Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence Based Practice; Chapter 2: Asking the compelling question; Chapter 3: Understanding research; Chapter 4: Quantitative Research; Chapter 5: Qualitative Research; Chapter 6: Finding the Evidence; Chapter 7: Grading and Evaluating the Evidence; Chapter 8: Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence; Chapter 9: Case examples.

About the Author

MARYANN GODSHALL, PHD, CCRN, CPN, CNE, is an associate clinical Professor at Drexel University. At Drexel University, Dr. Godshall teaches adult critical care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and research. She has previously taught health and physical assessment, nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and senior seminar. In addition, her responsibilities include syllabus development, management of course structure, administration of all grades, and facilitation of simulation experience. She previously taught at DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh County Community College. Dr. Godshall's clinical experience includes the PICU Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PICU Education Specialist at St. Luke's University Network, Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics, pediatric home care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and medical-surgical telemetry. Dr. Godshall is certified in critical care (CCRN), pediatrics (CPN), and nursing education (CNE).