This basic introduction to the nursing process features a workbook approach and provides students and beginning nurses with a concise overview of the nursing process to facilitate critical thinking in today's varying clinical practice settings. Its simple approach features a motivational style, with examples including anecdotes and real-life case scenarios. Its focus on application and theoretical support addresses both independent and collaborative nursing roles in clinical situations, while stressing the importance of ethics and a standard-based professionalism. The text promotes problem solving and decision-making skills, and highlights boxes that contain practical strategies. Chapters include a brief synopsis, learning outcomes, end-of-chapter summaries and key points. New to this edition: clarification of the staff nurse's responsibilities; expanded content on how to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills; emphasis on outcome-focused and evidence-based care, how to develop leadership and delegation skills; the roles of NANDA, NIC, NOC and NDEC in clinical practice; a Nurse Diagnosis Quick Reference Section, plus and more!
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