Which statement regarding the role of the nurse in research is true?
A) Nurses must be prepared at the baccalaureate level or higher to have any role in nursing research.
B) Master's-prepared nurses (MSN, MN, or MS degrees) are primarily responsible for using the findings of nursing research in clinical practice.
C) The research role of both the baccalaureate- and master's-prepared nurse calls for skills of critical appraisal.
D) Regardless of nursing education, the only nurse who should interpret research findings is the one who has the most comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis methods.

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Correct C: To use research (evidence-based practice),the nurse must not necessarily be able to conduct research but should be able to understand and appraise the steps of the research process to read the research literature critically and use it to inform clinical decisions.
Incorrect A: Having a role in nursing research or implementing findings is not limited to BSN and MSN nurses only.
Incorrect B: MSN-prepared nurses can provide leadership to supervise how research findings are applied in the clinical area.All levels of nurses can apply research findings to practice.
Incorrect D: Data analysis is usually conducted by an MSN- or PhD-level nurse.

Which Statement Regarding the Role of the Nurse in Research