Phelp LPNtoRN 6e
Contents
Preface vii Acknowledgments xiii
Unit I The Transition Process
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1 Lifelong Learning: Returning to School
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Lifelong Learning in Nursing
The Reentry Process: Overcoming Barriers and Fears Resuming the Student Role: “Returning to School Syndrome”
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Diverse Learning Styles
Student Role: Strategies for Success
Conclusion
2 Role Development and Transition
Definitions Types of Roles
Role Development
Personal and Adult Development Professional Role Development
Role Transition Conclusion
3 Adapting to Change
Change Defined Process of Change
Individual and Organizational Change Factors That Motivate Change
Types of Change
Stages of Planned Change Effects of Change Adjusting to Change Positive Outcomes of Change
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4 Transitions Throughout Nursing’s History
Development of Nursing
Professional Nursing Organizations Evolution of Nursing as a Profession The Discipline of Nursing Evolution of Nursing Science Transitions in Nursing Education
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Factors That Have Influenced Trends and Transitions in Nursing
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