| Description |
xvi, 232 pages ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Becoming a nurse -- 2. Transition from student nurse to registered nurse -- 3. Interprofessional collaboration -- 4. Cultural diversity in health care -- 5. Entering clinical settings -- 6. Reserach in clinical practice -- 7. Australia's healthcare system -- 8. Leadership in nursing and health care -- 9. Essential competencies for the registered nurse -- 10. Translating research knowledge into practice -- 11. Safety, quality and the registered nurse -- 12. Legal responsibilities and ethics -- 13. Health information systems and technologies -- 14. Lifelong learning and the registered nurse |
| Summary |
Becoming a Nurse is a clear and concise introduction to the contexts of the contemporary nursing environment. The second edition takes an evidence-based approach to equip student nurses with the core knowledge and skills necessary for their undergraduate program and clinical placement and to take into their careers. Written with everyday, accessible language and a systematic structure, Becoming a Nurse covers key topics in nursing including the Australian healthcare system, communication technologies, leadership and evidence-based practice. Each chapter is rich with features to support student learning and competency development, and has been updated throughout to include the latest references and research in nursing |
| Analysis |
Nursing (Australia) |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Australia.
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Nursing -- Vocational guidance.
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Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Australia.
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Nurses -- Training of.
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Nursing -- Study and teaching.
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Medical care -- Employees -- Training of.
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Education, Nursing.
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Nursing.
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Evidence-Based Nursing.
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Nursing Care.
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Evidence-Based Nursing.
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Education, Nursing.
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Nursing.
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Nursing Care.
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Australia. |
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Australia. |
| Author |
Hofmeyer, Anne, editor
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| LC no. |
2015300798 |
| ISBN |
9780195588729 (paperback) |
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