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Research & Theory (New, Used & Rental Textbooks › Nursing, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Research & Theory (New, Used & Rental Textbooks › Nursing, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $60.91, median 38 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 31/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $36.20 – $82.17 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 8% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 25% of the parent category Nursing (152), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $60.91 its median price beats 97% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $36.20 to $82.17, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Research & Theory best sellers
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Next Generation NCLEX-RN® Prep: Complete and stress-free guide with examination and mindset strategies to study smarter, NGN clinical judgment, digital exam simulations, and real case studies
by Preparix
- List rank#1
- Price$32.91
- Rating4.8
- Reviews492
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Top 400+ Drugs Decoded: The Ultimate Pharmacology Coloring Book & Study Guide to Visualize Complex Drugs, Strengthen Long-Term Memory, and Reinforce Learning with Unlimited Practice Tests
by Rowan Peay
- List rank#2
- Price$28.97
- Rating4.6
- Reviews137
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Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice
by Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk PhD RN CPNP/PMHNP FNAP
- List rank#3
- Price$91.19
- Rating4.4
- Reviews192
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Med Surg Certification Exam Prep: The Complete and Fully Updated Study Guide to Master the ANCC MEDSURG-BC™ Exam – With Full-Length Practice Tests, Step-by-Step Explanations, and Expert Strategies
by Skillful Prep Press
- List rank#4
- Price$29.90
- Rating5.0
- Reviews246
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Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty (Evolve)
by Diane M. Billings EdD RN ANEF FAAN
- List rank#5
- Price$99.97
- Rating4.7
- Reviews72
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Polit & Beck's Essentials of Nursing Research
by Dr. JANE M. FLANAGAN Ph.D.
- List rank#6
- Price$102
- Rating5.0
- Reviews3
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Statistics for Nursing Research: A Workbook for Evidence-Based Practice
by Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP-BC GNP-BC
- List rank#7
- Price$51.64
- Rating4.4
- Reviews17
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Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: Model & Guidelines
by Kim Bissett
- List rank#8
- Price$56.64
- Rating4.7
- Reviews14
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ATI TEAS 7 Study Guide: The Most Comprehensive Test Prep Book with 12 Practice Tests, 2,850+ Questions, and a Revolutionary 7-Day Crash Course for the Nursing Exam
by Elite Nurses Academy
- List rank#9
- Price$29.91
- Rating4.6
- Reviews173
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Polit & Beck's Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
by Dr. JANE M. FLANAGAN Ph.D.
- List rank#10
- Price$119
- Rating4.5
- Reviews30
FAQ
Is Research & Theory a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 31/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 38 reviews and sells for $60.91.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Research & Theory?
The median best seller has 38 reviews, and 69% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Research & Theory best sellers cost?
The median price is $60.91; half of the best sellers are priced between $36.20 and $82.17.
Can new books break into Research & Theory?
8% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.