2015 LWW Nursing Education Catalogue

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ContemporaryPractical/VocationalNursing,SeventhEdition CorrineR.Kurzen,MEd,MSN, RN 978-1-60913-692-5 • September2011 • Softbound • 10” x7” •417pp. •40 Illus. •50Tables

LicensedPractical /VocationalNursing (LPN/LVN)

This text offers LPN/LVN students a basic introduction to the nursing profession, with an emphasis on lifelong learning and career planning. The author’s strong belief in the importance of a career in nursing and the value of service to others is woven throughout this easy-to- understand text. The Seventh Edition of Contemporary Practical / Vocational Nursing incorporates a persistent emphasis on life-long learning and career planning. Practical / vocational nursing students must prepare themselvestoworkand live inaworldwherecomputersandtechnology pervadeour livesand influencehowwe liveandwork. Inthisnewworld, theworkof the practical nursewill continue tobeoneof direct service to others. Personal characteristics and qualities are as important as medical knowledge and nursing skills. The personal characteristics and qualities of nurses that contribute to quality nursing care are covered throughout thebook. Features • ApplyTheConcepts test students’ comprehensionof key concepts andencourage them to take their learningoutsideof the classroom. • AssessYourselfBoxes allow students toevaluate their strengths and identifyareas for improvement. • ReadMoreAbout It encourages further explorationofmaterial by providinga listof relatedbooks, journals, andwebsites. • ThinkAbout ItBoxes encourage critical thinkingbygiving student scenario-basedquestions.

Table of Contents Unit1: GettingStarted Ch. 1: Adjusting to Student Life Ch. 2:The StudentNurse as a Person Ch. 3: Communication Skills Ch. 4: Education forNursing Ch. 5:TheNCLEX-PN® Unit2: UnderstandingYour Profession Ch. 6:Nursing fromPast toPresent Ch. 7:TheHealthCare System Ch. 8:TheHealthCareTeam Ch. 9: Providing PatientCare Unit3: Preparing forSuccessful Practice Ch. 10: Ethical Issues inHealthCare Ch. 11: LegallyResponsibleNursing Practice Ch. 12: Leadership andFollowership Skills Ch. 14: BeginningYourNursingCareer Ch. 15: Challenges in theWorkplace Ch. 16: Current Issues andFutureConcerns Appendices A:Directory ofNursing andHealth-Related Organizations B:NFLPNNursing Practice Standards for the LicensedPractical /VocationalNurse C:National Association for PracticalNurse Education and Service Standards of Practice andEducational Competencies ofGraduates of Practical /VocationalNursing Programs D: Complimentary andAlternativeMedicine (CAM)Dictionary ofTerms Index Ch. 13:Management Skills Unit4: MovingForward