1. Nursing Research Study
Department of Public Service Leadership
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Title of Research: Nursing Leadership Perspectives on Novice Nurses’ Documentation Abilities
Researcher: Bobbie R. Masters-- PhD learner at Capella University currently in the dissertation
phase.
Purpose of Research: The purpose of this research study will be to present a picture of the
registered novice nursing documentation ability from the perspective of unit-based nursing
leadership.
Privacy and Identification Facts:
 No identifiable personal questions will be asked beyond socio-demographic level of
education, length of employment.
 No identifiable organizational connection will be requested of participant.
Criteria for determining eligibility:
 Participant must be a registered nurse leader with unit-based responsibility.
 Participant must have been employed as a nurse leader for 2 years on the unit-base.
Restrictions/Communication/Enrollment/Time Commitment Required:
 Enrollment is voluntary and will require accepting an informed consent agreement before
becoming active in the research. Participants may voluntarily cease taking part in the
study at any point.
 Time required of each participant: The response time may require 15-30 minutes to
answer the interview questions from a personal perspective.
Contact information: Please e-mail the researcher at bmasters@Capellauniversity.edu if
you wish to participate in this study or for additional information.