An onsite journal club has been established for a hospital's oncology nurses. Which of the following practices should the club implement in its proceedings?
A) Time should be allocated during each meeting for members to search the literature.
B) Quantitative research should be prioritized over qualitative research.
C) The leader of the club should have the final word on the acceptability of any journal articles.
D) Journal articles for discussion should be distributed and read prior to meetings.
Question 2
An advanced practice pediatric nurse is privy to the challenges and emotions that parents face when dealing with a child's illness and wishes to contribute to the related body of research by conducting a qualitative study.
How should the nurse best learn to conduct qualitative research?
A) By completing a graduate-level course in qualitative research methods
B) By becoming well-versed in the writings of qualitative researchers who are highly respected
C) By conducting a pilot study and eliciting feedback from nursing professors
D) By seeking out a mentor who is experienced in qualitative methods