A master's student does not know how to choose a research problem. She has been off work for the past two years. What sources can she use in order to identify a researchable nursing problem? Her work area used to be trauma nursing, but she does not wish to perform research in this area. By using which of the following sources can she identify a nursing research problem? (Select all that apply.)
a. Talking with nurse friends about questions that have arisen in their work areas
b. Talking with other master's students about ideas for study
c. Reading professional research journals
d. Depending on her instructors to provide a research problem for her
e. National Institutes for Nursing Research priorities
ANS: A, B, C, E
The major sources for nursing research problems include nursing practice; researcher and peer interactions; literature review; theories; and research priorities identified by individuals, specialty groups, professional organizations, and funding agencies.
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