Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice

Let Your Professional Journey Begin! Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Second Edition takes a comprehensive look at the progression of the professional nursing role and provides nursing students with a roadmap to help guide them along their journey as a nurse. The book is conveniently divided into two units, as follows: The first half of the book provides students with a basic foundation of nursing, covering such topics as: Nursing history Theory and philosophy Ethics Socialization in the nursing role The social context of nursing Career development The second half of this text covers patient care issues, including: Patient education Ethical issues in nursing practice The law as it relates to patient care and nursing Clinical judgment Informatics and technology A new chapter on evidence-based nursing practice The future direction of professional nursing practice. Role Development in Nursing Practice provides students with the perfect foundation for a successful career!