• ISBN13: 9780415346283
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: October 16, 2006
• Pages: 216
• Original Price: 42.99 GBP
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 386 grams

About the Book Focusing on the nurse researcher's dual role as practitioner and researcher, as well as research ethics and the relationship between practitioner and academic agendas, <em>The Reality of Nursing Research</em> helps to: <ul> <li>locate the practical dilemmas of nursing research in historical and policy context</li> <li>prepare those about to embark on research for some of the issues they will face</li> <li>reassure researchers that they are not the only ones to encounter the complexity of real life research </li> <li>support the research teacher or supervisor in preparing and mentoring their students</li> <li>share experiences of others who have encountered similar issues and provide some practical advice on their solution.</li></ul> With illustrative case studies and practical advice, this book looks at the real life dilemmas faced by nurse researchers at key stages of the research process from developing a research question through to disseminating the findings. It is an essential text for nurse researchers, teachers of research, research supervisors and nurses undertaking research at diploma through to doctoral level.