Caring in Nursing Classics: An Essential Resource – eBook

Description

Caring in Nursing Classics: An Essential Resource (PDF) features the invaluable expertise of renowned authors/editors Marlaine C. Smith, Marian C. Turkel, and Zane Robinson Wolf.

This foundational ebook is a must-have for nursing educators and students across all levels who are eager to delve into the vital science and art of caring in nursing practice. It encapsulates 37 essential chapters and journal articles penned by thought leaders in the field, tracing the development of the caring paradigm—starting from its inception as an ethical and theoretical framework for nursing to its prospective implications in the advancement of caring science.

Co-published with the esteemed Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI), this resource serves as a primary text for nursing students enrolled in WCSI programs and enhances in-service education initiatives, particularly within hospitals aiming for Magnet status. Each section is preceded by an insightful introductory essay that highlights critical concepts, complemented by reflective questions designed to stimulate critical thinking at the graduate, baccalaureate, and doctoral levels.

The ebook is meticulously organized into nine distinct sections, offering a comprehensive examination of the evolution of caring scholarship. It includes systematic reviews of the concept of caring, an array of theoretical perspectives—encompassing conceptual orientations, middle-range theories, and grand theories—research methodologies, and seminal studies. Additionally, it presents practice models that facilitate the integration of caring in contemporary hospital settings, discusses caring within communities and the environment, addresses leadership and administrative challenges focusing on caring and economic aspects, and looks ahead to the future of caring science.

**Key Features:**

• Showcases seminal literature foundational to the concept of caring
• Includes reflective and critical thinking questions tailored to various academic levels
• Ideal for graduate, baccalaureate, doctoral programs, in-service education, and as a core resource within WCSI programs

NOTE: This is the standalone PDF of Caring in Nursing Classics: An Essential Resource 1st edition. Only the ebook is included, with no supplementary materials.

ISBN: 978-1-4625-0020-8, 978-0-8261-2267-0, 978-1-5381-6279-9.