Best Nursing Research & Theory Books of 2025

The ATI TEAS Test Study Guide 2022-2023: TEAS 7 Exam Prep is a comprehensive guide for anyone preparing to take the new ATI TEAS exam, which will be released in June 2022. The guide includes a quick review of the concepts covered on the TEAS 7, a full practice test with detailed answer explanations, and tips and tricks from experienced nurses. It also provides access to online flashcards, cheat sheets, and more. The ATI TEAS Study Guide is aligned with the official ATI TEAS 7th Edition framework and covers topics such as mathematics, science, English and language usage, and human anatomy and physiology. Overall, this guide is an excellent resource for anyone looking to pass the TEAS 7 on their first attempt.

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, 4th Edition is a must-have for nurses and healthcare professionals who want to enhance their clinical decision-making skills and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Written in a straightforward and conversational style, the book provides real-world examples and meaningful strategies in every chapter to help readers confidently meet today’s clinical challenges. The book's unique approach, including the Making Connections and Making EBP Real features, makes it stand out from other medical informatics books. Overall, it is a comprehensive guide that will benefit any healthcare professional seeking to improve their practice through EBP.

The 5th edition of "Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice" by Bernadette Melnyk and Ellen Fineout-Overholt is a comprehensive guide for nursing students and professionals. The authors use engaging case studies and real-world examples to make evidence-based practice accessible for readers at any level. The book has been updated with new coverage and a new chapter on applying implementation science to clinical practice settings, along with updated content and case studies. It is an essential resource for those looking to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Essentials of Nursing Research is an award-winning nursing research textbook that provides a practical understanding of research fundamentals and the research process for both quantitative and qualitative studies. This updated edition incorporates the latest clinical insights and approaches to research. The book is organized to simplify complex topics and facilitate the use of research evidence in nursing practice. Clear, approachable writing, critical appraisal guidelines, research examples, and tips help students confidently translate abstract notions of research methods into concrete applications. Colorful tables, figures, and examples engage students' attention and reinforce their understanding. Overall, Essentials of Nursing Research is an invaluable resource for nursing students and professionals alike.

Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 9th Edition is an authoritative textbook for mastering research methods essential for evidence-based practice. It covers how to appraise, apply, participate, and improve research projects. The latest edition has been updated to reflect today's digital era, with step-by-step guidelines for major quantitative and qualitative research approaches. It also includes new content on translational research, research tools, and techniques, making it an ideal resource for nursing research students and professionals. The book's emphasis on evidence-based practice and coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods make it unique and highly recommended.

Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice is an ideal reference book for nursing students and advanced practice nurses. The fourth edition incorporates middle range practice theory, interdisciplinary and nursing theories to help nurses build their own nursing philosophies. The book is comprehensive, covering public health theory related to pandemics, disaster nursing, environmental health crises, health disparities and gender theory. The case studies are revised and a new comprehensive grid provides suggested applications for philosophies and theories in research and clinical practice. Janie B. Butts, a retired Professor at The University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing, co-authored the book with Dr. Rich. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for nursing research and theory.

Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 6th Edition, is an award-winning resource that equips nursing students with the knowledge and understanding to apply nursing theory to practice and improve as nurses. The book goes beyond demonstrating the application of theory to teach students how to think critically and analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence. The updated 6th Edition remains the most concise and contemporary nursing theory text available, reflecting the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, situation-specific theories, and their relationship to theory in nursing. Overall, this book is an approachable guide to being a better nurse, extensively researched, easy to read, and rich with engaging learning features.

The 11th edition of Nursing Research by Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck is an authoritative and approachable textbook that covers the latest methodological innovations in nursing, medicine, and the social sciences. The book provides critical appraisal guidelines to help students focus on specific aspects of a report for the most effective appraisal. The updated edition adds two new chapters designed to help students ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of research methods and the relevance and applicability of nursing inquiries. This book is an essential tool for students learning how to perform research or how to critically appraise research reports for use in practice.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Project: A Framework for Success, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive framework for DNP students to work through their project more effectively and efficiently. This edition has a new chapter on health policy that highlights the DNP core competencies used to advocate for healthcare policy change. The book covers how policy impacts practice, the role of the DNP nurse as a leader of the profession, and their connection to advocacy. The book is an excellent resource for nursing practitioners and students. The inclusion of digital versions of project tools makes it unique and practical.

The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals is a comprehensive guide to implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare. The fourth edition includes updated content based on over a decade of experience, feedback from healthcare professionals worldwide, and recent research. The book covers strategies for dissemination, interprofessional collaboration, and translation steps. It also provides tools to guide the EBP process and an overview of the practice question, evidence, and translation approach to EBP projects. The book is an exceptional guide for nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure EBP is a core competency.