Nursing Research Tips

Epistemology: How Do Nurses Know What They Know?

In this episode of Nursing Research Tips, we unpack one of the most foundational—and often overlooked—concepts in nursing: epistemology, or the study of how we know what we know. From Carper’s classic Four Ways of Knowing to Chinn’s powerful addition of emancipatory knowing, you’ll learn how different types of knowledge shape the questions nurses ask, the research they pursue, and the care they provide. Whether you're a student, educator, or practicing nurse, this episode offers fresh insight into how your thinking impacts your practice.
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Quant or Qual? Breaking Down Research Approaches

Not all research speaks the same language—some use numbers, others use stories. In this episode, we break down the essential differences between quantitative and qualitative nursing research, including their philosophical roots, types of questions they answer, and how each approach adds value to evidence-based practice. We’ll also touch on mixed methods research and clear up the difference between methods and methodology. Whether you’re skimming a journal article or joining a project team, this episode helps you become a sharper consumer of nursing science.
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This Isn't Research...It's Quality Improvement

In this episode of Nursing Research Tips, we explore Quality Improvement (QI) — what it is, how it differs from nursing research and evidence-based practice, and why it’s essential for improving patient care right now. Learn how the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle drives continuous improvement through small, practical changes in your clinical setting. Plus, discover simple ways you can get involved in QI initiatives on your unit and start making a difference today.
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What's EBP Got to Do with It?

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is more than just applying research findings—it’s about integrating the best available evidence, clinical expertise, patient preferences, and practical constraints to guide care decisions. In this episode, we define EBP, break down how it differs from nursing research and quality improvement (QI), and explain why understanding these differences matters. You’ll also get quick tips for spotting EBP in action and applying it in everyday practice.
 
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What is Nursing Research, Anyway?

On today’s episode, we are going to go backwards because I never got a chance to formally introduce myself, this podcast in general, and my vision for the future of this podcast. After we set that groundwork, the remaining goal of this episode is to define nursing research in general with a couple of examples while also explaining why nursing research matters. You’ll discover how nursing research relates to other healthcare-related research fields and one example of how nursing-specific research has changed real-world nursing practice.
Listeners are also encouraged to reach out to the host to share any potential future topics they’d like to hear covered on this podcast. In addition, if you are a nursing researcher who has published a body of work that you’d love to share on this venue, please use this same feedback form to give me more information, including your email address so I can reach out in the future. Here is the link for listener interaction: https://forms.office.com/r/FWGv4rXMUM
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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Spatial Neglect

Welcome to Nursing Research Tips, a show dedicated to sharing best practices, tips, and other resources within the areas of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). I’m your host, Jenny Barrow, Associate Professor of undergraduate nursing who specializes in teaching students real-world content to help transform their future nursing practice. I enjoy taking the “boring” world of research and EBP and making it come alive for my students, and that’s what I intend to do with this podcast.
On today’s episode, I have some special guests from my university’s undergraduate nursing research and EBP course. Olamide Afolabi, Laura Jeff, Pema Sherpa, Sijan Shrestha, and Neema Yonjan are joining us to discuss their EBP project "Using Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Treat Spatial Neglect After Stroke.”
This episode expands on the group's EBP poster. To view the group's poster, visit ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/43RSIpF
Toth et al., 2024: Opportunities and obstacles in non-invasive brain stimulation: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1385427/full
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: Applications and Implications: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/news-events/directors-messages/all-directors-messages/noninvasive-brain-stimulation-applications-and-implications
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Technology-Based Fall Prevention Strategies

Welcome to Nursing Research Tips, a show dedicated to sharing best practices, tips, and other resources within the areas of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). I’m your host, Jenny Barrow, Associate Professor of undergraduate nursing who specializes in teaching students real-world content to help transform their future nursing practice. I enjoy taking the “boring” world of research and EBP and making it come alive for my students, and that’s what I intend to do with this podcast.
On today’s episode, I have some special guests from my university’s undergraduate nursing research and EBP course. Brittany Gilliam, Lacie Hobson, Trinh Nguyen, Luke Richard, and Peyton Turner are joining us to discuss their EBP project "Implementing Technology-Based Fall Prevention Strategies for Hospitalized Adult Patients to Reduce Fall-Related Injuries.”
This episode expands on the group's EBP poster. To view the group's poster, visit ⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/4cyOc1N
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Disclaimer: The content presented within this podcast episode is meant for informational purposes only. No content is intended to be considered professional health care advice for the diagnosis or treatment of any conditions. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker(s) and do not represent any formal organization or academic entity. 

Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation

Welcome to Nursing Research Tips, a show dedicated to sharing best practices, tips, and other resources within the areas of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). I’m your host, Jenny Barrow, Associate Professor of undergraduate nursing who specializes in teaching students real-world content to help transform their future nursing practice. I enjoy taking the “boring” world of research and EBP and making it come alive for my students, and that’s what I intend to do with this podcast.
On today’s episode, I have some special guests from my university’s undergraduate nursing research and EBP course. David Efe-Obuke, Joan Fintan, Zakariya Khan, Karen Magana, and Rachael Onifade-Johnson are joining us to discuss their EBP project "Functional Recovery Related to Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation.”
This episode expands on the group's EBP poster. To view the group's poster, visit ⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/42bzzOk
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Disclaimer: The content presented within this podcast episode is meant for informational purposes only. No content is intended to be considered professional health care advice for the diagnosis or treatment of any conditions. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker(s) and do not represent any formal organization or academic entity. 

Pelvic Floor Disorder Management

Welcome to Nursing Research Tips, a show dedicated to sharing best practices, tips, and other resources within the areas of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). I’m your host, Jenny Barrow, Associate Professor of undergraduate nursing who specializes in teaching students real-world content to help transform their future nursing practice. I enjoy taking the “boring” world of research and EBP and making it come alive for my students, and that’s what I intend to do with this podcast.
On today’s episode, I have some special guests from my university’s undergraduate nursing research and EBP course. Victoria Akindeko, Brayden Glapion, Li Hsuan Lin, Chukwimenilam Ken Roberts, and Jessica Romanus are joining us to discuss their EBP project "Pelvic Floor Disorder Management."
This episode expands on the group's EBP poster. To view the group's poster, visit ⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/4i7B1FX
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Disclaimer: The content presented within this podcast episode is meant for informational purposes only. No content is intended to be considered professional health care advice for the diagnosis or treatment of any conditions. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker(s) and do not represent any formal organization or academic entity. 

Nurse-Patient Ratios and Patient Mortality Rates

Welcome to Nursing Research Tips, a show dedicated to sharing best practices, tips, and other resources within the areas of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). I’m your host, Jenny Barrow, Associate Professor of undergraduate nursing who specializes in teaching students real-world content to help transform their future nursing practice. I enjoy taking the “boring” world of research and EBP and making it come alive for my students, and that’s what I intend to do with this podcast.
On today’s episode, I have some special guests from my university’s undergraduate nursing research and EBP course. Samantha Ashford, Ellen Duhon, Mallory Marcantel, Emily Naquin, and Hannah Underwood are joining us to discuss their EBP project "Effect of Nurse-to-Patient Ratios on Patient Mortality Rates."
This episode expands on the group's EBP poster. To view the group's poster, visit ⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/4j4JNFX
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Disclaimer: The content presented within this podcast episode is meant for informational purposes only. No content is intended to be considered professional health care advice for the diagnosis or treatment of any conditions. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker(s) and do not represent any formal organization or academic entity.