Applied Nursing Researchpresents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties. Regular features include "Ask the Experts," research briefs, clinical methods, book reviews, news and announcements, and an editorial section.Applied Nursing Researchcovers such areas aspain management,patient education,discharge planning,nursing diagnosis, jobstressinnursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay, and nurse/physician collaboration.