Understanding Research for Nursing Students

by Peter Ellis

Overview

Get to grips with all aspects of research that you need to succeed in your nursing degree. Learn why research is so important to nursing, develop your knowledge of key methods and terminology and build your confidence in applying research principles to your nursing practice.

Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards, showing how research relates to the requirements of a registered nurse
• Includes new case studies drawn from real life research and expanded discussions of research ethics and participant support
• Uses straightforward language and a step-by-step approach to introduce you to key concepts and guide you through all aspects of the research process
• Filled with activities and case studies to help you apply research principles and methods to your studies and real-world practice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781036201135
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/08/2025
Series:	Transforming Nursing Practice Series
Edition description:	Sixth edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.73(w) x 9.68(h) x (d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing research
Chapter 2: Overview of qualitative methodologies
Chapter 3: Data collection methods and analysis in qualitative research
Chapter 4: Overview of quantitative methodologies
Chapter 5: Data collection methods and analysis in quantitative research
Chapter 6: Multiple methods, evaluation and action research
Chapter 7: Using research

Editorial Reviews

This text is a useful companion for the students as they develop through the programme. The chapters are supported by useful references and web links for them to further develop their reading. It is very readable and students will be able to dip in and out in relation to their assignment, practice placement or issue of interest.

Caroline E Gibson

A well written and well presented book that I believe will be of help to any student using it to assist in their understanding of research. This book is something completely different. It provides an excellent insight into research. It covers a broad range of research methodologies and methods and is a good introductory text regarding the key concepts involved in nursing research... I believe that this would be of great help to all nursing students looking at research. It wouldn’t be out of place in the lecturer’s bookcase and I would suggest that more seasoned professionals completing research could benefit from having a copy.

Paul Watson

"Peter Ellis has put together an excellent introduction to research that covers all the basic principles for nursing students. Designed to meet the requirements of NMC standards that encourage active and reflective learning, all healthcare students will find this book invaluable." - Review, Nursing Standard

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