Research foundation to strengthen nursing

Oct 04, 2016 News

By Courdel Jones
The Gwen Tross Research Foundation was officially launched at the Education Lecture Theatre, University of Guyana.
The foundation seeks to promote best practices in Nursing Research by providing a monetary Award to BSc. Nursing students whose final research projects are deemed worthy based on the pre-determined standards of the fund.
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Emmanuel Cummings, said during Tross’s tenure at the University of Guyana, she was instrumental in starting the Bachelors of Science Degree programme in nursing.
He added that she was also instrumental in getting Guyanese nurses trained at the Masters level, at the University of Connecticut.
Dr. Cummings disclosed that the University’s new Vice Chancellor has already established an Institute of Undergraduate Research. He added that a great amount of undergraduate research is currently happening at the University particularly in the Health Sciences.
He noted that one of the things that determine a University is its engagement in research.
Moreover, Dr. Cummings said the Tross Research Foundation, will create an opportunity for Guyanese nurses to do meaningful research, provide funding and guidance, while upholding standards.
Gwendolyn Tross said the foundation is established in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences (UG), Guyana Nurses Association and is now registered in Guyana. She added that the importance of this development is twofold.
“First it is normal for all university students to be introduced to research in their own discipline, to be expected to read research reports and to refer to research in their written work. Second, the reputation of university faculties and departments stands or falls not only by the performance of its students but also by its research activities.”
Tross further explained that the aim of the foundation is to strengthen nursing as a viable research based academic discipline. She added that the involvement in research activities will develop critical thinking and evidence based practice, in all aspect of nursing care delivery.
She said the collaboration between the foundation and the GNA is to facilitate interface with the Faculty of Health Sciences students perusing the BSc. Degree as well as to add credence to its efforts to advance nursing education and practices.

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