Nursing in Today's World
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Nursing in Today’s World: Trends, Issues, and Management, 13th Edition sameinar traust grunnefni og nýjar uppfærslur sem búa nemendur undir raunveruleika nútímahjúkrunar. Aðgengilegur og auðlesinn textinn inniheldur dæmisögur sem þróast í áföngum, ígrundunardagbækur og spurningar í stíl NCLEX® sem efla gagnrýna hugsun og faglegan þroska. Nýtt efni fjallar meðal annars um háttvísi í samskiptum, kulnun í kjölfar COVID-19 og pólitíska hagsmunagæslu og býr nemendur þannig undir áskoranir í heilbrigðisþjónustu nútímans.
Nursing in Today’s World: Trends, Issues, and Management, 13th Edition combines trusted features with fresh updates to prepare students for the realities of modern nursing. This engaging, easy-to-read text includes Unfolding Case Studies, Reflective Journals, and NCLEX®-style questions to inspire critical thinking and professional growth. New content addresses civility, post-COVID burnout, and political advocacy, ensuring students are equipped to navigate today’s healthcare challenges.
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- Wolters Kluwer Health
- 9781975265670
- 9781975265649
- ePub
- 13
- Amy J. Buckway; Holli Sowerby
- English
- 2025-12-30
- 10
- 2
- 2
Kaflar
- Cover
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- UNIT ONE Moving Into the Profession of Nursing
- CHAPTER 1. Exploring the Growth of Nursing as a Profession
- History of Healthcare and Nursing
- The Nightingale Influence
- The Beginning of Nursing Education in the United States
- The Military Influence
- Developing a Definition for Nursing
- Characteristics of a Profession
- Traditions in Nursing
- The Image of Nursing Today
- Nursing’s Image and the Nursing Shortage
- Studies for and About Nursing
- Defining a Language for Nursing
- CHAPTER 2. Educational Preparation for Nursing
- The Nursing Assistant
- Practical Nurse Education
- Programs That Prepare Graduates for RN Licensure
- Similarities Among Traditional Entry-Level Prelicensure Programs
- Nursing Education at the Graduate Level
- Other Forms of Nursing Education
- Other Postlicensure Educational Opportunities
- Factors That Bring About Changes in Nursing Education
- Forces for Change in Nursing Education
- CHAPTER 3. Credentials for Healthcare Providers
- Approval and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs
- Credentials for Individuals
- Nursing Licensure in the United States
- Obtaining a Nursing License
- Revocation or Limitation of a License
- Licensure of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
- Nursing Licensure Around the World
- Certification in Nursing
- The Future of Credentialing in Healthcare
- CHAPTER 4. Making Professional Goals a Reality
- Employment Opportunities Today
- Competencies of the New Graduate
- Personal Career Goals
- Making Goals Reality
- CHAPTER 5. The World of Healthcare Employment
- Understanding Organizations
- Organizational Relationships
- Shared Governance
- Magnet Hospitals
- Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery
- Workplace Activities That Involve Negotiation
- UNIT TWO Understanding Healthcare in Today’s Society
- CHAPTER 6. Understanding the Healthcare Environment and Its Financing
- Classification of Healthcare Agencies
- Understanding Today’s Hospital
- The Long-Term Care Facility
- Ambulatory Care Settings
- Community Agencies
- Colleagues in Healthcare
- Paying for Healthcare
- Cost Control in Healthcare
- Access to Healthcare
- Evaluation and Accreditation of Healthcare Agencies
- Power in the Healthcare System
- Implications for Nurses
- CHAPTER 7. Legal Responsibilities for Practice
- Understanding the Scope of the Law
- Sources of Law
- Other Factors Affecting Legal Decisions
- Criminal and Civil Law
- Liability
- Liability Insurance
- Legal Issues Common in Nursing
- Factors That Contribute to Malpractice Claims
- Preventing Malpractice Claims
- Elements of a Legal Action
- The Nurse as Witness
- CHAPTER 8. Ethical Concerns in Nursing Practice
- Understanding the Concepts of Ethics and Bioethics
- Basic Ethical Concepts
- Ethical Theories
- Applying Basic Concepts
- Factors That Influence Ethical Decision-Making
- Personal Values and the Work Environment
- A Framework for Ethical Decision-Making
- Specific Ethical Issues Related to the Profession of Nursing
- Substance Use Disorder in the Healthcare Professional
- Boundary Violations
- Bioethical Issues Concerning Death
- CHAPTER 9. Safety Concerns in Healthcare
- National Organizations and Actions
- Addressing Safety Concerns
- CHAPTER 10. The Nursing Profession and the Community
- Understanding Community-Based Nursing
- Patient Empowerment
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Services
- Social Determinants of Health
- Healthy People 2030
- Maintaining Continuity of Care
- Disaster Response in the Community
- Complementary and Alternative Healthcare
- UNIT THREE Accepting Greater Responsibility in Nursing Practice
- CHAPTER 11. Initiating the Leadership and Management Role
- Comparing Leadership and Management
- Differentiating Between Accountability and Authority
- Theories of Leadership
- The Concept of Power
- Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence
- Developing Your Leadership Style
- Communicating Effectively
- Using Communication Skills in the Leadership Role
- Performance Appraisal
- Time Management
- CHAPTER 12. Working With Others in a Leadership Role
- Teams and Healthcare
- Team Building
- Becoming a Good Team Member
- The Coaching Role
- Motivating Others
- Leading Change
- Managing Conflict
- CHAPTER 13. Facing the Challenges of Today’s Workplace
- Moving From “Novice to Expert”
- Reality Shock
- Burnout
- Workplace Safety and Health for Nurses
- CHAPTER 14. Valuing the Political Process
- Relevance of the Political Process for Nurses
- Influencing the Political Process
- The Federal Government’s Role in Healthcare
- The State Government’s Role in Healthcare
- Local Political Concerns
- Federal Healthcare Reform Legislation
- The Development of Nursing Organizations
- Nursing Organizations of Today
- CHAPTER 15. Applying Research and Technology to Nursing Practice
- Valuing Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- Accessing Resources for Evidence-Based Practice
- Technology in Healthcare
- Index