Nursing Research Council
Members of the Nursing Research Council: (left to right) Katy Bayless, Linda Bellinger, Rebecca Taylor (chairperson), Marcie Stock (co-chairperson), Dr. Anita Catlin (research consultant), Diane Schwab, and Candy Weinke (former co-chair).
The Nursing Research Council was formed in 2004 by a group of staff nurses and managers who were interested in promoting evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. Current projects include evidence-based practice performance improvement projects, classes for staff related to literature searching and critique, an annual nursing research symposium for local staff nurses, and a research study related to noise reduction in the acute care setting. Several other facility-based research studies are in the process of being developed.
Goals and Functions of the Nursing Research Council
This quote has guided the committee since its inception:
"In dwelling on the importance of sound observation, it must never be lost sight of what observation is for. It is not for the sake of piling up miscellaneous information or curious facts, but for the sake of saving life and increasing health and comfort."
--Florence Nightingale
- To provide oversight of all nursing research activities within the Santa Rosa facility in effort to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes
- To promote interdepartmental collaboration, cooperation, and communication regarding nursing research and related subjects
- To facilitate educational experiences for nursing staff so as to increase awareness of nursing research concepts and encourage staff participation in research utilization
- To review current policies, procedures, and practices within the facility in order to ensure organizational compliance with evidence based standards of care
- To disseminate research findings to staff and promote implementation of findings into clinical practice
- To contribute to the larger body of nursing research via publication
- To serve as a resource and support network for students and/or employees seeking to conduct or participate in nursing research
- To communicate and collaborate with the Regional Nursing Research Committee