How to Nurse: Relational Inquiry in Action, Second Edition, presents a groundbreaking, research-informed approach to help students engage in a thoughtful process of inquiry to more intentionally and consciously develop their knowledge and nursing practice, boost their confidence and ability to act in alignment with their nursing values and competently navigate the complexities of contemporary healthcare settings as they care for patients and families.

Focusing on the “how of relational inquiry instead of the "what," the text's conversational style and concrete examples make complex ideas more accessible while encouraging in-depth exploration. Each chapter gradually builds on existing knowledge to ensure understanding for readers at all levels, accompanied by engaging tools that bridge theoretical approaches to practical application in clinical settings.

• UPDATED! Revised contentreflects the most current practices informed by the latest evidence-based research.
• NEW!Relational Inquiry Toolboxfeatures highlight knowledge, strategies, inquiry frameworks and checkpoints to strengthen your everyday nursing practice.
• To Illustratefeatures reinforce key concepts with real-life examples of patients and families, former students, practice nurses and clinical nurse specialists.
• Try it Outactivities challenge you to engage with chapter content and apply concepts in a range of ways.
• Text Boxessummarize essential relational inquiry ideas and strategies at a glance.
• Figures and Imagesclarify the relationship between ideas and stimulate your critical thinking capabilities.
• Learning Objectiveshelp you prioritize chapter content and make the most of your study.
• An Examplestories illustrate key points in the text.

Confidently address the theory-to-practice gap and equip your students with a theoretically sound, research-informed approach to successful nursing practice.How to Nurse: Relational Inquiry in Action, Second Edition, focuses on the “how of relational inquiry to demonstrate the relevance of nursing research and help students confidently navigate the complexities of real-life nursing practice. A conversational writing style makes concepts accessible and engaging learning tools link conceptual ideas to clinical action to prepare your students for safe, competent nursing practice.

• UPDATED! Revised contentreflects the most current practices informed by the latest evidence-based research.
• NEW!Relational Inquiry Toolboxfeatures highlight knowledge, strategies, inquiry frameworks and checkpoints to strengthen your everyday nursing practice.
• To Illustratefeatures reinforce key concepts with real-life examples of patients and families, former students, practice nurses and clinical nurse specialists.
• Try it Outactivities challenge you to engage with chapter content and apply concepts in a range of ways.
• Text Boxessummarize essential relational inquiry ideas and strategies at a glance.
• Figures and Imagesclarify the relationship between ideas and stimulate your critical thinking capabilities.
• Learning Objectiveshelp you prioritize chapter content and make the most of your study.
• An Examplestories illustrate key points in the text.