Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives

by Kathleen Blais, Janice S. Hayes

Completely updated in a new sixth edition, this book provides knowledge of the historical, theoretical, ethical, and legal foundations of professional nursing. This resource explores the changing health care system especially related to health care economics, nursing in a culture of violence, and nursing in a culturally and spiritually diverse world. Also included is a chapter on returning to school after already practicing nursing in the field. The book serves as a refresher for topics and issues previously covered in nursing school, but also addresses issues that nurses will face in their new professional practice. This book is an excellent resource for professionals in the nursing field and is specifically designed the transition from RN-to-BSN. These are professionals that have their RN, but are returning for their BSN to further advance their careers.

504 pages, Paperback

First published June 8, 2010

Reviews

[Cari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so relieved to mark this one as read. Having it on my 'currently reading' shelf for so long was making my eyes twitch. This was pretty good as far as nursing textbooks go. The chapters weren't overly long and there were a lot of visual aids to supplement the text. Content was easily applicable to actual nursing practice and provided clear examples.

P.s. This is my LAST nursing textbook! 🤗🤗Well, of my under-graduate anyway. I'm seriously considering grad school in the near future.

[Stephanie Lawler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good concepts with application. One of the better text books.