ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
—— This study focused on private HEIs in Cagayan Valley (Region II) due to their significant contribution to the region’s nursing workforce and academic landscape. With a total of 25 private HEIs offering nursing programs and educating over 5,000 students as of 2023 (CHED, 2023), these institutions constitute a substantial portion of the nursing education sector in the region. The decision to concentrate on private HEIs stems from their pivotal role in addressing the region’s healthcare needs and advancing nursing education. Private HEIs in Cagayan Valley surpass public institutions in number, underlining their importance in meeting the demands for nursing education and professional development. Universities should recognize and retain faculty members based on their research productivity emphasizing the importance attached to scholarly endeavors within the academic milieu. The relatively high mean scores across these dimensions signify a prevalent positive research orientation among Nursing Instructors, indicating their intrinsic motivation and commitment to scholarly pursuits. The respondents demonstrated a high level of competence in practical skills and problem-solving skills. They were able to distinguish between subjective and objective information, evaluate the sufficiency of information, assess the basis for conclusions, and identify knowledge gaps. The respondents displayed effective oral and written communication abilities. Also, nursing instructors encountered challenges in finding suitable and relevant research topics. “Quantity of literature too much or too little, additionally they face challenges in terms of producing an appropriate quality of writing. Nursing instructors faced various challenges in terms of heavy workloads, administrative tasks, lack of support from supervisors, and personal circumstances that affected their research progress. Moreover, teachers who do research have revealed that it is essential to their professional growth. They agreed that doing research encourages solutions and self-reflection, enables them to examine and explore classroom and school problems and their solutions, and develops and enhances their knowledge and skills for classroom teaching (Cole & Carling, 2022). The aim of this study was to investigate the factors, skills, and obstacles related to nursing research among nursing educators in selected private tertiary institutions in Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The objective of the study is to identify the factors that served as sources of inspiration and obstacles for nursing educators in their research pursuits, assess their research capabilities, and uncover the challenges they faced during the research process. The study’s findings played a vital role in developing a comprehensive program focused on enhancing capacity. This program not only empowered nursing educators but also cultivated an environment that promoted evidence-based practices in the nursing profession within those specific locations. Keywords — Nursing Research, Drivers, Competencies and Challenges, Private Higher Education Institutions, Nursing Instructor