Curated list of books, journals, guidelines, and evidence-based nursing resources for nurses available through Advocate Health - Midwest Library or freely online
Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice by Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Capezuti, et al6th edition - The newest edition of this distinguished reference in geriatric nursing delivers updated guidelines, new illustrative case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols developed by leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in each topic area. The sixth edition includes new approaches devoted to supporting LGBTQ elders, persons living with dementia and their families, and older adults living with HIV.
Publication Date: 2021
Evidence-Based Nursing: the Research Practice Connection by Sarah Jo Brown4th edition - This book helps students understand research methods, how to appraise and use research evidence in clinical decision-making, and how to fully understand and engage in evidence-based practice. By linking evidence-based practice to recent research in safety and quality programs, it provides timely information in both healthcare and nursing settings.
Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing by Maryann Godshall3rd edition - This is a concise, pocket-sized resource for students and practicing nurses alike that delivers the fundamentals of evidence-based practice (EBP) and basic nursing research concepts in an easy-to-read, quick-access format. It demystifies the research process with straightforward information.
Nursing Research: Reading, Using and Creating Evidence by Janet Houser5th edition - Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence is a foundational text for teaching and learning the basics of creating and using evidence in nursing practice. Nurses need to demonstrate proficiency in reading research, determining its use in their practice, and participating in the research process. The Fifth Edition is intuitively organized around the three main competencies - reading, using, and creating evidence - all of which enable the student to translate research into evidence in a practical way. This text is intended to teach and support the clinical practice of students, professional nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses that must apply evidence to patient care.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Comprehensive resource for nursing research articles and evidence-based information. Also covers allied health disciplines like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, and integrative medicine.
Provides nurses and healthcare professionals quick, reliable, and up-to-date information on medical conditions, treatments, procedures, and best practices. It includes step-by-step instructions, evidence-based guidelines, and educational materials to support clinical practice. Resource provided by Advocate Health - Midwest Nursing.
Free and easy to use search engine from the National Library of Medicine. Find journal articles on medicine, pharmacology, integrative medicine, nursing and allied health topics.
A clinical search engine to help rapidly identify the highest-quality research evidence. Filter search results by type of evidence such as systematic reviews, clinical trials and guidelines.