Conceptual Foundations The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice

Name: Conceptual Foundations The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice
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ISBN: 9780323068697

ISBN-10: 0323068693

ISBN-13: 9780323068697

Edition: 5th 2011

Authors: Joan L. Creasia, Elizabeth Friberg

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Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 5th Edition provides the background you need to succeed in your role as a professional nurse. It discusses the concepts that define the nursing profession, covering everything from the history of nursing to current challenges in the profession. Expert educators Joan L. Creasia, PhD, RN, and Elizabeth E. Friberg, MSN, RN, bring together the best minds of nursing for an in-depth look at the profession's major theories, practices, and principles. Vignettes, each written by a practicing nurse, open each chapter with a specific scenario and application of professional behaviors. Critical Thinking Exercises at the end of each…

Book details

List price: $78.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 9/23/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English




The Context of Professional Nursing Practice



Historical Development of Professional Nursing in the United States



Pathways of Nursing Education



Socialization to Professional Nursing



Professional Nursing Roles



Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice



Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment



Economic Issues in Nursing and Healthcare



Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice



Communication Skills and Techniques



Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process



Challenges in Teaching and Learning



Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice



Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care



Health Care Informatics



Themes in Professional Nursing Practice



Diversity in Health and Illness



Health and Health Promotion



Genetics and Genomics in Professional Nursing



Rural Health Concepts



Intimate Partner Violence as a Health Care Problem



Vulnerable Populations



Patient Safety