This session will provide basic strategies to get started in nursing research. An introduction to forming a research team, selecting a topic, using printed and electronic data bases, reviewing the literature, evaluating the evidence, obtaining institutional review board (IRB) approval, planning and conducting a research study, and writing a publication will be included. The coverage of common barriers and obstacles and how to overcome them will help improve participants' success in nursing research.

Participants will become familiar with use of electronic data bases to conduct literature searches, be introduced to important criteria for evaluating evidence, discover ways to overcome common barriers to research, and find out how to select members for the research team.

Section Description

We are pleased to present the abstracts from SGNA's 33rd Annual Course, SGNA on a Mission: Exceeding Expectations. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. In keeping with the tradition of the Annual Course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.