CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS: THE BRIDGE TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE, 4th edition

CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS: THE BRIDGE TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE, 4th edition by Joan L. Creasia, Barbara J. Parker

ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03659-7

Synopsis

By focusing on the role and concepts of professional nursing, Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 4th Edition provides an in-depth look at nursing in the real world. Written specifically for students who are already RNs, it acknowledges the education and experience they already have while introducing new and exciting topics. The text covers everything from the history of nursing to modern issues in nursing, all of which will benefit students in the field. Current professional practice topics are covered such as political, economic, and legal issues. Discusses the role of the professional nurse and the socialization of the nurse into a professional role. Profile in Practice boxes feature real nurses sharing their experiences related to the content in the chapter. Research findings, integrated throughout, reinforce the importance of research to practice. Encourage analysis and synthesis of the material with Critical Thinking Exercises. Key Points in every chapter allow students to focus on important information. Four new chapters: Communication Skills and Techniques; Rural Health Considerations; Violence as a Health Care Problem; and Vulnerable Populations, provide an even more thorough look at nursing and health care. An expanded and revised chapter on Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process helps students gain a better understanding of the role of critical thinking in clinical judgment and the nursing process. An expanded Challenges in Teaching and Learning chapter compares major theories, practices, and principles of effective experiences, the role of technology in nursing, and design in teaching and learning for groups and individuals.
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10	0323036597
ISBN-13	9780323036597
Key Details
Author	Barbara J. Parker, Joan L. Creasia
Number Of Pages	480 pages
Edition Description	Revised
Format	Paperback
Publication Date	2006-10-09
Language	English
Publisher	Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Additional Details
Edition Number	4
Copyright Date	2006
Illustrated	Yes
Dimensions
Weight	26 Oz
Height	0.7 In.
Width	7.5 In.
Length	9.2 In.
Target Audience
Group	College Audience
Classification Method
LC Classification Number	RT41
Dewey Decimal	610.73
Dewey Edition	22
Table Of Content
Table Of Content	Part I. Context of Professional Nursing Practice 1. The Historical Development of Professional Nursing In the United States 2. Pathways of Nursing Education 3. Socialization to Professional Nursing 4. Professional Nursing Roles: Focus on Nursing Case Management 5. Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice 6. Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment 7. Economic Issues in Health Care Part II. Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice 8. Communication Skills and Techniques NEW! 9. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process 10. Challenges in Teaching and Learning 11. Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice 12. Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care 13. Health Care Informatics Part III. Themes in Professional Nursing Practice 14. Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 15. Health and Health Promotion 16. Complementary and Alternative Practices and Products: Components of Holistic Health Care 17. Rural Health Considerations NEW! 18. Violence as a Health Care Problem NEW! 19. Vulnerable Populations NEW!

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