Introduction to qualitative nursing research (2020)Chicca, J. (2020). Introduction to qualitative nursing research: This type of research can reveal important information that quantitative research can't. American Nurse Journal, 15(6), 28+. Retrieved from https://www.myamericannurse.com/introduction-to-qualitative-nursing-research/
Qualitative Research Designs (2008)Kalaian, S. (2008). Research design. In P. J. Lavrakas (Ed.), Encyclopedia of survey research methods (pp. 725-731). Sage Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412963947.n471
Qualitative Research Methods - definitionBehar-Horenstein, L. (2018). Qualitative research methods. In B. Frey (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation (pp. 1340-1345). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781506326139.n560
Quantitative Research Methods - definitionLeung, J., & Shek, D. (2018). Quantitative research methods. In B. Frey (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation (pp. 1349-1352). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781506326139.n562
Click on the links below to read scholarly opinions or research on important topics in your course. Consider reading a chapter from one of the licensed eBooks.
Nursing research at local, regional, national, and international levels promotes scientific advancements in the profession and improved patient care for both individuals and populations.
Broome, B. (2018, March-April). Opportunities for Discovery: Research. Urologic Nursing, 38(2), 99. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.mylibrary.wilmu.edu/apps/doc/A541947498/HRCA?u=new90507&sid=HRCA&xid=33ddde78
Pandey, S. (2020). Types of variables in medical research. Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 6(1), 4. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.mylibrary.wilmu.edu/apps/doc/A621880588/HRCA?u=new90507&sid=HRCA&xid=1c543f0f
A simulated research practicum was developed in our nursing program to increase the number of quality research placements for our students. In order to evaluate the success of this simulation activity, we compared students' experiences in simulated and traditional mentored research placements.
Bird, M., Tolan, J., & Carter, N. (2019). Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Learning in Mentored and Simulated Research Practica. Journal of Nursing Education, 58(5), 290–293. https://doi-org.mylibrary.wilmu.edu/10.3928/01484834-20190422-07
Clinical nursing research - Definition (2008)Given, L. M. (2008). Clinical research. In The SAGE encyclopedia of qualitative research methods (pp. 80-83). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412963909.n45
The purpose of these 12 articles from the American Journal of Nursing is to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to implement EBP consistently, one step at a time.
Not a comprehensive glossary but it outlines some of the key terms that should be understood in relation to Evidence-Based practice. From the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (University of Oxford)
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eBooks from the Wilmington University Library Collection
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Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses by Nola A. Schmidt; Janet M. BrownEvidence-Based Practice for Nurses, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for teaching students how to translate research into practice. The text is based on the five-step IDP process (knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation). The Fourth Edition features more real-world examples, expanded coverage of qualitative methods, discussion of various types of research questions and explores the hierarchy of evidence.
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Publication Date: 2019, 4th edition
Research for Advanced Practice Nurses by Magdalena Mateo"This book should provide graduate nursing students with the knowledge to evaluate research evidence and use it in practice. With the increasing focus on EBP, this book should serve as a useful resource." Score: 100, 5 stars.--The second edition of this award-winning reference on formulating, achieving, and sustaining evidence-based practice (EBP) through clinical research updates all prior content and includes two new chapters on establishing and sustaining an evidence-based practice and environment, and how a research question drives the selection of research design, measurement, and analysis.
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ISBN: 9780826137265
Publication Date: 2013, 2nd edition
Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research by Marilynn J. Wood; Janet Ross-KerrBasic Steps in Planning Nursing Research: From Question to Proposal is the perfect introduction to the research process. It details the development of an effective research plan, and guides readers through all stages of the process from finding a research topic, to the final written proposal. It takes an in-depth focus on the planning process which makes it an excellent tool for beginners while still being relevant to people at all levels of study who need to develop a research plan.