Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice

Masters, Kathleen

ISBN 10: 1449691501 / ISBN 13: 9781449691509

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449691501
• ISBN 13: 9781449691509
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Third Edition examines the progression of the professional nursing role and provides students with a solid foundation for a successful career. This essential resource includes recommendations from current research and utilizes a comprehensive competency model as its framework. Key Features: * Incorporates the Nurse of the Future (NOF): Nursing Core Competencies, based on the AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, the IOM's Future of Nursing Report, and QSEN competencies, throughout the text * "Competency Boxes" highlight knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) required of the professional nurse * Includes new case studies and content congruent with recommendations from the Carnegie Foundation and the Institute of Medicine * Provides updated information on evidence-based research, informatics, legal issues, the healthcare delivery system, and future directions Accompanied by Instructor Resources: * Save time with a Test Bank and sample syllabi * Encourage critical thinking using sample professional development assignments * Plan classroom lectures using PowerPoint Presentations created for each chapter

About the Author

Dr. Kathleen Masters is a'Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi where she primarily teaches professional role development and public health nursing courses in the baccalaureate nursing program. Current areas of practice and research are related to patient education and nursing education including the use of simulation in nursing education. Dr. Masters holds an Associate Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Northern Kentucky University, a Master of Science degree in Community Health Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Doctor of Nursing Science degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.'