Focusing on the professional nursing role and the concepts which form the basis of professional nursing practice, this text looks at nursing education, ethics and theory and discusses the social and cultural influences on nursing.
Features student objectives that provide clear, visual explanations of concepts. Offers reading assignments to link online content to the text.
Features student objectives that provide clear, visual explanations of concepts. Offers reading assignments to link online content to the text.
CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE focuses on the professional nursing role and the concepts which form the basis of professional nursing practice today. This edition focuses on the concepts...
Case studies throughout the text provide you with opportunities to develop your analytical skills. Objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide a framework for study.
Table of contents: A brief history of professional nursing in the United States Pathways of nursing education Beyond professional socialization Professional nursing roles Theories and frameworks for professional nursing practice Health ...
Key terms presented in italics and definitions embedded in the text make it easier to understand. NEW! Two all-new chapters bring you the latest information on end of life/palliative care and resilience and compassionate care. NEW!
By focusing on the role and concepts of professional nursing, this book provides an in-depth look at nursing in the real world.