The Future of Pediatric Nursing Science

Excellence in pediatric nursing is characterized by the use of research to enable practice based on evidence for providing safe and effective nursing care to children and their families (Christian, 2011; McCarthy& Sperhac, 2011). We contend that the ability of the nursing profession to advance excellence and adequately address the growing healthcare needs of children using evidence-based practice is at risk because of an inadequate number of PhD-prepared pediatric research scientists.

Source: Nursing Outlook - June 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Tondi M. Harrison, Deborah Steward, Sharon Tucker, Christine A. Fortney, Lisa K. Militello, Laureen H. Smith, Susan Thrane, Heather L. Tubbs-Cooley, Rita H. Pickler Source Type: research