Nursing research and theory

This book is a Fast Facts for students considering the NP track, NP students, and new NPs - a quick all-in-one read that features what you "e;really need to know"e;about NP education and practice.

The hallmark text for nursing faculty seeking to promote the transformative teaching of caring science, this book reflects the paramount scholarship of caring science educators.

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!

2012 First Place AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in Nursing Research!

This landmark annual review has provided nearly three decades of knowledge, insight, and research on topics critical to nurses everywhere.

"e;As expected, this book is complex but it is also engaging, thought-provoking, and exciting because it helps nurses and other readers think deeply about meeting the needs of patients at their most vulnerable moments.

FACILITATES WRITING SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS OF SUBSTANCE, CLARITY, AND CONVICTIONWith an in-depth focus on writing with substance, clarity, and conviction, this comprehensive resource takes the reader step by step through the entire process of writing and submitting a successful proposal.

Praise for the Previous Edition:"e;This is a valuable resource for readers seeking basic to advanced information on measurement.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

The fifth edition of this award-winning text continues to be the only advanced practice nursing resource to focus exclusively on outcome assessment, an integral aspect of quantifying the effectiveness of care, both clinically and financially.

"e;[This book] has its origins in courses taught by the editors and their collaborators for doctoral students.

A two-time AJN Book of the Year Award winner and a 2013 Doody Core Title!

Grounded theory, often considered the parent of all qualitative research, is a complex approach used to develop theory about a phenomenon rooted in observation of empirical data.

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!

This practical resource for nursing students, educators, researchers, and practitioners provides content about the conceptual models of nursing that are used as organizing frameworks for nursing practice, quality improvement projects, and research.

Die Entwicklung Autonomer Systeme in der Pflege sollte als partizipative, soziotechnische Innovation betrachtet und vorangetrieben werden.

Once considered to be a lesser pedagogical method, the case study is indeed a powerful, in-depth tool with which to examine evidence-based practice around patient care, family dynamics, professional roles, and organizational systems.

Delivers all information required for the Theoretical Foundations of Nursing courseBy embracing the major conceptual and theoretical contributions to nursing research that are outside of traditional nursing theory, this book serves as a vital resource for nurse researchers, and one that is indispensable for doctoral nursing students embarking on their dissertations.

"e;This wonderful and informative resource provides a definitive base of information for those engaged in clinical inquiry.

"e;As expected, this book is complex but it is also engaging, thought-provoking, and exciting because it helps nurses and other readers think deeply about meeting the needs of patients at their most vulnerable moments.

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring (Caritas) is now used in approximately 300 health care institutions in the United States and other institutions worldwide.

"e;It is very exciting to see all of these studies compiled in one book.

"e;This book is of value to nurses at all levels of their career.

"e;Phenomenology recognizes that.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!

Confidently navigate the DNP proposal process with proven strategies, practical tools, and expert tips for success.

Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health has been designed to help the student and newly qualified health care professional to familiarise themselves with the key theoretical frameworks underpinning the field of children and young people's mental health.

Dual Diagnosis Nursing The increasing number of individuals with co-existing substance misuse and psychiatric disorders presents a key challenge to mental health and addiction nurses.

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Field of Knowledge provides an analytical and critical introduction to the current state of knowledge in psychiatric and mental health nursing in the UK.

Older People and Mental Health Nursing provides an evidence-based guide to caring for the growing number of older people with mental health issues.

First published in 1997, The nursing and health care fields are developing rapidly.

First published in 1997, The nursing and health care fields are developing rapidly.

First published in 1997, this volume responds to the rapidly developing fields of nursing and health care fields and explores the meaning of nursing and the nurse-patient relationship through looking at the effects of a nurse's personality, approach and understanding as being therapeutic for the patient's experience.

First published in 1997, this volume responds to the rapidly developing fields of nursing and health care fields and explores the meaning of nursing and the nurse-patient relationship through looking at the effects of a nurse's personality, approach and understanding as being therapeutic for the patient's experience.

Nurses are constantly involved with projects; staff nurses develop plans of care, nurse managers determine projected staffing patterns, staff development instructors create courses, informatics nurses implement software applications.

Most specialist mental health care is provided by nurses who use face to face helping skills with a wide range of people in a variety of contexts.

This popular and groundbreaking book was the first of its kind to focus on providing mental health nurses with the core knowledge of the physical health issues that they need for their work.

Out with the old and in with the new!

Mental health nurses need to work within the law to ensure good, legal care for their patients, while at the same time being guided by appropriate values.

This is a modern multi-disciplinary text confronting a complex age and journey into recovery.

"e;An extremely informative and useable book covering many aspects of communication .

"e;Taylor reveals how reflection and contemplation creatively welds the everyday working day world to a myriad of cultural, ethical, moral and managerial challenges.

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Learn how to evaluate and apply health sciences research with this beginner's guide!

Nursing success begins with the fundamentals!

A unique "e;mentor in a pocket"e; handbook covering one of the most important trends in nursing todayFrom the co-creator of the Model for Change to Evidence-Based Practice comes the first portable guide to evidence-based practice for direct care nurses in any healthcare setting.