Concepts for Nursing Practice (with eBook Access on VitalSource)

Type

Book

Authors

Giddens PhD RN FAAN, Jean Foret

ISBN 10

0323809820

ISBN 13

9780323809825

Tags

Fundamentals & Skills, Unknown

Abstract

Learn a conceptual approach to nursing care and how to apply concepts to a wide variety of clinical settings. This text uses a straightforward, intuitive approach to describe 60 important concepts, spanning the areas of patient physiology, patient behavior, and the professional nursing environment. Exemplars identified for each concept provide useful examples and models, helping you more easily understand concepts and apply them to any clinical setting. New to this edition are six new concepts and a focus on related core competencies. Written by conceptual learning expert Jean Giddens, this authoritative text will help you build clinical judgment skills and prepare confidently for almost any clinical nursing situation

Description

xv, 669 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Biblio Notes

Note Includes bibliographical references and index
Section I. Heath Care Recipient Concepts. Theme One: Attributes, Resources, and Preferences -- Section II. Health and Illness Concepts. Theme Two: Homeostasis and Regulation; Theme Three: Sexuality and Reproduction; Theme Four: Protection and Movement; Theme Five: Mood, Cognition, Behavior -- Section III. Professional Nursing and Health Care Concepts. Theme Six: Personal Development; Theme Seven: Holistic Care; Theme Eight: Care Competencies; Theme Nine: Health Care Infrastructure

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