Communicating Effectively Within and Across Disciplines to Facilitate Research

Krause-Parello, Cheryl A.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, PhD, RN
Jaclyn Holzer, BA
School of Nursing, Kean University, Union, NJ

Learning Objective 1: enhance professional development through communication in an academic setting that can translate to the clinical setting.

Learning Objective 2: communicate effectively within and across disciplines using research as a unifying factor.

Effective communication is an important aspect for professional development both within nursing and across disciplines. In higher education, research is one form of scholarly communication. Networking with fellow faculty promotes a healthy, supportive work environment where a constant, fresh exchange of ideas occurs. Interacting with other disciplines offers the opportunity to solicit perspectives that are not necessarily traditional, but beneficial because of the examination of new angles. The translation of research is necessary to advance nursing science, and creating an environment that puts the talents of many together increases the possibilities for advancement.

In higher education, In order to enhance interaction in an academic setting there must be a setting to facilitate exchange. One example of such a setting is a center for nursing research. Through the center, communication techniques can be translated to the clinical setting. The existence of a center for nursing research promotes mentorship along with scholarly communication. An environment that is open and inviting to all levels of experience allows those who are new to nursing research to interact with and obtain feedback from veteran researchers who can provide valuable advice regarding the best techniques for certain fields of study and sources where grant support can be obtained. Likewise, the influx of ideas, creativity, and innovation can be a source of inspiration for those veteran researchers. A center for nursing research should be a resource that is equally accessible to faculty and students. The key to successful relationships in an academic setting is the quality of interpersonal communication.

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