Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing

by Kurzen, Corrine R.

• ISBN13: 9780781782692
• ISBN10: 0781782694
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-30
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

"Now in its sixth edition, this text offers LPN/LVN students a basic introduction to the nursing profession, with an emphasis on lifelong learning and career planning. The author's strong belief in the importance of a career in nursing and the value of service to others is woven throughout this easy-to-understand text."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Adjusting to Student Life	p. 3
The Student Nurse as a Person	p. 38
Communication Skills	p. 61
Education for Nursing	p. 83
The NCLEX-PN	p. 104
Understanding Your Profession
Nursing From Past to Present	p. 119
The Health Care System	p. 140
The Health Care Team	p. 166
Providing Patient Care	p. 185
Preparing for Successful Practice
Ethical Issues in Health Care	p. 223
Legally Responsible Nursing Practice	p. 244
Leadership and Followership Skills	p. 264
Management Skills	p. 280
Moving Forward
Beginning Your Nursing Career	p. 303
Current Issues and Future Concerns	p. 335
Appendices
Stress Management Techniques	p. 367
Controlled Substances-Uses and Effects	p. 369
Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 374
Andrews/Boyle Transcultural Nursing Assessment Guide for Individuals and Families	p. 378
Directory of Nursing and Health-Related Organizations	p. 384
NFLPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse	p. 394
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs	p. 398
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Dictionary of Terms	p. 402
Index	p. 405
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