Nursing A Concept–Based Approach to Learning, Volume 2

by NCCLEB

• ISBN13: 9780135103517
• ISBN10: 0135103517
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-23
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Developed in collaboration with the North Carolina Concept-Based Learning Editorial Board, this two-volume textbook synthesizes the entire nursing curriculum. It is organized by concepts linked around three domains, Individual, Nursing, and Healthcare. Within each concept, several exemplars are presented that best demonstrate the concept, based on national guidelines and standards. Some exciting features to this book include: Concept-at-a-Glance: Key Terms and Learning Outcomes: "About" The Concept: Concept Overview: Concept Assessments: Assessment Interviews: Diagnostic Tests: Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plans Nursing students

Table of Contents

CONCEPT 32  Assessment

About Assessment

Holistic Health Assessment Across the Life Span

Normal and Abnormal Assessment

 

CONCEPT 33  Caring Intervention

About Caring Intervention

 

CONCEPT 34  Clinical Decision Making

About Clinical Decision Making

Nursing Process

Critical Thinking

 

CONCEPT 35  Collaboration

About Collaboration

Case Management

Chain of Command

Conflict Resolution

Interdisciplinary Teams and Communication

Management Theories

 

CONCEPT 36  Communication

About Communication

Assertive Communication

Documentation

Reporting

Therapeutic Communication

 

CONCEPT 37  Managing Care

About Managing Care

Care Coordination

Cost-effective Care

Delegation

 

CONCEPT 38  Professional Behaviors

About Professional Behaviors

Commitment to Profession

Leadership Principles

Work Ethics

 

CONCEPT 39  Teaching and Learning

About Teaching and Learning

Client Educator

Mentoring

Staff Education

CONCEPT 40  Accountability

About Accountability

Competence

Professional Development

 

CONCEPT 41  Advocacy

About Advocacy

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Protector

 

CONCEPT 42  Ethics

About Ethics

Ethical Dilemmas

Ethical Principles

Patient Rights

 

CONCEPT 43  Evidence-Based Practice

About Evidence-Based Practice

Best Practices

Develop a Question

Individual Preferences

 

CONCEPT 44- Health Care Systems

About Health Care Systems

Access to Healthcare

Allocation of Resources

Nursing Care Delivery Systems

 

CONCEPT 45  Health Policy

About Health Policy

Accrediting Bodies

Professional Organizations

Regulatory Agencies

Types of Reimbursement

 

CONCEPT 46  Informatics

About Informatics

Clinical Decision Support Systems

Computer-Based Reminder Systems

Computers in Health Organizations

Individual Information at Point of Care

 

CONCEPT 47  Legal Issues

About Legal Issues

Advance Directives

HIPAA

Mandatory Reporting

Nursing Practice Act

Risk Management

Whistle Blowing

 

CONCEPT 48  Quality Improvement

About Quality Improvement

Benchmarking

Breech in Care

Plan-Do-Study-Act

Root Cause Study

Sentinel Events

 

CONCEPT 49  Safety

About Safety

Anticipatory Guidance

Environmental Safety

Hand-off Communication

Injury and Illness Prevention

National Patient Safety Goals

Responsible Sexual Behavior

Standard Precautions