Study Guide for LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada, 5e - E-Book


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Corresponding to the chapters in LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada, 5th Edition, this companion study guide enriches your understanding of nursing research and evidence-informed practice and allows you to further hone your critiquing skills. Each chapter includes a wide variety of activities, including fill-in-the-blank questions, matching exercises, and more that correlate with clinical practice experiences. This must-have companion will help you fully understand important skills, concepts, and techniques for applying nursing research to evidence-informed practice! - Evidence-informed practice content in each chapter guides you in applying research to everyday practice. - Web-based activities require you to review and develop clinical judgement to evaluate internet-based information. - Introduction and learning outcomes at the start of each chapter help you focus on key content. - Fun activities and exercises assist you in mastering the material and include fill-in-the-blank and matching-column exercises, as well as student group activities. - Additional activities refer you to current research studies in the text. - Answers to activities and post-tests at the end of each chapter facilitate self-study and provide immediate feedback to promote stronger comprehension. - NEW! Updated content corresponds to the 5th edition of the text. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-format case studies and questions help you prepare for upcoming changes to the exam.







Reading Research


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Reading Research is the ideal tool for anyone new to research or perhaps intimidated by the subject. Perfect for students or anyone involved in health sciences research, this easy-to-use guide introduces the essential elements of research and helps to bridge the gap between investigation and practice. Reading Research includes the basic steps for understanding and assessing research articles, and ultimately deciding whether to incorporate results into clinical practice. Designed to address both qualitative and quantitative research, the authors' user-friendly approach provides advice on easier research access through clinical practice guidelines, meta-analysis and systematic reviews. The guide also provides worksheets that are designed to be used in companion with a research article to evaluate as the reader progresses through the article. A section on analysis reflects the types of studies currently being done in health science literature. New sections in the third edition address the levels of evidence, the rigor in research, and Tips and Alerts provide practical advice to consider when reading research. An accompanying web site will provide up-to-date web links for relevant research projects and other research-related sites. Worksheets included in the text are also available for download from the web site.




Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research - E-Book


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- NEW Mixed Methods Research chapter and emphasis covers this increasingly popular approach to research. - NEW! Expanded emphasis on qualitative research provides more balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods, addressing the qualitative research methodologies that are often the starting point of research projects, particularly in magnet hospitals and DNP programs. - ENHANCED emphasis on evidence-based practice addresses this key graduate-level QSEN competency. - UPDATED emphasis on the most currently used research methodologies focuses on the methods used in both quantitative research and qualitative research, as well as outcomes research and mixed methods research. - NEW! Quick-reference summaries are located inside the book's covers, including a table of research methods on the inside front cover and a list of types of research syntheses (with definitions) inside the back cover. - NEW student resources on the Evolve companion website include 400 interactive review questions along with a library of 10 Elsevier research articles. - NEW! Colorful design highlights key information such as tables and research examples




Nursing Research in Canada


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The third edition of Nursing Research in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to research concepts and methods. Easy to understand and set entirely within a Canadian context, this new edition examines the various roles of research in nursing, application and analysis, and coverage of evidence-informed practice. The companion study guide allows students to further practice and hone the critiquing skills discussed in the textbook. Improved balance of coverage of qualitative and quantitative research Introduction of Practical Applicatoin boxes throughout Discussion of the use of new technologies in nursing research Enhanced practical examples of conducting, using and applying research findings




Nursing Research in Canada - E-Book


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- NEW! Part 2: Indigenous Peoples: Research, Knowledges, and Ways of Knowing introduces students to the history and significance of colonization as it relates to how Indigenous peoples have been affected by, and are affecting, nursing and health research. - NEW! Inclusion of Indigenous Research Methods and application to the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee. - NEW! All-new research examples and vignettes demonstrate the most current, high-quality published studies to exemplify the work of prominent nurse-researchers and to encourage the development of clinical reasoning and judgement. - NEW! Critical judgement-focused practice questions in the printed text, accompanying study guide, and companion Evolve website promote critical thinking and prepare students for exam licensure. - NEW! Glossary of key terms at the end of the book gives students quick access to all new key terms.




Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare


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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, 4th Edition Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN and Ellen Fineout-Overholt, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN Enhance your clinical decision-making capabilities and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Develop the skills and knowledge you need to make evidence-based practice (EBP) an integral part of your clinical decision-making and everyday nursing practice with this proven, approachable text. Written in a straightforward, conversational style, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare delivers real-world examples and meaningful strategies in every chapter to help you confidently meet today’s clinical challenges and ensure positive patient outcomes. NEW! Making Connections: An EBP Exemplar opens each unit, immersing you in an unfolding case study of EBP in real-life practice. NEW! Chapters reflect the most current implications of EBP on health policy and the context, content, and outcomes of implementing EBP competencies in clinical and academic settings. NEW! Learning objectives and EBP Terms to Learn at both the unit and chapter levels help you study efficiently and stay focused on essential concepts and vocabulary. Making EBP Real features continue to end each unit with real-world examples that demonstrate the principles of EBP applied. EBP Fast Facts reinforce key points at a glance. Clinical Scenarios clarify the EBP process and enhance your rapid appraisal capabilities.




Community Health Nursing


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This text was written in response to the need for a community health nursing textbook that reflects the practice of community health nursing in Canada. It is not an adaptation of a US text, but a fully Canadian textbook designed to match the way in which the course is offered in Canada. As a result, the first edition of this text was widely adopted across Canada and has been praised for its writing style, Canadian content, and thorough coverage of the key topic areas in community health nursing. The field of community health nursing is constantly changing. As a result, this second edition has been thoroughly revised with extensive updates, new content, statistics, Canadian research, and a new two-colour design.




Qualitative Research in Nursing


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"Qualitative Research in Nursing is a user-friendly text that systematically provides a sound foundation for understanding a wide range of qualitative research methodologies, including triangulation. It approaches nursing education, administration, and practice and gives step-by-step details to instruct students on how to implement each approach. Features include emphasis on ethical considerations and methodological triangulation, instrument development and software usage; critiquing guidelines and questions to ask when evaluating aspects of published research; and tables of published research that offer resources for further reading"--Provided by publisher.




Nursing Research


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An overview of the evolution of nursing research with real world examples. For undergraduate students who are learning the steps of the research process, learning how to critiques published research literaturw and learning when and how to apply research findings in clinical practice.