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Professional Issues in Nursing: Challenges & Opportunities 4th Edition (PDF/ePub/AZW3) delves into the pressing and timeless challenges that today’s nursing professionals face. This comprehensive textbook is strategically designed for both pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing programs, ensuring that students are equipped with the essential knowledge of professional issues within nursing. Unlike other educational resources that cover a broad spectrum of topics from theoretical frameworks to historical research, this focused eBook zeroes in on critical contemporary issues, including current workplace dynamics, legal and ethical dilemmas, educational concerns, workforce challenges, and strategies for enhancing professional influence and development within the nursing field.
Modern nursing students navigate an ever-evolving educational landscape marked by heightened expectations. Many enter nursing programs after excelling in test-focused K-12 settings, only to discover that traditional study methods may not suffice for their new reality. While enthusiasm for their future roles is palpable among students, the immediate imperative to pass the NCLEX exam can overshadow their long-term aspirations. With clinical placements becoming increasingly competitive and reduced patient access, students often report feelings of uncertainty regarding the real-life nursing environment, emphasizing the need for robust preparation.
Each chapter of this invaluable resource is structured to promote active learning, beginning with clear Learning Objectives and a thorough overview of pertinent professional issues. A diverse range of perspectives is presented for each topic, drawing insights from a variety of literature and emphasizing expert opinions from across the nursing and healthcare spectrum. The inclusion of the “Consider This” feature fosters critical thinking and values clarification, encouraging readers to engage deeply with the material. Discussion Points within the text promote introspection and can be approached individually or collaboratively to enhance classroom interaction. Each chapter profiles at least one pertinent research study in the “Research Study Fuels the Controversy” section, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based analysis in navigating these essential issues. Concluding remarks provide a synthesis of key themes, prompts for additional reflection, and a curated list of up-to-date references. Additionally, each chapter showcases various tables, graphics, and display boxes, enriching the reading experience and aiding in the comprehension of vital concepts.
This latest 4th Edition includes a range of new “hot topics,” such as the role of social media in nursing, advances in teaching clinical reasoning, the rise of MOOCs and virtual learning environments, and upholding academic integrity within nursing education. Updated content reflects the latest trends in nursing and healthcare, emphasizing the critical need for safety and quality in both patient care and the working environment. Coverage includes insights on healthcare reform’s impacts, evolving workforce projections, demographic shifts, and recommendations from the IOM in The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Moreover, this edition addresses the evolving paradigms of nursing education and the opportunities presented by an increasingly digital, globalized, and technologically advanced healthcare landscape.
ISBN: 978-1496334398
NOTE: This sale is for the eBook format of Professional Issues in Nursing: Challenges and Opportunities, 4E only. Access codes are not included.
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