Advancing Your Career : Concepts of Professional Nursing

by Nunnery, Rose Kearney

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-- Focused specifically on the special needs of the returning RN student
-- Identifies and offers solutions to many of the problems the returning RN student must deal with, such as setting personal goals, developing a professional identity, managing time, setting limits, streamlining work, dealing with role conflicts and stressors, and studying effectively
-- Overview of nursing theories and how they can apply to current practice
-- Examination of critical components of professional nursing practice, including critical thinking, leadership, management, organizational structure, change, care delivery, teaching/learning, research, and politics and power
-- Contemporary health care issues addressed, such as quality assurance, cost containment, health care reform, Healthy People 2000, nursing informatics, and community health

Section I INTRODUCTION

(38)

Chapter 1 PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE

(13)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Characteristics of A Profession

(5)

Systematic Theory and Knowledge Base

(1)

Authority

(1)

Community Sanction

(1)

Code of Ethics

(1)

Professional Culture

(3)

Professionalism in Nursing

(2)

Your Philosophy of Nursing

(5)

Chapter 2 COPING WITH RETURNING TO SCHOOL

(23)

Bernadette Dersch Curry, RN, PhD

What to Expect

(1)

Setting Personal Goals

(1)

Refining Professional Identity

(1)

Role Conflicts and Stressors

(2)

Educational Conflicts and Stressors

(1)

Work-Related Problems

(1)

Family Complications

(1)

Multiple Roles

(1)

Personal Stressors

(1)

Time Management

(4)

How to Organize

(2)

Barriers to Time Management

(1)

Setting Limits

(1)

Balance

(1)

Pace

(1)

Assembling Resources

(4)

Educational Resources

(3)

Professional Resources

(1)

Family Resources

(1)

Health: An Overlooked Resource

(1)

Streamlining Work

(3)

Educational Streamlining

(2)

Professional Streamlining

(1)

Streamlining Domestic Functions

(1)

Study Tips

(6)

Study Environment

(1)

Preparation for Study

(1)

Study Process

(6)

Section II THEORETICAL BASIS OF NURSING PRACTICE

(58)

Chapter 3 EVOLUTION AND USE OF FORMAL NURSING KNOWLEDGE

(23)

Jacqueline Fawcett PhD FAAN

Barbara Swoyer BSN RN

Formal Nursing Knowledge

(1)

Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing

(1)

Implications for Nursing Practice

(1)

Virginia Henderson's Definition of Nursing

(1)

Implications for Nursing Practice

(1)

Conceptual Models of Nursing

(1)

Functions of Conceptual Models of Nursing

(1)

A Summary of Formal Knowledge in Nursing: Conceptual Models

(7)

Dorothy Johnson's Behavioral System Model

(1)

Imogene King's General Systems Framework

(1)

Myra Levine's Conservation Model

(1)

Betty Neuman's Systems Model

(1)

Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Framework

(1)

Martha Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings

(1)

Callista Roy's Adaptation Model

(1)

Nursing Theories

(1)

Functions of Nursing Theories

(1)

Grand Theories

(1)

Summary of Formal Knowledge in Nursing: Grand Theories

(3)

Madeleine Leininger's Theory of Cultural Care Diversity and Universality

(1)

Margaret Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness

(1)

Rosemarie Parse's Theory of Human Becoming

(1)

Middle-Range Theories

(1)

Summary of Formal Knowledge in Nursing: Middle-Range Theories

(2)

Ida Jean Orlando's Theory of the Nursing Process Discipline

(1)

Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations

(1)

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring

(1)

Vocabularies of Conceptual Models and Theories

(1)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Formal Nursing Knowledge

(2)

Using Conceptual Models To Guide Professional Nursing Practice

(1)

Case Study: Orem's Self-Care Framework

(1)

Case Study: Roy's Adaptation Model

(1)

Selecting A Conceptual Model or Nursing Theory For Professional Nursing Practice

(4)

Chapter 4 WHAT IS THEORY

(16)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Terminology in Theory Development and Analysis

(2)

Theory Description and Evaluation

(1)

Borrowed Theories

(8)

Maslow's Theory of Human Motivation and Hierarchy of Basic Need's

(2)

Developmental Theories

(3)

Systems Theory

(2)

The Impact of Theory on Practice

(4)

Chapter 5 HEALTH AND ILLNESS MODELS

(17)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Theories of Health and Illness

(6)

Chronic Illness Model

(1)

Levels of Prevention

(1)

Cultural Influence on Health Perceptions and Promotion

(3)

Nursing's Role

(5)

Section III CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE

(130)

Chapter 6 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

(16)

Nancy Courts, RN, PhD

Communication Models

100

(4)

Basic Assumptions of Communication Models

101

(1)

Basic Components of Communication Models

101

(1)

Shannon-Weaver Model

102

(1)

Source-Message-Channel-Receiver Model

102

(1)

Leary Model

102

(1)

Health Communication Model

102

(2)

Essential Ingredients of Effective Communication

104

(2)

Variables in Therapeutic Communication

104

(2)

Nonverbal Forms of Communication

106

(2)

Dimensions of Nonverbal Communication

107

(1)

Communication Techniques

108

(7)

Questions or Statements

110

(1)

Nontherapeutic Communication

111

(4)

Chapter 7 CRITICAL THINKING

115

(13)

Rebecca Parrish, RN, PhD

Genevieve M. Bartol, RN EdD

Historical Perspective

116

(1)

Critical Thinking in Nursing

116

(1)

Definitions of Critical Thinking

117

(11)

Descriptive Statements about Critical Thinking

118

(2)

Measuring Critical Thinking

120

(1)

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

120

(8)

Chapter 8 LEADERSHIP

128

(12)

Theresa M. Valiga, RN, EdD

Sheila Grossman, PhD, RN

Definitions of Leadership

129

(1)

Leadership Styles

129

(1)

Theories of Leadership

130

(1)

Components of Effective Leadership and Tasks of Leadership

131

(6)

Nursing Leadership for the Twenty-First Century

137

(3)

Chapter 9 MANAGEMENT

140

(15)

Maureen Murphy-Ruocco, RN, EdD, CNP

Management Process

141

(1)

Differences Between Leadership and Management

141

(1)

Foundation of Effective Management

142

(1)

Functions of a Manager

143

(1)

Management Theories

143

(1)

Motivational Theories

143

(2)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

143

(1)

McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y

143

(1)

Herzberg's Hygiene and Motivational Theories

144

(1)

Ouchi's Theory Z

144

(1)

Situational Theories

145

(2)

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

146

(1)

Path-Goal Theory

147

(1)

Leadership Style

147

(1)

Power

147

(1)

The Art of Negotiation

148

(2)

The Art of Delegation

150

(1)

Principles of Delegation

150

(1)

Process of Delegating

151

(1)

Dealing with Difficult People

151

(4)

Chapter 10 ORGANIZATION

155

(20)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Organizational Theory: Organizations as Systems

156

(2)

Organizational Structures

158

(7)

Bureaucratic Organizational Structures

159

(3)

Organic Organizational Structures

162

(3)

Structural Components for Decision Making and Management

165

(1)

Organizational Functions

165

(2)

Organizational Culture

167

(3)

Communication Unique to Organizations

170

(1)

Organizations, Health Care, and Nursing

171

(4)

Chapter 11 CHANGE

175

(17)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Theories of Change

176

(5)

Lewin

176

(1)

Lippitt

177

(2)

Havelock

179

(1)

Rogers

180

(1)

Change Agents

181

(3)

Change in Individuals, Families, and Groups

184

(1)

Organizational Change

185

(7)

Chapter 12 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

192

(20)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

The Teaching and Learning Process

193

(4)

Learning Theory

193

(2)

Teaching and Learning Principles

195

(2)

Congnitive Learning Styles

197

(1)

Adult Learning Theory

198

(1)

Readiness and Learning

199

(2)

Writing Behavioral Objectives

201

(1)

Developing Lesson Plans

202

(2)

Teaching Skills and Methods

204

(3)

Evaluation of Outcomes

207

(5)

Chapter 13 GROUP THEORY

212

(15)

Joanne Lavin, RN, CS, EdD

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN,PhD

Group Process

213

(1)

Group Characteristics

213

(2)

Group Structure

213

(1)

Composition of Groups

214

(1)

Leader and Participant Roles

214

(1)

Group Focus

214

(1)

Setting Up a Group

215

(1)

Effective Groups

216

(2)

Stages of Group Development

218

(1)

The Group Leader

219

(1)

Traditional Leadership Styles

219

(1)

Leadership Skills

220

(1)

Roles of Group Members

221

(3)

Interorganizational and Intraorganizational Groups

224

(3)

Section IV PROVIDING CARE

227

(60)

Chapter 14 NURSING PROCESS

229

(15)

Phyllis B. Heffron, RN, MSN

Assessment

231

(3)

Nursing Diagnosis

234

(1)

Planning

235

(3)

Implementaion

238

(1)

Evaluation

239

(5)

Chapter 15 MANAGING AND PROVIDING CARE

244

(15)

Vickil. Buchda, RN, MS

Organizing Care

245

(3)

Driving Forces

245

(1)

Roles and Role Delineation

246

(2)

Delivering Care

248

(7)

Current Concerns of Care Delivery Systems

248

(1)

Models of Care Delivery

248

(1)

Case Management

249

(6)

Documentation

255

(1)

Taxonomies

256

(3)

Chapter 16 RESEARCH AS A BASIS FOR PRACTICE

259

(16)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Nursing Research Focus

260

(1)

Legal and Ethical Considerations

261

(3)

Process of Nursing Research

264

(2)

Research Utilization

266

(1)

Research Critique

267

(4)

Eliminating Barriers To Application of Clinical Research

271

(4)

Chapter 17 THE POLITICALLY ACTIVE NURSE

275

(12)

Kathleen Winter, RN, PhD

Regulating Nursing Practice

276

(1)

Laws

276

(1)

Nurse Practice Acts

277

(1)

Levels of Political Involvement

277

(2)

Workplace

277

(1)

Government

278

(1)

Professional Organizations

279

(1)

Community

279

(1)

Structure and Function of Government

279

(1)

How Laws are Made

280

(1)

Gaining Skill in Politics

281

(1)

Communicating with Legislators

282

(1)

Lobbying

282

(1)

Professional Organizations

282

(1)

Political Action Committees

283

(1)

Political Nursing Networks

284

(1)

Coalitions

284

(3)

Section V MOVING HEALTH CARE INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

287

(82)

Chapter 18 HEALTH-CARE AGENDA AND REFORM

289

(15)

Sister Rosemary Donley, PhD, RN

The Evolution of the American Health-Care System

290

(4)

Acute and High-Tech Care

290

(1)

Financing Health Care

291

(1)

Rising Costs and Payors

292

(1)

Health-Care Workforce

293

(1)

Setting the Stage for Change

294

(1)

Health-Care Reform

295

(9)

Universal Health Insurance Proposal

296

(1)

Marketplace Reforms

297

(1)

Ongoing Debate

298

(6)

Chapter 19 OUR AGING POPULATION

304

(16)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Historical Aspects

305

(1)

Basic Terminology in Aging

307

(1)

Theories of Aging

307

(2)

Demographics and Aging Americans

309

(1)

Living Arrangements

309

(1)

Age-Related Changes

310

(1)

Major Health Problems of Aging Adults

310

(3)

Arthritis

311

(1)

Hypertension and Heart Disease

311

(1)

Influenza

311

(1)

Injuries

312

(1)

Depression

312

(1)

Alzheimer's Disease

312

(1)

Cancer

312

(1)

Sensory Losses

312

(1)

Urinary Incontinence

313

(1)

Polypharmacy

313

(1)

Needs of Aging Adults

313

(1)

Family Needs and Issues

314

(1)

Societal Needs and Issues

315

(1)

Gerontological Nursing Practice

315

(5)

Chapter 20 HEALTH-CARE ECONOMICS

320

(13)

Kathy Malloch, RN, MBA PhD(c)

Demand for Health Care

321

(1)

Supply of Health Care

322

(1)

Price for Health Care

322

(1)

Payment Systems

323

(2)

Retrospective Payment Models

324

(1)

Prospective Payment Models

324

(1)

Location of Health-Care Service

325

(1)

Competition, Marketing, and Regulation

326

(1)

Providing the Care

327

(1)

Financial Management and Budgeting

328

(2)

Financial Management

329

(1)

Budgeting

329

(1)

Planning and Evaluation: Efficiency Versus Efficacy

330

(1)

Planning of the Future

331

(2)

Chapter 21 QUALITY CARE

333

(15)

Francoise Dunefsky, RN, MS

Historical Perspectives

334

(1)

Theoretical Models for Quality

335

(1)

Deming's Principles for Transformation

335

(2)

Juran Trilogy

337

(1)

Quality Planning

337

(1)

Quality Control

338

(1)

Quality Improvement

338

(1)

JACHO 10-Step Model for Monitoring and Evaluation

338

(1)

Step 1: Assign Responsibility

338

(1)

Step 2: Delineate Scope of Care and Service

339

(1)

Step 3: Identify Important Aspects of Care and Service

339

(1)

Step 4: Identify Indicators

339

(1)

Step 5: Establish a Means to Trigger Evaluation

339

(1)

Step 6: Collect and Organize Data

339

(1)

Step 7: Initiate Evaluation

339

(1)

Step 8: Take Action to Improve

339

(1)

Step 9: Assess the Effectiveness of the Actions

339

(1)

Step 10: Communicate Results to Relevant Individuals and Groups

339

(1)

Total Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care

340

(1)

Transition from Quality Assurance to Continuous Quality Improvement

340

(1)

Putting a CQI Structure in Place

340

(2)

Process Teams

341

(1)

Understanding Variation

342

(3)

Tools and Techniques Commonly Used In Quality Improvement

342

(3)

Relationship of CQI to Delivery Redesign

345

(1)

CQI in the Managed Care World

345

(1)

Ongoing Role for Regulatory Agencies

346

(2)

Chapter 22 NURSING IN THE COMMUNITY

348

(12)

Troy W. Bradshaw, RN,C, MS

History of Community Health Nursing

349

(1)

Roles, Priorities, and Intervention Strategies

350

(2)

Community Health Nursing Versus Public Health Nursing

352

(2)

Rural Versus Urban Settings

354

(1)

Theoretical Approaches in Community Health Nursing

355

(1)

The Future of Community Health Nursing

356

(4)

Chapter 23 NURSING INFORMATICS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

360

(9)

Cassy D. Pollack, RN, MSN, MPPM

Nursing Informatics Roles

361

(1)

Transformation of Data to Information and Knowledge

362

(1)

Health Management Information Systems

362

(1)

Computerized Patient Records

363

(1)

Nursing Data

364

(1)

Additional Computer Applications

364

(1)

Careers in Nursing Informatics

365

(1)

Positions in Health-Care Organizations

365

(1)

Positions with Systems and Software Vendors

366

(1)

Positions in Educational Settings

366

(1)

Positions in Managed Care Organizations and Insurance Companies

366

(1)

Finding More Information

366

(3)

Section VI NURSES WITH VISION

369

(28)

Chapter 24 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

371

(18)

Joseph T. Catalano, RN, PhD

Ethical Principles

372

(2)

Two Ethical Systems

374

(2)

Utilitarianism

374

(1)

Advantages

374

(1)

Deontology

375

(1)

Applying Ethical Theories

376

(1)

The Decision-Making Model in Ethics

376

(3)

Nursing Code of Ethics

379

(1)

Common Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing

380

(9)

Access to Care

380

(1)

Organ Transplantation

381

(1)

End-of-Life Decisions

381

(1)

HIV and AIDS

382

(1)

Advanced Directives

383

(1)

Staffing and Delegation

384

(5)

Chapter 25 EXPANDING THE VISION

389

(8)

Rose Kearney Nunnery, RN, PhD

Health-Care Professionals of the Twenty-First Century

390

(1)

Collaboration and Collegiality

391

(1)

Involvement

392

(1)

Revisiting Your Philosophy of Nursing

393

(1)

Creating New Traditions and Paradigms

393

(4)

Appendix A PROFESSIONAL NURSING ORGANIZATIONS

397

(4)

Appendix B NURSING INTERVENTION CLASSIFICATIONS (NIC)

401

(14)

Index

415

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