Contemporary Practical/vocational Nursing

Download or read book Contemporary Practical/vocational Nursing written by Corrine R. Kurzen and published by Lippincott Raven. This book was released on 2001 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated text provides the most current examination of the foundations of contemporary practical/vocational nursing. Topics covered include: historical observations; a study of nursing theory; nursing process; nursing care plans; health care delivery and nursing care delivery methods; discussion of the LPN/LVN career, including responsibilities of practice and leadership and management skills; a presentation on job-seeking skills and current issues; and more. New to this edition are: a chapter on communication; discussions of community-based practice setting discussion; additional photos, graphics and subheadings; and two new recurring features: Communication Skills and Web-based resources.