Introduction to Concept Mapping in Nursing: Critical Thinking in Action - Softcover

Patricia Schmehl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449698794 ISBN 13: 9781449698799

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Introduction to Concept Mapping in Nursing provides the foundation for what a concept map is and how to create a map that applies theory to practice. This excellent resource addresses how students will think about applying nursing theory as it relates to concept mapping. This book is unique because it focuses on a broad application of concept mapping, and ties concept mapping closely to critical thinking skills. Furthermore, this book will prepare nursing students to learn how to map out care plans for patients as they talk with patients. Key Features & Benefits * Demonstrates how students can think through every aspect of care by using compare and contrast tactics, critical thinking skills, and experiences a nursing student may encounter * Includes thought-provoking questions to guide the reader through the text * Provides a section on nursing theory complete with exercises and rationales that include concept maps so that students can understand how theory is applied to practice * Written for students with various learning styles, so a broad range of learning activities are included to help readers understand the material

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About the Author

Patricia Schmehl has extensive experience in critical care nursing, agency nursing, the medical-surgical, post-partum, and operating room nursing settings, and the non-acute setting as a phlebotomist for Keystone Community Blood Bank. She has worked in both Pennsylvania and Arizona. Patricia holds current membership in the ANA, PNA, PCNA (preventive cardiovascular nurses association), the National Honor Society for Nursing―Sigma Theta Tau, and the NLN, for whom she serves her nursing program as an ambassador. She participated in a Berks County Children and Youth Association video production on mandated reporting. She is currently a nurse educator in the ADN nursing program at Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449698794
• ISBN 13: 9781449698799
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336