Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to describe the capacity building measures to increase engagement in scholarly activities through the Center of Nursing Inquiry (CNI).
Background: Literature indicates providing education, supportive leadership, dedicated time, mentoring and resources are effective methods to increase capacity and engagement in evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement and research1,2,3,4,5. Health system leadership approved a center tasked to use evidence-based strategies and dedicated resources to meet organizational priorities through nursing inquiry.
Methods: The CNI launched in 2018 to serve a globally recognized six-hospital health system. The CNI leads multisite research and provides education including workshops, videos, podcasts, a journal club, office hours, EBP education cohorts and a Nurse Scholar Fellowship. Additional initiatives, such as social media presence, listservs, a robust website and a system nursing conference, facilitate recognition and dissemination.
Results: The CNI has produced over 59 podcasts (1030 plays) and 46 videos (7500 views). The 2024 conference featured 70 presenters and 750 participants. Over 50 nurses have joined EBP education cohorts and 32 Nurse Scholars have been trained due to dedicated time to participate. In FY24 nurses in the health system published at least 79 articles, delivered 102 conference presentations, and conducted 16 research studies, 97 QI and 18 EBP projects.
Implications: The successes of the CNI show dedicated resources and leadership support are effective in empowering nurses to engage in inquiry work, further their professional development, contribute to science, and support strategic priorities.
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References:
Bianchi, Monica et al. “A review of the role of nurse leadership in promoting and sustaining evidence-based practice.” Journal of nursing management vol. 26,8 (2018): 918-932. doi:10.1111/jonm.12638
Fry, Margaret, and Jutharat Attawet. “Nursing and midwifery use, perceptions and barriers to evidence-based practice: a cross-sectional survey.” International journal of evidence-based healthcare vol. 16,1 (2018): 47-54. doi:10.1097/XEB.0000000000000117
Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek. “Models to Guide the Implementation and Sustainability of Evidence-Based Practice: A Call to Action for Further Use and Research.” Worldviews on evidence-based nursing vol. 14,4 (2017): 255-256. doi:10.1111/wvn.12246
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Mentoring and Coaching
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Watson, Heather; Whalen, Madeleine; Johnson, Alexandra A.; and Rosenblum, Nadine, "Stay Curious! Building Professional Development through The Center for Nursing Inquiry" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 183.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/183
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Stay Curious! Building Professional Development through The Center for Nursing Inquiry
Seattle, Washington, USA
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to describe the capacity building measures to increase engagement in scholarly activities through the Center of Nursing Inquiry (CNI).
Background: Literature indicates providing education, supportive leadership, dedicated time, mentoring and resources are effective methods to increase capacity and engagement in evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement and research1,2,3,4,5. Health system leadership approved a center tasked to use evidence-based strategies and dedicated resources to meet organizational priorities through nursing inquiry.
Methods: The CNI launched in 2018 to serve a globally recognized six-hospital health system. The CNI leads multisite research and provides education including workshops, videos, podcasts, a journal club, office hours, EBP education cohorts and a Nurse Scholar Fellowship. Additional initiatives, such as social media presence, listservs, a robust website and a system nursing conference, facilitate recognition and dissemination.
Results: The CNI has produced over 59 podcasts (1030 plays) and 46 videos (7500 views). The 2024 conference featured 70 presenters and 750 participants. Over 50 nurses have joined EBP education cohorts and 32 Nurse Scholars have been trained due to dedicated time to participate. In FY24 nurses in the health system published at least 79 articles, delivered 102 conference presentations, and conducted 16 research studies, 97 QI and 18 EBP projects.
Implications: The successes of the CNI show dedicated resources and leadership support are effective in empowering nurses to engage in inquiry work, further their professional development, contribute to science, and support strategic priorities.
Description
Engaging nurses in EBP, QI and research is essential. Find out how the creation of a Center for Nursing Inquiry helped a globally recognized health care system build nursing capacity in scholarly inquiry.