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Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
by Denise F. Polit Cheryl Tatano BeckWhether used to help students learn how to perform research or how to critically appraise research reports for use in practice, this authoritative, approachable textbook shows how nursing research is applicable across today's changing healthcare field. The authors detail the latest methodologic innovations that have arisen in nursing, medicine, and the social sciences in their signature user-friendly style, accompanied by the helpful learning features, pedagogy, and clean design that have made this book a classic. The updated 11th Edition adds two new chapters designed to help students ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of research methods and the relevance and applicability of nursing inquiries. Extensively revised content throughout strengthens students' ability to locate and rank clinical evidence, verify the authoritativeness of systematic reviews, and distinguish interpretive approaches from aggregative approaches using meta-aggregation.
Nursing Research: Methods And Critical Appraisal For Evidence-based Practice
by Geri LoBiondo-Wood Judith HaberFind out why this book is a student favorite! Providing a solid foundation in nursing research and evidence-based practice, Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 10th Edition offers balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach. This edition features new content on trending topics, including the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN), as well as improved usability, user-friendly learning aids, and full-text research articles to help you better understand how to apply research to everyday clinical practice. <p><p> Balanced coverage explores the nursing research process and the EBP process, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. User-friendly writing style and engaging learning aids throughout the text include full-text research examples, Helpful Hints, EBP Tips, IPE Highlights, Research Vignettes, Clinical Judgment Challenges, Critical Appraisal Criteria, and more!<p><p> Innovative format integrates examples from current, high-quality, relevant full-text research articles.<p><p> "All-star" team of contributors is a widely respected collection of experts in nursing research and EBP. NEW and UPDATED! Full-text research articles, including a population health study and a quality improvement study, serve as foundational examples throughout the text and Research Vignettes illustrate the types of high-quality research and evidence-based practice (EBP) projects that are driving advances in nursing practice.<p><p> NEW! Content on trending topics includes: Precision science and tailored healthcare based on evidence<p><p> Big data<p><p> Secondary analysis<p><p> Data collection using social media and technology Focus groups<p><p> Descriptive qualitative methods<p><p> Genetics, genomics, and "omics"<p><p> Social determinants of health and population health<p><p> Healthy People 2030<p><p> The new U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health<p><p> The NIH funding roadmap<p><p> IPEC Core Competencies<p><p> The opioid crisis<p><p> HPV<p><p> NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) content introduces the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and includes Clinical Judgment Challenges in each chapter to help prepare students for the NGN.<p><p> NEW! Expanded coverage of the latest developments in the field includes:<p><p> Content on research methods (scoping, rapid realist, etc.) and guidelines (evidence- versus expert-based) other than meta-analysis. Content on mixed-methods research that reflects the growing emphasis on mixed research methodologies.<p><p> Content on quality improvement (including the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators [NDNQI], magnet status, and the Triple Aim) that addresses the growing importance of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives in clinical settings.<p><p> NEW! Improved usability, with more illustrations, larger table type, increased use of bulleted text, enhanced readability, italicized in-text research examples for greater visibility, and better-aligned learning outcomes and chapter-ending key points make it easier for students to locate, understand, and retain information.
Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice (8th Edition)
by Geri LoBiondo-Wood Judith HaberThe foundation of the eighth edition of Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice continues to be the belief that nursing research is integral to all levels of nursing education and practice. Over the past 28 years since the first edition of this textbook, we have seen the depth and breadth of nursing research grow, with more nurses conducting research and using research evidence to shape clinical practice, education, administration, and health policy.
Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence
by Janet HouserNursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Fifth Edition is a foundational text for students which teaches the basis for creating and using evidence in nursing practice.
Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence with Navigate Advantage Access
by Janet Houser Kenneth OjaNursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Sixth Edition is a foundational text for teaching and learning the basics of creating and using evidence in nursing practice. Written in a conversational tone, the hallmark of this text is its readability and the author’s skillfulness in simplifying otherwise complex topics such as evidence-based care, qualitative and quantitative studies, and translation of research to practice. Nurses need to demonstrate proficiency in reading research, determining its use in their practice, and participating in the research process. The Sixth Edition is intuitively organized around the three main competencies - reading, using, and creating evidence - all of which enable the student to translate research into evidence in a practical way. This text is intended to teach and support the clinical practice of students, professional nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses that must apply evidence to patient care.
Nursing School Entrance Exams
by KaplanKaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams is comprehensive review of all tested material on major nursing school entrance assessments, including the TEAS, HESI, PAX-RN, Kaplan, and PSB-RN exams. With focused review and practice for math, reading comprehension, and science--plus quick-reference resources flagging common mistakes to avoid and important formulas to remember--this effective guide prepares you fully for the first test of your nursing career.Features:* NEW! Exam-like brief reading comprehension passages* NEW! Review of conversion calculations* Diagnostic quiz* 2 complete practice tests* Detailed answer explanations* Focused review and practice for the most-tested subject areas: math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and science* Quick-reference resources highlighting frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to remember* Kaplan's effective score-raising strategies* Practical advice for the career-change nursing student
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingCompletely revised and reorganized, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep Plus 2019-2020 is focused review of the HESI A2 and the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test—two major nursing school entrance assessments. Exam-specific practice, concise content review, and proven test-taking strategies will prepare you to face the first test of your nursing career with confidence.The Best ReviewFour sample practice tests: two for HESI A2, two for KaplanReview content organized along the test blueprints and identified by examNew topic-specific science chapters: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryNew writing and grammar sectionsDiagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewQuick-reference resources highlight frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to rememberExpert GuidanceKaplan's expert nursing faculty reviews and updates content regularlyPractical advice for the career-change nursing studentWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2021-2022: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingCompletely revised and reorganized, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020 is focused review of the HESI A2 and the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test—two major nursing school entrance assessments. Exam-specific practice, concise content review, and proven test-taking strategies will prepare you to face the first test of your nursing career with confidence.We're so confident that Nursing School Entrance Exams offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our book, you'll score higher—or you'll get your money back.The Best ReviewFour sample practice tests: two for HESI A2, two for KaplanReview content organized along the test blueprints and identified by examNew topic-specific science chapters: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryNew writing and grammar sectionsDiagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewQuick-reference resources highlight frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to rememberExpert GuidanceKaplan's expert nursing faculty reviews and updates content regularlyPractical advice for the career-change nursing studentWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingNow with a new, easy-to-read page design, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep is a focused review of the HESI A2 and the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test—two major nursing school entrance assessments. Exam-specific practice, concise content review, and proven test-taking strategies will prepare you to face the first test of your nursing career with confidence.The Best ReviewFour sample practice tests: two for HESI A2, two for the Kaplan exam.Diagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewTest-specific icons showing which content to review for the Kaplan vs. the HESIScience chapters broken out by topic: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryGrammar and writing sections specifically geared to the Kaplan testQuick-reference resources with frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to rememberExpert GuidanceKaplan's expert nursing faculty reviews and updates content regularlyPractical advice for the career-change nursing studentWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams
Nursing School Entrance Exams: HESI A2 / NLN PAX-RN / PSB-RN / RNEE / TEAS (Barron's Test Prep)
by Ed. D. M. A Sandra S. Swick R.N. B.C. Rita R. Callahan R.N. B.S.N.Barron’s Nursing School Entrance Exams provides detailed review and practice materials that you need to achieve success on the various Nursing School Entrance Exams (including the HESI A2, NLN PAX-RN, PSB-RN, RNEE, and the TEAS). This edition features: A multi-part exam that covers all of the topic areas and question types seen on most nursing school entrance exams, A diagnostic test so you can assess your strengths and weaknesses in each topic area before beginning your review, Comprehensive review and practice material for all Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Numerical Ability topics, An entire review and practice section for all Science topics, with each section broken down into an outline format for quick studying and sample tests for every topic, Test-taking strategies and answers to frequently asked questions about preparing for your entrance exam, Strategies for answering each question type, You’ll also get information about nursing programs and the profession in general.
Nursing School Thrive Guide
by Maureen OsunaLike advice from a trusted friend who's "been-there, done-that" the Nursing School Thrive Guide shares proven tips and techniques to help you not just survive nursing school, but thrive! <p><p> In this book you will get valuable advice that will help you get organized before school starts, master your schedule easily, and study in a way that maximizes time and sets you up for nursing school success. Learn what the different types of classes are like, how to thrive in your clinical rotations, master test-taking strategies and discover the author's own unique system for approaching patient care. With The Nursing School Thrive Guide, you'll start the semester ahead of the curve, with the tools you need to hit the ground running when classes start. Follow the system outlined in this book, and you'll be an organized, confident nursing student... guaranteed. <p><p> Maureen Osuna is a critical care nurse with a passion (more like obsession) for mentoring nursing students and is owner of the website www.straightanursingstudent.com.
Nursing School, NCLEX and Career Transition Success: Think, Learn, Succeed
by Cheryl ThompsonThis unique textbook is designed as a comprehensive resource to empower nursing students through their educational journey and transition to nursing practice. It bridges theory and practice, offering strategies to master critical thinking, adopt brain-based learning, and develop a growth mindset—essential skills for thinking like a nurse and applying classroom knowledge to clinical practice. Critical thinking and brain-based learning concepts are integrated with real-world nursing education scenarios, providing students with actionable strategies to support success. The book includes foundational concepts in critical thinking and brain-based learning applied to learning; self-assessment tools to identify strengths and areas for improvement; case studies to foster critical thinking and application of concepts; and practical strategies for applying concepts to support academic and nursing practice success. The book addresses contemporary challenges faced by nursing students, including time management, stress management and test anxiety. It goes beyond typical nursing school guides by providing in-depth coverage of: Choosing your first nursing job and navigating early career decisions Understanding the NCLEX: its structure, purpose, and how to prepare effectively Applying brain-based learning, critical thinking, and growth mindset principles to excel in nursing school, on the NCLEX, in clinical experiences, and in professional practice Whether you're just starting your nursing education or preparing for the NCLEX and your first job, this textbook provides the tools and strategies needed to excel. It's an indispensable companion for any nursing student aiming to thrive in their studies and launch a successful nursing career.
Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
by American Nurses AssociationThis is an essential document for every nurse. <p><p> The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels.
Nursing Scope of Practice
by Douglas LongNursing Scope of Practice is every nurse's guidebook to understanding this terrain. It strips away the confusion and provides a comprehensive, coherent explanation of the nursing scope of practice so nurses can work to the full extent of their abil
Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe
by Douglas LongNursing Scope of Practice in Europe is every nurse’s guidebook to understanding this subject. Nurses will learn what they need to do to keep their patients safe and stay within the legal limits of a nursing license as well as their employer’s polic
Nursing Skills for Children and Young People's Mental Health
by Laurence BaldwinThis book focuses on those nursing skills that are truly valued and needed by children and young people with mental health problems. Whilst other books have chiefly focused on mental health conditions and treatments, this book moves away from this formulaic approach and considers what children and youth themselves need most from health professionals. It shows why nursing skills are among the most precious values for patients. This focus on therapeutic relationships, establishing trust-based forms of nursing, and empowering children and young people to develop into healthy and resilient young adults has largely been neglected, despite the feedback from those who urgently need help but often struggle to find it, or are wary of seeking help and reluctant to engage. This book focuses on the places where nurses encounter young people and seek to help them. It examines the role nurses play in specialist child and adolescent mental health settings (such as in-patient and community, as psychotherapists, and on self-harm teams) and where paediatrics nurses work with troubled young people (in emergency departments, paediatric wards and primary care). It also considers two specific areas, namely eating disorder services and consent-seeking, that could benefit from nursing skills that are currently undervalued, but are in fact invaluable. Its focus on those skills that nurses already have, but may not be consciously using, will make this book uniquely appealing to all nurses who work with children and young people with mental health problems, regardless of the setting, and an essential guide for students and experienced professionals alike.
Nursing Skills in Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Monitoring (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamOrganisms need to be able to maintain nearly constant internal environments in order to survive, grow and function effectively and efficiently. By maintaining homeostasis, humans remain healthy, strong and protected from the invasion of foreign organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. This practical pocket guide covers: • the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system vital signs • recognition of common arrhythmias and important skills for cardiovascular health cannulation and venepuncture • the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system • skills related to addressing respiratory problems. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Skills in Control and Coordination (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamLooking at how a variety of biological systems control and coordinate all physical actions, this quick reference book covers the nervous system and neurological assessment, caring for the unconscious patient and dealing with pain. Suitable for student nurses and nursing associates, it is ideal for use in practice. This practical pocket guide covers: • the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system • neurological assessment • caring for the unconscious patient • pain assessment and management • sleep. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Skills in Nutrition, Hydration and Elimination (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamThe body needs a constant supply of nutrients and water in order to survive, with water being required for the transportation of nutrients to cells and also for the transportation of waste out of the body. This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know to support your patients’ health and comfort. It looks at: The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system The anatomy and physiology of the renal system Elimination and associated skills Catheterisation Nutrition Hydration Fluid balance This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Skills in Professional and Practice Contexts (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamQuick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. The professional role of the nurse is at the very foundation of good care management and provision. Nurses are accountable to patients, the public, employers and their entire profession. It is imperative that you have a sound understanding of the various ethical, legal and professional issues you will face during your career. This competency-based text covers: Professional issues and accountability Communication The patient journey Diagnostic testing Care planning Managing and leading in the clinical environment End-of-life care Outlining relevant key concepts, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills, it also helps you learn by including learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Skills in Safety and Protection (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamPeople should be cared for in a safe environment that is protected from internal and external harm. This quick reference guide covers vital practical skills for nurses including: Emergency management and resuscitation The safe and accurate administration of medicines Infection control The anatomy and physiology of skin and temperature regulation Personal care Wound care. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Skills in Supporting Mobility (Skills in Nursing Practice)
by Tina Moore Sheila CunninghamThe ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and selfprotection. However, many of the patients you encounter will have some degree of immobility whether it is temporary (for instance, due to local anaesthesia), permanent (for instance, due to amputation or stroke) or variable (for instance, due to arthritis or morbid obesity). This practical pocket guide covers: • the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system • the principles of ergonomics • safe moving and handling practices • positioning the patient • performing a range of movement exercises • legal aspects of moving and handling • the promotion of sleep. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes: Is It Adequate?
by Committee on the Adequacy of Nurse Staffing in Hospitals Nursing HomesHospitals and nursing homes are responding to changes in the health care system by modifying staffing levels and the mix of nursing personnel. But do these changes endanger the quality of patient care? Do nursing staff suffer increased rates of injury, illness, or stress because of changing workplace demands? These questions are addressed in Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes, a thorough and authoritative look at today's health care system that also takes a long-term view of staffing needs for nursing as the nation moves into the next century. The committee draws fundamental conclusions about the evolving role of nurses in hospitals and nursing homes and presents recommendations about staffing decisions, nursing training, measurement of quality, reimbursement, and other areas. The volume also discusses work-related injuries, violence toward and abuse of nursing staffs, and stress among nursing personnel--and examines whether these problems are related to staffing levels. Included is a readable overview of the underlying trends in health care that have given rise to urgent questions about nurse staffing: population changes, budget pressures, and the introduction of new technologies. Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes provides a straightforward examination of complex and sensitive issues surround the role and value of nursing on our health care system.
Nursing Theories and Models: Nursing Models, Theories And Practice (Routledge Essentials for Nurses #11)
by Hugh McKennaNursing theory is a major part of all nursing courses and nurses are encouraged to use theories in practice, but it is not always easy for the student to make a real connection between the two. Drawing on many years' experience of teaching and research, Hugh McKenna addresses the theory needs of both students and qualified staff. He demystifies the confusing terminology associated with nursing theory and shows how all nurses can build theory from practice through reflection and analysis. This text offers step-by-step guidelines on:* how to analyse concepts* how to generate and select theory* how to apply and test theory in practice.Written in a friendly, easy to read style, Nursing Theories and Models puts forward realistic strategies for bridging the theory-practice gap.
Nursing Theorists and Their Work (8th Edition)
by Martha Raile AlligoodThe most comprehensive of its kind, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 8th Edition provides an in-depth look at 39 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies, critical thinking activities, and in-depth objective critiques of nursing theories help bridge the gap between theory and application. Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter help you to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations. A case study at the end of each theorist chapter puts the theory into a larger perspective, demonstrating how it can be applied to practice. A Brief Summary in each theorist chapter helps you review for tests and confirm your comprehension. A Major Concepts & Definitions box included in each theorist chapter outlines the theory's most significant ideas and clarifies content-specific vocabulary. Each theorist chapter is written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorist's work, often having worked closely with the theorists, to provide the most accurate and complete information possible. Beginning chapters provide a strong foundation on the history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the theory development process. Diagrams for theories help you visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts. Pictures of theorists, as well as a listing of contact information for each individual, enables you to contact the source of information directly. Theorist chapters have been reviewed and edited by the theorist, validating the accounts set forth in the text for currency and accuracy. An extensive bibliography at the conclusion of each theorist chapter outlines numerous primary and secondary sources of information, ideal for both undergraduate and graduate research projects.