Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges

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Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition provides a practical and engaging introduction to what it means to be a professional nurse. From the history and values of nursing to professional standards, scope of practice, ethics, leadership, and lifelong learning, this easy-to-read textbook helps nursing students understand the profession and prepare for the realities of modern nursing practice.

Updated to reflect the changing healthcare environment, this edition explores current professional nursing issues including interprofessional education and practice, evolving nursing roles, COVID-19, the growth of ambulatory and community care, bullying, gender issues, clinical judgment, social justice, and challenges facing new graduates. It also helps students build the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills needed for both professional practice and the Next Generation NCLEX®.

Prepare for Professional Nursing Practice

With real-world examples, practical guidance, and perspectives from nurses and other professionals, this book connects nursing concepts to everyday clinical situations and career development.

• Cognitive Rehearsal prepares students to recognize and respond to lateral violence in the workplace.
• Social Justice in Nursing encourages advocacy for patients and communities.
• Interview Narratives provide perspectives from leaders on important issues such as culture and faith.
• Historical Notes highlight notable and often lesser-known stories from nursing history.
• Documentation Tips cover both electronic and paper health records.
• Social Media discussions examine professional ethics, appropriate boundaries, and the impact of online communication.
• Considering Culture boxes explore how culture can influence nursing responsibilities and the patient healthcare experience.
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight important research findings, nursing trends, and current developments.
• Case Study boxes present realistic scenarios involving relevant patient-care and professional issues.
• Nurses Doing Research boxes showcase problems identified in patient care and efforts to develop effective interventions.
• Professional Profiles offer insights and perspectives from practicing nurses.
• Thinking Critically boxes encourage students to consider multiple factors affecting nurses and nursing practice.
• Learning Outcomes at the beginning of each chapter identify key concepts and goals.
• Bolded Key Terms make important nursing terminology easy to identify and review.
• Concepts and Challenges and Ideas for Further Exploration at the end of chapters reinforce learning and support exam preparation.

NEW and Expanded Content

The 10th Edition includes updated information on interprofessional education and practice, nursing roles, COVID-19, ambulatory and community care, workplace bullying, gender issues, faculty shortages, and the challenges faced by new nursing graduates.

Coverage of clinical judgment has also been expanded, helping students strengthen the critical-thinking and decision-making skills increasingly emphasized in contemporary nursing education, clinical practice, and the Next Generation NCLEX®.

Whether you're beginning your nursing education or preparing to transition into professional practice, Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 10th Edition offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding the profession, navigating today's healthcare environment, and developing the skills needed for a successful nursing career.

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