Principles of Professional Studies in Nursing

Principles of Professional Studies in Nursing supports readers as they work towards becoming professional nurses. Interactive and student-centred with case studies and learning activities/exercises throughout, this text enables students to discuss, debate and develop their understanding and practice for the delivery of client-centred care.

PART ONE: PRINCIPLES WITHIN NURSING.- Introduction to Professional Studies in Nursing; J.Brown & M.Gobbi.- Nursing Theory and Models for Practice; P.Libberton.- Learning Through Experiences: Reflection and Reflective Practice; C.Bailey.- Humanities in Nursing Exploring Meanings of Illness to Enhance Patient-Centred Care J.Brown.- Ethics and Health Care; P.Savage.- Caring for the "Whole Person" Spiritual Aspects of Care; P.Turner.- PART TWO: MANAGEMENT OF CARE.- The Impact of Health and Social Policy on the Planning and Delivery of Nursing Care; S.Toward & S.Maslin-Prothero.- Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance; R.Carter.- Leadership for Practice; Y.Cox & A.le May .- PART THREE: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS .- Evidence Based Practice; L.Ireland.- Critique and Appraisal of Evidence; P.Libberton & J.Brown.- Applying Knowledge to Practice; A.le May.