Main description:

This trusted resource combines the practical guidance students need to understand each phase of the nursing process with an emphasis on critical thinking, focusing on both independent and collaborative responsibilities facing today's nurses. Using straightforward language, abundant examples, and real case scenarios, the book addresses the nurse's role as a caregiver and decision-maker in a range of settings--from clinic to the home, community, research, and acute care arenas.

Contents:

Chapter One: Nursing Process Overview Chapter Two: Assessment Chapter Three: Diagnosis Chapter Four: Planning Chapter Five: Implementation Chapter Six: Evaluation Quick Reference to Nursing Diagnoses Example Responses to Critical Thinking Exercises Appendix A: Four Roles of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) Appendix B: Dead On!! A Game to Promote Critical Thinking Appendix C: Commonly Used NANDA Diagnoses Organized According to Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Appendix D: Good Learning Environments, Healthy Workplace Standards, and Establishing a Culture of Safety Appendix E: Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) Examples Glossary