Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

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Nursing Research Online consists of 14 ready-to-use, interactive modules corresponding to each chapter in the text, along with a collection of additional learning activities that faculty can use to supplement the core modules.
  • Ready-to-use modules feature a rich variety of engaging examples - from the nursing literature, nursing practice, and everyday life - to help students grasp key concepts.
  • Concise lessons help students process information in manageable blocks.
  • Modules each include integrated Learning Activities, Narrated Algorithms, and a built-in Audio Glossary, to help students master nursing research.
  • Unique Closer Look boxes expand on module content for more motivated students and bring additional insights that help all students understand difficult concepts.
  • Reading Assignments with Focus Questions help students relate the course material to the textbook content, and focus their reading accordingly.
  • Module Summary features conclude each module and ensure content mastery.
  • Supplemental Resources allow the instructor to expand on and customize the course to meet the needs of their particular program:
    • 42 Discussion Questions - three for each chapter in the textbook - allow faculty to simulate classroom discussion in an online environment.
    • 5 Critiquing Activities challenge students to apply their critiquing skills to both qualitative and quantitative research articles.
    • A Research Article Library supplements the integrated research examples and allows faculty to create customized critiquing assignments.
    • Narrated Algorithms from the modules are available as freestanding assets to help illustrate the various types of research designs in a friendly and engaging manner.
    • WebLinks, Image Collection, and Test Bank from the Burns & Grove Evolve website are all incorporated into the course to complement the course resources and allow the instructor maximum flexibility.

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