Background: Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are well-positioned to function in research settings, however barriers to their engagement persist. Capacity-building through multisite research opportunities is an important strategy to overcome these barriers.
Purpose: To describe the benefits and challenges of incorporating APNs in research and discuss opportunities for building capacity for nursing research.
Method: Grounded in the experience of a nurse-led multisite longitudinal observational descriptive symptom study, field notes representing the research continuum were reviewed and categorized into themes reflecting benefits and challenges.
Findings: Uniform benefits of acquiring research knowledge and skills, participating in research activities, and engaging in professional development were experienced among APNs. Limited support for regulatory and research activities, inadequate financial infrastructure, and a perceived lack of value for APNs' professional growth were commonly encountered challenges.
Discussion: Establishment of an infrastructure that elevates benefits and mitigates challenges is necessary to effectively incorporate APNs in a research environment, build capacity, and advance nursing science.
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