Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends-- Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 2nd edition is the new edition of Contemporary Professional Nursing with a new look and more comprehensive coverage -- Six new chapters: Understanding and Dealing with Difficult People, Cultural Diversity, Spirituality and Healthcare, Nursing Informatics, The Politically Active Nurse, and Forensic Nursing: An Emerging Specialty -- NCLEX chapter covers test design, test tips, study tips, and sample questions -- Critical thinking chapter revised with interactive exercises -- Challenging case studies and vignettes emphasize the nurse's role in a changing work and social environment -- Bioethical issues and ethical decision making are examined -- "Issues in Practice" discusses controversial issues facing practicing nurses today; and "A Closer Look" presents media coverage on these issues -- Topics such as nurses' and patients' rights, burnout, stress, and professional roles are explored and problem-solving strategies are offered -- Numerous examples, true-life situations, and practical applications will stimulate discussion -- Pedagogical aids include chapter objectives, study questions at the end of chapters, case situation boxes, and expanded glossary -- New, user-friendly magazine-style design |
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... Organizations This chapter begins with a discussion of the purpose of licensure and certification in today's health - care system as it evolved over the past 100 years ... Nursing Organizations Chapter Theories and Models of Nursing Chapter.
... Organizations This chapter begins with a discussion of the purpose of licensure and certification in today's health - care system as it evolved over the past 100 years ... Nursing Organizations Chapter Theories and Models of Nursing Chapter.
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... organizations in relationship to a profession is to : a . Collect dues and fund research b . Monitor practice and discipline incompetent practitioners C. Fund ... nursing organizations 13. Which of the following is not a service provided 5.
... organizations in relationship to a profession is to : a . Collect dues and fund research b . Monitor practice and discipline incompetent practitioners C. Fund ... nursing organizations 13. Which of the following is not a service provided 5.
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... nursing organizations speak with a unified voice when presenting their concerns d . Join and actively participate in hospital committees on health care 9. A Board of Supervisors is usually found in which type of government structure ? a ...
... nursing organizations speak with a unified voice when presenting their concerns d . Join and actively participate in hospital committees on health care 9. A Board of Supervisors is usually found in which type of government structure ? a ...
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