Ep 6: Five Things About Being a Nurse Researcher With Professor Fiona Coyer

Liz and Jesse explore the inquiring mind of Professor Fiona Coyer, ICU nurse (never really stop being that), chair of nursing research with RBWH and holding conjoint position with Queensland University of Technology School of Nursing & Midwifery. This episode sets a platform for nurses to consider 5 Things that lay the foundation for a career that includes research.

 

1. Learning never stops
2. Communication is key, and requires resilience
3. Find a good mentor, or two or three.
4. Get involved, start to learn the skills
5. Learn and understand Good Clinical Practice Principles