Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges 10th Edition ISBN: 9780323776653

Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition

Selected as a Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 "Essential Purchase" in Fundamentals

This definitive text explores the essence of the nursing profession—its history, values, and the commitment to lifelong learning. The 10th Edition provides a comprehensive and current overview of professional nursing practice, designed to equip you for a successful career. It offers in-depth analysis of nursing standards and scope, updated with critical topics like interprofessional collaboration, the impact of COVID-19, the shift to ambulatory care, clinical judgment, bullying, and gender issues.

Key Features to Deepen Your Understanding:

• Practical Tools: Cognitive rehearsal techniques to counter lateral violence and practical tips on documentation.

• Diverse Perspectives: Interview narratives, Considering Culture boxes, and Professional Profiles provide real-world insights from experts and practicing nurses.

• Critical Thinking: Case Study, Thinking Critically, and Evidence-Based Practice boxes challenge you to apply knowledge to complex scenarios.

• Structured Learning: Learning outcomes, key terms, and end-of-chapter review sections solidify comprehension and aid in exam preparation.

What’s New in the 10th Edition:

• Expanded coverage of clinical judgment to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® and modern practice.

• Updated content on interprofessional practice, nursing roles, COVID-19, ambulatory care, bullying, gender issues, and new graduate challenges.