Course Description
Nursing Research
is designed to equip the learner with an understanding of the principles of research and its application to evidence based practice.
Required Readings
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Ciliska, D. (2006). Evidence-based nursing: How far have we come? What’s next? Evidence-based Nursing, 9, 38-40. |
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DiCenso, A, Cullum, N., & Ciliska, D. (1998). Implementing evidence-based nursing: Some misconceptions. Evidence Based Nursing. 1(2). 38-39. doi: 10.1136/ebn.1.2.38. |
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McBrien, B. (2008). Evidence-based care: Enhancing the rigour of a qualitative study. British Journal of Nursing, 17(20),1286-1289. |
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Nicholls, D. (2009). Qualitative research: Part three – Methods. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 16(12), 638-647. |
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Nicholls, D. (2009). Qualitative Research: Part two – Methodologies. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 16(11), 586-592. |
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Noble, H. & Smith, J. (2015). Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research. Evidence Based Nursing 18(2). 34-35. doi: 10.1136/eb-2015-102054 |
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Oncology Nursing Society. Putting evidence into practice. Practice resources. |
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Thompson, C.B., & Panacek, E.A. (2007). Research study designs: Non-Experimental. Air Medical Journal, 26(1), 18–22. |
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Winsett, R.P., & Cashion, A.K. (2007). The nursing research process. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 34(6), 635–643. |
Recommended Readings
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Additional Resources
Oncology Nursing Society eBooks (accessible via intranet):
1. Cancer Basics (2010)
2. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations 4th Ed. (2014)
3. Palliative Practices From A–Z for the Bedside Clinician 2nd Ed. (2008)
4. A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management 2nd Ed. (2015)
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