Foundations of Nursing Research

For use as a primary text in undergraduate nursing research courses.Clear, engaging writing sparks an interest in nursing research and evidence-based nursingFoundations of Nursing Research illuminates all steps of the nursing research process, helping students understand the importance of research to evidence-based nursing practice, evaluate and critique research, and determine whether study findings are ready to apply in practice. Its conversational tone explains research simply and clearly. To illustrate specific aspects of the research process, extensive research study excerpts are interspersed throughout the book, including research performed outside the U.S. User-friendly learning features include chapter objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, research links, and self-tests.Also available packaged with MyLabGäó Nursing or via Pearson eText.MyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Nursing helps students master key concepts, prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN-« exam, and develop clinical reasoning skills.Pearson eText offers a simple-to-use, mobile, personalized reading experience that lets instructors connect with and motivate students GÇö right in their eTextbook.