Research & Theory

Indian Microfinance: The Challenges of Rapid Growth is a comprehensive account of various components of the Indian microfinance sector, the largest in the world. After reviewing the main challenges facing the sector, it analyzes the progress of the two main delivery models, issues relating to the em... More

Management in the changing society has become important to all because of its universal application, and therefore, Contemporary Issues On Management provides basics on the effectiveness of work-life of individuals and groups who work at different situations in competitive world environment. The boo... More

This important study guide now offers 500 more "bullets" than its previous edition. In addition to a more thorough review, nursing students discover current guidelines on nursing procedures and diseases, how to prepare for and pass NCLEX-RN, the latest test plan, and a description of the computerize... More

This thoroughly updated NCLEX-PN study guide offers 500 additional, helpful "bullets". Students find coverage of complete exam contents, including nursing procedures, diseases, and how to prepare for and pass NCLEX-PN; preparation for the new test plan; and random-order bullets. Contents include 2,5... More

Since the publication of the first edition in 1988, Nursing lnformatics has been embraced as the premier reference for all health professionals seeking a state-of-the-art review of the role of information technology in the nursing profession. The rapid development of this field is now captured and c... More

Nursing, midwifery and health visiting are relatively young disciplines and are shaped by their location at the interface of academia and practice. As a result, researchers are often unaware of and unprepared for issues which can have a major impact on their work. Focusing on the nurse researcher's ... More

Ideas of 'nursing' and 'nurse' carry a powerful social charge. The image of the nurse continues to be a symbol of caring and of duty at the same time as it projects a view of femininity, 'stereotypical' in its gender relations.Ideas of 'nursing' and 'nurse' carry a powerful social charge. The image ... More

Nursing theory is a major part of all nursing courses and nurses are encouraged to use theories in practice, but it is not always easy for the student to make a real connection between the two. Drawing on many years' experience of teaching and research, Hugh McKenna addresses the theory needs of bot... More

Ideal for nursing students, or for nurses who are training students, this guide focuses on specific areas of nursing care and the skills related to them. It presents interventions that indicate the nature of the patient complaint and the treatment goal, outlines evidence relating to the problem, and... More

The "empowered, interactive Super Net woman" as well as physicians and pharmaceutical companies are surfing the Web for health-related information and sales. The author of five Best of the Net Online Guide books introduces the e-healthcare revolution in the context of the new e-commerce business mod... More

Thoroughly updated and revised, the new edition of this accessible guide aims to outline why there is a gap between research findings and what actually happens in clinical practice. It covers a number of topics including the sources of information on clinical effectiveness and methods of information... More

This user-friendly resource to evidence-based practice will serve as a guide to implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. "Real-life" examples assist the reader in actualizing important concepts and overcoming barriers in the implementation of evidence-based care; efficient cri... More

Now in full color, the Sixth Edition of this highly acclaimed introductory research text continues to focus on how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research for use in nursing practice. This thoroughly updated edition has a greater focus on evidence-based practice, developing critiquing sk... More

Focusing on the statistical methods most frequently used in the health care literature and featuring numerous charts, graphs, and up-to-date examples from the literature, this text provides a thorough foundation for the statistics portion of nursing and all health care research courses. All Fifth Ed... More

An outline-format, inexpensive, paperback review book for undergraduate nursing students that can be used for course or subject review or NCLEX preparation. Contains NCLEX-style review questions in each chapter, a comprehensive exam, and additional questions on a back-of-book CD-ROM. This edition in... More