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Research/Best Practice
Research Vision ...
Critically ill patients and their families will have nurses who actively question their practice and base their practice on research.
Research Mission ...
To meet the needs of patients and families, AACN's research agenda promotes the creation of cultures of inquiry, broad sharing and data-driven practice.
What are the cultures of inquiry, broad-sharing, and data-driven practice?

Culture of Inquiry

A culture of inquiry fosters critical care nursing research driven by patient needs.
A culture of inquiry will exist when ...
• Nurses move away from rituals in practice.
• Nurses questioning their practice is not only accepted, but expected.
• Change is the norm.
• Practice reflects ongoing evaluation.
• Nurses seek answers to their questions and articulate and teach the rationale for their practices to others.

Culture of Broad-Sharing
A culture of broad-sharing supports the communication of research findings to key stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, consumers, industry, payers, etc.) in order to inform and influence practice.
A culture of broad-sharing will exist when ...
• Investigators will value the need to share their work with a variety of audiences - old and new
• Information will be framed, packaged, and communicated based upon the needs of stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, educators, consumers, payers, industry, etc.) or audiences
• Investigators will demonstrate a willingness to listen and make their messages meaningful to their varied audiences
• Sharing the results of investigations or projects will be a professional norm

Culture of Data-Driven Practice

A culture of data-driven practice supports and promotes the use of research to improve patient care and health outcomes.
A culture of data-driven practice will exist when ...
• Practice reflects the current state of the science and is not ritualistic
• No gap exists between research and practice
• Optimal patient outcomes are achieved.

Inquiring minds can get $$$$

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses – Greater Cincinnati Chapter supports AACN’s Research Mission by awarding funds (up to $2000) to area critical care nurses who desire to foster critical care nursing research. If you are involved in a research or best practice project, let us help with your financial costs.
Click here for the Research/Best Practice Grant Application to print, fill out, & mail.
Contact AACN-GCC’s Research Chairperson, Dianne Mahaffey at  513-686-5629 or email at Dianne.Mahaffey@healthalliance.com for more information. 

National AACN also has grants available in support of clinical projects & research.  Click here for more information about National AACN support.