Nursing Research Fellowship Program
Developed by:
Megan Shinners, SN UCI
Charlene Miranda-Wood, MS, RNC-OB
March 2013
_____Month 1______ Lecture: Introduction Session (2 hrs), Donna Lecture: Evidence-based Practice (2 hrs), Ruth Library Resources Presentation by Steve Clancy (2 hrs) _____Month 2______ Lecture: Research Process (2 hrs) Workshop: Evaluating Studies/ Research (3 hrs) – discuss levels of evidence and complete a review of research articles. _____Month 3______ Lecture: IRB Requirements (3 hrs) Meeting: with unit manager and CNS/ Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Discuss
potential project, unit involvement. ______Month 4_____ Lecture: Identifying Research Question (2 hrs) Workshop: PICOT (2 hrs) _____Month 5______ Meeting: Present Research Question (2 hrs) Lecture: Research/ Study Designs (3 hrs) _____Month 6______ Lecture: Developing Project Proposal (2 hrs) Lecture: Nurse Testimonials (3 hrs) (Panel of RNs who have completed research) _____Month 7______ Completed submission to IRB Check-in with unit manager and CNS/Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Update on progress _____Month 8______ (Work on research once IRB approval received)
_____Month 9______ (Continue to work on research project) Check-in with unit manager and CNS/Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Update on progress _____Month 10_____ (Continue to work on research project) _____Month 11_____ (Continue to work on research project) Check-in with unit manager and CNS/Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Update on progress _____Month 12_____ (Continue to work on research project) Update Nursing Quality and Research Council on progress
_____Month 13_____ (Continue to work on research project) Check-in with unit manager and CNS/Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Update on progress _____Month 14_____ (Continue to work on research project) _____Month 15_____ (Continue to work on research project) Check-in with unit manager and CNS/Educator (2 hrs) Goal: Update on progress _____Month 16_____ (Continue to work on research project) _____Month 17_____ Meeting: Plans to disseminate findings (2 hrs) (Compose Final Project Summary) _____Month 18_____ Final Presentation to Nursing Research Council (2 hrs) (Plan abstract submission to professional organization )
Lecture/Workshop Content and Objectives
Introduction Session: The nurses will be provided with basic information about the fellowship, including expectations, schedule, and deadlines. This will also provide an opportunity for questions.
Evidence-based Practice: The nurses will learn about the importance of nursing research and its impact on clinical practice. Research Process: Qualitative and Quantitative research processes will be explained, as well as the types included in each. Evaluating Studies/Research: The nurses will be asked to critically appraise research studies and interpret research findings. IRB requirements: IRB requirements will be explained so that the nurses can prepare their IRB submissions.
Identifying Research Question: The nurses will present their research focus and learn about how to formulate specific questions and hypotheses. PICOT: The PICOT system will be explained and the nurses will practice writing in that format.
Research/Study Designs: Study designs, such as descriptive and experimental designs, will be discussed so that the nurses can choose the best design for their question.
Developing Project Proposal: Proposal content and examples will be discussed in preparation for the IRB and Nursing Research Council. Nurse Testimonials: Fellow nurses who have conducted their own research projects will speak and offer insight and advice.
Month 1: May 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), May 8th,
Introduction Session (2 hrs) Evidence-based Practice (2 hrs) Library Presentation (2 hrs) in Grunigen Library by… Steve Clancy
Month 2: June 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), June 12th Research Process
Evaluating Studies/Research Workshop (2 hrs)
Month 3: July 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting July 10th(2 hrs) IRB requirements (2 hrs)
Meeting with CNS/educator (2 hrs) … (scheduled on own)
Month 4 August 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs) August 14th Identifying Research Question (2 hrs)
Month 5: September 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), September 11th Research Question Appraisal
Research/Study Designs (2hrs)
Month 6: October 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), October 9th Developing Project Proposal
Nurse Testimonials (2 hrs) by… (to be determined)
Month 7: November 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), November 13th (completed submission to IRB)
Meeting with CNS/educator (2 hrs)… (to be schedule on own)
Month 8: December 2013
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), December 11th (independent work)
Month 9: January 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), January 8th Meeting with CNS/educator (2 hrs)… (to be scheduled)
Month 10: February 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), February 12th
(independent work, schedule to be determined by CNS/educator)
Month 11: March 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), March 12th Meeting with CNS/ educator (2 hrs)… (to be scheduled)
Month 12: April 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), April 9th
(independent work, schedule to be determined by CNS/educator )
Month 13: May 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), May 14th Meeting with CNS/educator (2 hrs)… (to be scheduled)
Month 14: June 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), June 11th
(independent work, schedule to be determined by CNS/educator)
Month 15: July 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), July 9th Meeting with CNS/educator (2 hrs)… (to be scheduled)
Month 16: August 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), August 13th
(independent work, schedule to be determined by CNS/educator)
Month 17: September 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), September 10th (compose final project summary)
Month 18: October 2014
Nursing Research Council Meeting (2 hrs), October 8th (plan abstract submission to professional organization) Final Presentation to Nursing Research Council (2 hrs) ….
