Leddy & Pepper’s Professional Nursing, 10th Edition provides an easy to read, highly practical, broad overview of the nursing profession, addressing philosophical, developmental, sociocultural, environmental, political, health care delivery, and leadership issues vital for career enhancement—for both pre- and post-licensure nursing students. This reliable, visually engaging text details professional nursing roles and client care issues and delivers strategies for managing the emotional and ethical dimensions of professional practice, encouraging students to think globally about nursing practice and equipping them with a conceptual and theoretical approach to patient care and professional nursing issues.
The updated 10th Edition reflects the latest developments in professional nursing, as well as recent changes in general health care that may impact clinical nursing practice. This edition also features a robust ancillary package featuring videos, critical thinking questions, and other interactive resources perfect for engaging today’s learners and ensuring preparation for clinical success.
Edition
10
ISBN/ISSN
9781975172626
Product Format
Paperback Book
Trim Size
7 x 10
Pages
664
Edition
10
Publication Date
November 15, 2021
Lucy Hood PhD, RN
Professor, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Section 1 Exploring Professional Nursing
Chapter 1 The Professional Nurse
Chapter 2 The History Behind the Development of Professional Nursing
Chapter 3 Contextual, Philosophical, and Ethical Elements of Professional Nursing
Chapter 4 Establishing Helping and Healing Relationships
Chapter 5 The Health Process and Self-Care of the Nurse
Chapter 6 Patterns of Knowing and Nursing Science
Chapter 7 Nursing Models and Theories
Chapter 8 Professional Nursing Processes
Section 2 The Changing Health Care Context
Chapter 9 Health Care Delivery Systems
Chapter 10 Developing and Using Nursing Knowledge Through Research
Chapter 11 Multicultural Issues in Professional Practice
Chapter 12 Professional Nurse Accountability
Chapter 13 Environmental and Global Health
Chapter 14 Informatics and Technology in Nursing Practice
Section 3 Professional Nursing Roles
Chapter 15 Nursing Approaches to Client Systems
Chapter 16 The Professional Nurse's Role in Teaching and Learning
Chapter 17 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing
Chapter 18 Quality Improvement: Enhancing Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
Chapter 19 The Professional Nurse's Role in Public Policy
Section 4 Envisioning and Creating the Future of Professional Nursing
Chapter 20 Career Options for Professional Nurses
Chapter 21 Development of a Professional Nursing Career
Chapter 22 Shaping the Future of Nursing
UPDATED! Coverage of current issues and trends ensures a confident transition to today’s nursing practice.
Real-Life Reflections reinforce real-world workplace implications of nursing concepts.
Questions for Reflection encourage reflective thinking and deepen students’ understanding.
Take Note! alerts heighten awareness of important content takeaways.
Professional Building Blocks highlight practical applications of theoretical concepts.
Learning, Knowing, & Growing boxes facilitate self-assessment and help students improve specific skills.
Concepts in Practice boxes translate chapter content to clinical application in nursing practice.
Focus on Research features cultivate evidence-based practice.
Professional Prototypes familiarize students with common documents or approaches they’ll encounter in professional practice.
Nurse As Author assignments hone students’ professional writing skills.
Figures throughout the text clarify challenging concepts and approaches.
Tables enable students to easily compare theoretical approaches or review key theoretical concepts.
Key Terms & Concepts and Learning Outcomes keep students focused on essential material for efficient study.
Your Digital Classroom features guide students to online resources for further study.
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