Nur /443 History of Nursing Research Worksheet
Nursing Research First published: 1952
Importance: Research began expanding to establish standards of caring in nursing, prompting the publication of the first nursing research journal. “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide professional practice. The increase in research activity in the 1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & Grove, 2007, p. 12).
Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship First published: 1967
Importance: During the 1960's nurse contributed greatly to the nursing research and development of nursing practice. First published under the name Sigma Theta Tau Journal, the Journal of Nursing Scholarship enhances nursing knowledge, provides direction for future nursing research, and recognizes the need for improved communication of research findings (Male Nursing Scholarship, 2011).
Research in Nursing and Health First published: 1978
Importance: Research in Nursing and Health is devoted to research and theory that will improve nursing practice. "The editors invite research reports on nursing practice education administration and history; on health issues relevant to nursing; and on the testing of research findings in practice" (Researchgate.net, 2011, para. 1).
Western Journal of Nursing Research First published: 1979
Importance: "WJNR is devoted to the distribution of research studies, book reviews, and scholarly nursing debate, all directed to a general nursing audience. Contributions are accepted from nurses both within and outside the United States" (Ovid, 2011,para 1).
Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice First published: 1987
Importance: SINP was first published in 1987, today it is known as Research and Theory for Nursing Practice. Articles published in this journal focus on specific issues pertinent to improving nursing
Importance: Research began expanding to establish standards of caring in nursing, prompting the publication of the first nursing research journal. “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide professional practice. The increase in research activity in the 1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & Grove, 2007, p. 12).
Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship First published: 1967
Importance: During the 1960's nurse contributed greatly to the nursing research and development of nursing practice. First published under the name Sigma Theta Tau Journal, the Journal of Nursing Scholarship enhances nursing knowledge, provides direction for future nursing research, and recognizes the need for improved communication of research findings (Male Nursing Scholarship, 2011).
Research in Nursing and Health First published: 1978
Importance: Research in Nursing and Health is devoted to research and theory that will improve nursing practice. "The editors invite research reports on nursing practice education administration and history; on health issues relevant to nursing; and on the testing of research findings in practice" (Researchgate.net, 2011, para. 1).
Western Journal of Nursing Research First published: 1979
Importance: "WJNR is devoted to the distribution of research studies, book reviews, and scholarly nursing debate, all directed to a general nursing audience. Contributions are accepted from nurses both within and outside the United States" (Ovid, 2011,para 1).
Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice First published: 1987
Importance: SINP was first published in 1987, today it is known as Research and Theory for Nursing Practice. Articles published in this journal focus on specific issues pertinent to improving nursing
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