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LicensedPractical /VocationalNursing (LPN/LVN)
ContemporaryPractical/VocationalNursing,SeventhEdition
CorrineR.Kurzen,MEd,MSN, RN
978-1-60913-692-5 • September2011 • Softbound • 10” x7” •417pp. •40 Illus. •50Tables
This text offers LPN/LVN students a basic introduction to the nursing
profession, with an emphasis on lifelong learning and career planning.
The author’s strong belief in the importance of a career in nursing
and the value of service to others is woven throughout this easy-to-
understand text.
The Seventh Edition of
Contemporary Practical / Vocational
Nursing
incorporates a persistent emphasis on life-long learning and
career planning. Practical / vocational nursing students must prepare
themselvestoworkand live inaworldwherecomputersandtechnology
pervadeour livesand influencehowwe liveandwork. Inthisnewworld,
theworkof the practical nursewill continue tobeoneof direct service
to others. Personal characteristics and qualities are as important as
medical knowledge and nursing skills. The personal characteristics and
qualities of nurses that contribute to quality nursing care are covered
throughout thebook.
Features
•
ApplyTheConcepts
test students’ comprehensionof key concepts
andencourage them to take their learningoutsideof the classroom.
•
AssessYourselfBoxes
allow students toevaluate their strengths
and identifyareas for improvement.
•
ReadMoreAbout It
encourages further explorationofmaterial by
providinga listof relatedbooks, journals, andwebsites.
•
ThinkAbout ItBoxes
encourage critical thinkingbygiving student
scenario-basedquestions.
Table of Contents
Unit1:
GettingStarted
Ch. 1: Adjusting to Student Life
Ch. 2:The StudentNurse as a Person
Ch. 3: Communication Skills
Ch. 4: Education forNursing
Ch. 5:TheNCLEX-PN®
Unit2:
UnderstandingYour Profession
Ch. 6:Nursing fromPast toPresent
Ch. 7:TheHealthCare System
Ch. 8:TheHealthCareTeam
Ch. 9: Providing PatientCare
Unit3:
Preparing forSuccessful
Practice
Ch. 10: Ethical Issues inHealthCare
Ch. 11: LegallyResponsibleNursing Practice
Ch. 12: Leadership andFollowership Skills
Ch. 13:Management Skills
Unit4:
MovingForward
Ch. 14: BeginningYourNursingCareer
Ch. 15: Challenges in theWorkplace
Ch. 16: Current Issues andFutureConcerns
Appendices
A:Directory ofNursing andHealth-Related
Organizations
B:NFLPNNursing Practice Standards for
the LicensedPractical /VocationalNurse
C:National Association for PracticalNurse
Education and Service Standards of Practice
andEducational Competencies ofGraduates
of Practical /VocationalNursing Programs
D: Complimentary andAlternativeMedicine
(CAM)Dictionary ofTerms
Index