Perspectives of an American University of Beirut graduate on nursing scholarship.

Nursing scholarship is necessary for the advancement of the nursing discipline. Engaging in scholarly activities is every nurse's responsibility regardless of job title, position, or practice setting. Scholarship today is no longer limited to the practice of academicians and scientists; rather, it is integral to the work of nurse leaders, clinicians, health policy specialists, researchers, and educators. The scholarly contributions of nurses have been noted at regional, national, even international levels. This article describes a renewed and contemporary view on nursing scholarship and discusses the role of the nurse in promoting the nursing profession using scholarly activities.