My understanding of the nurse’s contribution to ethical conduct of research and implementation of research findings has changed since completing the ethics assignments and attending the Evidence-Based Practice classes. It became more evident to me that research was more popular and used more frequently than I had previously thought. Additionally, I learned the complexities of conducting ethical research and the key role nurses play in the implementation of these measures.
When conducting evidence-based research, it is imperative to know the historical evolution and principles of research ethics. When research was first being conducted, some ethical and moral practice was not considered and serious adverse effects for study participants occurred. Using this historical background to not make the same mistakes, nurses may conduct research that creates less serious adverse effects to the participants involved.
My Evidence-Based Practice I class has introduced to me the questioning of a process, the research of the process, the remediation involved, the critical appraisal, and the overall completion of ethical evidence-based practice for better patient or healthcare worker outcome. Though there is still much more to learn, my capacity to potentially begin a research project has evolved into something that may aid in making a difference someday. I look forward to learning more about this process and how to improve my ethical evidence-based practice skills to better the lives of my patients and myself as a future nurse.
