Discuss the importance of research as it informs the future of nursing practice.

  Write a 4 page paper and discuss each of the following questions in relation to your nursing practice using APA style and formatting.

·         Use APA level headings to develop each of the required elements of the assignment.

·         1.Discuss the importance of research as it informs the future of nursing practice.

·         2.Discuss two specific contributions you make to develop your colleagues in becoming a consumer of nursing research.

·         3.Describe at least two strategies you will use to maintain competency in using nursing research. Examples might include:

·         Perform a literature search on a particular practice issue and share with colleagues.

·         Join a nursing research discussion group.

·         Champion a nursing clinical issue to become a research study in your organization.

·         4.Describe three ways that your understanding of technologies and telecommunication in nursing and health care can have a positive impact on your practice.

·         5.Propose one strategy to increase the participation of the nursing profession in research and lifelong learning.

·         What role might technology and telecommunications play in promoting research participation?

·         6.Conclusion:

·         Include a title and reference page.

·         Use the following subheadings:

·         Advocating for Research in Nursing.

·         Maintaining Competency in Research Practices.

·         The Future of Technologies in Nursing and Research.

·         Conclusion.