Opis
With all of the essential information you need to pursue your RN degree and practice as an RN, LPN to RN Transitions, 2nd Edition makes it easy to take the next step in your nursing career. This edition includes practical information on classroom study habits, professional writing, knowledge and skills acquisition, and more to help you succeed in everything from the classroom to clinical practice. Plus, seven new chapters provide the latest information for one complete, indispensable resource!
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
32646
EAN13
9780323058797
ISBN
9780323058797
Opis
Rok wydania
2008
Numer wydania
2
Oprawa
miękka foliowana
Liczba stron
384
Wymiary (mm)
152 x 229
Waga (g)
467
Part One: Transitioning to the Student Role Section 1: Understanding Yourself 1. Past, Present, and Future: Assessing Your Accomplishments 2. Identifying Individual Tools 3. Personal Empowerment SkillsSection 2: Becoming a Successful Student 4. Classroom Study Habits That Work 5. Arranging and Accessing Support for Your Professional Move 6. Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations - NEW! 7. Writing Professionally - NEW! Part Two: Transitioning to the Registered Nurse Role Section 3: Understanding the Difference Between LPN and RN 8. Role Transition 9. Nursing: Past and Present Influences 10. Educational Pathways and Expanded Roles - NEW! Part Three: The RN as Provider of Care Section 4: Foundational Concepts 11. Nursing Theory: Guiding Professional Practice - NEW! 12. Understanding the Nursing Process - NEW! 13. Thinking and JudgmentSection 5: Incorporating Knowledge Into Practice 14. Knowledge and Skill Acquisition 15. Evidence-Based Practice - NEW! Section 6: Essential Functions 16. The RN as a Communicator 17. The RN as a TeacherPart Four: The RN as Manager of Care Section 7: Managing the Consumer in the Health-Illness Continuum 18. The RN as a Manager of Care 19. Primary Health Care: Factors Influencing Health Promotion 20. Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health CarePart Five: The RN as Member of the Discipline Section 8: Implementing the Member of the Discipline Role 21. The RN as Researcher 22. Ethical and Legal Considerations - NEW! 23. Putting It All Together Appendix A: Math Practice Problem Answers Appendix B: A Patients Bill of Rights Appendix C: NANDA Nursing Diagnoses