Full Description
"This book gives every nurse or potential nurse a picture of possibility and a vision for a satisfying and sustainable career."-Jan Jones-Schenk, DHSc, RN, NE-BC
From the Foreword
Written and designed for RN to MSN students, Transitioning From RN to MSN focuses on the multitude of master's-prepared roles available to a transitioning student, both as a nurse practitioner and beyond. This text delves into the role of MSNs as change managers in whatever career path they pursue. Nursing is a diverse, intellectually challenging, socially relevant, and personally gratifying career, but for new MSNs, the sheer number of specialties, in settings ranging from hospitals to clinics to homes, can be overwhelming.
Transitioning From RN to MSN examines both direct care roles (e.g., clinical nurse leader, nurse educator) and indirect care roles (e.g., public health nurse, informaticist, clinical researcher, coordinator, nurse administrator), as well as emerging areas. Step by step, chapters address the key concepts of role transition including preparation for a particular role, as well as ethical practice, theory application, quality control, and terminal degree options. Each career discussion features required competencies and information new MSNs will find invaluable, all within a consistent format to aid comparison. Chapter objectives, critical-thinking questions, and case studies engage students with the information presented and facilitate comprehension.
Key Features:
Written specifically as a core text for required courses in RN-to-MSN programs
Addresses in depth the requisite competencies for role transition
Incorporates AACN, NLN, IOM, and QSEN competencies throughout
Describes a great variety of MSN role options in addition to APN roles
Includes chapter objectives, abundant case studies and critical thinking questions
Provides instructor's ancillaries, including an instructor's manual and PowerPoint slides
Contents
Contents
Contributors
Foreword Carol L. Savrin, DNP, CPNP, PC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP
Foreword Jan Jones-Schenk, D.HSc, RN, NE-BC
Preface
Acknowledgments
Share Transitioning From RN to MSN: Principles of Professional Role Development
SECTION I. Foundations of Role Development in Master’s-Level Nursing Education
1. The History of Nursing
Nycole Oliver
2. Nursing Process and Theory Selection
Mindy Thompson
3. Ethics in Nursing Research
Tara Slagle
4. Clinical Ethics and the Role of the MSN
Lea Brandt and Lori Popejoy
SECTION II. MSN Roles
5. MSN as Clinical Nurse Leader
Amanda S. Brown
6. Nurse Educator Role
Gina M. Oliver
7. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Nycole Oliver
SECTION III. Indirect Care Roles
8. Public Health Nurse
Brenda Scott and Dana Hill
9. MSN as Informaticist
Ellie Hunt
10. The Role of the Nurse Executive
Bonnie Pierce
SECTION IV. Role Transition
11. MSN as Change Agent
Brenda Scott and Mindy Thompson
12. AACN Essentials
Mindy Thompson and Annie Donaway
13. Interprofessional Collaboration
Brenda Scott
SECTION V. Special Topics
14. Special Topics: Considerations for Lifelong Learning
Gina M. Oliver
15. Self-Care
Brenda Scott
16. Mentoring
Mindy Thompson
Index
