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.
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Höhe: 232 mm
Breite: 187 mm
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978-0-7817-7410-9 (9780781774109)
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Unit 1 Working Within Organizations
1 Developing Leadership Behavior and Management Skills
2) Understanding and Working in Organizations
3) Managing Resources Responsibly
4) Supporting Quality Care
Unit 2 Moving Into A Professional Role
5) The Nurse as Communicator, Motivator, and Teacher
6) The Nurse as Decision Maker and Delegator
7) The Nurse as Supervisor and Evaluator
8) The Nurse as Change Agent and Advocate
9) The Nurse as Conflict Manager, Negotiator, and Mediator
Unit 3 Evolving Issues in Nursing Practice
10) Advancing Your Career
11) Attaining and Maintaining Competence
12) The Challenging Workplace
13) Nursing Informatics and Evidence-based Practice
14) Anticipating the Future
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