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Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence Based Practice, Second Edition

Author(s): Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas
Sharon Cannon, EdD, RN, ANEF, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas
Details:
  • ISBN-13: 9780763776152
  • Paperback    416 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $84.95 US List
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Overview

Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence Based Practice, Second Edition teaches students how to incorporate research into their daily practice, while incorporating all the newest trends and issues, with a focus on evidence based practice. The Second Edition has been updated to include sections on theoretical frameworks, translational research, sampling for longitudinal studies, and a larger focus on Institute of Medicine (IOM) competencies.

Text Features Include:

  • Chapter Objectives
  • Summary Points
  • Multiple choice and discussion questions at the end of each chapter
  • “Think Outside the Box” and Red Flags! call-outs
  • Case Scenarios 

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Accompanied by a companion Web site for students and instructors!

Resources Include:

Instructor’s Resources

  • Power Points
  • Test Bank
  • Sample Syllabi
  • Instructor’s Manual including discussion questions, classroom activities, critical thinking activities and lecture outlines
  • Answers to Discussion Questions from text
  • Answers to Multiple Choice Questions from text

Student Resources

  • Interactive online glossary
  • Crossword
  • Animated Flashcards
  • Chapter Objectives
  • Web links

 

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1  Connection Between Research and Evidence-Based Practice
2  Overview of Research
3  Ethics and Nursing Research
4  Problem Statement, Research Question, Hypothesis
5  Literature Review: Searching and Writing the Evidence
6  Sampling
7  Quantitative Research Design
8  Qualitative Research Methods
9  Data Collection
10  Mixed Method Research
11  Reliability, Validity, and Trustworthiness
12  Data Analysis
13  The Research Critique Process
14  Application of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice with Research
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Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE-ANEF, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas

Dr. Boswell frequently speaks at local, state, national, and international conferences on topics ranging from health literacy, research, ethics, evidence-based practice, and leadership.  She has authored multiple publications related to healthcare literacy, online teaching, research, and diabetes. Dr. Boswell has co-authored a textbook entitled “Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice”.  She is the co-director for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing and Medical Center Hospital Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice. She has been an educator for more than 15 years, working at multiple levels, including ADN, RN-BSN, graduate, and continuing education.  She teaches online RN-BSN and graduate courses. 

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Sharon Cannon, EdD, RN-ANEF, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas

Dr. Cannon is a professor and regional dean for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa.  She has been an educator for more than 20 years in various settings, including ADN, BSN, graduate, and continuing education. She has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences with an emphasis on healthcare literacy, aging, ethics, leadership, curriculum, instruction, and online education. She has authored multiple publications on topics ranging from healthcare literacy to politics in nursing. Dr. Cannon has co-authored a textbook entitled “Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice”.  Family, my dog (Fred), music, and playing bridge are ways that I maintain a balance between my personal and professional life.  A sense of humor also is necessary in all aspects of daily living and prompts me to remember to laugh every day, especially at myself.

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