Nurse Researcher

02/02/2024

After all the work invested in a nursing research proposal, it is dispiriting if it is rejected for a grant.

We provide advice on how to deal with unsuccessful research bids and what to do next.

After all the work invested in a research proposal, it can be dispiriting if it is rejected for a grant, but our tips and advice can help you succeed next time

23/12/2023

How to structure Microsoft Excel documents for systematic reviews

This article provides a guide on how to create transparent and complete reports for systematic reviews.

How to structure Microsoft Excel documents for systematic reviews

10/11/2023

Congratulations to Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi - WINNER of the RCN Nursing Awards Researcher of the Year category.

Roxanne leads a campaign to raise awareness of taking part in research opportunities among minority ethnic groups and people from deprived areas, traditionally poorly represented in clinical trials.

Her work with focus groups to co-produce and translate promotional materials has been translated into Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and Bengali, with Turkish, Polish, Pashto and Dari in progress.

https://rcni.com/nurse-awards

19/08/2023

How to improve research productivity and time management: tips for nurses and healthcare researchers

How a proactive approach and blocking out time in a busy schedule will help you to maximise your output while effectively managing the finite resource of your time

17/05/2023

What makes a good nurse research supervisor?

Nurse Researcher editor Elizabeth Halcomb highlights the huge contribution they make to the next generation of nurse researchers.

The position of research supervisor is pivotal in doctoral education and they can make a huge contribution to the next generation of nurse researchers

09/03/2023

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How to structure Microsoft Excel documents for systematic reviews

04/03/2023

Are you reluctant to peer review?

Click here to find out how to enhance the experience >

An overview of the nursing research peer review process, a guide to the challenges faced by the academic publishing community and the state of peer review

28/02/2023

Nurse research: what are peer reviewers and can I become one?

In scientific journals critical appraisal of submitted papers is a key part of publication and peer reviewers help to identify flaws and strengths in a paper

16/09/2022

Academic writing retreats are a simple, yet effective way to get nurses to engage in research by writing their own spheres of practice.

This article discusses their benefits and what effects engaging in writing about research can generate.

Academic writing retreats for nurses and allied health professionals: developing engagement, dissemination and collaboration opportunities

15/07/2022

The use of self-administered questionnaires can result in a high occurrence of missing data.

This can cause bias in the analysis and interpretation of findings.

Learn how to use prevention strategies to avoid missing data.

Handling missing data through prevention strategies in self-administered questionnaires: a discussion paper

24/06/2022

Have you ever considered a placement with a research and development team?

This will give you insight into research nursing and the role of the research nurse.

“I had the opportunity to sit in on nurse-led clinics for patients with multiple sclerosis and observe how patients who had experienced stroke were recruited into clinical trials,” one nursing student said.

Find out what skills you will learn and how to prepare for a placement in this setting.

Learning how clinical trials are managed offers insights into applying medical ethics in a real-world setting, and multidisciplinary team working

17/06/2022

A clinical academic nurse undertakes a dual role as a clinician and health researcher.

Have you ever thought about becoming one?

Find out what role involves and if you have the right skills for it.

How to combine clinical practice with doctoral study, and find out about the skills and qualifications you need for this highly autonomous role