Best Practices of Nursing Research in Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines

This study identified the “best practices†in research of the College of Nursing of Liceo de Cagayan University.  The study sought to achieve the following objectives: (1) To identify best “practices†beginning with a systematic document review; (2) To identify “best practices†domains, marking areas to improve; and (3) To validate the “best practices as identified and prioritized by respondents. This study used the descriptive method of research with questionnaire and in-depth interview as tools for data gathering. The best practices in nursing research revolved around common themes on STRUCTURE: Administrative Philosophy, Budget Allocation, Research Agenda; Process: Advising and Paneling, Technology and Resources; OUTCOME: Attitude, Achievement, Accomplishment, Awards, and Affiliation. The identified and validated best practices in nursing research imply that the research component of the College of Nursing of the Liceo de Cagayan University has scaled to the international standards. The Level III accreditation granted by the PACUCOA to the programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Graduate Nursing Education evidences excellence in nursing research. Sustaining the quality of nursing research poses a challenge to the College of Nursing as it strives to meet international standards.

 

Keywords - Nursing education, best practices, structure, process, outcome, nursing research, descriptive design, Philippines.