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Why undertake a clinical academic internship? A novice researcher's reflection.

Authors :
Long, Tracey
Source :
Nurse Researcher; 12/16/2019, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p36-41, 6p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background: This article offers a reflection by a novice researcher undertaking an integrated clinical academic internship with the National Institute for Health Research and Health Education England. Aim: To offer insight into research internships, and demonstrate the benefits and challenges encountered. Discussion: Exposure to research while remaining in clinical practice gives nurses the opportunity to increase their knowledge, develop research skills and network. Associated challenges include feeling like a novice, balancing the demands of clinical practice and research, and the development of new skills. Conclusion: Internship programmes can create health systems in which practitioners also undertake research but there are associated challenges. Implications for practice: Research internships offer nurses insight and exposure to a world of research that may previously have been invisible to them; they can act as a platform for nurses to develop clinical academic careers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13515578
Volume :
27
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nurse Researcher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148673412
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2019.e1664