Since our previous profile in 2022, we’ve received 35 nursing research titles from eight different publishers. The books range from $19.95 to $135.95 with an average cost of $79.66. 

Listed below are a handful of nursing research reviews we’d like to highlight from Doody’s Review Service. Most of these titles appear on Doody’s Core Titles 2025 with exceptionally high scores, adding up to an average rating of 97. 

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, 6th Edition 

“This book provides a comprehensive overview of nursing research, moving from the need for research in nursing practice, through the steps of the research process, to the final dissemination phases including knowledge application. The book covers most of what an everyday nurse researcher could encounter at a high level but with enough detail to understand the topic needed to conduct a rigorous research study….This high-quality book comprehensively covers all aspects of nursing research. The content provides a solid foundation of knowledge for beginning nurse researchers to create evidence while also offering guidelines for practicing nurses to apply existing evidence to practice.” – Lisa Young, PhD, RN, NI-BC 

Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research, 6th Edition 

“This book is an excellent resource that is easy to read and use for nurses at all levels of education. The book features an area for students to apply what they have learned, improving their ability to apply knowledge and think critically. The book is a great resource to use in the classroom as it provides instructors with a defined pedagogy, assessments, study aids, interactive cases, and instructor resources. I recommend it.” – Pamela Harris-Haman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, FAWHONN 

Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice For Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: Models and Guidelines, 5th Edition 

“This book serves as an invaluable resource to its intended audience…Given its revisions, comprehensive tools, and reader-friendly approach, I highly recommend this book to any nurses or healthcare professionals interested in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. It is essential for those seeking to make meaningful changes within their own units or organizations, proving that impactful quality improvement begins with a question and can lead to lasting, system-wide improvements in patient care.” – Tiffany Rose Kong, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CNL 

Polit and Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition 

“This classic book has been updated to reflect methodological innovations that have arisen in nursing, medicine, and the social sciences over the past half-decade….While there are many textbooks available on the topic of nursing research, this is one of the most well-known. Building on 11 previous editions, the book remains an essential contribution to the field and to those who would generate or implement nursing research.” – Timothy Legg, PhD, PsyD, MSN, PMHNP-BC 

Writing for Publication in Nursing, 5th Edition 

“This book provides guidance to nurses in creating quality products for publication and dissemination. All aspects of the writing process, including the often-mystified editorial review process, are well described with examples for additional learning and further clarification….Novice and experienced authors interested in building their scholarly portfolio will find a wealth of information and strategies for successful writing for publication. This fifth edition with the additional updates is one of the best on the market, specifically for nurses who aspire to become published authors or wish to expand their scholarly endeavors.” – Janice Phillips, PhD