Introduction – Research in Nursing
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie
Learning Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Describe key milestones in the history of nursing research.
- Explain why research is essential to nursing practice.
- Summarize the major steps in the nursing research process.
- Identify common sources of research ideas in nursing.