Objective:

To know the research profile, the type of research and the degree of motivation for research nurses in Galicia (Spain).

Methods:

Cross-sectional descriptive study with professionals and students of Nursing in Galicia (n =391; α=005, d=5%, proportion 50%). An ad hoc 12 blocks notebook was designed. Data were collected through a Google Drive form. A descriptive analysis of variables, bivariate and multivariate analysis were carried out for variable Training in Research.

Results:

The average score on importance of research was 2.8/5 points. The most influence variables in Galician Nursing Research are to work in health area of Ferrol or Lugo-Cervo-Monforte, to study in Ourense Faculty, to carry out previous research, to have the university degree or to be motivating to investigate.

Conclusions:

Nurses in Galicia consider research as an important activity and they are motivated to develop it, but they need more training and institutional support.