2024 and beyond—it is an exciting time for nursing. Over the last 50+ years, nurse leaders have paved the way for nursing to become a research-based discipline. Their efforts have resulted in discoveries, communication, and innovations essential to evidence-guided nursing practice.

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Nursing science continues to advance our understanding of human responses to health and illness across varied populations. We learn more about ourselves as nurses, collaborating with others in diverse settings within an ever-evolving, patient-focused healthcare environment. As nursing science grows and is shared, innovation can flourish through the adoption of evidence-guided nursing care, benefiting individuals worldwide.

 

The world of the working nurse is challenging, regardless of the role—be it clinician, nurse educator, or researcher in various specialties and practice levels. There is always an opportunity for discovering new ways of practice, no matter the area or specialty.

 

Have you wanted to know more about the who, what, where, when, or why of your practice? Nursing research leads to knowledge and discovery—finding answers to meaningful questions that can make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.

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Professional nursing has a bold and bright future as we continue to collaborate with other health professionals, maximizing our role to promote, maintain, and restore health among varied populations.

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