Experiences of African Migrant Women in Developed Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review. , Odinaka Ogoegbunam Anunike
Sociocultural Factors Affecting Mental Health Service Utilization by African Newcomer Women Following Childbirth in Canada , Deborah Baiden
Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Electronic Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale in a Community Hospital , Andrea de Jong
New Graduate Nurses: Relationships among Sex, Empowerment, Workplace Bullying, and Job Turnover Intention , Aaron L. Favaro
Women’s Experiences Receiving Humanitarian Aid , Aden M. Hamza
Registered Nurses' Intention To Use Electronic Documentation Systems: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah Ibrahim
Exploring the Mental Health Care Experiences of Youth Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Psychiatric Services Using the Photovoice Method: A Participatory Analysis of the PhotoSTREAM Project , Brianna Jackson
An exploration of how persons requiring hemodialysis treatment explain the ways in which access to transportation for such treatment influences their overall health. , Navpreet Kamboj
Exploring the Characteristics and Behaviours of Nurses Who Have Attained Microcelebrity Status on Instagram , Hanna Kerr
Collaborative Self-Management and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Integrating Patient Needs into an Educational Program for Nurses , Loretta G. McCormick RN (EC)
Assessing the Impact of Mentorship on Rwandan Nurses’ and Midwives’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage , Marie Grace Sandra Musabwasoni
Nurse and Midwife Educators' Experiences of Translating Teaching Methodology Knowledge into Practice in Rwanda , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga
Exploration of Knowledge and Skills Development among Community Health Workers in Rwanda , Schadrack Ngabonziza
Assessing Changes in Knowledge about and Self-efficacy for Neonatal Resuscitation Among Rwandan Nurses and Midwives after a Mentorship Process , Gerard Nyiringango
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Lived Experience of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Saudi Women: Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi
Relationships Among Authentic Leadership, Manager Incivility and Trust in the Manager , Ohood Ali Alkaabi
Gender and Experiences of Family Homelessness , Fawziah Almalki
The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Fourth-Year Nursing Students' Experience of Workplace Bullying and Withdrawal Intentions , Lindsay Anderson
Exploring Social Cohesion Among Syrian Refugees in Canada: A Secondary Analysis , Sara Calvert
An Exploration of Medication Errors Generated by Baccalaureate Nursing Students Using Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) Technology in Clinical Simulation , Ryan Chan
An Exploration of the Nursing Leaders’ Experiences Addressing Indigenous Health in University Undergraduate Nursing Programs in Ontario , Danae Coggins
It's About Time! GDM: A Transformative Postpartum Process. A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Natalie Giannotti
Women's Quality of Life After Leaving an Abusive Relationship: The Effects of Past and Ongoing Intimate Partner Violence, Mastery and Social Support , Diana Jaradat
Exploring unmet healthcare needs, healthcare access, and the use of complementary and alternative medicine by chronic pain sufferers- An analysis of the National Population Health Survey , Jessica LaChance
Exploring Harm Reduction Among Canadian Veterans Experiencing Homelessness , Olivia Marsella
Explaining Collaboration in Nursing Education Programs , Jason Powell
Social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness , Jenna Richards
Examining the Relationships among Authentic Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Nurse Assessed Adverse Events: A Mediation Model , Vanessa Safian
The Effects of Authentic Leadership and Organizational Commitment on Job Turnover Intentions of Experienced Nurses , Alexis E. Smith
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CARE PARTNERS, CNAs/SITTERS, AND PROVIDERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC UP TO NOW: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY , Gaudensia Awuor
Commitment to Collaboration: Development of a School Nursing Collaboration Instrument , Jodi S. Bullard
A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Comparing Rural and Nonrural Critical Illness Survivors , Rebecca Greene
Resilience, Moral Courage, and Leadership Self-Efficacy Among Nurses , Deborah V. Haney
THE IMPACT OF RACE/ETHNICITY ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN EAST TEXAS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS , Jackie Schniederjan McDonald
Modifiable health disparities and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers: A meta-analysis , Cindy Mendez
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS , Ashley J. Pierre
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMWORK, INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND INTERPROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP , Kathleen M. Cox
TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN NURSING CURRICULA: DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMULATION-BASED EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE HEALTH PROFESSIONS , Heather Guest
Nursing Students' Moral Courage Development Through Incivility Simulation Education , Melissa Madden
A Mixed Methods Study of Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students in Kenya , Sylvia Waweru
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
INFLUENCE OF RESILIENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND TEAMWORK ON REGISTERED NURSE CIRCULATOR INTENT TO LEAVE , Mary Alice Anderson
Focused Ethnography: Storytelling for Hispanics with Low Health Literacy and Diabetes , Virginia H. Cadenhead
Relationship of Undergraduate Nursing Students' Emotional Intelligence and other Factors to ATI-NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Predictor Examination Performance , Sarah Y. Jimenez
DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL HUMILITY AND ETHNOCULTURAL EMPATHY IN NURSING STUDENTS , Claudia Keck
ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND NURSING WORK , Yolanda Keys
Birth Practice Beliefs of Undergraduate Nursing Students , Cassandra Sharelle Land
ASSESSING TRANSGENDER INCLUSION WITHIN A VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: A DELPHI STUDY , Kathy-Jo B. Lee
Use of Standardized Test Results by Faculty and Students for Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Success , Dinorah Martinez-Anderson
Impact of Theory-Based Interventions on Meaningfulness of Undergraduate Nursing Pharmacology Student Learning , Betsy L. Mauldin
A Mixed-Methods Approach to Investigating the Influence of Education on Nurses’ Attitudes toward Sex Trafficking Victims , Tabitha McDaniel
Predicting Infection-Related Organ Failure: Expansion of SOFA Algorithm to Include Nursing Documentation , Tanna L. Nelson
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
UNDERSTANDING END-OF-LIFE CARE EXPERIENCES OF BACCALAUREATE MEXICAN AMERICAN NURSING STUDENTS: AN INTERPRETIVE PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY , Shalla M. Copeland
Patients' Disclosure of Sexual and Gender Minority Status: A Comparative, Multiple Case Study , Damon B. Cottrell
Effects of an Online Mindfulness Program on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping among Undergraduate Second-Year Nursing Students , Hollis Franco
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Nursing Graduate Theses and Dissertations
A collection of Nursing Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Racial Discrimination, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Black Pregnant Women , Camilla Carey
The Associations Among Racial Discrimination, Perceived Stress and Birth Satisfaction Among Black Women , Amanda de la Serna
A Digitally Enhanced Virtual Cognitive Behavior Skill Building Intervention to Reduce Parent Stress and Family Obesogenic Behaviors , Sharlene Smith
Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress among Black Pregnant Women: A Mixed Methods Approach , Jenna Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Nurse Managers' Patient Safety Communication , Christine Deatrick
Exploration of the Oral Microbiome in Non-Ventilated Hospitalized Patients , Kimberly Emery
Social Support and Empowerment Among Caregivers of Children with Asthma , Lauren Lebo
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Factors Associated with Resilience and Sense of Coherence in Adult Transgender Persons: Identifying Predictors to Reduce Health Disparities in a Vulnerable Population , Jake Bush
Cognitive Rehearsal, Self-efficacy, and Workplace Incivility Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Alina Diaz-Cruz
Survivors of Human Trafficking: Reintegration into the Community and Society , Charrita Ernewein
Remembering to Resume: Using Simulation-based Education to Teach Nursing Students to Manage Interruptions , Peggy Hill
First Impressions of the Bedside Nurse From the Patient Perspective , Sharon Imes
The Influences of Generational Membership and Practice Environment on Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction , Angela Keith
Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioner's Assessment of Adults with Signs and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder , Kelli Lipscomb
Ethical Decision Making Among Nurses Participating in Social Media , Melissa Lynn
Hospital Readmission After Major Abdominal/Colorectal Surgeries: A Mixed-Methods Study , Ansu Sebastian
The Effect of the Medilepsy Mobile App on Medication Adherence and Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Epilepsy , Michelle Tall
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Access and Utilization of Prenatal Care in Florida and its Effects on Preterm Birth , Corinne Audette
Nurse-Physician Collaboration during Bedside Rounding: What is the Impact on the Nurse? , Martha Decesere
The Relationship of Cognitive Load and Different Participant Roles on Knowledge Retention in Simulation-based Learning Among Undergraduate Nursing Students , Amanda Houston
Undergraduate Nursing Students' Depth of Reflection and Perceptions of Self-Debriefing Following Virtual Simulation: A Multi-method Descriptive Study , Valorie MacKenna
Patients with a Left Ventricular Device and Factors Affecting Readmission , Diana Pitcher
Geographic Access to Community Mental Healthcare and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders , Marie Smith-East
The Effect of Acuity-based Nurse Staffing on Nursing Medication Errors , Egidius Maria Eugene Waterval
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Persistence of Physical Activity Among Veterans , Jean Davis
Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices in Primary Care , Suzanne Hyer
Evaluation of Postoperative Air Leak and Chest Tube Drainage Systems after Pulmonary Resection , Kristina Jacobsen
Stress, Coping, and Quality of Life Among Parental Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Dawn Turnage
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
Understanding the Perceived Experiences of Goal Setting of Mothers of Preschool Children: A Narrative Analysis , Dawn Eckhoff
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
The Influences of Mindfulness and Neuromotor Exercise Mode on Balance in Healthy Older Adults , Maxine Hicks
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
An Evaluation of Anxiety Following Substance Abuse Withdrawal and Assessment of Somatic Treatments presently Available with a Focus on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation , Janet Hutchison
Perceived readiness to transition to adult health care for youth with cystic fibrosis and congruence with their caregivers' views , Valerie Lapp
Evaluating Moral Distress, Moral Distress Residue and Moral Courage in Oncology Nurses , Lolita Melhado
Preschool Attendance: A Parental and Teacher Perspective of Barriers and Behaviors using Grounded Theory Research , Anne Meoli
Prehabilitation (Prehab): Prevention in Motion , Billie Russell
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Impact of Interruption Frequency on Nurses' Performance, Satisfaction, and Cognition During Patient-Controlled Analgesia Use in the Simulated Setting , Kristi Campoe
Perceived Social Support and Self-care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure , Lyne Chamberlain
Rapid Response Teams versus Critical Care Outreach Teams: Unplanned Escalations in Care and Associated Outcomes , Valerie Danesh
The Impact of Relational Coordination and the Nurse on Patient Outcomes , Fanya DeJesus
Family Care Giver Knowledge, Patient Illness Characteristics, and Unplanned Hospital Admissions in Older Adults with Cancer , Patricia Geddie
Helping Mothers Defend their Decision to Breastfeed , Kandis Natoli
Nurse Managers, Work Environment Factors and Workplace Bullying , Joy Parchment
A Faith-Based Primary Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Puerto Rican Adults: A Feasibility Study , Sylvia Torres-Thomas
Pre and Post Implementation Evaluation of an Emergency Department Severe Sepsis Alert and Practice Protocol , Darleen Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Factors Associated With Information Literacy Competencies Of The Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Student , Patricia Lafferty
Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) to Improve Malaria Pharmacoadherence in Zambia , Elinda Steury
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Evaluation Of A Mind-body Website By Women With Breast Cancer , Laura Beck
Nutrition Literacy And Demographic Variables As Predictors Of Adolescent Weight Status In A Florida County , Leslee D'Amato-Kubiet
Ventilator-associated Complications In The Mechanically Ventilated Veteran , Joan Grano
The Early Postpartum Experience Of Previously Infertile Mothers , Sigrid Ladores
Early And Intermediate Hospital-to-home Transition Outcomes Of Older Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes , Jacqueline Lamanna
Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Care With Group Visits , Vicki Montoya
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
An Exploratory Study Of Physiologic Responses To A Passive Exercise Intervention In Mechanically-ventilated Critically Ill Adults , Christina M. Amidei
The Self-described Experience Of Coping And Adaptation Associated With Workplace Stress Of Registered Nurses In The Acute Care Setting In Florida: An Ethnographic Study , Joyce Burr
Predictors Of Immunosuppressant Adherence In Long-term Renal Transplant Recipients , Sandra J. Galura
Stressors Experienced By Emergency Department Registered Nurses At The Bedside: A Phenomenological Study , Stephen D. Heglund
Noncardiac Chest Pain: The Use Of High Resolution Manometry As A Diagnostic Tool , Iman Hilal
Infection Control And Health Care Associated Infection (hcai) In The Nursing Home: A Study To Determine The Impact Of An Educational Video And Pamphlet About Infection Control On Knowledge And Perception Of Hand Hygiene In Certified Nurse Assistants , Kathe Hypes
Barriers To Timely Administration Of Thrombolytics In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients , Elizabeth Joseph
Development And Evaluation Of An Instrument To Measure Mother-infant Togetherness After Childbirth , Carol Lawrence
Perceptions Influencing School Nurse Practices To Prevent Childhood Obesity , Susan Quelly
Front-line Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction And Predictors: A Meta-analysis From 1980 - 2009 , Deborah Anne Saber
Impact Of Cancer-specific Advance Care Planning On Anxiety, Decisional Conflict, And Surrogate Understanding Of Patient Treatment Preferences , Lynn Waser
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Duplicated Laboratory Tests : A Hospital Audit And Evaluation Of A Computerized Alert Intervention , Sharon Bridges
Exploring Women's Life Course Experiences With Weight Using Story Theory , Poff Allison Edmonds
Adherence Practices Of Caucasian Women With Hypertension Residing In Rural Florida An Exploratory Study , Jeanne M. Hopple
The Lived Experience Of Young-onset Dementia , Debra A. Hunt
Identifying Patients At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Primary Health Care : Can Obesity In Combination With Other High-risk Diagnoses Be Used For Screening Purposes? , Clelia Lima
Clopidogrel Provision For Indigent Patients With St-elevation Myocardial Infarction , Sita S. Price
Comparative Retrospective Analysis Assessment Of Extracellular Volume Excess In Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients , Amma Serwaah-Bonsu
Spirituality And Expectations Of Care Providers Of Older Patients With Chronic Illnes In North Central Florida , Myra Sherman
Factors Related To Birth Transition Success Of Late-preterm Infants , Karen L. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
The Experiences Of Health Care Providers Providing Comfort For Nursing Home Patients At The End Of Life , Herma Baker
Comparison Of Arnp And Physician Malpractice In States With And Without Controlled Substance Prescribing Authority , Deborah Chandler
A New Measure Of Parental Self-efficacy For Enacting Healthy Lifestyles In Their Children , Jonathan W. Decker
Effectiveness Of Probiotics In Preventing Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea And Clostridium Difficile In Long Term Care , Marva Edwards-Marshall
The Effect Of Combat Exercises On Cardiovascular Response: An Exploratory Study , MeLisa Gantt
The Impact Of Pre-operative Mupirocin Prophylaxis On Surgical Site Infections In Same-day Admission Open Heart Patients , Joanna Gerry
Evaluation Of A Simulation-enhanced Obstetric Clinical Experience On Learning Outcomes For Knowledge, Self-efficacy, And Transfer , Mary Elizabeth Guimond
The Incidence And Epidemiologic Factors Of Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin And Soft Tissue I , Ivonne Johnson
The Impact Of An Interdependent Conferencing Activity In An Online Rn-bsn Practicum Clinical Conference On Psychologocial Sense Of Community , Barbara Lange
Advanced Practice Nursing In The Faith Community Setting: A Case Study , Chianta Lindsey
Prevalence Of And Risk Factors For Intraoperative Non-euglycemia Events In Premature Neonates >2500 Grams , Zulay Ritrosky
Retrospective Analysis Of Screening Patterns In Cirrhotic Patients With Heptocellular Carcinoma , Shelly-Ann Scott-Castell
A Phenomenological Description Of The Lived Experience Of Creating Art For Women With Breast Cancer , Laurie Stark
Assessing Adult Attitudes Toward End-of-life Issues And Advanced Directives After Implementing An Educational Intervention In A , Marchina Tolbert-Jones
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
Cohort Study Of Pain Behaviors In The Elderly Residing In Skilled Nursing Care , Allison Burfield
Effects Of An Evidence-based Intervention On Stress And Coping Of Families Of Critically Ill Trauma Patients , Sandra Knapp
Awareness Of Increased Risk For Heart Disease And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus , Patricia Weinstein
Consumer Perspectives Of Health During Prenatal Care In The Usa And Iceland: An Exploratory Study , Claudia Wiseman
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
A Comparison Of Computer And Traditional Face-to-face Classroom Orientation For Beginning Critical Care Nurses , Patricia Anzalone
Health-care Seeking Behaviors Of Puerto Ricans With Diabetes Mellitus Who Live In South Florida: An Exploratory Study , Laura Gonzalez
Evaluation Of The Antecedents Of Cultural Competence , Mary Harper
The Impact Of A Nurse-driven Evidence-based Discharge Planning Protocol On Organizational Efficiency And Patient Satisfaction In , Tracey King
Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007
Resiliency In Adolescent College Students , Nancy Ahern
The Impact Of Music On Postoperative Pain And Anxiety , Kelly Dixon Allred
Evaluation Of An Education Intervention For The Staff On The Head Of The Bed Elevation In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Randall Johnson
Quality Of Life In Older Breast Cancer Survivors , Victoria Loerzel
Evaluating Neonatal Facial Pain Expression: Is There A Primal Face Of Pain? , Martin Schiavenato
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The Effect of Parent Education on Maternal Self-efficacy and Preference for Pain Control During Labor , Aubrey Willard
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Research Topics & Ideas: Nursing
50+ Nursing Research Topic Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project
Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you’re looking for a nursing-related research topic , but aren’t sure where to start. Here, we’ll explore a variety of nursing-related research ideas and topic thought-starters, including general nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, obstetrics and gynaecological nursing, ICU and mental health nursing.
NB – This is just the start…
The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the nursing domain. This is the starting point, but to develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.
If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. In it, we cover the process of writing a dissertation or thesis from start to end. Be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to find a high-quality research topic.
Overview: Nursing Research Topics
- General nursing-related topics
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Obstetrics and gynaecological nursing
- ICU nursing
- Mental health nursing
General Nursing Research Topics & Ideas
- The impact of cultural competence on patient care in the UK
- The importance of evidence-based practice in nursing for patients with HIV/AIDS
- The effects of workplace stress on nurse well-being and performance
- The role of nurse-patient communication for patients transitioning from adolescent to adult care
- The impact of technology on nursing practice and patient outcomes
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare for the rehabilitation of patients post-surgery
- The effects of fatigue on nurse performance in the emergency room
- The impact of nurse staffing levels on patient outcomes in rural areas
- The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in managing chronic conditions: a case study of diabetes
- The impact of patient-centred care on health outcomes for the elderly
- The importance of patient safety in nursing: bedside nurse vigilance
- The effects of empathy and compassion in critical care nursing
- The role of nursing in disaster preparedness and response: a case study of the Haiti earthquake of 2021
- The impact of the level of nursing education on patient outcomes
- The importance of ethical considerations in frail care nursing practice
Topics & Ideas: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- The impact of bedside care on patient outcomes in medical-surgical units
- The role of the nurse in managing post-operative patient pain
- The effects of nurse-patient ratios on patient outcomes in medical-surgical units
- A systematic review of different approaches to patient education in medical-surgical units
- The relationship between nurse-patient communication and patient satisfaction in medical-surgical units: perspectives and recommendations to improving patient satisfaction
Topics & Ideas: Pediatrics Nursing
- The impact of family-centered care on pediatric patient outcomes with sickle cell anemia
- The role of nursing interventions in promoting developmental and behavioral health in pediatric patients
- The effects of play therapy on anxiety and pain in pediatric patients during hospitilisation
- A systematic review of different approaches to pain management in pediatric cancer patients
- The relationship between parent involvement and post-operative patient outcomes in pediatric units
Ideas: Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
- The impact of nurse-led prenatal care on maternal and fetal outcomes in African American communities
- The role of the nurse in promoting sexual and reproductive health for women in the UK
- The effects of midwifery care on maternal satisfaction of primiparous women and birth outcomes
- A comparative study of different approaches to childbirth education for expectant mothers and partners: perceptions of control
- The relationship between lactation support and breastfeeding success of primiparous women
Topics & Ideas: ICU Nursing
- The impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes in intensive care units in a developing country
- The role of the nurse in managing palliative and end-of-life care in the ICU
- The effects of family presence on patient outcomes and satisfaction in the ICU: A systematic review of the literature
- A comparative study of different approaches to pain management for trauma patients in the ICU
- The relationship between nurse-patient communication and geriatric patient outcomes in ICU
Topics & Ideas: Mental Health Nursing
- The impact of nurse-led therapy on adolescent patient outcomes in mental health settings
- The role of the nurse in promoting recovery and resiliency in mental health patients through group interventions
- The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on stress and anxiety in mental health patients: A systematic literature review
- A comparative study of the role of nurses in applying different approaches to patient education in mental health settings
- The association between nurse-patient therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes in mental health settings
Nursing Dissertation & Theses
While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a nursing-related research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.
Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various nursing-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.
- Nursing Workload and Interventions of Licensed Nurses in Nursing Homes: An Observational Time and Motion Study (Kang, 2021)
- Missed Nursing Care: Accounting for Education, Experience, and Job Satisfaction in Registered Nurses (Bechard, 2021)
- Examining Predictors of Attitudes and Knowledge of Registered Nurses and Nursing Students in Tennessee toward Pregnant and Perinatal Women with a Substance Use Disorder (Patrylo, 2021)
- A Program Evaluation of the Organizational Readiness for Pathway to Excellence at Two Community Hospitals (Behling, 2021)
- The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Policy Decisions on the Wellbeing of Nursing Home Residents in Missouri (White, 2022)
- Battling A Parallel Pandemic: An Evaluation of Sustainable System-Level Nursing Support in Response To COVID-19 (Gifford, 2022)
- Holistic Nursing Process Maps: a Tool for Student Nurses to Operationalize the Nursing Process to Increase Clinical Reasoning (Reyes, 2022)
- Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance in Undergraduate Nursing Faculty: A Mixed-Methods Study (Crawford, 2021)
- The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on the Stress, Anxiety, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion Levels of Nursing Students (Heinrich, 2022)
- Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Case Studies in Undergraduate Nursing Students (Becnel, 2022)
- A Telehealth Simulation Experiment: Exploring Prebriefing (Owen, 2022)
- Perceptions of Lateral Violence Among Vocational Nursing Students, Associate Degree Nursing Students, and Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Students (Martha, 2022)
- Nurse Educators’ Description of Ethics from a Disciplinary Perspective: A Qualitative Descriptive Research Study (Cuchetti, 2022)
- A Literature Review of the Relationship Between Oral Health and Pneumonia Risk in the Geriatric Nursing Home Population (Swift, 2021)
Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. This is an important thing to keep in mind as you develop your own research topic. That is to say, to create a top-notch research topic, you must be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Reduction Of Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Through An Ed-Initiated Advanced Care Program For Vulnerable Patients , Dr. M. Dustin Bass
Implementing Prediabetes Screening During Hospitalization In An Internal Medicine Unit , Roxana Bustamante
Harnessing Family Empowerment To Promote Healthcare Transition For Youth With Special Healthcare Needs: The F.a.m.e. Project , Vanessa Coppola
Implementing A Workload Tool To Increase Float Nurses' Job Satisfaction And Reduce Intent To Leave The Workplace , Lisa Czaplinski
Shifting The Paradigm Toward Intent To Stay: Creating A Nurse Career Crafting Program To Increase Nurse Engagement In An Urban Teaching Hospital , Jaclyn Davis
Achieving Success[ion] In Healthcare Leadership: Building An Immersive Nurse Manager Residency Program , Natalie Marie Fucito
Enhancing Self-Efficacy Of Novice And Emerging Nurse Leaders Through A Virtual Emotional Intelligence Education Program , Josephine C. C. Garcesa-Duque
A Project To Improve Advanced Practice Provider Financial Metrics Through A Practice Management Program , Stefanie Anne Generao
Increasing Transplant Medication Knowledge Through Implementation Of A Medication Education Intervention Algorithm , Colleen Chime Karkhang
Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Analgesia: Increasing Regimen Adherence In Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery , Panicha F. Kittipha
Evaluating The Use Of Reflective Practice Principles To Support Nurse Manager Well-Being During A Period Of Chronic Distress , Amy A. Martone
Implementing A Prediabetes Screening Algorithm To Improve Identification And Referrals In Primary Care , Katherine Masoud
Addressing Social Needs And Creating Community Linkage Pathways For Vulnerable Populations In Primary Care Practice Settings , Mindy Marie Matthews
Improving Treatment Outcomes For American Indians With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Through The Use Of Telepsychaitry , Shaylice Meserole
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening And Sleep Specialist Referral In Outpatient Psychiatric Populations , Jeremy Michael Mills
A Mixed Methods Exploration Of Stigma, Discrimination, And Sleep Among Those On Medication For Opioid Use Disorder , Uzoji Nwanaji-Enwerem
Reducing 30-Day Readmission Rates For Copd Patients: A Care Standardization & Quality Improvement Project , Oana Raluca Randolph
The Adaptation And Implementation Of A Comprehensive Retirement Transition Program For Members Of Law Enforcement , Renee White
Development Of An Educational Program To Elevate The Financial Cumen Of Nurse Managers , Quyen Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Nurses, Politics And Policy: Moving A Critical Initiative Forward Through Education, Inspiration And Motivation For Political Activity , Elizabeth Clark
Assessing Risk For Right Heart Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation , Mary-Ann Lombardi Cyr
A Nurse-Driven Protocol To Increase Metabolic Screening And Interventions For Inpatients On Antipsychotic Medications , James Thomas Demarco
Creating A Welcoming, Inclusive, And Affirming Primary Care Environment For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex And Asexual Patients , Samantha Korbey
Retention Of The Newly Licensed Registered Nursing Workforce Post-Coronavirus (covid-19): Establishing A Trauma-Informed Wellness Program, The Registered Nurse Residency Script For The Future (rnrx) (© Maryellen Hope Kosturko, 2022) , Maryellen Hope Kosturko
Sepsis Discharge Program: An Interdisciplinary Approach To Reduce Sepsis Readmissions , Rex Daniel Demetria Lomboy
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Master of Science in Nursing Theses and Projects
Theses/projects from 2023 2023.
Effects of Nurse-Led Hemodialysis Education Intervention on Hospital Readmission Rates , Kristi L. Keller
Operating Room Efficiency: Time is Money , Hannah Leonard
Theses/Projects from 2022 2022
Proposal for a Formal Pediatric Abuse Screening Tool for the Emergency Department , Christina Bolin
Patient Satisfaction , Amber Bowman
Implementing Rapid Response and Medical Emergency Simulation Training for Medical-Surgical Nurses , Brandon Burnett
Reducing Observation Unit Length of Stay Hours: A Quality Improvement Project , Rena D. Cantrell
Hand Hygiene Compliance in Nursing Staff of Long-Term Care Facilities , Lindsay Clontz
Increasing Patient Initial Visit Compliance in an Outpatient Setting , Zackery Cooper
Reducing the Number of Patients Leaving Before Evaluation From the Emergency Department , Myranda Dills
Smoking Cessation: A Nurse-Led Approach to Address Gaps in Patient Care , Katie L. Durham
Fluid State and Diet Control in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury on Hemodialysis , Carolyn Evans-Howard
Promoting Organ Donation Among Adults , Susan Hammitt
The Struggle to Alleviate Nurse Burnout , Shawn Harmon
A Day in the Life of a Hospital Bedside Nurse: A Different Look at Nurse Stressors , Angela R. Higdon
Case Manager Discharge Planning for Safe Discharge of Homeless Patients , Melody Jenkins
Medication Reconciliation: Protecting the Geriatric Population , Charles Jennings
Promoting Alternative and Evidence-Supported Birthing Options in Healthcare Facilities , Ashley Johnson Ross
Combating the Challenge of Maintaining Active-Duty Military Medical Force Readiness , Thomas Jones
Reducing the Use of Physical Restraints of the Elderly in the Acute Care Setting , Rachael Malone
The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Initiated in the Operating Room , Katina Miller
Perceived Effects of COVID-19 on K-5 Educators and Learners , Fairbee Mintz
Improving Communication Skills of New Graduate Nurses: Using SBAR Format , Meredith LyAnne Parker
Bedside Reporting , Morgan Sanford
Reduce Nurse Burnout During COVID-19: Implementation of the STOP Method , Heather Smallwood
Prevention of Infection During Hemodialysis Treatment Initiation , Jessica Stroupe
Theses/Projects from 2021 2021
Faculty Perception of Student Nurse Compassion Post-Simulation Experiences , Lisa Alley
Incivility in Nursing , Amanda Woodie Barnes
Electronic Medical Records and the Lost Art of Nursing , Tonya Blackwell
Yearly Endometriosis Education for Reproductive Nurses , Jessica Boyer
Utilization of HIV Care Coordination Programs to Address Gaps in Care , Jessica Chavis
Implementation of Obstetric Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (OB ERAS) Protocol: Prenatally Through Transition To Community , Emily Corbett
The Impact of an Employee Action Program on Staff Accountability and Nursing Retention , Amber Crouse
Improving Effective Communication During a Pandemic , Stephanie Brooke Greene
Trauma Admission Guidelines for Elderly Isolated Orthopedic Injuries , Jessica Lauren Hamrick-Welchel
Wound Nurse Specialists’ Pressure Injury Knowledge and Specialty Support Surface Preferences , Catherine Koutroumpis
Nursing Attitudes to Hospice Care in the Intensive Care Unit , Claudia LaCivita
Working through a Virtual Reality: Empowering Experienced Nurses through Hybrid Orientation Programs , Latoria Massey
Improving Nursing Practice for Perinatal Mood Disorders , Tonya May
Perception of Health Literacy Levels Among Nurses in Clinical Settings , Chelsea L. Oxendine
Grieving Nurses' Need for Support , Tammy Patterson
Pandemic Recovery in Nursing: Labor Shortage and Financial Devastation , Rebecca Rogers
Crisis Redeployment: An Evidence-Based Plan for Nursing , Lauren Setzer
Reducing Hospital Readmissions Using the Self Care Deficit Theory , Katherine DeCillis Taylor
Leadership Role in Decreasing Nurse Turnover , Gwynne Turney
Bullying in Nursing , Amanda Vargas
Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring: Understanding Misutilization and How to Ameliorate , Stanley Yeargin
Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Attitudes Toward Mental Illness and Psychiatric Nursing as a Career Choice , Sharon Zurline
Theses/Projects from 2020 2020
Front-Line Nurse Manager Succession Planning: Building and Promoting Strong Nurse Leaders Through Implementation of a Nurse Manager Development Program , Melany Boyd
Improving the Relationship between Emergency Nurses and the Behavioral Health Patient , Alea Bundy
Health Care Provider’s Perspectives of a Woman’s Quality of Life Facing Endometriosis and Infertility , Bridget Ford
Debriefing Emergency Department Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Jessica Hailstock
Shared Governance Council: Improving Staff and Patient Satisfaction , Haley O'Brien Hall
New Nurse Graduate Mentoring: An Early Implementation Program , Stacy Inman
Proposal of the Need for Mental Health First Aid Training of Associate Degree Nursing Faculty in a Community College Setting , Amy Kelly
Clinical Grading Rubric and Interrater Reliability , Stephanie F. Lunsford
Correlational Impact of Workload, Teamwork and Retention Rate for Clinical Nursing Units , Phillip J. Nutter
Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders in the High School System: A Community Program Project , Dara Puryear
Communication within the Perioperative Department , Leah Quinn
Gratitude Journaling as Intervention to Combat Nurse Burnout in Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Nurses , Melinda Simpson
Preparing the Nurse Aide I Student for the Workplace: Combating Burnout and Compassion Fatigue , Patrice Staley
Postpartum Depression in Military Mothers:Active Duty and Partners of Active Duty Service Members , Amanda Willis
Reducing Nurses' Communication Anxiety During End of Life Care , Susan Dunbar Wolfrom
Community Outreach and Education Project: Hepatitis A and B Vaccines in High Risk Populations , Ellen Wright
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- Publication The Discursive Positioning of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Irish Healthcare System ( University College Dublin. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, 2022 ) Thompson, Wayne ; 0000-0002-2734-436X Background: The Irish health service, in common with health services across the world, faces the challenge of operating within economic constraints while responding to changing demographics that increase demand for health and social care services. Within this dynamic environment, nurses, especially Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP), are experiencing new challenges. Whilst nursing and medicine have established systems of disciplinary practices that produce nurses and doctors within historically-contingent role boundaries, these boundaries are becoming more fluid and porous. ANPs constantly negotiate these boundaries, offering the possibility of a new and potentially more liberating identity for them within the healthcare system. Uncertainty about the ANP identity results in the full potential of the ANP role not being realised and, consequently, ANPs are underutilised. This study aims to understand how ANPs are positioned within current nursing and health systems by making explicit the discourses that construct the ANP role and how they both enable and constrain it. Methods: The study is based on a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of healthcare professionals’ language-in-use. To gain an analytic purchase on participants’ language-in-use, James Paul Gee’s Tools of Inquiry and Building Task Frameworks were employed. In addition, Barry Oshry’s Organic Systems Framework (OSF) was applied to deepen the analysis and to help identify how the patterns of relationships and processes inherent in human systems manifest in language. Data were elicited from a literature review and document analysis as well as seven in-depth interviews and four focus groups involving twenty-nine participants including twelve ANPs, two staff nurses, eight nurse managers, one director of nursing and one nursing project officer, three medical doctors and two allied healthcare professionals. Findings: Language-in-use established that ANPs add value to the healthcare system from both a monetary and non-monetary perspective and highlighted the centrality of nursing to the ANP role. Language-in-use constructs an identity for ANPs as a medical substitute, an inferior role, yet an innovative addition to the system and a threat to existing structures. Language-in-use constructs tensions between independence and autonomy, on the one hand, and collaboration and control, on the other. Findings show that when hierarchical structures and professional self-interest dominate, systemic processes and relationships are impacted, resulting in a healthcare system that is out of balance. Whilst nursing research and professional scholarship are seen as central to the ANP role, discourses related to these elements were not prevalent in this study. Instead, ANPs are busied by the demands of the clinical aspect of the role, and the ANP role itself is based around the performance of tasks that are mastered by experience rather than erudition. Conclusions: This study alerts healthcare professionals to the ways in which discourses influence opinion and frame the ANP role. To meet the demands of an ever-changing, dynamic healthcare system, it is vital that ANPs are supported and allowed to ‘advance’. When Conversations and Discourses disparage the ANP role, they should be challenged. We need to move away from positioning ANPs as a marginal and contested presence in the health system and instead see their role as making an important and necessary contribution to it. ANPs need to clearly articulate their role, the value that it adds to the healthcare system and demonstrate how it aligns with and complements other healthcare professionals’ roles. ANPs need to become more visible and vocal, and more engaged in policy formulation. They should recognise and harness the tremendous strength and rich diversity that they collectively represent. This is key to maximising the ANPs potential and strengthening their distinctive contribution to the healthcare system. 312
- Publication A Participatory Action Research Study to inform the Development and Implementation of Combined Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Care Provided in the Context of Advanced Practice Nursing ( University College Dublin. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, 2020 ) Blanchfield, Denise ; 0000-0002-8726-7538 The rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease across the age spectrum has been highlighted as a major public health concern and is correlated with increased economic burden, patient suffering and mortality. Preventative care and early chronic kidney disease management strategies informed by best practice recommendations are associated with improved clinical outcomes, patient survival and reduced economic burden. However, opportunities to implement preventative and early management strategies are missed when the care for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease are provided separately. Patients report an uncoordinated impersonal approach when type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease care is provided separately. Furthermore, facilitating a combined care strategy enhances care coordination, communication and quality. As current healthcare delivery strategies are failing to implement best practice early management strategies or achieve best practice targets, an alternative approach is required to meet the needs of care providers and patients. One such strategy was the development and implementation of combined type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease care, informed by best practice early management recommendations provided in the context of advanced practice nursing. Contemporary literary discourse indicates care provided in the context of advanced practice nursing is safe and effective, albeit there is no national and limited international evidence pertaining to the direct care contribution for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The main aim of this national and international unique study was to utilise co-created knowledge between health care professionals and patients to inform development and implementation of combined care provided in the context of advanced practice nursing. The outcomes of this study will inform development and implementation of future services for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease led by advanced nurse practitioners. A Participatory Action Research approach was utilised, as this nonlinear iterative process facilitates flexibility and responsiveness to challenges presented within the current healthcare environment. 417
- Publication Evaluating the impact of context within implementation research ( University College Dublin. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, 2021 ) Rogers, Lisa ; 0000-0001-8286-2082 The uptake of evidence-based healthcare interventions is challenging with, on average, a 17-year time gap between the generation of evidence and the implementation of change in routine practice. One of the key challenges to successful implementation requiring consideration is context. However, despite its noted importance, context remains a poorly understood construct, with a lack of consensus regarding how it should be accounted for within research. Subsequently, this research addressed this gap by exploring the following research questions: How does context influence the implementation of a collective leadership team intervention? Does context contribute to variances in implementation success across settings? If so, how? A systematic review was conducted which highlighted that inconsistencies exist when defining, assessing, and analysing context. These findings supported the development of an operational definition of context and the creation of a practical approach for measuring the construct. Using a multiple case study design and a triangulation of qualitative research methods (involving observation and interview data), this practical method was applied to evaluate how context influences implementation within two multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Two overarching themes were generated from the data. The first revealed the bidirectional influence of context and implementation, highlighting how these concepts dynamically interact, respond, and mutually evolve. The second theme addressed the micropolitical concepts of power, authority, and influence as essential contextual determinants impacting implementation. This thesis contributes to the implementation science literature by 1) developing an operational definition of context to improve the coherency and consistency with which the term is used; 2) advancing a practical method that captures the dynamism of the concept and creates actionable, detailed findings; and 3) exposing the impact of team-level contextual factors on implementation success. This valuable knowledge will help researchers negotiate the everyday realities of healthcare, supporting the successful implementation of change in routine practice. 241
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Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations
Theses/dissertations from 2021 2021.
Effectiveness of Comprehensive Hemophilia Education Program (CHEP) on health related Quality of Life and Clinical outcomes of children and young people with hemophilia in selected hemophila clinics of Karnataka. , Anjalin D’Souza
Effectiveness of a Preterm Home Care Program (PHCP) on parent infant interaction among mothers of preterms and the developmental outcomes of the preterms in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Karnataka. , E. Binu Margaret
A study on Child Abuse, and its relationship with the attitude of adults and Socio – Demographic variables in Udupi Dist. , Sangeetha Priyadarshini
Effectiveness of Developmental Supportive Care Program (DSCP) on the health status of preterm infants, knowledge, and practice of care providers in a selected Neonatal unit of tertiary care hospital. , Yashoda Sathish
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
“ Life Style Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure Among Working Women Of Selected Institutions Of Udupi Taluk: A Case Control Study.” , PRIYA LAVEENA ALVA
Prevalance, Risk factors for Malnutrition and effectiveness of need-based intervention on nutritional status and cognitive development of preschool children in Anganwadi centers of Udupi Dist. , Ansuya .
Effectiveness of a comprehensive educational program for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs) to identify individuals with bleeding disorders in udupi District: A community –based study , Sulochana B
“A study to assess the knowledge on post Exposure prophylaxis and adherence to Needle stick injury prevention measures among nurses in selected hospitals of Udupi taluk, Karnataka” , KUSUMAVATHI .
" “A Study to Assess the Pattern of Smartphone Usage, Smartphone Addiction and Associated Subjective Health Problems Among Nursing Students of Selected Colleges of Udupi District” " , JOYCE MACHADO
“A Study to Assess The perception towards Tobacco Consumption And Its Usage Among The Auto Rickshaw Drivers Of Udupi District, Karnataka” , SHAKEEL MOHAN
"“A cross-sectional study to assess the body Mechanics, perceived musculoskeletal problems and health-seeking behaviour among Construction workers of Udupi district.” " , RAGHAVENDRA NAYAK
Oral Care Protocol for Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy included oral complications in Cancer Patients. , Radhika R Pai
“A Comparative Study To Assess The Attitude And Self-Reported Practices Of Self- Medication Among The Healthcare And Non- Healthcare Undergraduate Students Of Selected Institutions Of A University In Udupi District, Karnataka” , ILAKKIYA P
"“A descriptive study to assess the Knowledge and attitude towards global Warming and perceived impacts of Regional climate change on health among the health science students of Udupi District, Karnataka” " , BADAPLIN RYNJAH
“A Study To Assess The Correlation Between Level Of Critical Thinking Ability And Competency In Performing Neurological Assessment Among Nursing Students Of Selected Nursing Colleges Of Udupi District, Karnataka” , PIYALI SAHA
“Awareness about rights of older adults, attitude and perception towards ageism among the college students of Udupi district: A descriptive cross-sectional study” , ANGEL THOMAS
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
A study to assess the knowledge regarding endometriosis and wellbeing of women diagnosed with endometriosis in selected hospitals of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka , ANNIE NIRMALA A
“Effect of Mandala Art Therapy on attention and functional social skill among intellectually disabled children in a selected special school of Udupi, Karnataka.” , POOJA BAKSHI
A study to assess the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), dietary habits and stress among employees working in selected institutes of Udupi district, Karnataka , SANGEETA BSR
Effectiveness of Pulmonary Interventions (PI) on Health-Related Quality Of Life (HRQL) and Clinical Outcomes (CO) among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. , Flavia Castelino
Effectiveness of E-Surveillance by the Infection Control Competent Nurses (ICCN) in selected hospitals of Udupi and DK Dist. Karnataka , Soumya Christabel
A comparative study to assess the life satisfaction, self-esteem, depression and health related behaviour among pensioners and non- pensioners elderly population of selected villages of Udupi taluk, Karnataka , ROSHINI DSOUZA
A case control study to assess the risk factors associated with fetal and neonatal death in Kasturba Hospital (KH), Manipal, Karnataka , RITU KUMARI
Efficacy of Acupressure on contributing factors of fatigue, severity of fatigue, Oxidative Stress Markers (OSM) and other blood parameters of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD) in a selected tertiary hospital of Udupi Dist. Karnataka , Daisy Josphine Lobo
A study to assess the post-menopausal symptoms, stress and coping strategies among women in selected villages of Udupi taluk, Karnataka , SOWMYA NAIK
A correlational study to assess the emotional intelligence, self-esteem and assertiveness among youth studying in selected undergraduate higher educational institutions of Udupi district. , JAGRITI NIYOGI
A study to assess the determinants and outcomes of acute kidney injury among patients admitted to critical care units of a tertiary care hospital of Udupi district , CAROLINE LIYAN NORONHA
A retrospective survey on clinic epidemiological profile of venomous snake bite patients in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal , TANUSREE PRADHAN
A descriptive study to assess non suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviour and emotional dysregulation among college students of selected colleges in Udupi district, Karnataka , MANISHA SAMANTA
A study to assess the functional abilities and quality of life (QOL) among the adult patients with hearing loss and their perspective towards use of hearing aid in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka , SHALINI .
A study to assess the awareness and attitude on gamete donation in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka in a view of developing a information booklet , HEMA SHANKAR
A retrospective cohort study on perinatal outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among women hospitalized to a tertiary referral hospital of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka , BINITA SHARMA
A study to assess information needs and risk of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with a view to develop and validate an information guide in a tertiary care centre, Udupi district , SMITA D VARGHESE
Multidimensional Intervention on Self-Management and Quality of Life of type 2 Diabetes patients , Aldrin Vas
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
A study to assess the peer influence and the behavior among adolescents of pre-university colleges of Udupi taluk , JISHA MARY ALEXANDER
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and perception regarding menopause among married women and their spouses in selected villages of Udupi Districts. , AMITHA .
A descriptive study to assess treatment nonadherence among people diagnosed with stroke and burden among their caregivers in Kasturba Hospital Manipal , ASHWINI .
A descriptive study to assess the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among middle aged women who are working under MIS in selected institutions of Manipal Academy of Higher Education in view of providing health teaching on pelvic floor exercise. , LIBY BABY
A retrospective study to assess the prevalence, determinants and outcome of sepsis in a tertiary care hospital, Udupi district. , DRAGO MELBA BAZEL
A correlational study on physical activity, energy expenditure and body weight among secondary school children in selected schools of Udupi district, Karnataka. , KALYANI BISWAS
A study to assess the pain level of the critically ill patients admitted in ICUs and the nurse’s perception on pain of critically ill patients in selected tertiary care hospital, Udupi district. , CHHANDA CHAKRABORTY
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of Nurse Navigator Programme (NNP) on Anxiety, Psychological Distress and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karnataka” , Shejila C H
A study to assess the health literacy and barriers to health literacy among health sciences and non-health science members of selected institutes of Udupi district, Karnataka. , FELCITA LAVINA CUTHINO
A study to assess the knowledge on stroke and health seeking behaviour among hypertensive patients in selected tertiary care hospital, Udupi district, Karnataka. , DIVYA DAVIS
A study to compare the quality of life, child adjustment and social support of only child and child with siblings in selected schools of Udupi district. , ARLINE TENCY DSOUZA
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge on mental health and mental illness among students of selected health professional colleges of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi district. , HENSHAW NSA EKANEM
A case control study to compare the factors influencing early onset of menarche among school children in selected schools of Udupi district. , JESNA JOSEPH
A study to assess the effectiveness of nutritional enhancement programme on knowledge and micronutrient deficiency assessment skills among mothers of anganwadi children and dietary intake of micronutrients of anganwadi children in selected anganwadi centres of Udupi district, Karnataka. , SHRADDHA S KANCHAN
A Comparative study to determine The effectiveness of Antepartum breathing exercises on outcome of labor between Primigravid and Multigravid Women in selected hospital Of Udupi District, Karnataka , Sushmitha Ramona Karkada
A study to assess the effectiveness of Prenatal Training Module (PTM) on knowledge and skill of newborn care among mothers in the selected Hospitals of Udupi District. , KAVYA .
A study to assess the awareness of Gestational diabetes mellitus and identify compliance to management among Gestational Diabetes mellitus in selected hospital of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District, Karnataka. , MEENA KONSAM
A case- control study to assess the knowledge and risk factors of urolithiasis among patients attending urology outpatient department (OPD) in selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , MERLIN K KUNJUMON
A study to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on anxiety and sleeping pattern among the nursing students in selected nursing colleges of udupi district" , UMA LAMICHANEY
A study to assess the knowledge of type II diabetes mellitus patients on diabetic neuropathy and to identify the people at risk for the development of upper extremity diabetic neuropathy among type II diabetes mellitus patients with a view to develop an information pamphlet in a selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , CLARITA SHYNAL MARTIS
A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of peripheral intravenous catheterization by healthcare professionals (Nurses) among neonates of NICU’s in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka. , JIJI MATHEW
A comparative study to assess the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and perception of body image among normal and overweight/obese adolescents in selected English Medium Schools of Udupi District, Karnataka. , JANE JYOTHI MATHIAS
A case control study to identify the biopsychosocial risk factors that may contribute to intellectual disability among children attending selected special school of Udupi district, Karnataka. , HENITA JOSHNA MENEZES
A descriptive study to assess the symptoms and risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome among the computer users in selected workplaces of Udupi district, Karnataka , KEERTHI NAIK
A study to assess the depressive symptoms and bio-psychosocial problems among postmenopausal women living in selected villages of Udupi district, Karnataka , SHWETHA NAYAK
A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of staff nurses on prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in neonates of a selected Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary care hospital. , DIPANJALI ROY
A correlative study on social media addiction and self-esteem among students of selected degree colleges of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka. , SRIPARNA SARKAR
A study to determine the influence of caesarean births on perinatal outcomes - A hospital based cohort study. , ANJANA SHARMA
A study to assess the functional outcome and the perceived benefit among the patients undergone total knee arthroplasty , SABINA SHARMA
Antihypertensive Treatment: Impact of Multimodal Interventions on Medication Non-Adherence , Melita Sheilini
A study to assess the effectiveness of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on relapse prevention among adults with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome in selected hospitals of Udupi District, Karnataka , PRATHIMA SHERIGARTHY
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude, utilization of contraceptives and barriers for non-utilization among the married women residing in the selected slums of Udupi district , SOWMYA .
A study to assess the perceived stress and eating behaviour among undergraduate students in selected professional and non-professional colleges of Udupi district. , RINTU THOMAS
A descriptive study to assess the adjustment and self esteem among the first year B.Sc. Nursing students of selected nursing colleges of Udupi district. , ANKUR TIWARI
Effectiveness of extended infection control measures on MRSA infection among orthopedic surgery patients. , Latha T
A study on the psychosocial maladjustment and personality of children of alcoholics among graduates studying in affiliated colleges of Manipal Academy of General Education. , REEMA SUSAN VARGHESE
Effect of aggression management and violence prevention training among nursing personnel working in psychiatric and emergency settings of selected hospitals of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Dist. , Binil V
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
“A descriptive study to assess the immunization compliance, common health problems of immunized under five children and perceived maternal barriers for immunization in selected rural areas of Udupi district”. , ANUSHA C A
Effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Intervention Programme (CNIP) on Anxiety, Fatigue, Self- Efficacy and Quality of Life among patients undergoing Coronary Artery bypass graft surgery in a tertiary care hospital- A randomized controlled trial. , Ramesh C C
A study to assess the knowledge on practice of urinary catheter care and compliance to urinary catheter care guidelines by the staff nurses working in a tertiary care hospital, Udupi district , MARYL CANDIDA CUTINHO
A study to assess the knowledge and practice on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infection and the carrier status among healthcare professionals of a tertiary care hospital, Udupi District. , DIANA DMELLO
“A study to assess the knowledge, stress and coping patterns of grandmothers involved in child-rearing practices of children of employed mothers in selected areas of Udupi district, Karnataka. , REENA M DSILVA
“A study to assess the effectiveness of puppet show on knowledge about child safety based on learning styles among 5th and 6th standard students of selected Kannada medium schools in the rural areas of Udupi district” , JOSVITA SANDRA FERNANDES
“A study to assess the relationship between psychological well-being and perceived parenting style among selected high school students of Udupi district”. , ANSU FRANCIS
A retrospective study to assess the incidence and factors predisposing to surgical site infection (SSI) in patients who have undergone Caesarean Section in tertiary care hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , DEBALINA GHOSH
Effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on knowledge and preventive practices of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSIs) among health care professionals in selected Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a tertiary care hospital Udupi , JEFFIN THOMAS JACOB
“A study to assess the sleep quality and academic performance among the undergraduate students of selected Nursing Colleges of Udupi District, Karnataka”. , SALLY JANE J K
“A comparative study on academic performance, anthropometric measurements, cognitive development, reaction time and self-defence mechanism among Karate and non-Karate performers of selected schools in Udupi district, Karnataka”. , JILU SALY JOSE
A study on gender stereotype, self-esteem and their determinants among adolescents of selected English medium secondary school of Udupi district. , BHANU CHHETRI KARKI
Study to evaluate the infection control practices to prevent transmission of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) among health care personnel working in selected units of a tertiary care hospital at Udupi district Karnataka. , KARISHMA KHAUND
A study to determine the infection control practices by the Health Care Workers (HCWs) and facilities in the labor theatre (LT) of a selected tertiary referral hospital of Udupi District , Karnataka , MITCHELLE S LEWIS
An observational study to assess the practice of infection control measures on patients undergoing Transvaginal sonography and Pap smear procedure , among health care professionals in Obstetrical and Gynecological outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Udupi District, Karnataka , PRIYANKA REKHA MONDAL
A study to assess the existing practices of intravenous (IV) medication management and barriers for safe practices among healthcare professionals in a selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , MADHURIKRANTA MUKHERJEE
A study to assess the level of anger, coping and factors influencing anger amongst adolescents of selected schools, Udupi district Karnataka. , PUSAHOLE NATSO
Effect of perceived barriers to symptom management on Quality Of Life (QOL) and the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention among cancer patients in selected cancer hospitals of Karnataka State. , Malathi G Nayak
Effect of Yoga therapy on Antenatal stress and pregnancy outcome , Maria Pais
"A study to assess the practice and perceived barriers towards infection control measures among Health Care Workers (HCWs) in dialysis unit of a tertiary hospital, Udupi District, Karnataka " , JACKLINE PRATHIBHA
A correlational study to assess the intergenerational ambivalence and psychological wellbeing among mothers of young adults of selected areas of Udupi district, Karnataka , STEFFI JENIFER QUADRAS
A study to explore bullying and its impact on the psychosocial wellbeing among the selected high school students of Udupi district, Karnataka. , REEMA RAI
A Randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention on migraine. , Vishnu Renjith
“A study to assess students adjustment to their professional course and academic performance among undergraduate nursing students studying in selected institutions of Udupi District, Karnataka.” , BIJOYLAKSHMI SAHOO
"A study to assess the knowledge, perception, psycho social preparedness for menarche and the problems experienced by the adolescent girls in selected schools of Udupi district”. , CHARMAINE CRYSTAL SALINS
Effectiveness of Trainning Programme on prevention of Ventilator Associated Events (VAE) in terms of Knowledge and practice among health care professionals of selected Intensive Care Units (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital udupi , ARJUN S
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) for Indians and effectiveness of a Disease Management Program (DMP) in controlling the progression of chronic kidney disease. , Leena Sequira
A study to assess the practices of postoperative surgical site dressing among the health care professionals in a tertiary hospital of Udupi district , SIJIMOL S
A study to assess the knowledge and practices of cleaning and disinfection among Health Care Workers (HCWs) in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a tertiary care Hospital in Udupi district, Karnataka. , TINCY VARGHESE
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200+ Great Ideas of Nursing Research Topics to Get Started
Running out of topic ideas for your nursing research paper?
Stay on this page to find really cool and helpful lists of interesting research topics for your nursing dissertation or thesis.
What are Some Cool topics to Research?
Whenever students are asked to work on a research paper or present their thesis, the very first concern for them is choosing a unique, interesting, and research-worthy topic that makes their research significant and has enough future scope.
When it comes to finding a unique topic without working on something that’s already been done, most of the nursing and healthcare students struggle. A good research topic should be unique, relevant to current times, and have future scope as well. And you’ll find all three qualities in the topics mentioned below:
1. Primary Healthcare Nursing Research Topics
Primary healthcare refers to essential or basic health care service based on socially acceptable and scientifically sound methods and technology. Since it includes physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being, there are many topics for nursing scholars to explore:
- Strengthening primary healthcare system as the first line of referral system
- Introduction of home health nursing in the community set up
- Primary health care delivery system clinical pathways
- From home visits to home health care: strengthening primary health care delivery system
- Expanding the roles of community health nurses
- Millennial models of health care system
- Strengthening disease surveillance program in the community health set-up
- Home health care of debilitated patients
- Acceptance of evidence-based practice in the primary health care
- Strengthening continuity of care in the community / home health care post hospitalization
- Physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy in the community health care setting
2. Good Research Topics in Healthcare Management
Healthcare management is the management, administration, or oversight of healthcare systems, hospitals, public health systems, and other medical facilities. Since it comprises the overall management of all the work of the hospitals, it opens avenues for a lot of research work. Take, for example, the following:
- Evaluating who is responsible for failure in surgeries?
- Healthcare Contracts Limitations
- Medical Home Service
- Analysing nursing channels that nurses can use for becoming physicians?
- Gender Bias in Nursing Profession
- Starting Private Practice as a Nurse
- Medicare: Pros and Cons
- What are the most appropriate methods for increasing staff retention in a health care setting?
- Nursing Uniform Code Rules
- Role of nurses in enhancing a hospital quality improvement
- Legal Risks with Non-English Patients
- Medical Marijuana: Risk, Benefits, and Management Rules
- Shortage of Men in Healthcare
- Health tracking apps for continuity of care post discharge to home
- Telehealth: the impact of virtual care to urban and rural areas
- Strategic referral system to prevent tertiary hospital congestion
- Clinical pathways for referral system
- Drive-thru pharmacy
- Strenghtening the roles of social works and social workers in the health care team
- Case management approach in the healthcare delivery system
- Defining and application of Expected Length of Stay in patient management
- Impact of case managers in Expected Length of Stay and patient outcomes
- Redefining hospital cultures on bed rest versus mobilization
- Redefining hospital cultures on diet and food services
- Redefining hospital cultures on the assumption of the sick roles
- Strict implementation of Expected Length of Stay to prevent hospital congestion
- Roles of Case manager in the Clinical pathways
- Case Manager as a new nursing role an specialization
- Nurse navigator as a new form of nurse entrepreneurship
- Case management clinical pathway for smooth admission, patient flow and continuity of care after discharge
- Increase nursing specialization
- Internet savvy for healthcare providers
3. Nursing Research Topics about Pain Management
Pain management, in nursing, includes study of all the interventions nurses can make during their hospital hours – mainly to relieve a patient’s pain or ailments through medicinal interventions. Pain is complex, with many treatment options such as therapies, medicines, and also mind-body techniques. Nursing research scholars can research about the following topics:
- Pain management in children suffering from life-limiting illnesses: learning about the best practices
- Headache Treatment Protocol
- A closer look at hemophilia patient’s pain management
- Myofascial Pain Rehabilitation
- Labor and delivery: best practices for pain management
- Using Opioid for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fetal pain perception: analysis by medical experts
- Innovative Injection Use
- Therapeutic Injections: Cons & Pros
- Cognitive hypnotherapy application: how effective are they in pain management?
- Evaluating the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation therapy as a pain management practice.
- Post-discharge pain-management strategies: evaluating their effectiveness in a health care setting?
- Phantom Pains Phenomenon
- Pain management in cancer patients: best practices according to expert nurses
- Spinal cord nerve injury related to chronic constipation
- Mobile pain unit
4. Pediatric Nursing Research Topics
In Pediatric nursing, the nursing staff is responsible for medical care of the children and neonates, and adolescents – mainly in a day-clinic or the in-patient setting. Though the main role of child health nursing is administering procedures and medicines to all children as per their prescribed nursing care plans, the research scholars can write papers on the following topics:
- Speech Disorders Therapy
- ADHD Causes & treatment
- Prevalence of misdiagnosis in child health or paediatric ward
- Vaccination & Autism
- Systematic review of range of child health nursing services in UK
- Antibiotic Resistance in Preschool Children
- Mental and Emotional health of children under 10
- Eating Disorders in Children
- Social Media Impact on Teenagers
- Seizures Causes in Infants
- Teething issues in children under 10
- Psychological Aspects of Infant Care
- Use of social media platforms in preparation and prevention of hospital phobia among pediatric groups
- Family engagement in the pediatric care by using hospital information system
- Safety and efficacy of telehealth for pediatric patients
What are the Current issues in Nursing?
Nursing is a high-pressure job. It demands patience, determination, and perseverance. As a high-pressure job, it gets quite challenging and leads to issues from time to time. Some of the examples being staff shortages, long working hours, workplace hazards, personal health, and workplace violence. All of these can be addressed in nursing research papers:
- Analysis of the registered nurse workforce and the relationship to work environments
- Transforming loss: A developing concept for nursing
- Nursing Staff Shortages
- Nursing Practitioners
- Meeting Patient Expectations: A challenge for nurses
- Biggest obstacles nurses face in their education and maintaining career alongside
- Workplace Violence and Hazards Nurses face
- Diversity in Healthcare
- Importance of Community Nursing
- Future of Nursing in the Digital Age
- What measure can a nurse take for helping a person with their eating disorder?
- Clinical Nurse Roles
- How can nurses help in treating patients who already know they don’t have a survival rate?
- Ethics and Homeless People Treatment
- Critical Care Nursing Management
- A nurse’s role in helping and assisting patients with chronic diseases?
- Nursing Theorists Works
- Remote Intensive Care Unit
- Stress Management Practice for Nurses Working in Night Shifts
- Between Career & Professional Service
- Preceptorship and training after distant education program and online learning
- Centralized infectious disease surveillance
- Centralized reporting of chronic diseases
- Patient become more educated: the pros and cons of social media
- Fake news and misinformation on health related issue with the rise of social media platforms
- BPO and call centers for medical procedures booking and admission to decongest emergency room
- Application of BPO in the quality assurance monitoring in documentation
What are Some of the Research Topic Ideas in Surgical Nursing?
- Moral distress among nurses in Surgical units
- Patient’s satisfaction and experience about care provided by nurses in the surgical units
- Organizational effects on patient satisfaction in surgical units
- Medical-Surgical nurses and their perceived leadership abilities as responders in patient deterioration events
- Role of Nurses in Surgical Wards
- Medical-surgical nursing: Critical thinking in client care
- Pain assessment and management in surgical nursing
- Understanding technology in contemporary surgical nursing
- Understanding Medical surgical nursing as an integrated approach
- Standardising fast-track surgical nursing care
- Mobilization team for the fast recovery of post-operative patients
- Use of telehealth for pre-operative preparations and elective surgical admissions to lessen hospital length of stay among surgical patients
- Continuity of care post surgery in the community health care
What have been some of the more important nursing research questions discussed in nursing class?
If you are here to find more important topics for your nursing dissertations, then scroll through this section for topics that are often discussed in nursing classes. Nursing research articles and topics change over time. However, we find these relevant to current times and challenges in healthcare:
1. Research topic ideas for Midwifery Nursing
Nurse-midwife, as a licensed healthcare professional, specialises in child birth and also women’s reproductive health. Apart from attending pregnant women during childbirth, they are responsible for several roles during emergencies, and pre and postnatal care. Hence, opening avenues for research topics such as:
- Role of nurses in improving patient safety during childbirth: Evidence from obstetric trauma
- Evaluate the impact of delayed umbilical cord clamping after child birth
- Maternal & Neonatal Practices in Rural Areas
- Emerging trends in obstetrical and midwifery nursing
- First Antenatal Appointment Analysis
- Limiting interventions during a low-risk labour
- Mental Illness & Post-natal Period
- Analysing the role of prenatal care in pregnant women
- Shift Study Midwives & Length
- Evaluating impact of AIDS and Hepatitis B in the pregnant women
- Self-Instruction Kits & Natal Safety
- Studying advanced trends in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Midwifery Continued Care
- Evaluating pros and cons of labouring in water
- Gestational Weight Gain Challenges
- Vitamin D’s role as a supplement during pregnancy
- Studying clinical reasoning integration into midwifery practice
- Obese Pregnant Women Safety Rules
- A decade after BEmONC and CEmONC
2. Health Promotion Research Topics
Health promotion mainly comes from behavioral social science which draws from the environmental, biological, psychological, medical, and physical sciences for promoting health and preventing diseases. For health promotion, the research topics include the following:
- Healthcare Dangers of Digital Age
- Benefits and Shortages of Telemedicine
- Healthy living and Preventive medicine for Senior Citizens
- Role of School Nurses
- Obstacles for Smoking cessation
- Healthy Eating & Sports
- Causes of Youth Inactivity
- Roles of Parents for Healthy Lifestyle of Children
- Obesity and Mental Stability
- Pharmacist Responsibility
- Social Media and Educational Strategies
- HealthBank as new form of medical insurance inside the hospital organization
- Collaboration of private health insurance company with public and private hospitals
3. Adult Research Topics for Nursing Students
As a nursing scholar, you can also write research papers on adult healthcare, disease prevention, and management. Take, for example, reasons behind anxiety disorders in adults. Find more topics in the list below:
- Nurses’ experiences with urinary catheter insertion: A qualitative focus group study
- Clinical Cardiology Innovations
- CV Imaging Process
- Migraine Case Example
- Bipolar Disorder Non-Chemical Practices
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Care in Adults
- Online nursing education program
- Self care in Nursing
- Home health care for longterm vented patients
- Clinical Instructor, Preceptorship, Educator and Professor as specialized field requiring licensure
- Specialization program in nursing education
4. Geriatric Care Nursing Journal Topics
Nurses working in Geriatric care and management are responsible for coordinating and planning care of the elderly people dealing with mental or physical disabilities. Some of the research work topic ideas for geriatric care include the following:
- Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke in Elderly people
- Pain in elderly people: Assessment and Management
- Joint Disorders Study in Elderly Population
- Rapid Nutritional assessment in Elderly
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Bladder Cancer Therapy
- Atrial Fibrillation Study
- Critical Care Requirements
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Geriatrics Ethics
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Parkinson’s Disease Precautions
- Geriatric care clinical pathways of care: holistic approach
What are the recent nursing research paper topics?
If you’re facing the challenge of choosing a recent nursing research topic, we’ve got your back. Many nurses, including experienced and freshers, are faced with this challenge at some point. But there’s no need to panic. So, without further ado, let’s jump-start the list of most recent research topics for nursing students:
1. Women’s Health Nursing Research Topics
Research topics related to women’s health are always trending, relevant, and have future scope as well. Hence, these topics are still worth exploring and researching:
- Culture affects women’s health
- Substance Abuse and Addiction in Women
- Menopause Challenges
- Infertility Ethical Rules
- Ovarian Cancer and Ovarian Disorder Analysis
- Modern Neonatal Practices
- Pregnancy Prevention Measures
- Sepsis after labour
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Cystic Fibroids
- Sleep Disorders in Women
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Women’s Sexual Health Disorders
- HPV and Cervical Cancer
- Vaginal Atrophy Causes
- Sleep disturbances in Women
2. Mental Health Nursing Research Articles Topics
Research papers focusing on mental health are still one of the most read and referred papers. And there’s still more scope for research on topics such as:
- Evaluating the concept of Integrated Mental and Physical Health Care
- Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health
- Possible skills required for Nurses in Mental health care setting
- Assessing the mental health of nurses
- Depression Causes
- Schizophrenia Diagnostics
- Alcohol Addiction Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Studying the impact of PTSD in the Army Veterans
- Impact of Video Games on Teenage Aggression
- Stress Among Police Officers
- Psychiatric Patient Ethics
- Forbidden Substances: Prevention and Use
- Bioterrorism Medicine
- Physical Traumas & Recovery Methods
- Application of Nursing Case Management in Psychiatry
Nursing leaders have called for research focusing on which of the following topics?
If you’d like to take an expert’s opinion before choosing a topic for your nursing dissertation, this section will be helpful. Our list of best nursing research topics doesn’t end here. We’ve got here more interesting topics that are recommended by nursing leaders and experts. Take a look at some more relevant topics:
- Preterm Labor Dangers
- Labor and Delivery Management Practices
- Saving Mother & Child Challenges
- Abortion Care Ethical Side
- Adolescent Gynecology Education
- Antenatal Care Recommendations
- Hypertensive Disorders Causes
- Newborn Resuscitation Rules
- Caesarean Section Preparation
- Delivery Room Behavior Checklist
- Nurses play vital roles in healthcare. Why are they invisible in the media?
- Increasing nursing research capacity: The roles of nurse scientists within healthcare systems
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics for sources of hospital funds
- Diverting patients and funds to economical services
- Culture vs evidence based practice
- Social media influencer in health education dissemination
- Acceptance of evidence based practice in the hospital
- Impact of socio-cultural nursing to evidence-based practice
- Hindrances in the implementation of evidence-based practice
- Nursing faculty shortage and brain-drain
- Online continuing professional education and development
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Final Thoughts
Nursing research topics for a dissertation or thesis should not be difficult to find through the ideas suggestion above. Just make sure that you provide a twist (segment or expand the topic, perhaps) and come up with a unique topic for your paper.
During the initial stages of finalising a nursing research topic, you can struggle with a lot of choices or overwhelming information. However, when you start to consider a research topic’s limitations and scope, and outline your topic into a question, you’ll be able to get a better understanding of the topic you can manage in terms of workload.
We hope these nursing research topics mentioned above help you find that unique thesis statement or idea you’re looking for. In case you’re still having a tough time making a choice, leave us a comment or drop a mail, and we will direct you to better resources.
- https://www.journals.elsevier.com/applied-nursing-research/recent-articles
- https://www.syberscribe.com.au/blog/10-emerging-trends-healthcare-technology-2019-beyond/
- https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/nursing/top-10-nursing-trends/
- http://ojin.nursingworld.org/
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Clinical research nursing and factors influencing success: a qualitative study describing the interplay between individual and organisational leadership influences and their impact on the delivery of clinical research in healthcare
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Consultant Allied Health Professional, Major Trauma Rehabillitation Department, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Clinical research delivery is a term increasingly used to describe the work undertaken to implement studies which explore and test prevention, diagnosis and treatment in healthcare. Such studies range from multi-site clinical trials to single site observational projects. Whilst widely acknowledged as fundamental to effective healthcare, clinical research is complex to deliver and is met with challenges in the busy clinical environment. The perceptions and experiences of Clinical Research Nurses, whose work is central to this agenda, have emerged as important, yet frequently overlooked insights in relation to the potential success of research delivery. Increased understanding of these insights is essential to address the barriers and maximise facilitators to success in clinical research.
To better understand how the perceptions and experiences of Clinical Research Nurses relate to potential for success in research delivery.
Seven focus groups and two one-to-one interviews (27 participants) were conducted in a large tertiary North East England National Health Service Foundation Trust between March and June 2017.
Clinical Research Nurses’ described perceptions and experiences of working to co-ordinate and deliver a range of research as individuals, within their teams, throughout the wider organisation, and beyond. Two key elements situated within an overarching theme of leadership emerged as likely to impact on how successfully they were able to practise:
• the individual (self-leadership).
• the organisation (leadership culture).
Conclusions
The framework emerging from this study illustrates a complex interplay between personal attributes and organisational culture, mediated by national strategies and targets associated with the clinical research agenda. When situated within the concept of leadership, it broadens the potential for understanding the underlying issues and increases the range of possible support mechanisms to improve experiences for Clinical Research Nurses. Framing the challenges in this way contributes new knowledge to the dialogue surrounding clinical research delivery.
Introduction
The successful delivery of clinical research is fundamental to enabling continuous improvements in health ( Cooksey, 2006 ; Department of Health, 2017 ). Research-active organisations report better patient outcomes and research activity and engagement at all organisational levels is fundamental to high-quality care provision. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) now enables NHS organisations to showcase research engagement as part of its inspection programme ( CQC, 2017 ; Ozdemir, 2015 ).
Trial recruitment challenges are relevant to the entire healthcare community and increasingly cited in the literature ( Adams et al., 2015 ; Donovan et al., 2014a , b , 2016 ; Elliot et al., 2017 ). The Clinical Research Nurse (CRNurse) workforce is a key element of successful research delivery and an integral part of the research journey for patients. The perceptions and experiences of their role and the content and context of their work are emerging as an important marker in understanding the complexities of trial delivery ( Adams et al., 2015 ; Gibbs and Lowton, 2012 ; Hamer, 2017 ; Hill, 2018; Jones, 2017 ; Kunhunny and Salmon, 2017 ; MacArthur et al., 2014; Tinkler et al., 2018 ; Whitehouse and Smith, 2018 ).
Previous research from our team explored the role and the ethical perceptions of Clinical Research Nurses (CRNurses) specifically in relation to their roles, undertaking study recruitment and the informed consent process ( Tinkler et al., 2018 ). The findings emerging from that study identified numerous factors that could adversely impact on successful research delivery. Factors included a range of intrinsic and extrinsic issues, such as role transition and the conflict between core clinical values and perceived pressure to recruit. Altered relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues and perceptions of how the CRNurses were viewed by the wider organisation led to reduced morale and contributed to staff turnover. Kunhunny and Salmon (2017) reported similar findings in relation to issues undermining the professional identity of CRNurses and role-related challenges. The work of Whitehouse and Smith (2018 ) has highlighted the need for clearer CRNurse strategies and structure, and further research into professional identity, understanding of the role by multi-professional team members and work to increase the evidence base regarding the role and impact.
The recent National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) CRNurse strategy has further highlighted the need for visible leaders in clinical research nursing along with the imperative to demonstrate the impact of the CRNurse in the patient journey. The International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) embodies similar aims through their Scope and Standards of Practice ( American Nurses Association and International Association of Clinical Research Nursing, 2016 ). As such clinical research nursing is recognised as specialty nursing practice by the American Nurses Association, though this status is not the case in the UK.
With increasing interest and expertise emerging in this area, there is an opportunity to influence policy and practice in relation to the CRNurse role, whilst contributing to the dialogue on trial recruitment challenges through a focus on self-leadership and organisational culture ( Jones, 2017 ; Whitehouse and Smith, 2018 ).
Methodology
A qualitative study design used focus groups as the primary method of data collection. Focus groups maximise the benefit of group interaction and generate data that highlight underlying factors influencing the feelings, attitudes and behaviour of participants ( Kitzinger, 2006 ; Krueger and Casey, 2015 ). Focus groups were also chosen due to their time effectiveness for busy clinical staff. One-to-one interviews were added approximately one month into data collection in response to requests from potential participants. The lead author (LT) adopted a constructivist approach, facilitating participants to share their experiences, focusing on enablers and barriers to their practice as CRNurses, in a supportive, confidential environment ( Mills and Birks, 2014 ).
Sample/participants
The host organisation for this study is one of the largest NHS foundation trusts in the UK, with a sustained successful track record in clinical research delivery; 108 CRNurses were employed by the organisation at the time of study recruitment. These individuals were invited to participate, via email of the participant information sheet (PIS) from team leaders. The email invited potential participants to opt in by returning an expression of interest form via email to LT. The email stated that involvement was voluntary and that a decision not to take part would not affect subsequent interactions or relationships with the researcher or the organisation. Participants were given up to four weeks to decide on participation and were free to ask questions prior to making a decision. LT attended organisational meetings to present the study and its background, however participants were not known to LT prior to study commencement.
Data collection
Data were collected during the working week between March and June 2017. Focus groups were conducted at one hospital site, utilising two dedicated meeting rooms situated away from the clinical area to reduce interruptions. One-to-one interviews were conducted at a venue of the participants’ choice in the workplace. Each focus group comprised of between two and seven participants and lasted approximately two hours. Interviews lasted approximately one hour and 30 minutes. All interviews and focus groups were digitally audio-recorded with participants’ consent and transcribed verbatim by an independent transcriber approved by the study sponsor. LT, an adult nurse qualified to Masters’ Level, with 14 years’ clinical experience, (nine of these in designated research roles) moderated all focus groups and interviews. Open-ended questioning was supported by a topic guide ( Table 1 ).
Topic guide.
Data analysis
Data were analysed systematically by LT using an inductive approach which incorporated thematic analysis ( Braun and Clarke, 2006 ) supported by NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software. Thematic analysis enabled an iterative process of engagement with the data through familiarisation by repeatedly listening to recordings and comparing with transcripts, generating initial codes and organizing data excerpts within NVivo, searching for and identifying themes, reviewing, defining and naming themes, before producing the final report.
Although they did not emerge as a useful strategy for increasing participation, the semi-structured interviews confirmed the themes generated by the focus groups and proved to be a valuable source of data triangulation ( Carter et al., 2014 ).
A high level of consensus was reached by the third focus group. Although data saturation may have occurred, data collection continued until everyone who had expressed an interest in participating had been given the opportunity to share their views. No new themes emerged in the subsequent data collection.
LT’s experience as a CRNurse and her developing knowledge and expertise in this area has contributed to the development of concepts, subsequently informing the study design and conduct. These experiences have stimulated a strong commitment to objectively exploring the subject and have subsequently fostered a level of trust and credibility with participants, meaning they were comfortable with LT’s motivations as a researcher. Data verification was sought from LR, via regular discussions throughout the data collection and analysis process.
A post-data-collection feedback workshop was undertaken to present results and provide opportunities for staff to discuss their implications and plan actions. This was well attended by original participants, other CRNurses who were unable to contribute to the original data collection and allied health professionals with an interest in the work. Outputs from the workshop confirmed the themes emerging were an accurate and relevant reflection of the content of sessions, and it emerged that they were also reflective of experiences of those who were not present at data collection, adding further validity to the themes.
Of the 108 staff invited, 47 responded to the initial email invitation: 27 went on to participate, through seven focus groups and two one-to-one interviews. Non-participation resulted from work pressures, sickness, annual leave, leaving post or conflicting patient visits. Focus groups and interviews comprised of CRNurses working in a variety of practice settings across the organisation, from ward-like clinical research units to independent specialty teams operating out of offices.
The framework presented in Figure 1 illustrates the complex interplay between personal attributes, organisational culture, national priorities and strategic direction in clinical research delivery. Preliminary data analysis generated over 80 initial ‘nodes’ within NVivo. These were refined, combined and eventually translated into two overarching themes and seven sub-themes:
- 1. The individual:
- 1.1. prior experience and personal attributes;
- 1.2. the patient;
- 1.3. the role.
- 2. The organisation
- 2.1. communication;
- 2.2. feeding the machine;
- 2.3. structure and teams;
- 2.4. the reality.
Theoretical framework.
These themes and subthemes form the basis of our presentation of the qualitative findings. We will demonstrate how a focus on leadership at an individual and organisational level has the potential to enhance our understanding of the experiences of the CRNurse, shifting the emphasis towards the development of support strategies to overcome the challenges associated with clinical research delivery.
The individual
Experiences of the CRNurse role are impacted by the individual in the post. Intrinsic individual factors may explain why some CRNurses react differently to others with the challenges and complexity of the role.
I think for some people, their personality is better to deal with that [negativity from other staff] in research … other staff might not be as resilient to put up with things like that. It’s another stress in the day isn’t it I suppose … (IP2)
Prior experience and personal attributes
The importance of ‘know-how’ was debated. Narratives varied depending on whether participants had prior experiences of delivering research or knowledge of the CRNurse role. Prior knowledge of the specialty, or familiarity with staff in that area made a difference.
it probably makes the job a little bit easier initially if you know a little of the terminology about the specialty. Maybe know some of the doctors, or some of the team already. (P6FG1)
It was agreed that experience of delivering research is hard to come by and this is often the main element of know-how in the role that needs to be developed for the new CRNurse. However, if the CRNurse is coming into post as a research novice and also picking up an unfamiliar clinical specialty, this is particularly challenging. One participant (P3FG7) described this as ‘coming in with two hands [tied] behind your back’.
There was a lack of uniformity in the approach to inductions across the teams. As this became apparent it led to various debates with mixed views about what was important and how it should be developed. This suggests role transition and induction is critically important.
I have been in this post a year and have only just got to feel like I’m starting to get a handle on it. There’s still lots I don’t know … (P1FG7)
Despite the challenges described, participants recognised the value of their role and were keen to express the positive elements that they feel are little known.
And actually, it’s a privilege isn’t it, and I didn’t realise, the privilege, and actually, these patients want to be here … I enjoy coming to work so much more … I didn’t think that would have been as big a thing to me. I just thought it would be a job, I feel if people knew this, more people would want to work in research. (P7 FG1)
The patient
The nurse–patient relationship was a prominent and positive element of individual narratives, providing them with familiarity with previous nursing roles, as well as a close holistic nurse-patient relationship.
You feel you are doing something good towards improving nursing and treatments for patients which is why a lot of patients seem to want to be on studies and I think that it feels good to be able to contribute to that. (IP2)
CRNurses consistently described themselves as advocates for patients. Although this sometimes led to conflict with medical PIs, they expressed a clear vision of their role and positive contribution to the patient pathway. They described knowing instinctively when it was or was not appropriate to approach patients. Experiences of receiving informed consent and conducting research in areas where there were little or no other treatment options left were discussed. Whilst posing challenges around timing, appropriateness of approach and patient priorities during difficult times, CRNs felt offering hope through research participation was important.
Maybe it’s like a, you know that gut feeling isn’t it. It’s hard to describe … We’ve had patients that have signed up for an early phase study and yes, they understood the information and signed the consent form but talking to them, I was like, this patient doesn’t want to do this study. And then I had to go back to the consultant and say, this is just not sitting right with me … (P1FG5)
Some CRNurses described a reduction in patient contact resulting from moving into a research post, however this was not the case in every area.
I personally don’t have as much contact with patients and people have found that quite challenging and they still want to keep their hand in and in some studies you do, you have a lot of contact but some you don’t, and I think that is probably one of the biggest things you have to find out straightaway that you are not going to be over bothered by the amount of contact that you have with patients. (P3FG5)
CRNurses described the positives of having time to spend with patients. They sympathised with their non-research counterparts expressing how limited quality time with patients can be in areas outside of research.
I think that is the main thing that I get from the job, especially the older population, I love just going and chatting to them. Having the time, whereas normally when I’m on the ward you can’t because there’s either a buzzer or someone wants tablets, there is always something going on. (P4FG5)
The range of ways CRNurses deal with the role as individuals depends on numerous factors. This impacts on experiences, thoughts, mind-set, job satisfaction and intention to remain in post. The consensus was that the CRNurse should feel positive about the specialty they are practising in and the job itself should be intrinsically motivating. If this is not the case it can impact on morale and mind-set, ultimately affecting study delivery.
Factors such as the type of study, its design, sponsor and complexity were important and there was a mixture of opinions about the value of commercial versus academic research. Some participants preferred commercial studies:
I love commercial studies … I just feel it is a lot more professional, I feel they are run better, I feel like the protocols are more in depth, more detailed, I feel like academic protocols are rushed to a degree. I’m not saying that academic you know, there’s a place for it. But as a nurse, when I get an academic study, I’m like oh, nightmare. (P7FG1)
Others preferred academic work, and expressed frustration at aspects of commercial trial delivery:
I think commercially … when they’re writing them, they have no idea what happens in clinical practice … I think generally they don’t consider that there’s clinical things going on, everything just has to be done, they’re very narrow-thinkers. (P4FG1)
Individual capacity and capability were debated, along with the challenges of measuring workload, intensity, and when to decline studies. There was agreement that what one person may find challenging and exciting, another may find stressful and overwhelming. The support received in day-to-day practice varied, and a feeling of responsibility and lack of ability to hand over caused tension for some. Some individuals valued the autonomy and associated ownership of their studies, including a sense of achievement in delivering it successfully.
That’s what I found really difficult coming to the role. Knowing that there wasn’t another shift coming after me … knowing that there is not another team coming on after, you know, and having to get everything organised weeks in advance, like really forward planning for your patients. I found that really difficult. And managing my own time is, difficult. (P1FG5)
There was a passion for attracting others into CRNurse roles, and participants debated how to inspire others to consider trying research nursing. There was an appetite to raise awareness of the role with other nurses to help them understand the role. Offering student placements was particularly positive for those who had the opportunity to do so, recognising the value of the opportunity to inspire the next generation.
it’s about being quite outgoing and upfront about what you are doing and talking to people and just getting integrated … I think, you know, they’re introducing students into research I think that might help as well. (P4FG1)
The organisation
There was an understanding that healthcare is complex, with numerous priorities and strategies that CRNurse teams and individuals contribute to. In research these can sometimes feel more complex because of the increased number of external stakeholders, and the link to other national priorities.
Communication
Communication discussions focused on dialogue between the CRNurse and the Medical PI.
I think some of them do it because they maybe feel they should do be doing it, rather than actually being enthusiastic about it. The consultant we are talking about, I don’t know why they chose the two studies because they’re not interested in them really. It is almost like a pain. You are a nuisance, to ask them to sign this, or see the patient. (P1FG4)
Communication was discussed in relation to the individual teams, external study teams and the wider organisation.
I tried to go to one of those specialist nurse groups and I felt absolutely out of place. And I thought, well I shouldn’t, because we should be here but I did feel I didn’t belong there really … I don’t know I think I was probably the only CRNurse. (P1FG4)
Internal meetings and the tone of communication was raised by the majority of participants.
It’s about perspective, we can come out of a meeting and feel that we’ve been absolutely flogged because we are not meeting targets, but then you look and we are at the top … It’s not reflected in the culture, it’s just ‘duf duf duf’ [gestures towards pressure]. (P1FG6)
Feeding the machine
One message that was clearly identified throughout the study was around funding and targets. ‘Feeding the machine’ was a poignant description to make sense of the challenges the CRNurse workforce experiences, with messages of reduced funding and the pressure to deliver every study successfully to time and target.
It is, it’s all about targets isn’t it – meeting targets and if you don’t then heaven help you. (P2FG6)
Concerns around job security were shared. These were identified as a new feeling in comparison to working on a ward, as discussions about funding repeatedly linked patient recruitment to funding for posts.
But you also get told well numbers are jobs. So, we need to keep our accruals up or we lose funding and then that will be somebody leaving. You know, you do get told that. (P1FG4)
Despite such observations, some teams admitted to enjoying, even thriving on a little healthy competition.
I must admit, I think I am a little bit target driven. I quite enjoy it to an extent actually … they are not such a bad thing because there is something to aim for … (P1FG6)
Structure and teams
Structure and team working impacted on experiences. Working across specialties was described as less positive than a focused approach. Participants acknowledged that this was necessary to enable effective delivery of the wide range of studies across different clinical areas in the context of a limited research delivery workforce. They also recognised the resulting opportunities to enhance skills development and the potential to support colleagues in other teams, though this approach to working introduced competing priorities.
You were just trying to spread yourself too thinly … you were working with different PI’s who wanted to see patients on the same day at the same time and you couldn’t … (P1FG3)
Those working in areas with limited contact with their clinical counterparts felt isolated, describing the challenges of motivating teams to support their roles.
So I think we are a product of our own success in that we have managed to successfully separate research and deliver research in parallel to the clinical service, but it’s not embedded in the clinical service because you’ve got a whole separate research department and so the clinical staff can now think oh no that’s for the research department … (P1FG6)
Those who were more embedded clinically either through where they were based geographically or through their specific role, reported more positive experiences.
I prefer and I would suggest the reason I get so much out of my job is because I feel part of the directorate, the clinical directorate … I like being part of that … (IP)
The reality
The reality of operating within the organisation varied across the teams and individuals. Visibility and awareness of the role outside of research was linked with communication, structures and teams, and it also linked back to individual attributes.
I think a lot of people don’t know what we do and don’t understand that all the current drives that research should be an option for all patients and that it’s actually good for patients and it can benefit them … I think they don’t realise that being nicer to us and allowing us to get access to the patients would actually be them supporting their patients … (IP)
Access to space and facilities varied across the teams.
I mean one of the pressures we have at the minute is that we do not have a designated area to see our patients so we go down to out-patients and you are not stressing about whether the patient’s going to go in [the study] or not you are stressing about whether you are going to have a room. (P1FG3)
Others described a feeling of isolation in terms of where they were based geographically, and a struggle to be accepted into the clinical areas they needed to access to be able to undertake their patient visits.
We are the last in the pecking order of who needs to see. When I am waiting to see somebody in clinic … the dietician is free now so they will just pinch them. So I will wait, and they will come out of the dietician and the psychologist is waiting … and then before you know it you’ve been waiting there an hour to see somebody, and they want to go then because they’ve been there for that long [laughs]. Because there was nowhere for you to go and you always felt the clinical need to go and see somebody was greater than yours. (P3FG5)
There was talk of emotional labour, making an extra effort to be welcomed into the area or allowed space to practise.
I’ve gone back to being a second class citizen in the Trust, so I feel that quite a lot, I feel like I have to justify what I do. (P6FG1)
There were excellent examples of work going on to raise awareness and visibility of the CRNurse contribution to the patient pathway. Posters, information boards, staff presentations, research champions and linking in with multi-disciplinary meetings were described. These activities and the impact of them weren’t shared widely, and those attending the focus groups seemed to learn from the experience, taking practical strategies away with them to try.
On each ward there’s somebody allocated, and they will come to a meeting so many times a year where we tell them a little bit about research, about things we have to do and a bit about the studies that again is relevant to their ward … There’s posters on every ward, again it’s a directorate thing, they want very much to integrate research and the directorate stuff … (P4FG1)
The findings illustrated above indicate a complex blend of factors with the potential to impact on successful research delivery. These factors arise from a combination of interplay between the personal attributes of CRNurses, their experiences and behaviours and how they are impacted by and can equally impact on organisational culture and national priorities. This combination of factors and a focus on self-leadership and organisational culture has the potential to contribute to the dialogue on challenges in clinical research delivery and should be considered by policy makers and organisational leads.
The King’s Fund (2011) acknowledges high levels of complexity and debate related to the many definitions of leadership and its impact.
Historically, leadership has been described and interpreted in a positive manner:
Leadership is interpersonal influence, exercised in a situation, and directed, through the communication process, toward the attainment of a specified goal or goals ( Tannenbaum et al., 1961 ).
In its most basic form, however, leadership is derived from individual approaches to influencing, in order to modify the behaviours of others towards a specific goal, agenda or outcome. Zalenik (1992) captures the essence of leadership as follows:
Leadership requires using power to influence the thoughts and actions of other people.
An increased focus on leadership in recent years, has led to improved awareness of how individual behaviours can impact on performance and experiences, ultimately translating into the quality of outcomes, whether for individual consumers or businesses as a whole ( Blanchard, 2010 ; Goleman, 2013 ; Kouzes and Posner, 2012 ; Sinek, 2014 ; Yukl, 2013 ).
The findings from the present study describe intrinsic feelings, perceptions and motivators that have the potential to impact on actions and reactions to events, pressures and expectations placed on individuals to varying degrees. These intrinsic factors are often described through psychological trait theory, which is reported to influence how we act in addition to situational factors such as learned behaviours, lived experiences and social interactions. This results in what is described as self-leadership ( Goleman, 2013 ; Northouse, 2013 ).
Trait theory historically indicates that the majority of intrinsic characteristics are relatively fixed, with limited scope for development; however, behavioural research has increasingly identified that individuals have the capacity for development and change through increased self-awareness ( Northouse, 2013 ). Increased self-awareness, understanding the relevance of prior experiences and knowledge, in addition to greater awareness of the CRNurse role prior to being appointed, could assist in recruitment and selection for posts, improve experiences of role transition and enhance performance within the role.
The suggestion that some nurses are more suited to research delivery posts than others and the individual nature of how one person’s ability to ‘cope’ with the complexities of the role differ to another, relate to the concept of resilience. This is the subject of increasing debate in healthcare at present. Whilst implementing strategies to enhance personal resilience may assist individuals in dealing with the challenges they face, the very concept of resilience is argued to foster a submissive mindset, placing responsibility for coping with adversity in the hands of the individual rather than enabling action to explore the core of the issues and identify what support is required ( Traynor, 2017 , 2018 ).
Intrinsic issues are also associated with professional identity; a broad term emerging from our previous study, described as a continuing process of development affected by numerous social interactions and environmental factors ( Franco and Tavares, 2013 ; Workman and Pickard, 2008 ). A positive professional identity is fundamental to performance, impacting on patient care, job satisfaction and decisions to remain in a particular post ( Cowin et al., 2008 ; Kunhunny and Salmon, 2017 ). Professional identity in clinical research nursing is under-researched, and the results of this study suggest a positive, embedded organisational research culture, is a key mediator of a positive professional identity.
The experiences described by participants in relation to organisational challenges, indicate an increasing level of discomfort with the current target-based culture in research delivery, and whilst CRNurses were able to articulate the relevance of targets, they were negatively impacted by the focus on funding linked to those targets. This left them feeling there was limited focus on improved patient outcomes and the value and benefit of research participation for patients.
The Nuffield Trust (2015 ) identified funding crises, NHS management and culture, and the effectiveness of performance targets as priorities for the Government to address. Re-connecting with the core NHS workforce to improve engagement and empowerment, and implementing successful workforce development and planning, were also key priorities, however, growing workloads and staff shortages underline the current pressure on the NHS workforce, impacting staff morale ( The King’s Fund, 2017 ).
Whilst the research arena has historically been less affected by funding crises, the issues described above are increasingly evident, and equally important, and the majority of participants acknowledged this. Difficulties meeting trial recruitment targets, combined with the threat of funding reductions based on reduced activity, may have affected the morale of CRNurses ( Tinkler et al., 2018 ). Reduced morale across the NHS may also have potentially contributed to disconnection between CRNurse teams and their wider organisational colleagues.
Organisational and team-focused research predominates the healthcare leadership literature, with a focus on collective and multilevel models to define the most effective approaches to leadership (Yukl, 2013; MacPhee et al., 2013 ). Increased performance and safer care are synonymous with satisfied and contented teams and a recent shift in leadership culture within the NHS has identified increasingly that a top-down approach results in disengaged staff, ultimately leading to poorer standards of care ( The King’s Fund, 2011 , 2012 ; Turnbull James, 2011 ; West, 2012 ). Turnbull James (2011) also identified that it is vital to engage and empower staff to recognise the importance of their unique contribution in the provision of high-quality care. This is as important in research delivery as any other sphere of healthcare delivery.
Healthcare priorities are driven by various national and government strategies influencing and directing every element of practice. The NIHR was established in the UK through one such government strategy ( Department of Health, 2006 ). The seven high-level objectives (HLOs) from the NIHR influence practice and performance in research delivery in the UK. The general tone of these HLOs is about increasing numbers of patients into studies and reducing the time taken to achieve this. The core foundations of these high-level objectives are with patients in mind, in being able to prevent ill health, improve diagnosis and offer better treatments more readily ( NHS England, 2014 , 2016 ). Funding is also a key foundation of the HLOs aimed at improving the UK’s reputation as a setting for research ( Department of Health, 2017 ; NHS England, 2013 ). As identified by the participants in this study, the tone of the message from national strategies and how those messages are translated into practice have the potential to affect organisational culture, which mediates individual experiences as professionals operating at the frontline.
‘The NHS Long Term Plan’, launched in January of 2019 articulates the clear necessity for change in the health service, including a commitment to release pressure at the frontline whilst capitalising on the medical advances we currently benefit from. The plan commits to increased funding to support staff whilst continuing to sustain and further develop a vibrant life sciences sector ( NHS England, 2019a ).
The subsequent launch of ‘The NHS Interim People Plan’ built on the commitments of this through dedicating a strategy to improving the leadership culture, tackling the nursing workforce challenges we currently see and making the NHS the best place to work ( NHS England, 2019b ). By harnessing the recommendations in this plan there is scope to further influence the Clinical Research Nursing agenda through improving awareness and attitudes towards research, whilst working to address some of the unhelpful behaviours that have impacted on relationships, experiences and productivity in the research area.
The framework and results presented in this paper provide a valuable contribution to the evidence base in this under-represented area, with the potential to influence policy and practice in relation to clinical research delivery. It highlights the numerous factors that have the potential to impact on the practice of CRNurses and introduces how they may subsequently affect how well research is delivered. Themes emerging from this piece of work build on previous work and confirm that there is transferability between areas of practice and types of organisation.
A focus on self-leadership and organisational culture, whilst positioning the discussion within the context of the wider health service and national priorities provides a context for the issues described and shifts dialogue towards increased focus on approaches to communication, awareness, visibility and support mechanisms to inform policy and practice and overcome challenges associated with clinical research delivery.
The challenges described also suggest there is further engagement work to do to improve understanding of the importance of the CRNurse role in the patient pathway. Within its recently launched CRNurse strategy (2017–20), clear recognition of CRNurses, and their unique role in the delivery of quality clinical research care was identified as key to achieving the NIHR mission. Increasing the understanding of the experiences and perceptions of the CRNurse is essential to address the barriers to research delivery and increase awareness and understanding of the role of the CRNurse and associated challenges.
The following key points have been generated from this study:
- This study contributes to the increasing literature indicating that work to deliver research in the clinical environment is complex and that CRNursing roles are often poorly understood outside of research delivery teams
- Exploring the experiences and perceptions of CRNurses is increasingly highlighting important and inherently complex factors related to successful research delivery. This approach should be further developed to fully understand the issues and influence policy in relation to organisation of the workforce
- This study adds new knowledge in relation to the finding that research delivery relies on a complex, multi-faceted range of factors originating from individual clinical research nurses and the organisations in which they operate. This is mediated by the context of national drivers and strategies influencing their work and this should be considered in relation to the wider NHS workforce
- The concept of leadership is a useful frame in which to situate the challenges associated with clinical research delivery. This has the potential to facilitate a broader dialogue on the subject and increases the potential for developing appropriate support mechanisms to address the barriers, whilst maximising the facilitators to clinical research delivery
Limitations
Although data were collected in a single organisation the findings were consistent with previous and other emerging research.
It became apparent during the recruitment process that the agreed approach to sampling staff had not been followed by all team leads. Some expressed discomfort with the email approach and therefore did not send emails to their teams. Instead they made Participant Information Leaflets available to staff through placing them at the nurses’ station. At this time, it is not possible to say with certainty whether all CRNurses were given the opportunity to participate, or whether they felt able to do so confidentially, due to this unforeseen change to the sampling process.
Key points for policy, practice and/or research
- Consideration should be given to the relevance of strategies to increase personal resilience and consider where these may assist in addressing the challenges identified.
- Work should be undertaken to improve the induction process and more broadly improve the organisational support offered to CRNurses in the delivery of their roles.
- The utility of the target-based culture in the NHS should be explored further, more specifically in relation to where this may be impacting on clinical research delivery roles.
- Further exploration of the utility of the NIHR HLOs should be considered, including how they may be adapted to reduce the focus on recruitment to time and target and include metrics measuring the impact of research, dissemination and knowledge transfer and real impact on health inequalities and unwarranted variations in care.
- The interface between the CRNurse role and their multiprofessional colleagues from the perspective of those colleagues could be investigated to enable enhanced understanding of their needs in relation to supporting the delivery of research and the opportunities for patients in their care to participate in research.
Acknowledgements
The lead author would like to thank Aileen Burn, Matron for Clinical Research Delivery at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Linda Tinkler is the Trust Lead for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Research at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Linda's role involves leading and implementing research specific strategies, policies and initiatives on behalf of the Executive Chief Nurse team. This includes building research capacity and capability to enable staff in the NMAHP disciplines to develop along the research continuum from research awareness to research leadership. Linda's own research interests include leadership culture in the NHS and the interface between Clinical Research Delivery and Clinical Practice. She is currently undertaking a PhD through a Royal College of Nursing Strategic Research Alliance with the University of Sheffield, is a Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and an NIHR 70@70 Senior Nurse Research Leader.
Lisa Robinson is currently employed as Consultant Allied Health Professional – Major Trauma Rehabilitation. Her clinical and research interests are informed by four key areas: improving healthcare organization and delivery; improving patient experience and outcomes; advancing complex interventions research methods in a rehabilitation setting; and workforce development and professional learning in the nursing, midwifery and allied health professions, with a particular emphasis on building research capacity and capability.
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Linda Tinkler, Trust Lead, Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Lisa Robinson, Consultant Allied Health Professional, Major Trauma Rehabillitation Department, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Declaration of conflicting interest
The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
The study was assessed and approved through the UK Health Research Authority (HRA: 17/HRA/0125), and capacity and capability to participate was confirmed by the sponsor/host organisation. The study did not require full Research Ethics Committee approval due to the involvement of NHS staff members only. Participants provided written informed consent prior to data collection.
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Study funding was awarded to the lead author through a competitive process by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, utilising NIHR Research Capability Funding (Ref. No. 1617-039).
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Pet Loss and Grieving Strategies: A Systematic Review of Literature , Ruth E. Cervantes
A Systematic Review: Relationship Between Medication Adherence and Hypertension , Monica Chan
CABG vs. PCI: Greater Outcomes for Severe Coronary Artery Disease , Haejin Cho
Resilience Training for Healthcare Professionals: A Literature Review , Michelle Dictor
Efficacy of Gabapentin versus Benzodiazepines in the Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome , Douglas R. Fredona
Standardizing Patient Transfer Process Among Nurses From Labor & Delivery to Mother-Baby Unit: A Quality Improvement Project , Kiratraj Kaur Grewal
Effectiveness of Standardized vs. Individualized Cancer Treatment Education , Jija Issac
Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Rates by Educating Staff on Bundle Interventions , Tirath Kaur
Cultural Perspectives in Pain and Palliative Care , Loan LaGué
Efficacy of Utilizing a Discharge Checklist at a Northern California Hospital , Becky Le
A Roadmap to Safer Hyaluronic Acid Injections , Mandi Lonergan
The Effect of Providing End of Life Care on the Mental Health of Critical Care Nurses , Christy Nelson
The Impact of Utilizing the Eat, Sleep, Console Model on Pharmacologic Interventions and Length of Stay , Kareena Parks
The Effects of Nursing Bedside Shift Report on Patient Safety and Satisfaction: A Systematic Review of the Literature , Alyssa Wong
Master's Projects from 2009 2009
Evaluation of Strategies to Enhance NCLEX-RN Success , Joyce Barnby
Self-Directed Learning Readiness of Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students , Saba Bayanzai
The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopausal Symptoms among Chinese-American Women , Rebecca Kwai-Ying Chung
Views About Health of Russian-Americans Living in Central California , Mark Fiterman
Student Perceptions of Their Learning Experience in the Clinical Setting: A Pilot Study , Peggy Gnehm
The Use of the "Get Up and Go Test" as the Initial Screening Measure for Fall Risk With Community Dwelling Seniors , Margaret E. Hermoso
Class Size and Nursing Students' Perception of Empowerment , Cynthia T. Keane
Depression Among the Elderly: Screening Practices and Attitudes Among Nurse Practitioners , Grace Le
Role Strain of Nursing Students in Obstetrical Clinical Rotations: Is Role Strain Greater for Male Students? , Teri A. Lind
English Language Acculturation and Academic Achievement Among Junior Year Nursing Students , Leah Lukrich
Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS) of Undergraduate Nursing Students - A Generational Perspective , Susana Machado
Self Perceptions of Clinical Performance of Accelerated First Degree and Accelerated Second-Degree Graduates , Neelam N. Murthi
Postpartum Patients Reports of Satisfaction with a Welcome Meal after a Vaginal Delivery , Jessica R. Pinilla
What is the Perception of Preparedness amongst Accelerated BSN students compared to Traditional BSN students? , Sheetal Raman-Love
Student Nurses' Perceptions About Caring In Early Nursing Courses , Rosa Roman
Nursing Student Perceptions of Clinical Simulation During a Maternity Nursing Scenario , Maria B. Ronquillo
Faculty Perceptions of Interactions Between Students and Registered Nurses in the Clinical Learning Envirorunent , Laurie M. Rosa
Perceptions Among Students in Online Health Related Courses - A Pilot Study , Kathy Sullivan
Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding Evidence-Based Practice , Sheleen Tolentino
Assessing Culture Competence Among Nurses in an Acute Care Setting , Maleka Virani
Master's Projects from 2007 2007
Morbidity and Mortality ofVery Low Birth Weight Infant Graduates of a Level Three Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , Maria Cortes
Cultural Self-Efficacy of Graduating Baccalaureate Nursing Students in a State Funded University in the Silicon Valley , Lihua Liu
Screening for Postpartum Depression at Well-Baby Visits , Suzanne Mello
Barriers to Mammograms Among Women Who are Homeless , Lucinda M. Ramirez
Evaluation of Student Perceived Self-Efficacy With the Implementation of a Problem-Based Learning Module , Joel David Romero
Parental Perceptions of the Management of Childern with Type 1 Diabetes at School: A Broader Perspective , Claudia Wilde
Master's Projects from 2006 2006
Does Culture Influence the Needs of Critical Care Families? , Naomi Alston
Addressing Student Nurses' Concerns in End of Life Care , Tami Boroughf
The Relationship Between Parental Physical Activity Levels and Their Child's Body Mass Index , Juracia Carbajal
Academic Motivation: A Comparative Study of Entry Level Baccaslaureate Nursing Students , Sharon Helene Davis
Nurse Practitioners' Attitudes Toward Obesity , Teresa Cueba Dionne
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Humor Workshop on the Perceived Stress of Nurse Practitioner Students , Stephanie A. Emerson
Identifying Catholic School Teachers Attitudes and Perceptions about Death and Grief , Stephania Ann Higdon
Stress Reduction: A neighborhood introduction , Barbara D. Johnson
Minority Adolescents at Risk for Obesity: Health Behaviors and Perceptions , Linda D. Jones
The Relationship Between Health Beliefs and Adherence to Treatment of Russian Immigrants with Hypertension , Michael R. Kolesnikov
A Study of Adolescent Depression Among Middle School Students , Cristina Lee
Evaluation of a School Based Disaster Preparedness Program , Sandra Linebarger
The Influence of Staff Nurse Ethnicity on Perceptions of the Work Environment , Silvia Helena Martins
Factors Affecting Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Older Adults , Tracy McCammon
Self-Efficacy and Grade Point Average in Relationship to Academic Success in Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Cynthia Miller
A Survey of Perceived Job satisfaction Among School Nurses , Warren Nelson
The Relationship Between Perceived and Ideal Body Size and Body Mass Index Among 9th Grade Students in an Urban High School , Irma Orozco
How Special Education Teachers of High School-Aged Students Address Sex Education , Amelia Owen-Casillas
The Cost of Negative Perceptions of the Work Environment Among Intermediate Intensive Care Unit Nurses , Joselyn Peralta
An Added Dimension to the Faculty Role: The Accelerated Student , Lisa Rauch and Deborah Nelson
Cultural Identity of Labor and Delivery Nurses In the Assessment of Pregnant Patients For Interpersonal Violence , Ramona Nichols Smith
Multigenerational Nurses' Perceptions of their Work Environment , Rukhsana Syed
Student Demographics with Changing Admission Criteria: Is Nursing Diversity at Risk? , Jung Yoon and Kimlin McDaniel Keith
Master's Projects from 2005 2005
Practice Patterns Contributing to Positive Patient Outcomes by Nurse Practitioners , Kandice Bandy
The Relationship Between Student Perceptions of Faculty Support and Student Perceptions of Clinical Competency , Linda Clark
Quality of Life and Medical Compliance in the Adolescent Kidney Transplant Population ---A Pilot Study , Catherine Costaglio
Evaluation of an oral health training program for school nurses , Linda Drengler
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Diabetes Managment Training Program for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in Schools , Elaine M. Gomer
Evaluation of an Oral Health Training Program for School Nurses , Kelley Haines-Kolostian
Perceptions of High Risk Behaviors Among Culturally Diverse Adolescents and the Role of Parental Influence and Parent Communication , Sharlene E. Junio
Job Satisfaction Among Staff Nurses in Mental Health Units in a VA facility , Edith R. Lombard
A Pilot Study: The Effects of Group Exercise On Fatigue and Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment , Joanna M. Losito
Self-Efficacy and Sexual Transmitted Disease Prevention Among College Women , Dominique M. Ly
A Survey of California Nurse Practitioners' Health Practices and Counseling Habits , Jessica Malone
Nurses' Perception of Family Presence During Resuscitation , Josephine Njoku
Analysis of Contraceptive Self-Efficacy in Clients Requesting Emergency Contraception , Jennifer L. Nordeen
Nurses Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators to Research Utilization in their Nursing Practice , David Ray Renfro
Sexuality and the Aging Adult: The Attitude and Practice of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners , Susan Runsvold
Nurse's Perceptions of Causes of Medication Errors and Barriers to Reporting , Virginia M. Ulanimo
Perceived Social Support among Chinese American Hemodialysis Patients , Kaklam Wong
Screening of Postpartum Depression Among Chinese Immigrants , Beahwa Yeoh
Master's Projects from 2004 2004
Maternal-fetal attachment among Vietnamese mothers in the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy: A pilot study. , Barbara Choo
Staff Perceptions of Workload and Care Requirements for Incontinent Patients in Long-term Care Settings , Amy M. Crickmer
Assessing Health Beliefs about Colonoscopy , Katherine Gipsh
A Survey of California's Nurse Practitioners' Regarding Practice, Knowledge and Atitudes of the National Asthma Management Guidelines , Colleen M. Hughes
Pain Management through Music Therapy , Dereck H. Ko
Knowledge of Type II Diabetes and its Complications Among Adult Vietnamese Immigrants , Thao Phuong Le
Fostering Clinical Judgment During Preceptorship , Susan McNiesh
The Prevalence of Dental Caries in a Central Coast of California Middle School , Belen R. Mojica
The Effect of Body Position and Mattress Type on Interface Pressure in Quadriplegic Adults-a Pilot Study , Parivash Moody
Nursing Students' Self-Efficacy and Attitude: Examining the Influence ofthe Omaha System In Nurse Managed Centers , Cherie Mooy
Pet Therapy Use in Pediatric Hospitals: an Internet Based Pilot Study , Kara Potter
Investigating the Correlation Between Nurses' Spiritual Well-Being and Spiritual Care Perspectives , Marion Lieber Reyes
Demographics and Perceptions of Work Environment for Registered Nurses , Pamela Brotherton Sedano
Quality of Life after Heart Transplantation , Jacqueline Trammell
Nurse Practitioners' Characteristics and Job Satisfaction , Priscilla Wild
Master's Projects from 2003 2003
Attitudes of Mexican American Women Regarding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Management , Ofelia M. Bustos
Stories of Mothers of Medically Vulnerable Infants , Sarah E. Davis
Nurses' work environment perceptions: Key elements to retention , Karen de la Cuesta
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Anaphylaxis Training Program for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel , Jean A. Litarowsky
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From the Bedside to Research: Navigating Change in Nursing
As we celebrate National Nurses Week, the AcademyHealth Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues shines a spotlight on the indispensable contributions of nurses to the health care sector. Amid evolving challenges, these frontline professionals continue to lead with resilience and innovation, driving significant changes across the industry.
National Nurses Week is a time to celebrate and reflect on the evolving role of nurses and their significant impact on the health care system. As frontline caregivers, nurses face a myriad of challenges, yet they continue to lead and innovate, shaping the future of health care with their resilience and pioneering spirit.
Addressing Nurse Compensation
The establishment of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement in 2023 marks a significant shift in the financial recognition of nurses within the health care system. Historically, nursing services have been bundled into the general costs of health care, much like hospital supplies, leading to undervaluation and lack of visibility in the billing process. This commission, led by co-chairs Rebecca Love, RN, BS, MSN, FIEL, and Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, was formed in response to a critical staffing shortage and aims to transform nursing care into a billable service. By advocating for changes in how Medicare and other entities reimburse for nursing services, the commission seeks to elevate the financial stature of nursing, enhancing job satisfaction, and retention, and ultimately stabilizing health care services. This initiative not only acknowledges the indispensable role of nurses but also strives to create a sustainable work environment that attracts and retains skilled professionals
Combating Workplace Violence
Workplace safety is another critical issue in the nursing sector, particularly the rising incidents of violence that nurses face. On average, two nurses per hour are assaulted in acute care settings, underscoring the urgent need for better protection. Strategies to combat this include training staff in de-escalation techniques, implementing stricter security protocols, and establishing support systems for those affected by violence. Ensuring the safety of nurses is crucial for allowing them to provide the best possible care to their patients.
Policy Engagement: Amplifying Nurses' Voices
Nurses play a vital role in health care policymaking, given their direct patient care experience and patient-centered perspectives. Their active participation in legislative discussions helps ensure that health policies are practical and effectively implemented. Nurses advocate for policies that reflect the realities of patient care, steering the health care system toward more effective and humane outcomes.
Nurse Researchers: Pioneers of Innovation
Nurse researchers are at the forefront of refining nursing practices and introducing innovations that improve patient outcomes. Their work in 2024 is particularly vital as they research staffing models, patient care techniques, and the integration of new technologies such as digital health records and predictive analytics tools. These innovations are transforming everyday nursing practices, making health care more effective and responsive.
Embracing Technological Innovations
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Telehealth has been a game-changer in health care delivery, spearheaded by nurses . AI enhances diagnostic accuracy and treatment protocols by analyzing vast amounts of patient data. Telehealth, on the other hand, expands access to medical services, especially in remote or underserved areas, ensuring timely and efficient care. These technologies provide nurses with tools that augment their clinical skills and allow for better care across various settings.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2014. PDF. Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic Women, Ivonne F. Hernandez. PDF. Knowledge and Acceptance of HPV and the HPV Vaccine in Young Men and Their Intention to be Vaccinated, Brenda Renee Jasper. PDF.
Writing a thesis presents an opportunity for graduate students to conduct scholarly inquiry, with the potential of publishing their finished paper. A thesis requires nursing students to identify a problem in nursing, and review academic literature while developing advanced research skills. Thesis advisors and committees guide students from the ...
Theses/Dissertations from 2021. PDF. Early Premature Infant Physiologic and Behavioral Indicators of ANS Instability, Karen Popp Becker. PDF. Nurses' and Patients' Perceptions of the Availability of Post-hospital Instrumental Support as a Predictor of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization, Beth E. Schultz. PDF.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018. PDF. Qualitative Exploration of the Perceptions of Nursing Undergraduates Regarding Family Care at End-of-Life, Penny A. Alt-Gehrman. PDF. Evaluation of Clinical Growth and Nursing Student Motivation in the Traditional Clinical Learning Environment, Jessica Barkimer. PDF.
A simple nursing research paper, especially an expository or informative type, can have 5 paragraphs, like a typical essay. However, longer research papers have additional sections. Scientific Nursing Research Paper Structure. Here is a breakdown of how a well-formatted and scientific nursing research paper should look like. Title Page.
1. Clinical Nursing Research Topics. Analyze the use of telehealth/virtual nursing to reduce inpatient nurse duties. Discuss the impact of evidence-based respiratory interventions on patient outcomes in critical care settings. Explore the effectiveness of pain management protocols in pediatric patients. 2.
Theses/Dissertations from 2020. Interprofessional Role Clarification Among Licensed Health Care Practitioners in Rural and Smaller Community Hospitals, Dianne E. Allen. Exploring Nursing Student Use of Instagram: Selfies and Soliloquies and #becominganurse with Evolving Digital Footprints, Kingsley KS Au.
Theses/Dissertations from 2020. PDF. UNDERSTANDING END-OF-LIFE CARE EXPERIENCES OF BACCALAUREATE MEXICAN AMERICAN NURSING STUDENTS: AN INTERPRETIVE PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY, Shalla M. Copeland. PDF. Patients' Disclosure of Sexual and Gender Minority Status: A Comparative, Multiple Case Study, Damon B. Cottrell. PDF.
The purpose of this thesis was to develop a set of evidence-based recommendations in order to address and prevent burnout among registered nurses. This thesis analyzed and defined nurse burnout, explored the determinants of nurse burnout, and proposed personal and administrative recommendations to lower the rates of nurse burnout. In this thesis,
Cognitive Rehearsal, Self-efficacy, and Workplace Incivility Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Alina Diaz-Cruz. PDF. Survivors of Human Trafficking: Reintegration into the Community and Society, Charrita Ernewein. PDF. Remembering to Resume: Using Simulation-based Education to Teach Nursing Students to Manage Interruptions, Peggy Hill. PDF
Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you've landed on this post, chances are you're looking for a nursing-related research topic, but aren't sure where to start. Here, we'll explore a variety of nursing-related research ideas and topic thought-starters, including ...
Yale School of Nursing Digital Theses. Starting with the Yale School of Nursing (YSN) graduating class of 2012, students who completed a master's thesis have submitted it to the ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis database. Additionally in 2014 the YSN Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) have submitted their final capstone project to ProQuest.
Theses/Projects from 2021. PDF. Faculty Perception of Student Nurse Compassion Post-Simulation Experiences, Lisa Alley. PDF. Incivility in Nursing, Amanda Woodie Barnes. PDF. Electronic Medical Records and the Lost Art of Nursing, Tonya Blackwell. PDF. Yearly Endometriosis Education for Reproductive Nurses, Jessica Boyer.
In Swedish nursing programs, undergraduate theses have been mandatory since 2007. 1 The completion of a bachelor's thesis (BT) awards a student 15 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) points and the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Having the status of a quality indicator of higher education, 3 students' theses are expected to demonstrate the ability to critically investigate and ...
Furthermore, peer collaboration and decision-making cannot be accurately measured without a theoretical framework. Because clinical decision-making in nursing practice is a complex process that involves peer collaboration, more research is needed to explore how nursing students collaborate and make decisions in simulation.
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, 2020) Blanchfield, Denise. ; 0000-0002-8726-7538. The rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease across the age spectrum has been highlighted as a major public health concern and is correlated with increased economic burden, patient suffering and mortality.
Follow. Theses/Dissertations from 2021 PDF. Effectiveness of Comprehensive Hemophilia Education Program (CHEP) on health related Quality of Life and Clinical outcomes of children and young people with hemophilia in selected hemophila clinics of Karnataka., Anjalin D'Souza PDF
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2. Mental Health Nursing Research Articles Topics. Research papers focusing on mental health are still one of the most read and referred papers. And there's still more scope for research on topics such as: Evaluating the concept of Integrated Mental and Physical Health Care. Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health.
Her clinical and research interests are informed by four key areas: improving healthcare organization and delivery; improving patient experience and outcomes; advancing complex interventions research methods in a rehabilitation setting; and workforce development and professional learning in the nursing, midwifery and allied health professions ...
The Effects of Nursing Bedside Shift Report on Patient Safety and Satisfaction: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Alyssa Wong. Master's Projects from 2009 PDF. Evaluation of Strategies to Enhance NCLEX-RN Success, Joyce Barnby. PDF. Self-Directed Learning Readiness of Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students, Saba Bayanzai. PDF
The Shodhganga@INFLIBNET Centre provides a platform for research students to deposit their Ph.D. theses and make it available to the entire scholarly community in open access. ... A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on disaster management among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Aurangabad ...
Evidence-based nursing, undergraduate nursing students, nursing education, bachelor theses, research Received 19 November 2021; Revised 25 March 2022; accepted 29 March 2022 Introduction
Nurse researchers are at the forefront of refining nursing practices and introducing innovations that improve patient outcomes. Their work in 2024 is particularly vital as they research staffing models, patient care techniques, and the integration of new technologies such as digital health records and predictive analytics tools.
As nursing education also continues to evolve to meet the demands of the health care system, all levels of nurses are being exposed to research through their education programs and work environments. We often hear potential students talk about having an interest in research as a nurse, but are hesitant because they don't have a specific ...