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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nursing
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, Eighth Edition
Corrine R. Kurzen, MEd, MSN, RN
978-1-49630-764-4 • February 2016 • Softbound • 10” x 7” • 448 pp. • 40 Illus. • 50Tables
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing
is specifically written
for the LPN/LVN student to provide a basic introduction to the nursing
profession with an emphasis on life-long learning, leadership skills,
and career planning. While the importance of a career in nursing
and the value of service to others is woven throughout the text,
the focus remains on preparing students with the crucial critical
thinking skills they need to transition into a successful practice. This
book will prepare LPN/LVNs to fully understand the complexities of
their profession, communicate effectively, work as a member of a
team, confront challenges in the workplace, and move forward into
leadership roles.
The eighth edition is completely updated with more NCLEX-PN-style
chapter review questions, and new artwork throughout. New for the
LPN/LVN market in Fall 2015 is Lippincott CoursePoint. CoursePoint
for Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing provides content in
context exactly where and when students need it for a more effective
learning experience. Students will be able to access a premium digital
textbook for an engaging, interactive experience and take adaptive
NCLEX-PN-style practice quizzes
Key Features
• NCLEX-PN-style Chapter Review Questions are included at the
end of each chapter, as an online student resource, and will be
integrated into CoursePoint to appeal to both print and electronic
learners
• Apply Critical Thinking Skills contains discussion questions and
activities at the end of each chapter that foster critical thinking and
encourage students to take their learning outside the classroom
• Critical Thinking Exercise boxes ask students to use critical-thinking
and problem-solving skills to address real-world situations
• Assess Yourself tests encourage students to begin thinking about
how they can capitalize on their strengths and improve weaknesses
• Web sites provide additional information to enhance the content
• Read More About It resource lists present resources so students can
learn more about key issues
Table of Contents
Unit 1:
Getting Started
Ch. 1: Adjusting to Student Life
Ch. 2: The Student Nurse as a Person
Ch. 3: Communication Skills
Ch. 4: Education for Nursing
Ch. 51: The NCLEX-PN®
Unit 2:
Understanding Your Profession
Ch. 6: Nursing From Past to Present
Ch. 7: The Health Care System
Ch. 9: The Health Care Team
Ch. 9: Theory, Culture, and Diversity in
Nursing Care
Unit 3:
Preparing for Successful
Practice
Ch. 10: Ethical Issues in Health Care
Ch. 11: Legally Responsible Nursing Practice
Ch. 12: Leadership and Followership Skills
Ch. 13: Management Skills
Unit 4:
Moving Forward
Ch. 14: Beginning Your Nursing Career
Ch. 15: Challenges in the Workplace
Ch. 16: Current Issues and Future Concerns
Appendices
A: Essential On-line Resources for Practical
and Vocational Nursing Students
B: NFLPN Nursing Practice Standards for
the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
C: NAPNES Standards of Practice and
Educational Competencies of Graduates of
Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs
D: Complementary Health Approaches - A
Dictionary of Terms
Index
NEW !