Nursing Research

Cristalgale Goursahab

NUR 215

Research Symposium Reaction Paper

The research symposium we attended was really interesting, I know this is the type of work we will be doing soon in one of our future nursing classes. Dr. Bernadette Curry introduced the work done by one of her past students, Dr. Dianne Morrison-Beedy. Dr. Morrison-Beedy explained to us her experiment groups and the purpose of her program. I thought the idea of her program is very unique, and at the same time community involving. She explained randomized controlled trials and how they are designed to test cause and effect, but also how they are the strongest evidence to change or improve practice. When I tried thinking about how this applies to nursing practice, I realized that as nurse we work one to one with patients and when we keep up with the latest technology and treatments, we are enhancing the lives of others. I think it is great that Dr. Morrison-Beedy focuses on teenage girls with her study because it will help to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and also teach this younger generation about the importance of practicing safe sex. It is true that patients who receive research based nursing interventions get better care, because it is more up-to-date and more improved and sufficient. I was surprised that only a small percentage of health care providers incorporate evidence-based research in their work because it is not professional to always practice obsolete techniques. Using the latest evidence based research can actually help save a patient's life.