This book provides knowledge of the historical, theoretical, ethical, and legal foundations of professional nursing. This resource explores the changing health care system especially related to health care economics, nursing in a culture of violence, and nursing in a culturally and spiritually diverse world. Also included is a chapter on returning to school after already practicing nursing in the field. The book serves as a refresher for topics and issues previously covered in nursing school, but also addresses issues that nurses will face in their new professional practice. An great resource for professionals in the nursing field. Specifically designed the transition from RN-to-BSN.   These are professionals that have their RN, but are returning for their BSN to further advance their careers.

Book Info
Textbook for registered nurses who are in transition or bridge programs to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Also can be used for vocational nursing programs. Previous edition: c1997. Includes new chapters and a new web site created for this edition. Softcover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This is an excellent book for any RN. All the information is cutting-edge, with internet-linked study questions and clearly written information. There are critical thinking exercises that challenge nursing topics such as ethics, legal aspects, and nursing theories, just to name a few. Comment | | (Report this)

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