Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives - Softcover

Blais RN Ed.D, Kathleen; Hayes PhD RN, Janice S.; Kozier MN RN, Barbara J.

 
9780131188198: Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives

Synopsis

For RN to BSN nursing courses.

 

Health care system demands are continuously transforming the nurse’s role.  Everyday nurses  undertake and explore the roles of

  • health promoter
  • teacher-learner
  •  leader-manager
  •  research consumer
  •  advocate
  • colleague
  • collaborator.
The fifth edition of Professional Nursing Practice is the resource that will prepare both nurses and nursing students for their unique positions within the professional arena.

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From the Back Cover

Exploring the professional roles of health promoter, teacher-learner, leader-manager, research consumer, advocate, colleague, and collaborator, as identified by the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives, 4th Ed. details the historical, theoretical, ethical, and legal foundations of professional nursing. Current and comprehensive, it provides a complete discussion of the changing health care system especially as it relates to health care economics, nursing in a culture of violence, and nursing in a culturally and spiritually diverse world. Additional features include:

  • New—Chapters on Returning to School after practicing in the field, Nursing Informatics, and the History of Nursing
  • NewNurse Connect Logo that refers the reader to the Companion Website.
  • Consider (critical thinking) questions — applying content to real-world experiences.
  • Book Shelf — Reading suggestions for contemporary and classic literature.
  • Research Boxes — presents research from all around the world — encourage awareness of evidence based practice and outcomes.
  • Challenges and Opportunities section at the beginning of each chapter.

New — Online Course Management Systems — Ask your Prentice Hall Representative or go to www.prenhall.com/demo for more information about the Black Board, Course Compass, and WebCT courses that accompany Professional Nursing Practice, 4th Ed.

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