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Chapter 1 Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment
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What is the highest priority for the imp
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1. ortance of research in the nursing profess
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Research findings provide evidence for i
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Conduct research to better understand the
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Document the role that nurses serve in s
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ociety.
D) Establish nursing research areas of study.
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Which group would be best served by cli
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In the United States, in what area does
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research play an important role in nursin
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What is the role of a consumer of nursin
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Read research reports for relevant findi
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What was the concern of most nursing st
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Which topic most closely conforms to t
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or future nursing research?
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Attitudes of nursing students toward smo
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Promotion of excellence in nursing scie
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, What is the process of deductive reaso
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8.
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