Description

Table of contents:

1. Student Nurse Skills for Success.
2. Holistic Care.
3. Nursing History, Education, and Organizations.
4. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.
Unit 2 – The Health Care Environment.
5. The Health Care Delivery System.
6. Arenas of Care.
Unit 3 – Communication.
7. Communication.
8. Client Teaching.
9. Nursing Process/Documentation/Informatics.
Unit 4 – Developmental and Psychosocial Concerns.
10. Lifespan Development.
11. Cultural Considerations.
12. Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety.
13. Loss, Grief, and Death.
Unit 5 – Health Promotion.
14. Wellness Concepts.
15. Self-concept (NEW).
16. Spirituality (NEW).
17. Complementary/Alternative Therapies.
18. Basic Nutrition.
19. Rest and Sleep.
20. Safety/Hygiene.
Unit 6 – Infection Control.
21. Infection Control/Asepsis.
22. Standard Precautions and Isolation.
23 . Bioterrorism (NEW).
Unit 7 – Fundamental Nursing Care.
24. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.
25. Medication Administration and IV Therapy.
26. Assessment.
27. Pain Management.
28. Diagnostic Tests.
Unit 8 – Nursing Procedures.
29. Basic Procedures.
30. Intermediate Procedures.
31. Advanced Procedures.
Appendix A. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011.
Appendix B. Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.
Appendix C. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols.
Appendix D. English/Spanish Words and Phrases.
Glossary.
Index.