My professors preached “research” all through graduate school. I went into grad school revolting any idea of doing research and especially the thought that it was expected of me as a masters-prepared nurse. Still, my professors sang the same song – first in melodies, then in harmonies – of research.

And, as I neared graduation, I became much more comfortable with research. Today, it’s a common thought in my nursing practice…What does the evidence say about this? I bet there’s already a validated tool for this. Let’s take this through the IRB; it will make an excellent paper. This is so interesting; I wonder if…

Yep. Research is a daily part of my nursing practice, which I actually enjoy.

And all my nursing professors smirk.