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This seminal work, based on the philosophy of Watson's Human Caring Theory, is designed to help students and practitioners of nursing to simplify Watson's complex teachings and integrate them into everyday practice. The revised second edition includes an abundance of new micro-practice examples for each of the 10 Caritas Processes®; practical exemplars from Dr. Sitzman's research, enabling readers to cultivate Caritas and mindfulness on a daily basis;...
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Notes on nursing theories volume 11
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"Used extensively in nursing education, Betty Neuman's Systems Model reflects nursing's interest in holism and in the influence of environment on health. This volume opens with a brief biography of Betty Neuman and continues with a succinct discussion of her theory that outlines its origins, assumptions, and the major concepts of the meta-paradigm of nursing. It continues with a presentation of the propositions of the conceptual model; examples for...
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"Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Sixth Edition, is comprehensive resource to guide students along their journey as professional nurses. It focuses on the foundations of professional nursing practice, including career development, as well as the management of quality and safe patient care. Through theory, classroom activities, and case studies, the text explores topics such as teamwork and collaboration, communication, leadership,...
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"You can't know it all and you don't need to. But what content in nursing school is most important and must be mastered so you can successfully transition to real-world clinical practice after graduation? What character and personality traits must the nurse possess to be a true health care professional? Think like a nurse : practical preparation for professional practice was written to answer these questions and teach the concept of thinking like...
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Notes on nursing theories volume 8
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Madeleine Leininger's theory of culture care is a powerful yet practical philosophy that focuses on generating knowledge about the care of people from different cultures. The authors illustrate this important theory and discuss the different cultural factors that influence illness, wellness, and ways clients maintain their wellness - or become ill. Leininger's model is unique because it suggests that the nurse assess the patient's need and determine...