Paperback. Becoming a Nurse is a clear and concise introduction to the contexts of the contemporary nursing environment. The second edition takes an evidence-based approach to equip student nurses with the core knowledge and skills necessary for their undergraduate program and clinical placement and to take into their careers. Written with everyday, accessible language and a systematic structure, Becoming a Nurse covers key topics in nursing including the Australian healthcare system, communication technologies, leadership and evidence-based practice. Each chapter is rich with features to support student learning and competency development, and has been updated throughout to include the latest references and research in nursing. KEY FEATURESCritical reflection sections encourage students to self-reflect, as well as explore and critique ways of thinking and behaving in nursing practiceTheory to practice sections demonstrate the clinical application of theory and research to practiceDiscussion questions at the end of each chapter help students develop and apply their knowledge of key concepts NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew chapters:3. Interprofessional collaboration4. Cultural diversity in healthcare6. Research in clinical practice10. Translating knowledge into practice13. Health information systems and technologiesNew systematic structure and revised pedagogy for improved clarity and consistencyReferences and resources have been updated throughout Becoming a Nurse 2nd Edition is a clear and concise introduction to the contexts of the contemporary nursing environment. The second edition takes an evidence-based approach to equip student nurses with the core knowledge and skills necessary for their undergraduate program and clinical placement and to take into their careers. Written with every day, accessible language and a systematic structure, Becoming a Nurse covers key topics in nursing including the Australian healthcare system, communication technologies, leadership and evidence-based practice. Each chapter is rich with features to support student learning and competency development, and has been updated throughout to include the latest references and research in nursing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Becoming a Nurse: An Evidence-based Approach (Paperback)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia, Melbourne
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 019558872X
ISBN 13: 9780195588729
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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Becoming a Nurse: An Evidence-based Approach (second edition) is a clear and concise introduction to the contexts of the contemporary nursing environment. The second edition takes an evidence-based approach to equip student nurses with the core knowledge and skills necessary for their undergraduate program and clinical placement and to take into their careers. Written with every day, accessible language and a systematic structure, Becoming a Nurse covers key topics in nursing including the Australian healthcare system, communication technologies, leadership and evidence-based practice.

Each chapter is rich with features to support student learning and competency development, and has been updated throughout to include the latest references and research in nursing. The second edition includes new chapters on interprofessional collaboration, cultural diversity in healthcare, research in clinical practice, translating knowledge into practice, and health information systems and technologies.

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Maria Fedoruk, Program Director of the Stage 2 Bachelor of Nursing program, University of South Australia,Anne Hofmeyer, Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia

Maria Fedoruk - Program Director of the Stage 2 Bachelor of Nursing program, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia.

Anne Hofmeyer - Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia.

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