Bedside Nursing Research

The Researcher

Dr. Mary Hancock, Associate Professor of Nursing, Shepherd University School of Nursing is the lead investigator for this project as she has experience in qualitative research and a keen interest in nursing workforce concerns. She is an Editorial Advisory Board member of the peer-reviewed journal, The Qualitative Report, reviewing qualitative research from researchers across the globe.  She has also published and presented her qualitative research methodology. Dr. Hancock also serves on the RN Residency Program Advisory Board for Winchester Medical Center's RN Residency Program in Winchester, VA focusing on assisting new graduate nurses in transitioning to professional practice to keep the new graduate at the patient's bedside.