Nursing Today : Transition and Trends

by Zerwekh, JoAnn

• ISBN13: 9780721686851
• ISBN10: 0721686850
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Here's the new edition of the AJN Book of the Year award-winner! Reflecting rapid changes in the field, the fully updated third edition prepares graduating nurses for entry into the health care system; provides a solid understanding of the problems and opportunities nurses face; and details the practical skills essential for success. (Includes a FREE SIMON website at:www.harcourthealth.com/SIMON/Zerwekh/nsgtoday/)

Table of Contents

UNIT I ROLE TRANSITIONS	1	(29)
Reality Shock	3	(26)
JoAnn Zerwekh
Jo Carol Claborn
UNIT II NURSING: A DEVELOPING PROFESSION	29	(78)
Historical Perspectives: Influences of the Past	31	(22)
Linda T. Anglin
Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present	53	(32)
Nellie Nelson
Nursing Education	85	(22)
Gayle P. Varnell
UNIT III NURSING MANAGEMENT	107	(150)
Challenges of Nursing Management	109	(22)
Carol Singer
Group Process and Team Building	131	(10)
Tom Gaglione
Effective Communication	141	(36)
Lynette W. Jack
Conflict Management	177	(20)
JoAnn Zerwekh
Time Management	197	(26)
Linda R. Camin
Delegation in the Clinical Setting	223	(22)
Ruth Hanste
Marilynn Washburn
Using Nursing Research In Practice	245	(12)
Ela-Joy Lehrman
UNIT IV HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM	257	(136)
The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery	259	(30)
Karlene Kerfoot
Health in Community: Nursing's Role	289	(12)
Isela Luna
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing and Health Care	301	(18)
Mitzi A. Forbes
Contemporary Health Care Delivery: Trends and Economics	319	(30)
JoAnn Zerwekh
Political Action in Nursing	349	(22)
Betty J. Skaggs
A Collective Voice in the Workplace	371	(22)
Mary E. Foley
UNIT V ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN NURSING	393	(70)
Ethical Issues	395	(32)
Alice B. Pappas
Legal Issues	427	(36)
Sarah L. Stark
UNIT VI IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT: FINDING YOUR NICHE IN THE WORLD	463	(52)
Employment Considerations: Opportunities and Resumes	465	(28)
Kathleen M. Speer
Interviewing for Employment	493	(22)
Alice B. Pappas
UNIT VIII THRIVING...NOT JUST SURVIVING	515	(48)
Self-Care Strategies	517	(20)
Barbara Michaels
Nclex-Rn and The New Graduate	537	(26)
Jo Carol Claborn
Appendix A National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.	563	(8)
Appendix B Directory of National Nursing Organizations	571	(4)
Appendix C State Nurses Association Membership	575	(6)
Appendix D Canadian Registration Licensure Authorities	581	(2)
Appendix E Canadian Nurses Association Special Interest Groups	583	(2)
Index	585