Nursing Leadership Management And Professional Practice For The Lpn Lvn In Nursing School And Beyond

Be prepared for the opportunities that await you! In today’s healthcare environment, the responsibilities and clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses have expanded far beyond those of traditional settings. Build the knowledge you need to assume the leadership and management roles that you will be asked to fulfill and confidently navigate the increasingly complex environments in which you will practice. An easy-to-read writing style guides you every step of the way—helping you successfully transition from student to professional while still focusing on the humanistic aspects of caring.

Two books in 1--traditional vocational content plus leadership and management! With the growing nursing shortage, especially in long-term care facilities, LPN/LVNs must learn both the fundamentals and leadership, management, and delegation skills to properly care for their patients and to handle growing workloads. This book provides that content and more with "beyond nursing school" tips and strategies to navigate employment opportunities after graduation.

Be prepared for the opportunities that await you! In today’s healthcare environment, the responsibilities and clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses have expanded far beyond those of traditional settings. Build the knowledge you need to assume the leadership and management roles that you will be asked to fulfill and to confidently navigate the increasingly complex environments in which you will practice. “LPN/LVN Connections’” features, design, organization, and easy-to-read writing style guide you every step of the way—helping you successfully transition from student to professional while still focusing on the humanistic aspects of caring.

Two books in 1--traditional vocational content plus leadership and management With the growing nursing shortage, especially in long-term care facilities, LPN/LVNs must learn both the fundamentals and leadership, management, and delegation skills to properly care for their patients and to handle growing workloads. This book provides that content and more with "beyond nursing school" tips and strategies to navigate employment opportunities after graduation.

The Future of Nursing explores how nurses' roles, responsibilities, and education should change significantly to meet the increased demand for care that will be created by health care reform and to advance improvements in America's increasingly complex health system. At more than 3 million in number, nurses make up the single largest segment of the health care work force. They also spend the greatest amount of time in delivering patient care as a profession. Nurses therefore have valuable insights and unique abilities to contribute as partners with other health care professionals in improving the quality and safety of care as envisioned in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted this year. Nurses should be fully engaged with other health professionals and assume leadership roles in redesigning care in the United States. To ensure its members are well-prepared, the profession should institute residency training for nurses, increase the percentage of nurses who attain a bachelor's degree to 80 percent by 2020, and double the number who pursue doctorates. Furthermore, regulatory and institutional obstacles-including limits on nurses' scope of practice-should be removed so that the health system can reap the full benefit of nurses' training, skills, and knowledge in patient care. In this book, the Institute of Medicine makes recommendations for an action-oriented blueprint for the future of nursing.

Be prepared to care for patients and to handle the growing workload youll encounter in the diverse settings in which LPN/LVNs practice. Mary Ann Andersons trademark, easy-to-read, writing style teaches you the information you need to successfully transition from student to LPN/LVN. It presents the basic information on the skills and knowledge you need to fulfill the leadership and management roles, with an emphasis on the humanistic aspects of caring. Plus, a wealth of activities online at DavisPlus (davisplus.fadavis.com).

-- A well-written and engaging introduction to nursing education and to nursing as a profession that will promote students' enthusiasm for the study and practice of nursing -- Presents the essential personal/vocational relations content taught in LPN/LVN programs in the United States and Canada, including student and professional skills, communication techniques, nursing history, ethical and legal issues, introduction to the health care system, and issues and trends -- Subjects covered include caring, empowerment, nurse as advocate, leadership/management issues, teamwork, critical thinking, and cultural diversity in nursing education and practice -- Interactive approach to subject accomplished through case studies, learning activities, and personal vignettes -- All pages are perforated and allow case studies and other exercises to be assigned as homework and handed in