Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Part of the LPN Threads series, Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 7th Edition helps students develop the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills they need for a successful career as an LPN/LVN. This edition features up-to-date content that is logically organized with concepts that build on each other as students progress through the material.
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- 1-2-3-approach walks students through the steps of what they need to do and how to do it.
- New Research and Evidence Based Practice chapter addresses topics commonly encountered in LPN/LVN practice.
- A separate chapter on critical thinking and plentiful critical thinking exercises encourage students to apply their knowledge to solve problems in both academic and personal situations.
- New technology content helps students understand the role of simulation in nursing education and the proper etiquette for using electronic devices.
- Content reflects the concepts contained in the most current NCLEX-PN test plan.
- Revised chapter on Health Care Systems reflects the implementation of dramatic changes.
- Updated nutrition and dietary information includes new MyPlate information.
- Professional Pointers throughout the text offer valuable advice on expectations in the professional arena during and after nursing school.
- Keep In Mind boxes prompt students to consider the underlying theme as they read the chapter.
- Coverage of Medicare helps students understand the costs of managed care, especially in long-term settings for older adults, and how it affects LPN/LVN practice and patients.
- The latest protocols from the NAPNES, including student confidentiality, keeps students updated on their national association's practice standards.
- Revised, updated, and expanded culture content allows students to provide culturally sensitive care.
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- New Research and Evidence Based Practice chapter addresses topics commonly encountered in LPN/LVN practice.
- New technology content helps you understand the role of simulation in nursing education and the proper etiquette for using electronic devices.
- Content reflects the concepts contained in the most current NCLEX-PN test plan.
- Professional Pointers throughout the text offer valuable advice on expectations in the professional arena during and after nursing school.
- Revised chapter on Health Care Systems reflects the implementation of dramatic changes.
- Updated nutrition and dietary information includes new MyPlate information.
- The latest protocols from the NAPNES, including student confidentiality, keeps you updated on your national association's practice standards.
- Revised, updated, and expanded culture content allows you to provide culturally sensitive care.
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UNIT 1: The Adult Learner and the Practical/Vocational Nursing Program
1. The Adult Learner: Hints to Succeed
2. Time Management: Making Time Work For You
3. Learning Methods and Skills: How Do You Learn?
4. Using Your Methods and Skills: Studying and Testing
5. Learning During School: Using Available Resources
6. Personal Health Promotion: A Role Model for Patients
UNIT 2: Building Blocks for Your Career
7. How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to Present
8. Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey
9. Nursing Process: Your Role
10. Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice
11. Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal vs. Professional Ethics
12. Nursing and the Law: What are the Rules?
UNIT 3: Patients and Coworkers
13. Straightforward Communication: Instructors, Coworkers, and Patients
14. Assertiveness: Your Responsibility
15. The Health Care Team: Where the Practical/Vocational Nurse Fits In
16. Cultural Uniqueness Sensitivity and Competence
17. Spiritual Needs: Spiritual Caring and Religious Differences
UNIT 4: Health Care Environment
18. Health Care Settings: Potential Job Sites
19. Health Care Systems: Financing Issues and Trends
UNIT 5: Leading and Managing Others
20. Leadership Skills
21. LPN/LVN Charge Nurse Skills: Management Including Assignment and Delegation
UNIT 6: End and a New Beginning
22. Finding a Job: What Works, and What Doesn’t
23. NCLEX-PN Examination
24. Future Career Decisions: Choosing What is Right For You
Appendix A: NAPNES Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies for Graduates of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs
Appendix B: NFLPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Glossary
References and Suggested Readings
Illustration Credits
Index
NCLEX-PN® Review Question Answer Key
NANDA Nursing Diagnoses (Inside Back Cover)
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