Download or read book Dimensions of Practical vocational Nursing written by Patricia S. Juneau and published by Macmillan College. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Practical Vocational Nursing written by Corinne Kurzen and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-12-26 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed specifically for the LPN/LVN student, Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing delivers a basic introduction to the nursing profession with an emphasis on lifelong learning, leadership skills and career planning to help students develop the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills for success. The updated 9th Edition of this versatile text reflects the latest evidence-based coverage of the LPN/LVN professions and equips student nurses with the clinical judgment capabilities essential to an effective career in today’s nursing workforce.
Download or read book Contemporary Practical Vocational Nursing written by Corrine R. Kurzen and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Sixth Edition, this text offers LPN/LVN students a basic introduction to the nursing profession. Unit 1, Getting Started, helps students adjust to the student nurse role, maintain a healthy personal life, communicate effectively, and recognize that NCLEX-PN� preparation begins the first day of class. Unit 2, Understanding Your Profession, summarizes the history of nursing and the roles and responsibilities of nurses. Unit 3, Preparing for Successful Practice, addresses ethical and legal issues and leadership and management skills. Unit 4, Moving Forward, discusses career planning and issues that confront nurses as they begin a career. Highlights of the Sixth Edition include additional leadership and management information, new case studies, enhanced NCLEX� information, material for non-traditional students, and interactive Assess Yourself boxes. Watch and Learn icons direct students to video clips on a companion Website.
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.
Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing E Book written by Lisa Carroll and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an exciting journey to success in your LPN/LVN career! Emphasizing leadership and clinical judgment skills, Success in Practical / Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition helps you navigate your way through nursing school, examinations, the job search, and success in professional practice. It describes the building blocks essential to a successful career, such as critical thinking, ethics, effective communication, and an understanding of your role in the nursing process. Also useful are review questions to help you get ready for the NCLEX-PN® examination. Written by educators Lisa Falgiatore Carroll and Janyce Collier, this edition adds new insight into the ways self-empowerment can help you achieve positive outcomes in class and on the job. - Basic career information includes the value of the LPN, workforce trends, state regulations governing LPN practice, and insight into safe practice and NCLEX-PN® success. - Learning features in each chapter include objectives and key terms with phonetic pronunciations, with definitions in the text and in the glossary. - Storytelling narratives at the beginning of specific chapters use real-life scenarios to provide context for the topic. - Get Ready for the NCLEX-PN® Examination section at the end of each chapter includes key points, critical thinking scenarios, additional learning resources, and review questions with answers at the back of the book. - Test-taking and interview preparation tips prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN Examination and guide you through the job search, applications, and interviews — including electronic resumes. - Critical Thinking boxes provide opportunities to practice problem solving. - Coordinated Care boxes develop leadership and management skills with hints, tools, and activities. - Keep in Mind boxes introduce the underlying theme of each chapter. - Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in practice settings. - Try This! boxes challenge students to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. - Full-color design makes this text visually appealing and easy to read. - References cite evidence-based information and can be found in the back of the book. - NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-style questions are provided at the end of each chapter. - NEW! Empowerment boxes introduce tools that can affect positive outcomes in class, clinicals, and professional practice. - NEW! Updated content includes delegation, preparing students for leadership positions immediately upon graduation, and the latest on clinical judgment.
Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing E Book written by Patricia Knecht and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the proven guidance you need to succeed in both nursing school and professional LPN/LVN practice with Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, From Student to Leader, 9th Edition. Focusing on must-have leadership and problem-solving skills, this unique, market-leading text covers the soft skills that are essential for success in nursing school, in the job market, and in professional practice. Topics build on each other in a logical manner, beginning with tools you'll need for success in class, continuing to the skills needed in LPN/LVN practice, and culminating in the higher-level roles and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN as a leader. The newest feature box on empowerment introduces you to the concepts of self-reflection, self-growth, and power to enhance your student experience and accomplish positive outcomes in nursing school and in practice. Additionally, like in previous editions, Critical Thinking and Try This! boxes are incorporated throughout this ninth edition to challenge you in thinking outside of the box to solve personal, academic, and professional situations. There are also practice review questions at the end of each chapter help you prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination and chapters on Workforce Trends and Nurse State Practice Acts to help you easily move from the academic to the practice setting. With all its proven guidance and insight, this text is must-have for any LPN/LVN student wanting to find success in today's demanding healthcare environment.
Download or read book Dimensional Analysis written by Tracy Horntvedt and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2019-02-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dosage calculations can be intimidating, but they don’t need to be. Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that shows you how to master simple to complex calculations with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors with simple safety mechanisms.
Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing E Book written by Signe S. Hill and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the LPN Threads series, Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 7th Edition helps you develop the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills you 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 you progress through the material. 1-2-3-approach walks you through the steps of what you need to do and how to do it. A separate chapter on critical thinking and plentiful critical thinking exercises encourage you to apply your knowledge to solve problems in both academic and personal situations. Coverage of Medicare helps you understand the costs of managed care, especially in long-term settings for older adults, and how it affects LPN/LVN practice and patients. Keep In Mind boxes prompt you to consider the underlying theme as you read the chapter. 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.
Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing written by Signe S. Hill and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now part of the popular LPN Threads series, this market-leading text helps students develop the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills they need for a successful career as an LPN/LVN. It uses an engaging "1-2-3 approach" that describes what needs to be done in a situation as well as how to do it. Questions, quizzes, and self-assessments encourage active participation and critical thinking, while serving as practical and efficient aids to learning. Coverage of leadership and management has been substantially increased in this edition.
Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing written by Signe S. Hill and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an engaging, interactive, 1-2-3 approach, this text helps you develop problem-solving skills that will be useful throughout your nursing career. Active participation and application of critical thinking are utilized through questions, quizzes, and self-assessments to provide you with practical and efficient aids to learning. You will also discover learning strategies, tips on taking the NCLEX-PN®, guidance on the job search, and an in-depth discussion of supervision, delegation, assignment of tasks, and the distinctions among them. An LPN Threads Series title. UNIQUE! 1-2-3 approach in a clear, simple, engaging writing style instructs you in what you need to do and how to do it. UNIQUE! Learning Exercises challenge you to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. UNIQUE! Leadership Activities provide exercises to practice and develop leadership skills and Leadership Hints provide helpful pointers to follow and remember when in various leadership situations. UNIQUE! Management Tools and Management Hints provide practical instructions, resources, and tips to use when in a management situation. UNIQUE! Offers time-management tips to help prioritize. Integrates wellness and personal care throughout the text, including information and coping skills for stress management and burnout, nutrition and exercise, the impaired nurse, and co-dependency. Includes separate chapters on "Ethics Apply to Nursing" and "Nursing and the Law" that address pertinent legal and ethical issues that directly and indirectly affect LPN/LVNs. Features information on Medicare and the many changes that affect health care, including health care settings, medication coverage, and the costs of managed care. Includes a separate chapter on learning strategies for the adult student and updated approaches for traditional and returning students. A separate chapter on critical thinking and many critical thinking exercises promotes the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills in both academic and personal situations. Includes updated State Boards of Nursing and Internet Resources Appendixes with the most up-to-date addresses for nursing boards and website addresses for nursing, medical, and health-related information as an all-in-one ready resource for you as you prepare to enter the work world. UNIQUE! Keep In Mind boxes located in each chapter introduce readers to the underlying theme in the chapter. UNIQUE! Evolve Student Resources includes 230 NCLEX Exam-Style Interactive Questions per chapter, with correct response and rationales for both correct and incorrect responses, to encourage self-study and review. UNIQUE! The "Learning During School, for the NCLEX-PN, and Beyond" chapter includes new content on the role of simulation in nursing education and etiquette for electronic device use, such as cell phones and iPods. UNIQUE! The "Personal Health Promotion" chapter helps you provide a positive role model for patients with new content on MyPyramid, the benefits of exercise, personal steps to help prevent hospital-acquired infections, burnout versus stress, and tips for personal safety. UNIQUE! Culture content has been expanded content addressing the growing needs of patient care for special populations and to help students develop cultural sensitivity. Includes the latest protocols from NAPNES regarding standards of practice and educational competencies that LPN/LVN nursing students need to know.
Download or read book Success in Practical vocational Nursing written by Signe S. Hill and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2001 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this exciting text has been revised and updated to equip today's students for a career as an LPN/LVN. SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSING offers an interactive approach, teaching students not only what to do, but how to do it. This 1-2-3 approach, combined with an increased emphasis on leadership and management, ensures that this text will continue to be an essential tool that teaches students skills they'll need throughout their careers! SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSING encourages critical thinking and active problem solving. It presents learning strategies for adult students, as well as approaches for traditional and returning students and offers tips on taking the NCLEX-PN and searching for a job.
Download or read book Professional Issues in Practical vocational Nursing written by Lois Harrion and published by Singular. This book was released on 1992 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the major personal and professional issues that the practical nursing student must address before graduation. It is designed to help bridge the gap between student life and the working world.
Download or read book Current Catalog written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes subject section, name section, and 1968-1970, technical reports.
Download or read book Professional Practical vocational Nursing written by Lois Harrion and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether continuing on to become a RN or moving immediately into practi ce, Professional Issues in Practical/Vocational Nursing helps students transition from nursing student to nursing professional. Readers will be introduced to nursing leadership and management in today's changin g health care delivery system, and the personal characteristics, trait s and qualities of effective nurses are developed. (KEYWORDS: LPN, LVN, LPN/LVN, Leadership, Management, Law, Ethics, Career Management, Cul ture, Ethnicity)
Download or read book Foundations of Practical and Vocational Nursing written by Sandra Rasmussen and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Focus on Practical vocational Nursing written by National League for Nursing. Division of Research and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Passport to Practical Vocational Nursing written by Linda L. Blair and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not just another professional text, this publication begins with the first day of nursing school and takes students through the academic experience, as well as preparing them for practice. In addition, the text serves as a student planner with calendars, "to do" lists, and sample forms and a study guide. The approach is both lively and positive, using an airline trip to represent the journey to becoming a practical/vocational nurse. * Upbeat, interesting writing style engages and holds students' interests. * More than 100 illustrations provide both interest and clarification. * "Ideas to Carry With You" at the end of each chapter summarize key points. * Glossary provides definitions of important vocabulary. * Useful appendices include information on State Boards of Nursing, professional organizations, NLN entry-level competencies, and practical guidelines for delegation. * Broad-based approach combines strategies for success during education, tools for making the transition into practice, and overall time-management/planning techniques. * A chapter on test-taking strategies written by Paulette Rollant, a nationally recognized expert in this area. * "Tickets to Success" throughout highlight valuable strategies to help students achieve their goals. * Perforated worksheets at the end of the book serve as a built-in study guide.
