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Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 7e (NURSING RESEARCH: METHODS, CRIT APPRAISAL & UTILIZATION)

Textbook - Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 7e (NURSING RESEARCH: METHODS, CRIT APPRAISAL & UTILIZATION) ISBN: 0323057438
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 7
Author(s): Geri LoBiondo-Wood PhD RN FAAN, Judith Haber PhD APRN CS FAAN
Publisher: Mosby
Number of Pages: 624

Now in full color this easy-to-understand textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout with clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice Coverage includes qualitative and quantitative research appraising and critiquing research critical thinking and clinical decision-making using research information
  • Separate coverage of quantitative and qualitative research makes each type of research easier to understand
  • Research Vignettes present real-world applications of nursing research to help bridge the gaps among clinical research academia and clinical practice
  • Sample critiques of research articles correspond to the principles presented throughout the book and demonstrate how to apply key concepts and techniques when evaluating actual nursing research articles

  • An increased focus on evidence-based practice highlights its importance to nursing research and addresses the proper way to appraise and apply research to practice
  • Completely updated content includes new sample research articles that keep you current with the latest research topics and trends
  • A user-friendly full-color layout features helpful boxes tables and illustrations that highlight key concepts and help you quickly find information
  • Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative research ensures each type is equally represented in value and importance to evidence-based practice
  • A set of Research Appraisal Guidelines inside the back cover offers quick reference for completing assignments or evaluating research


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  • Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice (Essentials of Nursing Research (Polit))

    Textbook - Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice (Essentials of Nursing Research (Polit)) ISBN: 0781781531
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 7th
    Author(s): Denise F. Polit PhD FAAN, Cheryl Tatano Beck DNSc CNM FAAN
    Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    Number of Pages: 624

    Essentials of Nursing Research is designed to teach students how to read understand analyze and evaluate research reports in nursing practice The Seventh Edition has been updated with stronger coverage of evidence-based practice including content on how to read interpret and critique systematic reviews which are considered by many to be a cornerstone of evidence-based practice Also included in the Seventh Edition: a more balanced presentation of medical and social science methods and nomenclature; enhanced coverage of qualitative research; and more

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    Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - Text and Virtual Clinical Excursions 3.0 Package, 8e

    Textbook - Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - Text and Virtual Clinical Excursions 3.0 Package, 8e ISBN: 0323057551
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 8
    Author(s): Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN-CS PNP-BC FAAN
    Publisher: Mosby
    Number of Pages:

    This convenient money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students It includes Hockenberry's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 8th edition text & Virtual Clinical Excursions 30 for Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

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    Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice

    Textbook - Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice ISBN: 0803623380
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 5
    Author(s): Mary Townsend
    Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
    Number of Pages: 768

    Whether it s an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course this is the text that s concise engaging and informative It offers an evidence-based holistic approach to mental health nursing in a streamlined format that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders It s the psychiatric nursing text that students actually read understand and use Completely revised and updated throughout the 5th Edition reflects all of the new knowledge in the field and the practice of mental health nursing today including the new core competences outlined in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative

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    Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice (DavisPlus with Psych Notes)

    Textbook - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice (DavisPlus with Psych Notes) ISBN: 0803619200
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 6
    Author(s): Townsend
    Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
    Number of Pages: 944

    Assure that your students receive the psychiatric mental health knowledge they need with the text that's still the most clearly written and student friendly They'll master an evidence-based holistic approach to nursing practice that focuses on both biological and behavioral components And they'll find all of the latest research studies biological theories and pharmacological data as well as features designed to make complex concepts easier to grasp

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    Maternal Child Nursing Care, 4e (Wong, Maternal Child Nursing Care)

    Textbook - Maternal Child Nursing Care, 4e (Wong, Maternal Child Nursing Care) ISBN: 0323057209
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 4
    Author(s): Shannon E. Perry RN PhD FAAN, Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN-CS PNP-BC FAAN, Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk RNC PhD FAAN, David Wilson MS RNC-NIC
    Publisher: Mosby
    Number of Pages: 1864

    This market-leading textbook provides just the "right amount" of maternity and pediatric content in an easy-to-understand manner Divided into two sections the first part of the book includes 28 chapters on maternity nursing and the second part contains 27 chapters covering pediatric nursing Numerous illustrations photos boxes and tables clarify key content and help you quickly find essential information And because it's written by market-leading experts in maternity and pediatric nursing you can be sure you're getting the accurate practical information you need to succeed in the classroom the clinical setting and on the NCLEX examination
  • UNIQUE Nursing Alerts point out critical information to consider when caring for patients


  • UNIQUE Guidelines boxes outline instructions for skills or procedures in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format



  • UNIQUE Emergency boxes offer quick reference to emergency procedures for critical maternity and pediatric emergencies



  • UNIQUE Home Care boxes offer helpful guidelines for delivering effective care in the home environment



  • UNIQUE Atraumatic Care boxes in the pediatric section illustrate how to provide competent nursing care without creating undue physical or psychological stress for pediatric patients families and nurses



  • UNIQUE Community Focus boxes examine community issues and provide resources and guidance on caring for families outside the clinical setting



  • UNIQUE Cultural Awareness boxes address culturally competent care for patients with a variety of customs and beliefs



  • UNIQUE Family-Centered Care boxes discuss the family's role and needs in caring for the patient



  • UNIQUE Nursing Process boxes offer quick access to nursing process information for major diseases and conditions



  • Critical Thinking Exercises provide case scenarios to promote sound clinical decision making



  • Nursing Care Plans include rationales for interventions and provide specific guidelines for delivering effective nursing care



  • Patient Teaching boxes highlight important information for communicating continuing care instructions to patients and families

  • New and consolidated content on pain assessment and management focuses on this key aspect of pediatric nursing


  • Updated content on evidence-based practice illustrates how current research can be used to improve patient outcomes



  • The latest information in the field is included throughout including expanded coverage of the late preterm infant and fetal heart rate pattern identification


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  • Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 6e

    Textbook - Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 6e ISBN: 0323055443
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 6
    Author(s): Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Scott Harrington PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC
    Publisher: Mosby
    Number of Pages: 992

    This market-leading text is known for presenting challenging content in a clear and consistent format that is engaging and readable With an eye-catching design full-color illustrations and helpful practical boxed features that highlight need-to-know information the new edition of this bestseller continues its tradition of making pharmacology easy to learn and understand
  • A focus on prioritization identifies key nursing information and helps in preparation for the NCLEX Examination
  • Presents drugs and their classes as they relate to different parts of the body facilitating integration of the text with your other nursing courses
  • Features numerous full-color photos and illustrations pertaining to drug mechanisms of action and step-by-step illustrations depicting key steps in drug administration for various routes so you can clearly see how drugs work in the body and how to administer medications safely and effectively
  • Drug Profiles highlight the pharmacokinetics and unique variations of individual drugs
  • Includes Patient Teaching Tips in each chapter to foster patient compliance and effective drug therapy
  • Helpful summary boxes are integrated throughout covering Evidence-Based Practice Preventing Medication Errors Laboratory Values Related to Drug Therapy Cultural Implications Herbal Therapies Life Span Considerations Points to Remember and Legal and Ethical Principles
  • Illustrated Study Skills Tips in each unit cover study tips time management and test taking strategies related specifically to nursing pharmacology
  • Includes a convenient tear-out IV Compatibilities Chart that alerts you to drugs that are incompatible when given intravenously
  • Evolve Student Resources include online access to additional chapter-specific NCLEX review questions animations medication errors checklists IV therapy checklists printable handouts with need-to-know information about key drug classes calculators an audio glossary answers to case studies and critical thinking activities in the text frequently asked questions content updates nursing care plans covering key drug classes and online appendices
  • Critical Thinking Activities and Best Action Questions focus on prioritization challenging you to determine the best action to take
  • NCLEX Examination Review Questions now include Alternate-Item Format questions preparing you for these new types of questions found on the NCLEX exam
  • New case studies have been added and all cases now include patient photos along with accompanying questions to provoke critical thinking
  • Pharmacokinetic Bridges to the Nursing Process sections now cover ACE inhibitors iron and women's health issues applying key pharmacokinetics information to nursing practice


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  • The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 6th Edition

    Textbook - The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 6th Edition ISBN: 1416054685
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 6th
    Author(s): Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove
    Publisher: Saunders
    Number of Pages: 768

    With frequent examples from the best of the research literature this authoritative textprovides you with a comprehensive foundation for appraisal synthesis and generation of evidence for clinical practice This new edition features an enhanced focus on research as the foundation for evidence-based practice along with improved readability and more background coverage of qualitative research This textbook prepares you to understand and apply research and to go on to conduct original research
  • Includes all the information needed to help both beginning nurses and beginning nurse-researchers understand and applying research findings to practice and conducting research
  • Includes frequent research examples from the best of the literature strengthened with high-quality examples from the latest published studies both qualitative and quantitative
  • Provides the most in-depth coverage of quantitative research methods of any nursing research text on the market
  • Comprehensive EVOLVE teachinglearning package includes an Instructor's Resource Manual an enriched Test Bank a PowerPoint Collection syllabi Data Set Activities (qualitative and quantitative) and more
  • Enhanced emphasis on research appraisal and synthesis for evidence-based practice equips students not just to generate research evidence but also to appraise and synthesize existing evidence for application to practice
  • Carefully edited for a more student-friendly readability and active-voice writing style reduces barriers to learning the typically challenging research content
  • In order to focus the text on the more "need to know content most important for the majority of students more in-depth content on conceptual models for those planning to lead research studies has been moved from the book to the companion EVOLVE website
  • Fresh new full-color design provides a more "open look that facilitates learning with Key Terms highlighted in color and color tabs for the Index and Glossary
  • Research examples have been updated throughout to reflect the most current research from the published literature including excellent examples of qualitative studies
  • The coverage of qualitative research has been carefully revised to highlight examples of high-quality qualitative research and to present both qualitative and quantitative approaches as equally valuable
  • EVOLVE website provides examples of both qualitative and quantitative research proposals
  • Now focuses on the "how to's of seeking research funding and provides a practical tool to help new researchers move from research proposal to funded research project
  • UNIQUE Authoritative coverage provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand from the leaders in the field
  • UNIQUE Separate chapter on the cost-driven field of outcomes research helps nurses to demonstrate that what they do results in positive healthcare outcomes
  • UNIQUE Provides a separate chapter on the emerging field of intervention research which establishes "causal explanations" for nursing interventions in response to the growing difficulty of performing true experimental research on human participants


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  • Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 5e

    Textbook - Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 5e ISBN: 1437707505
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 5
    Author(s): Nancy Burns PhD RN FCN FAAN, Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP-BC GNP-BC
    Publisher: Saunders
    Number of Pages: 592

    Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the 1 nursing research book Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content a time-tested step-by-step approach and abundant use of research examples With improved clarity and readability the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research Nancy Burns and Susan K Grove this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding appraising and applying published research to evidence-based practice
  • Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research who offer unique first-hand insights into the field
  • Research examples provide practice in working with published studies with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sections
  • A clear step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice
  • An expanded emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence
  • Enhanced coverage of qualitative research allows prepares you to approach research questions and clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology
  • Two different appraisal processes are included:

  • A traditional in-depth critical appraisal process prepares you for graduate-level work in research
  • A concise practice-focused research appraisal process equips you for quick and accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice
  • Updated research examples prepare you for evidence-based practice by using the physiologic conditions and hospitalized patients seen in clinicals



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  • Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan (9th Edition)

    Textbook - Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan (9th Edition) ISBN: 0132109077
    Binding: Hardcover
    Edition: 9
    Author(s): Michele W Davidson, Marcia L. London, Patricia W. Ladewig
    Publisher: Prentice Hall
    Number of Pages: 1272

    This family-focused text that provides comprehensive coverage of maternal-newborn nursing and womens health with special attention to evidence-based practice cultural competence critical thinking professionalism patient education and homecommunity care Accurate readable personal and engaging OLDS' MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING & WOMEN'S HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 9e reflects a deep understanding of pregnancy and birth as normal life processes and of family members as partners in care This edition includes a deeper discussion of childbirth at risk; four new nursing care plans; updated coverage of contraception complementaryalternative therapies and much more New teaching features include Professionalism in Practice and Health Promotion Education boxes Clinical Judgment case studies and Critical Thinking questions This edition also aligns more closely with AACNs Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice

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