Introduction to Nursing Research - Softcover

Carol Boswell; Sharon Cannon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449695078 ISBN 13: 9781449695071

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

The Carnegie Report and the IOM Future of Nursing Report outline the necessary improvements to nursing that are paramount for the advancement of health care. These reports, along with the new health bill passed by Congress, reflect a strong movement towards implementing effective teaching while managing evidence to ensure that there is appropriate management of health issues in the United States. Because of this, the demand for a text that creates the connection between evidence-based practice and research is greater than ever. The Third Edition of Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice meets this need. This edition emphasizes the meaning of evidence and how it relates to research, and includes current information and updated references. Wth brand new chapters and practical examples that provide context for students, this text is surely the best available resource for nursing students today.

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About the Author

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.' 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449695078
• ISBN 13: 9781449695071
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 440