Main description:

Completely updated in a new sixth edition, this book provides knowledge of the historical, theoretical, ethical, and legal foundations of professional nursing. This resource 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. Also included is a chapter on returning to school after already practicing nursing in the field. The book serves as a refresher for topics and issues previously covered in nursing school, but also addresses issues that nurses will face in their new professional practice. This book is an excellent resource for professionals in the nursing field and is specifically designed the transition from RN-to-BSN. These are professionals that have their RN, but are returning for their BSN to further advance their careers.

Contents:

1. Beginning the Transition: Journey to Professionalism UNIT 1: 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 UNIT II: PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES 7. The Nurse as Health Promoter and 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 UNIT III: PROCESSES GUIDING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 13. Communication 14. Change Process 15. Group Process 16. Technology and Informatics UNIT 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. Holistic Health Care 21. Nursing in a Culturally Diverse World 22. Nursing in a Spiritually Diverse World 23. Nursing in a Culture of Violence UNIT V: INTO THE FUTURE 24. Advanced Nursing Education and Practice 25. Visions for the Future