Professional nursing practice : concepts and perspectives
For RN/BSN transition students.This book provides knowledge of the historical, theoretical, ethical, and legal foundations of professional nursing. It explores the changing health care system especially related to health care economics, nursing in a culture of violence, and nursing in a culturally and spiritually diverse world.
eBook, Undefined, c2002
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, c2002
xvii, 406p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
9780130282880, 013028288X
1158650417
1. Beginning the Transition: Journey to Professionalism. I. FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE. 2. Socialization to Professional Nursing. 3. Historical Foundations of Professional Nursing. 4. Ethical Foundations of Professional Nursing. 5. Legal Foundations of Professional Nursing. 6. Theoretical Foundations of Professional Nursing. II. PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES. 7. The Nurse as Health Promoter/Care Provider. 8. The Nurse as Learner and Teacher. 9. The Nurse as Leader and Manager. 10. The Nurse as Research Consumer. 11. The Nurse as Advocate. 12. The Nurse as Colleague and Collaborator. III. PROCESSES GUIDING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. 13. Communication. 14. Change Process. 15. Group Process. 16. Technology and Informatics. IV. PROFESSIONAL NURSING IN A CHANGING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. 17. Nursing in an Evolving Health Care Delivery System. 18. Health Care Economics. 19. Providing Care in the Home and Community. 20. Nursing in a Culture of Violence. 21. Nursing in a Culturally and Spiritually Diverse World. V. INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM. 22. Advanced Nursing Education and Practice. 23. Visions for the Future.