Impact of Undergraduate Research Experience on Professional Career Outcomes of Nurses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21455646 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Naomi Armah (0000-0001-5599-9614), Donna Martins (0000-0002-2705-5605), Donna Martin, Diane Cepanec (0000-0001-7344-7426), Beverley Temple (0000-0003-1902-6211), Biobelemoye Irabor (0000-0003-4276-5338), Rasheda Rabbani (0000-0002-8830-4281) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 570-576 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Nursing Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-4834 • E-ISSN: 1938-2421 |
| Publisher | SLACK, Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3928/01484834-20210729-05 |
| PMID | 34605685 |
| OpenAlex | W3202892939 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
Background: The benefits of engaging undergraduate nursing students in research have been well-identified; however, little research has documented the long-term outcomes of this research assistant (RA) experience on nurses' professional careers. This study evaluated the impact of undergraduate research experience on participants' nursing professional career outcomes. Method: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted with a purposive sample of two groups ( N = 94; R As = 32 and non-R As = 62). The questionnaire was administered online. Results: A comparison of participants' responses revealed statistically significant differences regarding scholarship activities and attitudes toward evidence-based practice. RAs had a greater likelihood of involvement in professional development and higher educational aspirations than non-RAs. Conclusion: Undergraduate nursing research experience appears to have a positive impact on evidence-based practice, professional involvement, continuing education, and scholarship activities. These findings support future investment in undergraduate nursing research experiences to build a knowledge-based workforce and advanced nursing scholarship. [ J Nurs Educ . 2021;60(10):570–576.]
Career development · Medical education · Health and Medical Research Impacts · Health Sciences Research and Education · Innovations in Medical Education · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |