Research & Development Scheme for Nursing Professionals

The Institute of Applied Statistics proudly launched the Florence Nightingale Nursing R&D Scheme in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), widely revered as the Founder of Modern Nursing. Beyond her pioneering role in nursing care, Nightingale was a visionary statistician who revolutionized healthcare by applying statistical analysis and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. 

This scheme recognizes her extraordinary legacy by strengthening research methodology and statistical capacity among nursing professionals and academicians across India. 

Vision of the Florence Nightingale Nursing R&D Scheme:

The vision of this initiative is to empower nursing professionals with research aptitude and statistical skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to evidence-based nursing practice and healthcare innovation.

p style="text-align:justify">Through workshops, certificate programmes, and academic collaborations in nursing colleges nationwide, the scheme nurtures analytical thinking, critical inquiry, and scientific research capacity within the nursing community.

Goals of the Florence Nightingale Nursing R&D Scheme:

📌 To provide accessible and affordable training in research methodology and biostatistics for nursing professionals.

📌 To engage renowned experts and experienced faculty from reputed academic and healthcare institutions.

📌 To promote evidence-based practices in nursing through applied research and statistical knowledge.

📌 To build a research-oriented culture within nursing education and clinical practice.

Certificate Programmes & Workshops:

Under the Florence Nightingale Nursing R&D Scheme, the following online and offline programmes are offered to nursing students, professionals, and academicians::

🩺 Introductory Course on Research Methodology & Biostatistics in Nursing

🩺 Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

🩺 Workshop on Formulating Research Questions & Hypotheses in Nursing

🩺 Workshop on Research Ethics in Nursing and Clinical Practice

🩺 Advanced Course on Nursing Research Methodology & Biostatistics

🩺 Course on Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing

🩺 Applied Epidemiology for Nursing Professionals

🩺 Advanced Course on Sample Size Estimation & Study Design in Nursing Research

🩺 Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo / Open-Source Tools

🩺 Course on Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Nursing

🩺 Workshop on Nursing Research in Critical Care & Community Health

🩺 Workshop on Diagnostic Accuracy & Nursing Assessment Tools