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?