A new nurse researcher is interested in tracing the history of nursing research. The researcher learns that nursing research began with:

a. the work of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War.
b. studies between 1900 and 1940 following Nightingale's work.
c. studies to improve patient care by doctorally prepared nurses.
d. studies based on the naturalistic paradigm.


ANS: A
Correct: Nursing research began with the Nightingale during the Crimean War—more can be read in Chapter 1: Evolution of Nursing.
Incorrect:
b. As nurses received formalized training, research focused on who entered nursing and nursing satisfaction.
c. Doctorally prepared nurses began clinical studies to improve patient care.
d. Studies based on the naturalistic paradigm were the focus of research in the 1980s. This was often qualitative research.

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