Scholarship in Neuroscience Nursing

Authors

Joanne Hickey, Lisa V. Duffy, PhD MPH RN CPNP-PC CNRN, is Assistant Professor, Northeastern University, School of Nursing, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Boston, MA. Janice L. Hinkle, PhD RN CNRN, is Fellow, Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA. Virginia Prendergast, PhD ACNP CNRN, is Director, Advanced Practice Nursing-Neuroscience, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ. Lori M. Rhudy, PhD RN CNRN ACNS-BC, is Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic, Division of Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice, College of Medicine, Rochester, MN. Cindy Sullivan, MN ANP-C CNRN, is Nurse Practitioner, Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ. Nancy E. Villanueva, PhD CRNP BC CNRN, is Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, Temple University, Department of Neurosurgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Lisa V. Duffy
Janice L. Hinkle
Virginia PrendergastFollow
Lori M. Rhudy
Cindy Sullivan
Nancy E. Villanueva

Document Type

Article

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Scholarship is a hallmark of all professions and includes research and practice scholarship. Building the science for practice and care is a major responsibility of each profession. METHODS: The purpose of this article is to define clinical science as it applies to neuroscience nursing as well as to establish the foundation for the work of the Clinical Science Committee of the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing. CONCLUSIONS: Research scholars conduct investigations for discovery of new knowledge. Practice scholars develop clinical knowledge through clinical practice and experience and an inquiring mindset that questions why and how certain methods or processes contribute to the achievement of certain outcomes; they look for better ways to improve processes of care and practice that will achieve optimal evidence-based outcomes. Scholarship in both research and practice domains is critical to the advancement of neuroscience nursing. Many opportunities exist for neuroscience nurses to contribute to clinical science.

Medical Subject Headings

Evidence-Based Practice; Fellowships and Scholarships; Humans; Neuroscience Nursing; Nursing Research; Science; United States

Publication Date

10-1-2019

Publication Title

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

E-ISSN

1945-2810

Volume

51

Issue

5

First Page

243

Last Page

248

PubMed ID

31469705

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1097/JNN.0000000000000465

Recommended Citation

Hickey, Joanne; Duffy, Lisa V.; Hinkle, Janice L.; Prendergast, Virginia; Rhudy, Lori M.; Sullivan, Cindy; and Villanueva, Nancy E., "Scholarship in Neuroscience Nursing" (2019). Neuroscience Nursing. 15.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neuroscience-nursing/15