Understanding Research for Nursing Students
3rd Edition
Published on 26. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-4739-1931-0 (ISBN)
Description
Do your students find research difficult to engage with or want a textbook that is easy to read?
Right from the start of their programme it is crucial for nursing students to be able to understand and evaluate current research to support their learning. This book helps students recognise what good research is by providing an introductory guide to the main research methodologies used in nursing. It simplifies complex terminology and puts research into context for nursing students, with clear examples and case studies.
Key features
? Written in clear, easy to follow language
? Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters
? A companion website with 9 podcasts to bring topics from the book to life.
Right from the start of their programme it is crucial for nursing students to be able to understand and evaluate current research to support their learning. This book helps students recognise what good research is by providing an introductory guide to the main research methodologies used in nursing. It simplifies complex terminology and puts research into context for nursing students, with clear examples and case studies.
Key features
? Written in clear, easy to follow language
? Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters
? A companion website with 9 podcasts to bring topics from the book to life.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4739-1931-0 (9781473919310)
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Peter Ellis
Understanding Research for Nursing Students
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11/2018
4th Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€49.75
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Peter Ellis
Understanding Research for Nursing Students
Book
03/2013
2nd Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€43.55
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Person
Peter Ellis is an independent nursing and health and social care writer and consultant, and CEO of Intelligent Care Software. He is also an Expert Witness for nursing and social care. Peter was most recently a Registered Manager and Nursing Director in the Hospice and social care settings. Prior to this, he was a senior lecturer and programme director at Canterbury Christ Church University where he taught understanding research, among other topics, to undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. Peter is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University and has a special interest, including ongoing research, in palliative and end-of-life care
Content
Introduction
Introducing Research
Overview of Qualitative Methodologies
Data Collection Methods and Analysis in Qualitative Research
Overview of Quantitative Methodologies
Data Collection Methods and Analysis in Quantitative Research
Multiple Methods, Evaluation and Action Research
Using Research
Introducing Research
Overview of Qualitative Methodologies
Data Collection Methods and Analysis in Qualitative Research
Overview of Quantitative Methodologies
Data Collection Methods and Analysis in Quantitative Research
Multiple Methods, Evaluation and Action Research
Using Research