The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique, & Utilization

With its unique nursing perspective and framework that links nursing research to nursing practice, the 5th edition gives readers the tools they need to successfully evaluate, implement, and conduct research studies. Users will discover balanced and detailed coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research, as well as abundant, concrete examples from the best research literature available. And practicing nurses, students, and instructors appreciate this book for its clear, direct writing style that makes complex concepts easy to understand. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.

• Websites direct students to an extensive array of information for use in conducting studies
  
• A clear, direct writing style that facilitates learning
  
• Rich and frequent illustration of major points and concepts from the most current research literature
  
• A nursing perspective and framework that links research to the whole of the nursing curriculum
  
• Detailed coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  
• Exciting coverage of evidence-based practice―a topic of vital and growing importance in a health care arena focused on quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care

Susan K. Grove is Associate Dean and Graduate Advisor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas.