| Description |
xvii, 345 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Unit I. Foundations of professional nursing practice -- 1. The history of health care and nursing / Kay Lundy -- 2. Framework for professional nursing practice / Kathleen Masters -- 3. Philosophy of nursing / Mary Stewart -- 4. Foundations of ethical nursing practice / Karen Rich & Janie Butts -- 5. Social context of professional nursing / Mary Stewart -- 6. Education and socialization to the professional nursing role / Patricia Becker Hentz & Melanie gilmore -- 7. Career management and care of the professional self / Luann Daggett -- Unit II. Professional nursing practice and the management of patient care -- 8. The healthcare delivery system and the role of the professional nurse / Sharon Vincent -- 9. Clinical judgment in professional nursing / Jill Rushing -- 10. Evidence-based professional nursing practice / Kathleen Masters -- 11. Ethical issues in professional nursing practice / Karen Rich & Janie Butts -- 12. Law and the professional nurse / Kathleen Driscoll & Evadna Lyons -- 13. The role of the professional nurse in patient education / Kathleen Masters -- 14. Informatics and technology in professional nursing practice / Kay Cater -- 15. Future directions in professional nursing practice / Katherine Nugent -- Appendix A. American Nurses Association 'Standards of Nursing Practice' -- Appendix B. American Nurses Association 'Code of Ethics' -- Glossary |
| Summary |
"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 road map 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. The second half of this text covers patient care issues." "Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice provides students with the perfect foundation for a successful career!"--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing.
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Nursing -- Standards.
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Nursing -- Practice -- United States.
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Nursing -- standards.
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Nursing -- trends.
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Nurse's Role.
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Philosophy, Nursing.
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Professional Practice.
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| Author |
Masters, Kathleen.
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| LC no. |
2008024795 |
| ISBN |
9780763756031 (paperback) |
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