Fundamentals of Nursing

previous edition,2009

include bibliographic references and index

Front cover; Inside front cover; Half title page; Evolve page; Fundamentals of Nursing; Copyright page; Contributors; Reviewers; Contributors to Previous Editions; Dedication; Student Preface; Preface to The Instructor; Key Features; New to this Edition; Learning Supplements for Students; Teaching Supplements for Instructors; Multimedia Supplements for Instructors and Students; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Unit 1 Nursing and the Health Care Environment; Chapter 1 Nursing Today; Objectives; Key Terms; Historical Highlights; Florence Nightingale. The Civil War to the Beginning of the Twentieth CenturyTwentieth Century; Twenty-First Century; Influences on Nursing; Health Care Reform; Demographic Changes; Medically Underserved; Threat of Bioterrorism; Rising Health Care Costs; Nursing Shortage; Nursing as a Profession; Scope and Standards of Practice; Standards of Practice.; Standards of Professional Performance.; Code of Ethics.; Nursing Education; Professional Registered Nurse Education; Graduate Education; Doctoral Preparation.; Continuing and In-Service Education; Nursing Practice; Nurse Practice Acts; Licensure and Certification. Licensure. Certification.; Science and Art of Nursing Practice; Professional Responsibilities and Roles; Autonomy and Accountability; Caregiver; Advocate; Educator; Communicator; Manager; Career Development; Provider of Care.; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.; Clinical Nurse Specialist.; Nurse Practitioner.; Certified Nurse-Midwife.; Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.; Nurse Educator.; Nurse Administrator.; Nurse Researcher.; Professional Nursing Organizations; Trends in Nursing; Quality and Safety Education for Nurses; Genomics; Public Perception of Nursing. Impact of Nursing on Politics and Health PolicyKey Points; Clinical Application Questions; Preparing for clinical practice; Review Questions; Are you ready to test your Nursing knowledge?; References; Research References; Chapter 2 The Health Care Delivery System; Objectives; Key Terms; Health Care Regulation and Competition; Emphasis on Population Wellness; Health Care Settings and Services; Preventive and Primary Health Care; Secondary and Tertiary Care; Hospitals.; Intensive Care.; Psychiatric Facilities.; Rural Hospitals.; Restorative Care; Home Health Care (Home Care).; Rehabilitation. Extended Care Facilities. Continuing Care; Nursing Centers or Facilities.; Assisted Living.; Respite Care.; Adult Day Care Centers.; Hospice.; Issues in Health Care Delivery; Nursing Shortage; Competency; Evidence-Based Practice; Quality and Safety in Health Care; Patient Satisfaction.; Magnet Recognition Program; Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes.; Nursing Informatics and Technological Advancements; Globalization of Health Care; The Future of Health Care; Key Points; Clinical Application Questions; Preparing for clinical practice; Review Questions; Are you ready to test your nursing knowledge? Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 2013

Learn fundamental nursing principles, concepts, and skills with ease! Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition includes accurate, cutting-edge content, active learning strategies, and the latest evidence-based research to help you excel in your classes and prepare for success in today's competitive nursing field. An expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Griffin Perry provides a trusted, comprehensive resource, thoroughly reviewed by nursing experts and peers to ensure the most accurate content. With practical, fully integrated study support, this edition makes it easier than ever to