Early in my career as a critical care nurse, I noticed discrepancies between arterial blood gas values and noninvasive readings. My unit’s clinical nurse specialist encouraged me to conduct a research study; the findings from that study drove a practice change for the unit, and I presented the results at a national conference. This experience inspired a spirit of inquiry and launched my career focused on research and adoption of best evidence to advance nursing practice affecting the patients we serve. Clinical inquiry, both on my part and on the part of the nurses I worked alongside, led me to critically examine evidence to either implement a body of science in practice or generate knowledge to improve practice, health care systems, and patient outcomes. My program of scholarship has focused on understanding ways in which nurses independently influence patient care. As a hospital-based research nurse scientist, I had the opportunity...

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