Which of the following statements provides the clearest rationale for the use of narratives in understanding nursing knowledge and clinical expertise?
A) The acuity of patients on admission to a hospital is higher than in previous decades and continues to increase.
B) The ability of nurses to provide adequate care with ever-increasing patient loads is poorly understood.
C) As life expectancy increases, more patients are living with chronic conditions whose symptoms often overlap.
D) The trajectory of illness and the human experience of it can be complex and highly individualized.
Question 2
A team of nursing researchers is drafting a grant proposal to secure funding for a study into a new algorithm for geriatric assessment.
The team has paid particular attention to the abstract of the proposal, knowing that the abstract primarily performs which of the following functions within the larger proposal?
A) Informing funding agencies of the academic and research qualifications of the principle investigator and the research team
B) Creating a concise but compelling argument for funding the research project
C) Presenting preliminary, anticipated research findings and linking them to evidence-based practice and improved outcomes
D) Presenting the potential benefits for the funding agency that the project may bring
Examples of Mission Statements
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