What role does nursing research play in the development of applied medicine?

Select a particular area of nursing that is of interest to you (COPD) and write IN A 200 words about the specifics of nursing research in relation to this area, what can be accomplished by it, and why you believe it to be valuable. Include an explanation of the following questions in your response.

• What role does nursing research play in the development of applied medicine?
• What are the best methods for conducting such research? Include specific topics you will cover and how this relates to your literature review. You may need to use the Internet for help.

Please ensure you review the writing rubric and utilize scholarly references as per the rubric to support your topic choice.