Abstract

This article describes a study to identify perspectives of Latin American nursing professors and leaders about the research competencies needed by students with different levels of academic preparation (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral). The sample included 42 nurses from eight Latin American countries who wrote narrative comments on a questionnaire sent by email. The responses were analyzed by a process of content analysis. The participants identified differences that should be emphasized in the different academic levels. The findings could be used to develop educational programs to prepare nurse researchers.

Submitted: February 25, 2005 · Accepted: September 19, 2005 · Published: September 26, 2005

Recommended Citation

Harrison, Lynda; Hernandez, Alison R.; Cianelli, Rosina; Rivera, Maria Soledad; and Urrutia, Mila (2005) "Perspectives of Latin American Nursing Professors and Leaders About Research Competencies Needed by Nurses with Different Levels of Academic Preparation," International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1, Article 24.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/vol2/iss1/art24