Which strategy would best address the difficulty practicing nurses have with understanding research terminology?
a. Authorization for a federally funded national program to educate all nurses regarding research terminology
b. Increased publication of research articles targeted at the practicing nurse instead of nursing scientists
c. Knowledge of the research process incorporated into the NCLEX
d. Mandated entry level for nursing at the baccalaureate level
ANS: B
Practicing nurses should be able to easily read and understand how the findings from a research study are applicable in nursing practice.
Authorization for a federally funded national program to educate all nurses regarding research terminology would be very difficult to obtain and is not under the control of nurses.
Incorporating items on NCLEX regarding research may encourage nurses entering the profession to learn more research terminology, but would not ensure the same for practicing nurses already licensed.
Although mandating a baccalaureate entry level may be desirable, it would not ensure understanding of research terminology.
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