Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence 5th Edition (Paperback)

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Fifth Edition by Janet Houser is the Jones & Bartlett Learning paperback that teaches nursing students how to read a study, judge whether it applies to practice, and take part in research themselves.

Houser’s text is popular with instructors because it is readable. Topics that frighten students in other books, such as sampling, statistics, qualitative design and translation of evidence to the bedside, are explained in a conversational tone with nursing examples. The fifth edition is organized around three competencies: reading evidence, using evidence and creating evidence, which mirrors how research is taught in BSN and RN-to-BSN programs.

What's included

• Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Fifth Edition, by Janet Houser
• Paperback, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning
• ISBN-13 9781284226294
• Covers evidence-based practice, quantitative and qualitative designs, measurement, analysis and dissemination
• Chapter objectives, key terms and critical appraisal exercises

Who it's for

Pre-licensure BSN students in their research or evidence-based practice course, RN-to-BSN students returning to school, nurses preparing for a Magnet or unit-based practice project, and faculty who want a text their students will actually read.

Why this edition

The fifth edition reflects current evidence-based practice models and updated examples while keeping the structure that made earlier editions a program standard. Its appraisal tools can be used directly on assigned journal articles, which is usually the main assignment in a nursing research course. It is also a sensible reference for graduate students who need a refresher before a thesis or DNP project.

Frequently asked questions

Is this book for undergraduate or graduate nursing?

Primarily undergraduate (BSN and RN-to-BSN), though many MSN programs assign it as a foundation before advanced research courses.

Does it cover statistics?

Yes, at the level a nurse needs to read a study: descriptive and inferential statistics, significance, effect size and how to interpret results tables.

Is online access included?

No. This listing is for the printed paperback only.

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