Essentials of nursing research : methods, appraisal, and utilization

A winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award, th is introductory nursing research text focuses on how to read, understa nd, analyze, and evaluate research for utilization in clinical practic e. Acclaimed for its readability, clear presentation, ease of use for undergraduate students, and balanced coverage of quantitative and qual itative nursing research, the Fifth Edition provides in-depth research utilization and utilization models in current practice. Features incl ude fictitious and real in-text research examples, detailed, ”how to” nursing research information, and guidelines for critiquing research r eports. Research examples at the end of each chapter help students app ly critiquing guidelines in practice. An instructor’s manual and testb ank on disk are included; the disk’s question-and-answer format helps students apply content.