Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice

by Masters, Kathleen

• ISBN13: 9780763756031
• ISBN10: 0763756032
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-18
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Let Your Professional Journey Begin! Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Second Edition  takes a comprehensive look at the progression of the professional nursing role and provides nursing students with a roadmap to help guide them along their journey as a nurse. The book is conveniently divided into two units, As follows: The first half of the book provides students with a basic foundation of nursing, covering such topics as: Nursing history Theory and philosophy Ethics Socialization in the nursing role the social context of nursing Career development    the second half of this text covers patient care issues, including:  Patient education Ethical issues in nursing practice the law as it relates to patient care and nursing Clinical judgment Informatics and technology A new chapter on evidence-based nursing practice the future direction of professional nursing practice.    Role Development in Nursing Practice provides students with the perfect foundation for a successful career! Now Available! Full Companion Website   for Students :  learning objectives, weblinks, flash cards, interactive glossary, crosswords, review questions and more!  for Instructors:  PowerPoint slides, testbank, and much more !    

Table of Contents

Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice	p. 1
The History of Health Care and Nursing	p. 3
Framework for Professional Nursing Practice	p. 45
Philosophy of Nursing	p. 69
Foundations of Ethical Nursing Practice	p. 85
Social Context of Professional Nursing	p. 105
Education and Socialization to the Professional Nursing Role	p. 127
Career Management and Care of Use Professional Self	p. 139
Professional Nursing Practice and the Management of Patient Care	p. 167
The Healthcare Delivery System and the Role of the Professional Nurse	p. 169
Clinical Judgment in Professional Nursing	p. 189
Evidence-Based Professional Nursing Practice	p. 205
Ethical Issues in Professional Nursing Practice	p. 217
Law and the Professional Nurse	p. 241
The Role of the Professional Nurse in Patient Education	p. 269
Informatics and Technology in Professional Nursing Practice	p. 287
Future Directions in Professional Nursing Practice	p. 301
American Nurses Association Standards of Nursing Practice	p. 315
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics	p. 317
Glossary	p. 319
Index	p. 333
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