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Nursing research guides for every degree level
Explore practical guidance for BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD research. We prioritise US nursing education while recognising that your institution’s instructions always come first.
Start with your academic level or the research challenge you are facing. These ten guides are available now, with more in development.
Nursing Capstone & DNP Projects · DNP
Planning a DNP Scholarly Project
From clinical practice problem to implementation and evaluation.
Read guide →Nursing Dissertations & Theses · BSN · MSN · DNP
How to Develop a PICOT Question
Turn a clinical concern into a focused, answerable question.
Read guide →Nursing Dissertations & Theses · MSN · PhD
How to Write a Nursing Research Proposal
Connect your question, methods, ethics and feasibility.
Read guide →Nursing Dissertations & Theses · BSN · MSN · PhD
Writing a Nursing Literature Review
Build a critical synthesis rather than a list of summaries.
Read guide →Nursing Research Methodology · MSN · PhD
Choosing a Nursing Research Methodology
Match your research question with an appropriate design.
Read guide →Nursing Research Methodology · MSN · PhD
Thematic Analysis in Nursing Research
Explore coding, theme development and reflexivity.
Read guide →Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis · MSN · PhD
Systematic Reviews in Nursing Research
Plan, conduct and report a transparent evidence review.
Read guide →Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis · MSN · PhD
Scoping Reviews in Nursing Research
Map a field of evidence and identify gaps.
Read guide →Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis · MSN · PhD
Using PRISMA 2020 in Nursing Systematic Reviews
Understand transparent reporting and flow diagrams.
Read guide →Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis · BSN · MSN · PhD
Critical Appraisal of Nursing Research Evidence
Evaluate credibility, relevance and limitations.
Read guide →Find a starting point for your degree
BSN and RN to BSN; Start with PICOT questions and literature reviews.
MSN; Explore research proposals and research methodology.
DNP; Begin with our scholarly project planning guide and PICOT guide.
PhD; Explore systematic reviews, thematic analysis and critical appraisal.
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