Describe the process of developing and refining a research problem Distinguish the functions and forms of statements of purpose and research questions for quantitative and qualitative studies Describe the function…
Describe the logic of sampling for qualitative studies Identify and describe several types of sampling in qualitative studies Evaluate the appropriateness of the sampling method and sample size used in…
Identify major characteristics of theories, conceptual models, and frameworks Identify several conceptual models or theories frequently used by nurse researchers Describe how theory and research are linked in quantitative and…
Chapter 18 Emotional Responses and Mood Disorders Gail W. Stuart Lying awake, calculating the future, Trying to unweave, unwind, unravel And piece together the past and the future, Between midnight…
Chapter 26 Psychopharmacology Donald L. Taylor Medicines are nothing in themselves, if not properly used, but the very hands of the gods, if employed with reason and prudence. Herophilus LEARNING…
Chapter 22 Cognitive Responses and Organic Mental Disorders Gail W. Stuart I think, therefore I am. Descartes Learning Objectives 1. Describe the continuum of adaptive and maladaptive cognitive responses. 2. Identify behaviors…
Chapter 20 Neurobiological Responses and Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Mary D. Moller How do I get away from you—voices? How do I leave you behind me forever? You who echo…
Chapter 19 Self-Protective Responses and Suicidal Behavior Gail W. Stuart Out, out brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the…
Chapter 24 Eating Regulation Responses and Eating Disorders Gail W. Stuart Soon her eyes fell upon a little glass box that was lying under the table: she opened it, and…
Chapter 5 Biological Context of Psychiatric Nursing Care Donald L. Taylor We must recollect that all our provisional ideas in psychology will someday be based on an organic substructure. This…
