基本説明
The previous ed.: 2004.
Full Description
Now in its Fifth Edition, this text is designed to teach nursing students to apply effective decision-making, leadership, delegation, prioritization, and patient management skills to real-world practice situations. With its emphasis on critical thinking and collaborative decision making, this book has been highly successful in building students' problem-solving and management abilities. The book is in full color and has light-hearted illustrations that teach key concepts in a memorable way. Icons highlight legal/ethical, cultural, and safety considerations. Numerous examples and critical thinking exercises illustrate concepts and encourage students to apply what they have learned.
Contents
Unit 1 Working Within Organizations1 Developing Leadership Behavior and Management Skills2) Understanding and Working in Organizations3) Managing Resources Responsibly4) Supporting Quality CareUnit 2 Moving Into A Professional Role5) The Nurse as Communicator, Motivator, and Teacher6) The Nurse as Decision Maker and Delegator7) The Nurse as Supervisor and Evaluator8) The Nurse as Change Agent and Advocate9) The Nurse as Conflict Manager, Negotiator, and MediatorUnit 3 Evolving Issues in Nursing Practice10) Advancing Your Career11) Attaining and Maintaining Competence12) The Challenging Workplace13) Nursing Informatics and Evidence-based Practice14) Anticipating the FutureGlossary
