Main description:

Developed in collaboration with the North Carolina Concept-Based Learning Editorial Board, this is volume 2 of the two-volume textbook that synthesizes the entire nursing curriculum. It is organized by concepts linked around three domains, Individual, Nursing, and Healthcare. Within each concept, several exemplars are presented that best demonstrate the concept, based on national guidelines and standards. Some exciting features to this book include: * Concept-at-a-Glance: * Key Terms and Learning Outcomes: *"About" The Concept: * Concept Overview: * Concept Assessments: * Assessment Interviews: * Diagnostic Tests:* Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plans

Contents:

CONCEPT 32 Assessment About Assessment Holistic Health Assessment Across the Life Span Normal and Abnormal Assessment CONCEPT 33 Caring Intervention About Caring Intervention CONCEPT 34 Clinical Decision Making About Clinical Decision Making Nursing Process Critical Thinking CONCEPT 35 Collaboration About Collaboration Case Management Chain of Command Conflict Resolution Interdisciplinary Teams and Communication Management Theories CONCEPT 36 Communication About Communication Assertive Communication Documentation Reporting Therapeutic Communication CONCEPT 37 Managing Care About Managing Care Care Coordination Cost-effective Care Delegation CONCEPT 38 Professional Behaviors About Professional Behaviors Commitment to Profession Leadership Principles Work Ethics CONCEPT 39 Teaching and Learning About Teaching and Learning Client Educator Mentoring Staff Education CONCEPT 40 Accountability About Accountability Competence Professional Development CONCEPT 41 Advocacy About Advocacy Protecting Vulnerable Populations Protector CONCEPT 42 Ethics About Ethics Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Principles Patient Rights CONCEPT 43 Evidence-Based Practice About Evidence-Based Practice Best Practices Develop a Question Individual Preferences CONCEPT 44- Health Care Systems About Health Care Systems Access to Healthcare Allocation of Resources Nursing Care Delivery Systems CONCEPT 45 Health Policy About Health Policy Accrediting Bodies Professional Organizations Regulatory Agencies Types of Reimbursement CONCEPT 46 Informatics About Informatics Clinical Decision Support Systems Computer-Based Reminder Systems Computers in Health Organizations Individual Information at Point of Care CONCEPT 47 Legal Issues About Legal Issues Advance Directives HIPAA Mandatory Reporting Nursing Practice Act Risk Management Whistle Blowing CONCEPT 48 Quality Improvement About Quality Improvement Benchmarking Breech in Care Plan-Do-Study-Act Root Cause Study Sentinel Events CONCEPT 49 Safety About Safety Anticipatory Guidance Environmental Safety Hand-off Communication Injury and Illness Prevention National Patient Safety Goals Responsible Sexual Behavior Standard Precautions