About This Book

Welcome to An Introduction to Research for Nursing Students, a UNBC OER funded resource created with several goals in mind: accessibility, affordability, customization, and student engagement—all while encouraging learners toward high levels of learning. Instructors and students alike will find that this textbook offers a strong foundation in nursing. It is available for free online and in low-cost print and e-book editions.

An Introduction to Research for Nursing Students is an open-access resource designed to guide undergraduate nursing students through the foundational principles of research. It introduces essential topics that support evidence-based practice, clinical inquiry, and academic development in the nursing profession.

This textbook covers:

• The structure of the research process

• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches

• Literature reviews and how to read academic studies critically

• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks in research

• Ethical and legal considerations in human subject research

• The role of artificial intelligence in nursing research

Each chapter offers clear explanations, nursing-specific examples, and activities that help bridge research concepts with practical application. The goal is to equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to engage in research as both consumers and future contributors to the field.

This book is openly licensed under a Creative Commons license and is freely available to use, adapt, and share for educational purposes.