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Research development in a university nursing school in Southern Ireland
Author(s) -
McCarthy G.,
Fitzpatrick J.J.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2008.00668.x
Subject(s) - nursing , productivity , plan (archaeology) , nursing research , medicine , medical education , political science , economic growth , archaeology , economics , history
Aim: The aim of this paper is to present the strategies used in one newly established university School of Nursing and Midwifery in Southern Ireland to develop research capacity. Background: The case study was guided by an agreed strategic plan which included changing the research culture; providing focused and appropriate research training; mentoring of junior staff, employment of an external consultant; provision of funding for PhD progression; and institutional support at all levels. Conclusion: Success is profiled in relation to establishment of research themes, publications, research funding awarded, and numbers of students registered for PhDs. Challenges in further improving research productivity are also discussed.