Nursing research & evidence-based course solutions

Authors: Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-B, FNI, FNAP, FAAN; Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Copyright: 2027
Available: Print, eBook, and CoursePoint

Tailored to introduce nursing research to ADN or BSN students, the 11th Edition of Polit and Beck’s Essentials of Nursing Research simplifies research concepts and focuses on evidence-based practice with accessible language and streamlined statistical coverage. Led by nursing research expert Dr. Jane Flanagan, it equips students with practical tools to confidently appraise and apply research in clinical care.

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• UPDATED Research coverage includes quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical significance, comparative effectiveness of research (CER), and systematic reviews.
• UPDATED Research insights and examples of studies throughout each chapter reflect the latest best practices for research design.
• UPDATED Research Examples and Critical Thinking Exercises, featuring full research articles in the appendix, are designed to sharpen critical thinking skills.
• Critical Appraisal Guidelines guide students through the process for evaluating research methodologies with practical examples.
• Voice of the Researcher video cases and interactive CoursePoint modules connect theory with real-world applications.

Authors: Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-B, FNI, FNAP, FAAN; Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Copyright: 2026
Available: Print, eBook, and CoursePoint

Approachable, up-to-date, and rich with practical tips and strategies, Polit & Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition, is the go-to text for teaching BSN or graduate nursing students how to perform research and critically appraise research reports for use in practice.

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• New and revised content familiarizes students with current approaches to original research in the practice setting, collaboration between PhD prepared nurses and DNP prepared nurses, systematic reviews of research evidence, and more.
• UPDATED Chapter objectives ensure compliance with current AACN Essentials and the 2022–2026 NINR Strategic Plan.
• UPDATED Qualitative Data Analysis chapter boosts confidence in coding and categorizing data.
• Research examples in each chapter clarify key points and encourage critical thinking.
• Practical tips help students translate abstract notions of research methods into realistic strategies for conducting research.
• Critical appraisal guidelines highlight specific aspects of research reports for the most effective appraisals.

Authors: Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN; Ellen Fineout-Overholt, PhD, RN, EBP-C, FNAP, FAAN
Copyright: 2023
Available: Print, eBook, and CoursePoint

Award-winning authors Bernadette Melnyk and Ellen Fineout-Overholt present the latest research and best practices through a clear, conversational approach that makes complex concepts accessible and actionable. This fully revised edition equips students with the knowledge and confidence to integrate evidence into patient care, improve outcomes, and meet the evolving challenges of today’s healthcare environment.

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• NEW Reimagined coverage and a new chapter on applying implementation science to clinical practice settings familiarize students with the latest evidence and emerging implementation and evaluation tools.
• UPDATED Content throughout empowers you to more effectively teach evidence-based practice principles in academic and clinical settings.
• UPDATED Making EPB Real includes case studies that reinforce clinical application through real-world examples.
• Making Connections: An EBP Exemplar walks students through an unfolding case study to clarify the EBP process.
• Clinical Scenarios challenge students to seek out best evidence and determine a reasonable course of action for commonly encountered situations.