Synopses & Reviews
Becoming a Nurse: An Evidence-based Approach (second edition) is a clear and concise introduction to the contexts of the contemporary nursing environment. The second edition takes an evidence-based approach to equip student nurses with the core knowledge and skills necessary for their undergraduate program and clinical placement and to take into their careers. Written with every day, accessible language and a systematic structure,
Becoming a Nurse covers key topics in nursing including the Australian healthcare system, communication technologies, leadership and evidence-based practice.
Each chapter is rich with features to support student learning and competency development, and has been updated throughout to include the latest references and research in nursing. The second edition includes new chapters on interprofessional collaboration, cultural diversity in healthcare, research in clinical practice, translating knowledge into practice, and health information systems and technologies.
About the Author
Maria Fedoruk,
Program Director of the Stage 2 Bachelor of Nursing program, University of South Australia,Anne Hofmeyer,
Senior Lecturer, University of South AustraliaMaria Fedoruk - Program Director of the Stage 2 Bachelor of Nursing program, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia.
Anne Hofmeyer - Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Becoming a Nurse
2. Transition from Student Nurse to Registered Nurse
3. Interprofessional Collaboration
4. Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
5. Entering Clinical Settings
6. Research in Clinical Practice
7. Australia's Healthcare System
8. Leadership in Nursing an Healthcare
9. Essential Competencies for the Registered Nurse
10. Translating Research Knowledge into Practice
11. Safety, Quality and the Registered Nurse
12. Legal Responsibilities and Ethics
13. Health Information Systems and Technologies
14. Lifelong learning and the Registered Nurse