Foundations of Nursing Research

This book provides registered nurses with an easy-to understand description of nursing research. Everyone who reads this book, including people outside the nursing profession, agree that it is very readable and concise. "Nursing Research on the Web" sections have been added, increasing readers' interest in nursing research as they discover information available on the Internet. Concepts of evidence-based practice and outcomes research have been added. Excerpts from 58 published nursing research studies are integrated throughout the book. Most are from studies published in 2000. Self-tests are included. An invaluable reference book for registered nurses.