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Developing A Research Trajectory: An American Indian Perspective

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Developing A Research Trajectory: An American Indian Perspective

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    1. Developing A Research Trajectory: An American Indian Perspective Lee Anne Nichols, PhD, RN The University of Tulsa School of Nursing NCEMA, 2007

    2. Acknowledgements Thank you to NCEMNA for this invitation to present. Thank you to the participants for listening to the presentation.

    3. Mind, Body, and Spirit of American Indians

    4. Mind, Body, and Spirit of American Indian Research

    5. Mind: Tools of Self Self “Remember where you come from” “Be true to your self” “An Indian leader is valued more for who they are and not for what they do.” “Follow the sacred path” Nichols, 2004 Lewis & Gingerch, 1980 Garrett & Garrett, 1996 Indian knowledge Stories Traditions Ceremonies Language Song Medicines Spirituality Pictures Wampum belts Totems Smoke Symbols Color Sign language

    6. Body: Build the Research Trajectory in the “Indian way”

    7. Conducting Sacred Research “It may be necessary to engage in a research process that reflects the cultural worldview of the researcher and the participants. This research approach can be instinctively natural, fluid, sacred, holistic, circular, and unfold in an intuitive manner.” Struthers, 2001, p. 132.

    8. Research Process Scientific research process Indian cultural competent methodology Conducting sacred research (Refer to handout)

    10. Example: AI/AN Nursing Conceptual Model (Lowe & Struthers, 2001)

    13. Linear vs. Circular Development of a Research Trajectory

    15. Research Trajectory: A Medicine Wheel Perspective

    16. Spirituality: Publications When an Indian person participates in a research study as a subject, they are providing a gift, a piece of themselves, a piece of their spirit. This gift is reflected in the dissemination of the findings. Honor that gift. Publications Presentations

    17. Publications Callister, L. C. (2005) Toward evidence-based practice: The Infant Caring Process Among Cherokee Mothers by Lee Anne Nichols. Maternal-Child Nursing, 30, (1), 70-71. Nichols, L. A. (2004). The Infant Caring Process Among Cherokee Mothers. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 22(3), 1-28. Nichols, L. A. (2004). Native American Nurse Leadership. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 15(3), 177-183. Nichols, L. A. & Baker, M (in press). Pathways to Leadership: Developing a Culturally Competent Leadership Curriculum for American Indian Nurses Nichols, L. A., & Keltner, B. (2005). Indian family adjustment to children with disabilities. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 12(1), 22-48.  Available online: http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/ncaianmhr/journal_online.htm Nichols, L.A., Lowe, J. and Parker, J. (2002). Researching with respect: Nurses conducting research in American Indian communities must learn to be more culturally sensitive to tribes’ unique needs. Minority Nurse, Summer, 80, 78-79.

    18. Publications Struthers, R., Boyle, J., Lauderdale, J., Nichols, L. A., Strickland, J., Tom-Orme, L. Respecting Tribal Traditions in Research and Publications: Voices of Five Native American Nurse Scholars. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 16, (3), 193-201. Nichols, L. A., Parker, J. G. & Henley, S. (in press).The Exploration of Ethics from an American Indian Perspective Nichols, L. A., Struthers, R., & Parker, J. G. (in press). Factors that Affect Ethical Issues and Health Care in Native American Tribes. (Nursing Ethics). Parker, J., Baker, M., and Nichols, L. A. (2003). Pathways to Leadership: A minority leadership development program with an exciting difference: It’s culturally competent curriculum created by and for American Indian Nurses. Minority Nurse, Fall, 40-43. Parker, J. and Nichols, L. A. (2001). Tribes know best: To provide effective health care to Indian populations, nurses must understand the complexities of tribal governance. Minority Nurse, Summer, 88-87.

    19. Publications Struthers, R. and Nichols, L. A. (2004). Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: Implications for Reducing Health Disparities. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 22, 285-313 The University of Tulsa Nursing Magazine. (2005). Excellence in Action: Contributions to the Discipline: The Difference a Culture Can Make. The University of Tulsa Nursing Magazine, 1(1), 5. (Interview) Steefel, L. (2006). NCEMNA creates leaders to close the disparity gap. Nursing Spectrum, May, 15, 2006. Available online: http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=21289. (Interview). Woods, K. (2006). Career clinic: Leadership skills for minority nurses. Minority Nurse, Summer, 48-51. (Interview).

    20. Manuscripts Under Review Lowe, J., Struthers, R., and Nichols, L. A. (2006). Utilization of a Native American nursing conceptual framework: Implications for practice and research. (Under review). Nichols, L. A. & Lauderdale, J. (2006). Culturally competent theoretical frameworks for assessment of American Indian families. (Under review to Maternal Child Health Journal: MCH, special supplement titled Research for MCH Practice in American Indian and Alaskan Native Communities). Nichols, L. A. and Parker, J. G. (2006). Parenting Among Oklahoma American Indian Families. (Under review). Nichols, L. A. and Struthers, R. (2006) Understanding the American Indian Worldview: A Concept Analysis of Passive Forbearance. (Under review to Journal of Theory Construction & Testing).

    21. Manuscript in Progress Nichols, L. A. (2007). American Indian Philosophy and Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings. (Manuscript in progress). Nichols, L. A. (2007). American Indian Concepts. (Manuscript in progress). Nichols, L. A. (2007). American Indian Elders and Developmental Disabilities

    22. Collaborations American Indian spirituality among Protestant OK Indians Beverly Patchell Lee Anne Nichols Martha Baker American Indian Ethics Lee Anne Nichols Judy Parker Sue Henley Self as Native Researcher/Journey of Native Researchers Sue Henley Lee Anne Nichols Lisa Crawford-Smith American Indian Leadership Curriculum Martha Baker Lee Anne Nichols Application of the Native Nurse Leadership Model to Health Policy Karine Crow Lee Anne Nichols Martha Baker American Indian Nurse Leadership model Lee Anne Nichols Martha Baker 3 part manuscripts on conducting research with American Indians Lee Anne Nichols Jana Lauderdale John Lowe

    23. Tools for an Indian Researcher WHAT A AI NURSE LEADER DOES: Mentors Role models Communicates Connects Listens Mobilizes Gives back to community Teaches Inspires Demonstrates values

    25. Second Outer Circle What a Leader Does Attributes/Outcomes

    26. Second Outer Circle What a Leader Does Attributes/Outcomes

    27. Challenges Appointment at a small private university Limited seasoned faculty/mentors available Limited resources Community-based research Isolation Keeping current on research methodologies

    28. Rewards Increase scientific knowledge Use of knowledge by AI/AN communities Way to give back to AI/AN communities Sacred moments

    29. Goals Find a mentor Be involved with professional organizations Develop new research skills Apply for federal funding Collaborate WRITE, WRITE, WRITE

    30. Mind, Body, and Spirit of American Indian Research: An Approach to Develop an Indian Research Trajectory

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