There are different roles for nurses involved in research based on their level of education. Which best describes the role of the BSN-prepared nurse in research?
1. Collaborates with other nurses to design research studies.
2. Critiques research studies and applies research to clinical practice.
3. Develops policy based on nursing research findings.
4. Assumes the role of primary investigator in an independent research study.
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Rationale 1: This is the role of the master's-prepared nurse.
Rationale 2: BSN-prepared nurses should read research critically and determine if results are ready to be used in practice.
Rationale 3: This is the role of the nurse who holds a practice-focused doctorate.
Rationale 4: This is the role of the nurse who holds a research-focused doctorate.
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