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Book Detail
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Nursing Now!:
Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends
Catalano, Joseph T.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780803600911 Category: Nursing: Nursing as a Profession Publisher: F.A. Davis Company Affiliation: East Central University, Ada, OK Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.8 x 7.5 in
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Synopsis:
Six additional chapters added to this edition: Understanding and Deali ng with Difficult People, Cultural Diversity, Spirituality and Health Care, Nursing Informatics, The Politically Active Nurse, and Forensic Nursing: An Emerging Specialty in Nursing. NCLEX chapter covers test d esign, test tips, study tips, and sample questions. Critical thinking chapter revised with interactive exercises. Challenging case studies a nd vignettes emphasize the nurse's role in a changing work and social environment. Bioethical issues and ethical decision making are examine d. "Issues in Practice" discusses controversial issues facing practici ng nurses today; and "A Closer Look" presents media coverage on these issues. Topics such as nurses' and patients' rights, burnout, stress, and professional roles are explored, and problem-solving strategies ar e offered.
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