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Starting out in nurse research can be daunting but we offer a map to guide you on the direction to take Picture: iStock
Demystifying research for students who are unsure where to start

A third-year nursing student provides a guide to starting out in research

26 May 2026
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AI may rapidly be reshaping our world, but it is important to know about the ethics of its use in nursing research Picture: iStock
Ethical use of AI in nursing research

What nurse researchers need to know about ethical use of AI tools

22 May 2026
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Supporting nurse researchers to be active creators of new knowledge is a powerful force
Empowered nurse researchers save and improve lives

Supporting nurse researchers to be active creators is a powerful force

09 Mar 2026
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Design representing facets of research, including scales for balance and a lightbulb denoting new ideas. Ethical approval is an opportunity to refine your research design and strengthen the quality, credibility and impact of your study.
Health research: how to navigate the ethics approval process
Pre-planning includes integrity training and ensuring a study builds on existing knowledge
26 Nov 2025
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Nursing networks: sharing ideas and working collaboratively can be transformative
Being part of an international nursing community could ignite your passion
Stepping outside your comfort zone and engaging with others can be transformative
25 Nov 2025
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Nurse researchers can feel overwhelmed by work demands and perceive themselves as failures, rather than identifying workplace harms
Protect yourself from vicarious trauma and the effects of workload pressures
Take time to consider the effects your work has on mental and physical health
26 Aug 2025
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Supervisors can bring a range of methodological and research methods expertise to research studies
Collaborative supervision provides the best support
A good supervision team can bring experience, support and expertise to nursing research
02 Jun 2025
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How many is enough? Justifying sample size in descriptive quantitative research
How many is enough? Justifying sample size in descriptive quantitative research
Being able to justify how and why a sample size was determined will improve research quality
13 Mar 2025
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Nurse research: GenAI collects data from the internet, but while using predominantly publicly available information it can be biased, outdated and focus on debatable information
Advantages and pitfalls of generative AI for nurse researchers
AI can help, but there are research integrity, quality, copyright and data security risks
03 Mar 2025
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Image shows an illustration of hands reaching up towards an open book: time for nurse research is often a casualty of high workloads and low staffing levels, but it is important to actively promote the value of developing and advancing nursing knowledge
Why we need to promote the value of advancing nursing knowledge
Nurses should work together to ensure the new world is a positive place
25 Nov 2024
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A survey’s success is dependent on a good response rate, asking the right questions, and ensuring respondents' answers are similar to the way people think and act in reality
How to plan and develop an effective survey tool
Key components include content, look and feel, as well as pilot testing
25 Nov 2024
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Developing as a researcher requires the support of ‘a village’ of people who provide knowledge, support and expertise to help you
Maturing as a researcher requires the support, skills and expertise of ‘a village’
Village people can shape your emerging skills, values and ways of working
13 Aug 2024
Budding academic authors please take note
Articles can often be a team effort and there are criteria for authors to follow
12 Jun 2024
How to get the most out of research supervision
A supervision panel is a vital resource when undertaking higher degree research studies
23 May 2024
Setting out to do a PhD? Some important things to consider
Make sure your big and exciting decision is well thought through
19 Feb 2024
Are you prepared for the nursing research challenge in 2024?
Strengthening connections between research and clinical practice should be your future goal
08 Nov 2023
What makes a good supervisor?
Research supervisors can make a huge contribution to boost student confidence and performance
15 May 2023
What is the role of peer reviewers and how do I become one?
Critical appraisal of papers is a key part of publication in journals like Nurse Researcher
27 Feb 2023