FOUNDAATION OF NURSING RESEARCH

Nursing is considered one of the oldest arts, yet finds place among the youngest of professions. It is an evolving profession, which needs a continuously growing and expanding body of knowledge, which can be developed only through research. Research is one of the few ways by which knowledge can be generated, and a discipline can maintain its professional status and growth. Moreover, research provides a solid foundation on which nurses can develop and refine their professional knowledge and practices. Without new knowledge, nursing cannot improve techniques for newer and latest therapies such as infant care, pain management, grief counselling, client education, or many more such interventions. Research is a systematic inquiry uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems. The ultimate goal of research is to develop, refine, and expand a body of knowledge. Research strives to garner knowledge and make discoveries that aid our daily lives. Nurses are increasingly engaged in disciplined studies that benefit the profession and patients. Nursing research is a systematic inquiry designed to develop knowledge about the issues of importance to nurses, including nursing practice, education, and administration.