Essentials of Nursing Research

Essentials of Nursing Research, 10th Edition, by Denise Polit and Cheryl Tatano Beck, is a nursing textbook that introduces students and practicing nurses to core concepts of healthcare inquiry. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in 2021, this text establishes foundational knowledge across quantitative research studies and qualitative research studies.

The authors outline essential research design principles that structure scientific investigation. Coverage extends to practical methods of sampling and data collection, providing a clear framework for how empirical data are gathered, organized, and reported across diverse healthcare settings.

A key element of the material focuses on criteria for assessing data quality. This emphasis helps nursing students and clinical practitioners evaluate empirical research for use in professional nursing environments.