Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for teaching students how to translate research into practice. The text is based on the five step IDP process (knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation). The authors employ a fresh and updated approach to teaching nursing research using evidence-based practice. The Fourth Edition features more real-world examples, expanded coverage of qualitative methods, discussion of various types of research questions and explores the hierarchy of evidence. New to the Fourth Edition: Updated Apply What You Have Learned evolving case study Real-life evidence-based practice examples Exploration of the Hierarchy Model featuring all types of evidence for each level Expanded content on the qualitative method Updated references and new diagrams summarizing statistical analysis and designs Navigate 2 Premier Access Instructor Resources Instructor's Manual Time-on-task analysis Interactive lectures Competency mapping document PowerPoint slides Test bank Practice activities Evolving case study