Scientific integrity--the cornerstone of knowledge

Abstract

In the past, nurses often found themselves pressured within complex social interactions in the research environment that often overshadowed their advocacy role for the patient (Davis, 1989). With the recent emphasis on enforcing adequate protections for participants in research, nurses need to feel free to act as sentient beings with a conscience and a strong commitment to their patients. It is only through this advocacy role that scientific misconduct can be reduced and research integrity upheld.