Textbook uses examples and hands-on exercises to help students understand and apply fundamental decision-making processes. Includes case studies, and covers Nursing Outcome Classifications, Nursing Intervention Classification systems, and NANDA Omaha and Georgetown. Emphasis is on culture, spirituality, wellness, ethical, and legal issues. Two-tone format. Softcover.
Judith M. Wilkinson
A critical thinking approach to the nursing process.
Nursing Process uses concrete examples and hands-on exercises to help students understand and apply this fundamental decision-making process. Numerous case studies help readers develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Key Features:
- Expanded critical thinking content.
- Emphasis on culture, spirituality, wellness, ethical, and legal considerations increases readers' awareness of issues they will face in the field and how to implement the nursing process with greater sensitivity.
- Covers Nursing Outcome Classifications (NOC), Nursing Intervention Classifications systems (NIC) and standardized nursing languages (NANDA Omaha and Georgetown).
- Expanding role of the nurse in the home and community is emphasized throughout.
- Addresses collaborative practice, delegation, and case management.
- Explains how to use Nursing Diagnoses to individualize critical pathways.