Future of Nursing Through Research

Ongoing research is an essential part of nursing. As a practitioner, you’ll find that it greatly impacts your daily work and, more broadly, the future of the profession.

Advancing Technologies in Nursing

Technological advancement in healthcare can lead to better patient outcomes and improve your efficiency as a nurse. For example, one exciting area of exploration is “smart” technology incorporated into patients’ rooms, allowing for remote monitoring of vital signs. These advancements can lessen the need for constant manual checks, freeing up more time for direct patient care.

Another promising area is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help diagnose diseases. Future nurses may well see AI diagnosing diseases earlier and more accurately than it has ever been possible before.

Developing Treatment Methods

Targeted therapies and precision medicine, treating patients based on their genetic makeup, are rapidly evolving fields in oncology. Being a part of researching such innovative treatments can shape the future care of cancer patients and vastly expand your nursing practice’s scope.

Benefitting from research isn’t just about adopting new technologies or treatments. It also involves implementing new care models based on research evidence. For instance, research showing the importance of holistic care, looking at patients’ mental and social well-being alongside their physical health, is gradually changing the approach to nursing care.

As a nurse, you’ll not only apply research findings to your practice but also be in a position to drive research forward yourself. By identifying gaps in knowledge and conducting research to fill those gaps, you can help shape a better future for the nursing profession and the patients you care for.