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Nursing Research Council

The Nursing Research Council was formed in 2004 by a group of staff nurses and managers who were interested in promoting evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. Current projects include evidence-based practice performance improvement projects, classes for staff related to literature searching and critique, an annual nursing research symposium for local staff nurses, and a research study related to noise reduction in the acute care setting. Several other facility-based research studies are in the process of being developed.

Goals and Functions of the Nursing Research Council

  • To provide oversight of all nursing research activities within the Santa Rosa facility in effort to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes
  • To promote interdepartmental collaboration, cooperation, and communication regarding nursing research and related subjects
  • To facilitate educational experiences for nursing staff so as to increase awareness of nursing research concepts and encourage staff participation in research utilization
  • To review current policies, procedures, and practices within the facility in order to ensure organizational compliance with evidence based standards of care
  • To disseminate research findings to staff and promote implementation of findings into clinical practice
  • To contribute to the larger body of nursing research via publication
  • To serve as a resource and support network for students and/or employees seeking to conduct or participate in nursing research
  • To communicate and collaborate with the Regional Nursing Research Committee