Opis
Using an engaging, interactive, 1-2-3 approach, this text helps you develop problem-solving skills that will be useful throughout your nursing career. Active participation and application of critical thinking are utilized through questions, quizzes, and self-assessments to provide you with practical and efficient aids to learning. You will also discover learning strategies, tips on taking the NCLEX-PN®, guidance on the job search, and an in-depth discussion of supervision, delegation, assignment of tasks, and the distinctions among them. An LPN Threads Series title.
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
38090
EAN13
9781416056591
ISBN
9781416056591
Opis
Rok wydania
2008
Numer wydania
6
Oprawa
miękka foliowana
Liczba stron
544
Wymiary (mm)
191 x 235
Waga (g)
839
UNIT ONE: PASSING THE NCLEX-PN® Chapter1 The Adult Learner and the Practical/Vocational Nursing Program Chapter 2 Developing a Successful Learning Style Chapter 3 Time Management: Using a Limited Resource Wisely Chapter 4 Methods and Skills Used in Learning Chapter 5 Learning During School, for the NCLEX-PN®, and Beyond Chapter 6 Critical Thinking and Patient CareUNIT TWO: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR CAREER Chapter 7 How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved Chapter 8 Nursing Process: Your Role Chapter 9 Straightforward Communication Chapter10 Personal Health PromotionUNIT THREE: PATIENTS AND CO-WORKERS CHAPTER 11 THE HEALTH CARE TEAM CHAPTER 12 CULTURAL UNIQUENESS, SENSITIVITY, AND COMPETENCE Chapter 13 Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences UNIT FOUR: LEADING AND MANAGING OTHERS Chapter 14 Assertiveness: Your Responsibility Chapter 15 Leadership Skills Chapter 16 LPN/LVN Charge Nurse Skills: Management, Including Assignment and DelegationUNIT 5: HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT: BASIC ELEMENTS Chapter 17 Health Care Settings Chapter 18 Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends Chapter 19 Ethics Applied to Nursing Chapter 20 Nursing and the LawUNIT 6: END AND A NEW BEGINNING Chapter 21 Finding a Job Chapter 22 The NCLEX-PN® Examination Chapter 23 How to Make Your Career Grow Appendix A: State Boards of Nursing Appendix B: NAPNES Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs Appendix C: NFLPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Appendix D: Learning Exercises for the Organizationally Challenged Appendix E: Internet Resources Appendix F: The Howlett Style of Nursing Leadership Appendix G: Delegation: Concepts and Decision-Making Process (NCSBN) Grow