Evidence-based practice for nurses :  appraisal and application of research / 
edited by Nola A. Schmidt, PhD, RN, CNE, Professor, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, Janet M. Brown, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. 
 - Third edition. 
 - xxviii, 577 pages :  color illustrations ; 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>What is evidence-based practice? -- Using evidence through collaboration to promote excellence in nursing practice -- Identifying research questions -- Finding sources of evidence -- Linking theory, research, and practice -- Key principles of quantitative designs -- Quantitative designs : using numbers to provide evidence -- Epidemiological designs : using data to understand populations -- Qualitative designs : using words to provide evidence -- Collecting evidence -- Using samples to provide evidence -- Other sources of evidence -- What do the quantitative data mean? -- What do the qualitative data mean? -- Weighing in on the evidence -- Transitioning evidence to practice -- Developing oneself as an innovator -- Evaluating outcomes of innovations -- Sharing the insights with others. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781284053302 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nursing--Research.<br/>Evidence-based nursing.<br/>Nursing Research--methods.<br/>Evidence-Based Nursing.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RT81.5  / SCH 2015