Welcome to Holy Cross Hospital
Nursing Research Council
"In today's world, nurses must become lifelong learners, capable of
reflecting on, evaluating, and modifying their clinical practice based
on new knowledge", (Polit & Beck, 2004, p. 3).
What is Nursing Research?
It is a systematic process of
clinical  inquiry with the goal of
developing new knowledge that
addresses issues of importance
to the nursing profession such
as nursing practice, education,
administration, and informatics.
Importance of Research in Nursing
Adopting an Evidence-Based
practice means using the best clinical
evidence when making patient care
decisions.
Nursing Research enables the nurse
to provide high-quality care that is
rooted on research evidence.
Nursing Research Handbook
Holy Cross Hospital     Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Holy Cross
Hospital is an
ANCC Magnet
recognized
healthcare facility.
Educational Preparation for Nursing Research Council Members
Updated February 2010
5th Annual
Nursing Research
Symposium
Rescheduled-TBA