Application Of Nursing Process And Nursing Diagnosis

When you understand the whys of each step the nursing process, it’s easier easy to understand how to apply them in the real world in which you will practice. Take an interactive, step-by-step approach to developing the diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving skills you need to think like a nurse with the resources you’ll find in this unique workbook style text.

A fun, interactive way to begin mastering the nursing process! Chapters on each step of the nursing process present a step-by-step, problem-solving approach that helps students understand the meaning and language of nursing. You will actively seek solutions rather than passively assimilate knowledge.

Covering the full range of nursing interventions, Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), 6th Edition provides a research-based clinical tool to help in selecting appropriate interventions. It standardizes and defines the knowledge base for nursing practice while effectively communicating the nature of nursing. More than 550 nursing interventions are provided - including 23 NEW labels. As the only comprehensive taxonomy of nursing-sensitive interventions available, this book is ideal for practicing nurses, nursing students, nursing administrators, and faculty seeking to enhance nursing curricula and improve nursing care. More than 550 research-based nursing intervention labels with nearly 13,000 specific activities Definition, list of activities, publication facts line, and background readings provided for each intervention. NIC Interventions Linked to 2012-2014 NANDA-I Diagnoses promotes clinical decision-making. New! Two-color design provides easy readability. 554 research-based nursing intervention labels with nearly 13,000 specific activities. NEW! 23 additional interventions include: Central Venous Access Device Management, Commendation, Healing Touch, Dementia Management: Wandering, Life Skills Enhancement, Diet Staging: Weight Loss Surgery, Stem Cell Infusion and many more. NEW! 133 revised interventions are provided for 49 specialties, including five new specialty core interventions. NEW! Updated list of estimated time and educational level has been expanded to cover every intervention included in the text.

NURSING DIAGNOSIS encourages readers to develop critical thinking skills applicable to diagnostic reasoning and judgment in clinical practice. This valuable reference helps the reader understand nursing diagnoses and their development and use in care delivery. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-157-4

Focuses on the critical thinking required at each step of the nursing process. Also provides practical guidelines for writing nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions. Provides coverage of the legal and ethical implications of the nursing process.