Professionalization of Nursing

by Schwirian, Patricia M.; Moloney, Margaret M.

• ISBN13: 9780781710459
• ISBN10: 0781710456
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-03-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH. Theoretical examination of nursing as a profession, its scientific knowledge base, and control of its education and practice. For nurses and students at all levels. Previous edition: c1992, by Margaret Moloney. Softcover. DNLM: Education, Nursing--trends--U.S.

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction to Professionalization and Nursing	3	(30)
CHAPTER 1 Professions and the Professionalization of Nursing	3	(30)
Profession	4	(3)
Professional	7	(1)
Professionalism	8	(1)
Professionalization	8	(3)
Nursing as a Profession	11	(6)
Milestones in the Professionalization of Nursing	17	(7)
Barriers to the Emergence of Full Professional Status	24	(1)
Chapter Summary	25	(1)
Key Points	26	(1)
References	27	(1)
Classic References	28	(1)
Recommended Readings	29	(4)
PART II A Knowledge Base for Nursing: A Work in Progress	33	(82)
CHAPTER 2 Nursing Knowledge and Nursing Theory: Foundations of a Profession	33	(25)
Nursing Knowledge	34	(5)
Theory for Nursing Knowledge	39	(9)
Knowledge for Nursing: Beyond Empirics	48	(4)
Chapter Summary	52	(1)
Key Points	52	(1)
References	53	(1)
Classic References	54	(2)
Recommended Readings	56	(2)
CHAPTER 3 Nursing Research: An Action Path to Professionalization	58	(27)
Development and Progress of Nursing Research	59	(10)
Types of Research Contributing to Nursing Science	69	(12)
Chapter Summary	81	(1)
Key Points	81	(1)
References	82	(1)
Classic References	83	(1)
Recommended Readings	84	(1)
CHAPTER 4 Current Issues in the Evolution of the Knowledge Base for Nursing	85	(30)
Development and Use of Nursing Knowledge	86	(14)
Fostering the Development of Nursing Knowledge: Nursing Information Classification Systems	100	(9)
Chapter Summary	109	(1)
Key Points	109	(1)
References	109	(2)
Classic References	111	(1)
Recommended Readings	112	(3)
PART III Nursing Education: At the Heart of Professionalization	115	(74)
CHAPTER 5 Basic Nursing Education: An Evolving System	115	(25)
Development of Nursing Education	116	(3)
Types of Basic Nursing Education Programs	119	(9)
National Nursing Studies: Impact on Nursing Education	128	(3)
New Directions in Nursing Education: Enhancing Skills for Professional Nursing	131	(4)
Chapter Summary	135	(1)
Key Points	135	(1)
References	136	(2)
Classic References	138	(1)
Recommended Readings	138	(2)
CHAPTER 6 Advanced Education for Nurses: A Hallmark of Professionalism	140	(20)
The Need for Advanced Education	141	(1)
Master's Degree Preparation for Nurses	142	(9)
Doctoral Degree Preparation for Nurses	151	(4)
Chapter Summary	155	(1)
Key Points	156	(1)
References	157	(1)
Classic References	158	(1)
Recommended Readings	158	(2)
CHAPTER 7 Nursing Education: Issues and Challenges	160	(29)
Entry Into Practice	161	(5)
Accreditation	166	(4)
Diversity	170	(10)
Other Issues	180	(1)
Chapter Summary	180	(1)
Key Points	181	(2)
References	183	(1)
Classic Reference	184	(1)
Recommended Readings	184	(5)
PART IV Nursing Practice and Professionalization	189	(78)
CHAPTER 8 Nursing Career Opportunities	189	(26)
Nursing in Acute Care Hospitals	191	(5)
Nursing in Ambulatory Care Settings	196	(3)
Nursing in the Community	199	(9)
Nursing in Long-Term Care Facilities	208	(2)
Chapter Summary	210	(1)
Key Points	211	(1)
References	212	(1)
Recommended Readings	213	(2)
CHAPTER 9 Advanced Nursing Practice: Expanding Opportunities for Professionalization	215	(24)
Evolution of Advanced Nursing Practice	218	(8)
Models of Advanced Nursing Practice	226	(5)
Role Responsibilities of APNs	231	(3)
Chapter Summary	234	(1)
Key Points	234	(2)
References	236	(1)
Classic References	237	(1)
Recommended Readings	237	(2)
CHAPTER 10 Issues in Nursing Practice: Changing Opportunities in a Changing Health Care Environment	239	(28)
The Managed Care Environment	241	(4)
The Managed Care Environment and Nursing	245	(9)
Thriving in the Managed Care Environment	254	(5)
Chapter Summary	259	(1)
Key Points	260	(2)
References	262	(2)
Recommended Readings	264	(3)
PART V Strategies to Enhance Professionalization in Nursing	267	(77)
CHAPTER 11 Power, Politics, and Policy: Advancing Nursing's Professionalization	267	(23)
Power: The Concept	269	(6)
Nursing and Politics	275	(8)
Policy to Further Professionalization	283	(2)
Chapter Summary	285	(1)
Key Points	286	(2)
References	288	(1)
Recommended Readings	289	(1)
CHAPTER 12 Nursing, Ethics, and the Law	290	(23)
Ethics and Codes of Ethics	291	(5)
Biotechnology and Nursing Ethics	296	(5)
Research Ethics and Human Subjects	301	(5)
The Law and Nursing Professionalization	306	(3)
Chapter Summary	309	(1)
Key Points	309	(2)
References	311	(1)
Recommended Readings	311	(2)
CHAPTER 13 Nursing for the Future: 2000 and Beyond	313	(31)
The Great Social Transformation	314	(6)
Nursing and the Great Social Transformation	320	(20)
Chapter Summary	340	(1)
Key Points	340	(2)
References	342	(1)
Recommended Readings	343	(1)
Index	344