Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives

To meet the demands of a dramatically changing health care system, nurses must change & grow. Now more than ever, they are challenged to be effective members of collaborative health care teams, to creatively implement strategies with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds, to manage personnel & budgets, & to understand holistic healing modalities & complementary therapies. The new third edition of Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts & Perspectives has been thoroughly revised to address topics on which students can build their repertoire of professional nursing knowledge. Authoritative & well-written, this text is especially relevant for professional nurses returning for further education or for students in BSN programs. It covers current topics such as managed care, critical thinking, & the nature of professional nursing practice today. New in this Edition * Thirteen new chapters reflect important topics in today's changing health care environment. Topics include: collaboration in health care, critical thinking & decision-making, promoting health for individuals & families, & providing care in the home & community * A new, two-color design, incorporated throughout the text, highlights important information & helps visual learners navigate through the text. * Practicing Nurse Profiles in chapters 17 & 23 provide useful "first person" perspectives as to why practitioners chose their specific practice areas, what their jobs entail, & what qualities would be necessary in these settings. * "Consider..." sections in each chapter present relevant questions or ideas for thought or group discussion. * Readings for Enrichment boxes provide annotated readings from a variety of professional sources to supplement the learner's knowledge & pique an interest in exploring new resources. * More information of special interest to the returning RN student is a new chapter on Advanced Professional Education (chapter 23). Features * A clear, professional writing style effectively engages students & clearly explains concepts. * Best selling authors of Fundamentals of Nursing, Barbara Kozier & Glenora Erb are gifted teachers with a unique ability to speak to the needs of undergraduate nursing students. Kathleen Blais, bridge program coordinator at Florida International University, brings an understanding of issues faced by RNs returning for their BSNs. * Complete & current, this text presents core concepts in professional nursing roles, process, & practice. Hallmark chapters have been completely updated including: Nursing Theories & Conceptual Frameworks; Health & Wellness; Values, Ethics & Advocacy; Legal Rights & Responsibilites; Socialization to Professional Nursing Roles; Learner & Teacher; Change Process; Nursing Process; Group Process; & Supporting Cultural Needs. * Historical perspectives of nursing are now included in chapter 1, "Perspectives of Professional Practice." * Updated nursing research notes in each chapter describe relevant studies & relate them to clinical practice. * New pedagogical features throughout the text are designed to help working students make the most of their studying time. Contents Unit 1: Nature of Professional Nursing Chapter 1 Perspectives of Professional Nursing * Chapter 2 Nursing Theories & Conceptual Frameworks * Chapter 3 Health & Wellness * Chapter 4 Collaboration in Health Care * Chapter 5 Values, Ethics, & Advocacy * Chapter 6 Legal Rights & Responsibilities Unit 2: Professional Nursing Roles Chapter 7 Socialization to Professional Nursing Roles * Chapter 8 Health Promoter * Chapter 9 Learner & Teacher * Chapter 10 Leader & Manager * Chapter 11 Research Consumer Unit 3: Processes Guiding Professional Practice Chapter 12 Critical Thinking & Decision Making * Chapter 13 Change Process * Chapter 14 Nursing Process * Chapter 15 Group Process Unit 4: Elements of Professional Practice Chapter 16 Promoting Health of Individuals & Families * Chapter 17 Providing Care in the Home & Community * Chapter 18 Supporting Cultural Needs * Chapter 19 Enhancing Healing * Chapter 20 Intervening in Crises * Chapter 21 Managing Family Violence Unit 5: Visions for the Future of Nursing Chapter 22 Professional Empowerment & Politics * Chapter 23 Advanced Nursing Education & Practice * Chapter 24 Looking Into the Future Appendixes Index