A staff development nurse is asking a group of new staff nurses to read and be prepared to discuss a qualitative study that focuses on nursing events of the past. This is done in an attempt to increase understanding of the nursing profession today. What method of qualitative research is used in this article?
A) Historical
B) Phenomenology
C) Grounded theory
D) Ethnography

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The article focuses on nursing events of the past, indicating that it utilizes a historical method of qualitative research. Phenomenology would focus on the lived experiences of individuals, grounded theory would aim to develop a new theory based on data analysis, and ethnography would require observing and documenting a specific culture or community.

A Staff Development Nurse Is Asking a Group of New