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Scholarly Commons > HCA Healthcare Journal > Vol. 7 > Iss. 5 (2026)

 

Keywords

nurses; clinical nursing research; publishing; psychological safety; imposter syndrome

Disciplines

Nursing Administration | Other Nursing

Abstract

Despite their interest in clinical inquiry, many nurses face psychological barriers, including imposter syndrome (IS), that prevent them from engaging in research and disseminating their findings. This editorial explores how psychologically safe work environments can help counter these barriers through supportive leadership, respect, and mentorship to strengthen skills and confidence and reduce vulnerability in scholarly work. Normalizing self-doubt and creating environments where nurses feel safe asking questions and testing ideas can help more nurses recognize the value of their expertise and contribute their voice to the base of evidence.

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