Nursing Research: . (Nursing Research: Reading, Using and Creating Evidence)

Essential for nursing research courses, Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Second Edition demonstrates how to use research as the basis for successful nursing practice. Fully updated and revised, this reader-friendly new edition provides students with the fundamentals of appraising and utilizing research. Organized around the different types of research in evidence-based practice, it addresses contemporary concerns especially ethical and legal issues. Additionally, it explores both quantitative and qualitative traditions to encourage students to read, use, and participate in the research process. Key Features: € Learning Objectives € Key Terms € Voices from the Field € Gray Matter€•key concepts noted in the margins for quick review € Critical Appraisal Exercises€•directs readers towards a full length research article € Checklists to evaluate specific research activities and issues € Summary of key concepts € Practical advice for finding research, reading it critically, and strengthening research skills Fully Interactive Online Resources: For students: Companion Website featuring Interactive Glossary, Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Chapter Objectives, Student Quiz, Student Workbook, Documenting EBP Aspects, Appraisal Exercises, and Podcasts For instructors: An Instructor€s Manual featuring PowerPoints, a TestBank, Classroom Discussion Questions, and Classroom Exercises