Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
Table Of ContentUnit 1: The Growth of Nursing 1: The Development of a Profession 2: Historical Perspectives 3: Theories and Models of Nursing 4: The Process of Educating Nurses 5: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations Unit 2: Making the Transition to Professional 6: Ethics in Nursing 7: Bioethical Issues 8: Nursing Law and Liability 9: Reality Shock in the Workplace Unit 3: Leading and Managing 10: Leadership, Followership, and Management 11: Communication, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution 12: Understanding and Dealing Successfully with Difficult Behavior 13: Health-Care Delivery Systems 14: Ensuring Quality Care 15: Delegation in Nursing 16: Incivility: The Antithesis of Caring 17: Nursing informatics 18: The Politically Active Nurse Unit 4: Issues in Delivering Care 19: The Health-Care Debate: Best Allocation of Resources for the Best Outcomes 20: Spirituality and Health-Care 21: Diversity 22: Impact of the Aging Population on Health-Care Delivery 23: Client Education: A Moral Imperative 24: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 25: Integrative Health Practices 26: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters 27: Developments in Current Nursing Practice 28: NCLEX®: What You Need to Know Glossary Index Bonus Chapters Online 29: How to Take and Pass Tests 30: Governance and Collective Bargaining
SynopsisBe prepared for the rapidly changing world of nursing. The thoroughly revised and updated 8th Edition of this popular text examines the important issues and trends shaping the nursing profession today. Explore the evolution and history of nursing and examine the impact of healthcare reform and the legal system as they apply to nursing practice., Explores the issues affecting nursing today and in the future. Case studies, cartoon vignettes, and critical-thinking exercises help you to connect the content to nursing practice. Provides NCLEX-specific smart test-taking tips. Offers practical information on preparing a professional resume, fine-tuning interview skills, and preparing a portfolio., Explores the issues affecting nursing today and in the future. Case studies, cartoon vignettes, and critical-thinking exercises help you to connect the content to nursing practice. Provides general and NCLEX(R)-specific smart test-taking tips. Covers the Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (LACE) model that outlines a future plan for advanced practice nursing education. Offers practical information on preparing a professional resume, fine-tuning interview skills, and preparing a portfolio. Addresses conflict resolution, lateral violence, and bullying in the workplace. Presents integrative healing practices that reflect current alternative therapies and complementary health practices.
LC Classification NumberRT82