Senior nursing research posts: formation, location and future

Benton, David C BSc, MPhil, RGN, RMN

David C Benton BSc, MPhil, RGN, RMN, is Director of Quality and Community Relations, East London and The City Health Authority.

Nurse Researcher 2(3):p 80-91, March 1995.

David Benton reports on his study of the characteristics of district nurse researchers, and claims this innovative post could be a way forward for those interested in taking up research careers -if it survives the turbulence in the NHS.