Thoughts for Your Journey
Based on your thoughtful strategizing, expect your
search and theory evaluation to yield surprising re-
sults. Nursing information resources are evolving,
and Web sites or resources for new nursing theories
are being continually developed. Regular evalua-
tion of the resource each time that you wish to use
it will ensure accuracy, credibility, currency, and
trustworthiness of the information that contributes
to your learning and scholarly practice. You are
ultimately the one deciding the outcome of your
evaluation and the influence of the resource on
your research. Enjoy the journey!
Regular evaluation of the resource each
time that you wish to use it will ensure
accuracy, credibility, currency, and trust-
worthiness of the information that con-
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