Nursing now! : today's issues, tomorrow's trends / Joseph T. Catalano.
| Author/creator | Catalano, Joseph T. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, ©2009. |
| Description | xvii, 554 pages : color illustrations and photographs ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1 : The growth of nursing -- The development of a profession -- Historical perspectives -- The evolution of licensure, certification, and nursing organizations -- Theories and models of nursing -- The process of educating nurses -- Critical thinking . Part 2 : Making the transition to professional -- Ethics in nursing -- Bioethical issues -- Nursing law and liability -- How to take and pass tests -- NCLEX: what you need to know -- Reality shock in the workplace . Part 3 : Leading and managing -- Principles of leadership and management -- Communicating successfully -- Delegation and supervision in nursing -- Collective bargaining and governance -- Health care delivery system -- Nursing informatics . Part 4 : Issues in delivering care -- The politically active nurse -- Spirituality and health care -- Cultural Diversity -- Developments in current nursing practice -- Client education -- Nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Alternative and complementary healing practices. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008012454 |
| ISBN | 9780803618565 : |
| ISBN | 0803618565 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 16 C357N 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |