Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence

Simplify Complex Research TopicsNursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Sixth Edition is a foundational nursing textbook for teaching and learning the basics of creating and using evidence in nursing practice. Written in a conversational tone, the hallmark of this text is its readability and the author's skillfulness in simplifying otherwise complex topics such as evidence-based care, qualitative and quantitative studies, and translation of research to practice.Nurses need to demonstrate proficiency in reading research, determining its use in their practice, and participating in the research process. The Sixth Edition is intuitively organized around the three main competencies - reading, using, and creating evidence - all of which enable the student to translate research into evidence in a practical way. This nursing textbook is intended to teach and support the clinical practice of nursing students, professional nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses that must apply evidence to patient care. Thoughtfully revised and updated with new case studies and updated references throughout.Contains new and updated information, including the impact COVID-19 had on EBP/research, recommendations for creating and sustaining practice-based nursing research, different innovative technologies that were used during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more timely and relevant topics.Grounded in applicability of content to nursing practice, each chapter concludes with an Application Exercise to bring concepts to life.Every new print copy is packaged with Navigate Advantage Access to unlock the complete and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, and learning analytics reporting tools.Instructor Resources include a Test Bank, Slides in PowerPoint format, Discussion Questions, Classroom Exercises, Case Studies, and Answer Keys. Nursing ResearchResearch & Theory © 2026 | 530 pages