Making Sense of Evidence-based Practice for Nursing 1st Edition

Making Sense of Evidence-based Practice for Nursing, 1st Edition by Debra Evans is an essential guide for nurses who want to turn research into real-world improvements in patient care. Clear, practical and written for busy clinicians, this edition demystifies evidence-based practice and highlights how to use research to make confident clinical decisions.

You’ll find accessible explanations of key concepts—how to ask focused clinical questions, search and appraise research, and translate findings into safe, measurable practice changes. The book emphasizes practical frameworks, critical appraisal techniques and reflective learning strategies that suit nursing students, bedside nurses, nurse educators and clinical leaders alike.

Grounded in contemporary healthcare needs, this resource supports better outcomes across settings—from acute care wards to community nursing and public health. Realistic examples and practice-focused guidance help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, improving patient safety, treatment effectiveness and professional confidence. Ideal for readers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and other international healthcare systems, it speaks to the global move toward accountable, evidence-informed care.

Whether you’re preparing for coursework, leading a quality improvement project, or refining everyday clinical decisions, this book equips you with tools to evaluate evidence critically and implement change responsibly. Thoughtful, authoritative and user-friendly, it helps nurses at every stage build skills that matter.

Add Making Sense of Evidence-based Practice for Nursing, 1st Edition by Debra Evans to your professional library today and start making evidence work for your patients and your practice.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.