Innovations in Nursing Research: Improving Practice and Policy
Introduction Nursing is a dynamic profession, and nursing research has been evolving to meet the needs of the modern health care environment. Nursing is a profession that continues to grow, innovate and adapt in order to meet patient needs. History and Evolution of Nursing Research The history of nursing research can be traced back to Florence Nightingale, who used her data to change practices for military hospitals in the 19th century. In more recent times, nursing researchers have made significant contributions in areas such as evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement and patient safety. Nursing has been recognized as a science since at least 1887 when Martha Maxwell published one of the first textbooks on nursing science titled "The Principles of Nursing". However, it wasn't until after World War II that nurses were able to earn doctoral degrees in this field through programs like Columbia University's School of Nursing or Yale's School Of Nursing w...