Provides a comprehensive, theoretical foundation for the practice of nursing in the critical care setting. Offers a holistic framework, and a human biological systems approach to the consideration of biophysical problems.

Critical Care Nursing: Australian Perspectives

Medical Books

Daly RN BA MEd(Hons) BHSc(N) PhD MACE AFACHSE FCN FRCNA, John

Romanini RN Dip Teach(Nursing) MHPEd, Judith

Nursing

Saunders Australia

Univ. of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Text provides nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives in nursing. Introduces nursing themes from an Australian and New Zealand perspective, and includes discussions on history, culture, law, ethics, technology, and more. Previous edition not cited. Austrialian-oriented. Softcover.

Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction

Jackson RN PhD SFHEA FACN, Debra

Speedy RN BA(Hons) DipEd MURP EdD MAPS FANZCMHN, Sandra

Churchill Livingstone Australia

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. TRANSITIONS IN NURSING: PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE is an important book for undergraduate nurses and recent graduates as they move from student nurse to graduate nurse. As with the 1st edition, this book has been written by a breadth of academics and clinical nurse practitioners. It deals with all the professional issues nursing students need to consider as they prepare to move from university to the workplace of the graduate nurse. Among the many topics, the book deals with issues involving transition from student to practicing nurse, the Australian health care system, organisational structure, workplace culture, professional nursing development, applying for jobs, reflective practice, clinical governance and occupational health and safety. With an ever increasing focus on professional issues in nursing, this is an outstanding and valuable book that will help educate and prepare nurses for practice. It will be of great use to senior undergraduate nurses, newly registered nurses, nurses in management and leadership positions and nurse educators in both tertiary and clinical sectors.
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<li>Provides nursing students with all they need to know to tackle the transition from student to graduate</li>
<li>High profile contributors, including many new ones who have been selected for their expertise in specific areas.</li>
<li>Maintains the popular structure, format and style of the 1st edition with additions such as cases and OH&amp;S content and increased and updated content on IR</li>
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Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice

Chang DNE BAppSc(AdvNur) MEdAdmin PhD FACN, Esther

Contexts of Nursing 3e builds on the strengths of previous editions and continues to provide nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives underpinning the practice of nursing. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. New material on Cultural Awareness and Contemporary Approaches in Nursing has been introduced to reflect the realities of practice. Nursing themes are discussed from an Australian and New Zealand perspective and are supported by illustrated examples and evidence. Each chapter focuses on an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program and the new edition continues its discussions on history, culture, ethics, law, technology, and professional issues within the field of nursing. 
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<li> update and revised with strong contributions from a wide range of experienced educators from around Australia &amp; New Zealand
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<li> new Chapter 17 Becoming a Nurse Leader has been introduced into the third edition to highlight the ongoing need of management in practice
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<li> Chapter 20 Cultural Awareness Nurses working with indigenous people is a new chapter which explores cultural awareness, safety and competence
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<li> Chapter 22 Using informatics to expand awareness engages the reader on the benefits of using technology
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<li> evidence-based approach is integrated throughout the text
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<li> learning objectives, key words and reflective questions are included in all chapters
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New edition of the essential text for senior nursing students transitioning to professional nursing practice. Now in its third edition, the popular Transitions in Nursing continues to recognise the issues and challenges faced by senior students making the transition to nursing practice. Transitions in Nursing, 3rd Edition: Preparing for Professional Practice offers motivating discussion and insight to facilitate the shift from university to the workplace. This third edition is restructured into three sections: From Student to Graduate; Skills for Dealing with the World of Work; and Organisational Environments. All chapters have been fully revised and updated with consistent pedagogical features. Themes addressed in the text include: learning to work in teams; understanding organisational structure; stress management for nurses; communication with patients and families; and professional development strategies. Also new to this new edition of Transitions in Nursing are two new chapters on Clinical Leadership and Continuing Competence for Practice. This new content reflects recent changes in Australian clinical practice, policies, procedures and National Registration requirements for nurses. Transitions in Nursing, 3rd Edition: Preparing for Professional Practice brings together a team of academics and clinical practitioners of the highest calibre. The text stimulates students’ and nurses’ interest in theory and concepts while providing strategies that can be tested and applied in nursing practice. • Consistent pedagogical features in each chapter, including: o Learning Objectives o Key Words o Introduction o Activities in body of the text o Conclusion o Short Case Studies followed by Reflective questions o Recommended Readings for further exploration of issues o Updated References

The new edition of this popular nursing text introduces students to the theory, language and scholarship of contemporary nursing. Contexts of Nursing, 4th edition continues to challenge and extend nursing students by exploring the key concepts underpinning contemporary nursing practice. This exceptional nursing textbook incorporates diverse views and voices and sometimes-controversial topics, encouraging student nurses to reflect, discuss and debate various issues, and ultimately helping them to develop their own positions. Contexts of Nursing, 4th edition features abundant new and updated content – developed in consultation with practicing nurses and nursing students – yet remains based on the same aims and objectives of the popular first edition. Written by expert contributors, all of whom are helping shape contemporary nursing in Australia and New Zealand, this latest edition of Contexts of Nursing reflects the dynamic nature of nursing scholarship. 
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<li>Chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated, and now include fresh learning objectives, key words, reflective questions, recommended readings and references</li>
<li>Content has been fully updated to reflect national registration</li>
<li>A restructured table of contents links key chapters</li>
<li>Each chapter addresses an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program. Topics include history, culture, ethics, law, technology and professional issues. </li>
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Perfect For: • Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students • Post Graduate Nursing students • Registered Nurses undertaking CPD for National Registration Leadership is fundamental to the nature of nursing to ensure the development of safe practice, interdisciplinary relationships, education, research and ultimately, the delivery of quality healthcare. Leadership and Nursing: Contemporary Perspectives 2e presents a global perspective of leadership issues within the Australian context. It builds on the premise that nursing leadership is for all nurses ― not just those who are authorised to hold a position within an organisation. In addition, this book explores how leadership is not possible until one has an understanding of self and what motivates others. The text is aimed at senior undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students making the transition to practice as well as professional nurses seeking to strengthen their clinical practice and governance.
Nine entirely new chapters exploring the most up-to-date leadership issues and themes including: • Leadership and its influence on patient outcomes • Leadership: Developing and sustaining self • Indigenous leadership in nursing: speaking life into each other’s spirits • Leadership and empowerment in nursing • Leadership in the era of Inter-professional education in healthcare • Leading development of health policy • Leadership and the role of Professional Organisations • Leading nursing in the Academy • Avoiding derailment: Leadership strategies for identity, reputation and legacy management

Leadership and Nursing

Now in its fourth edition, Chang and Daly’s Transitions in Nursing continues to offer fresh insights and discussionsaround the issues and challenges faced by seniornursingstudents when making the transition to nursingpractice. Transitions in Nursing, 4th Edition is divided into three sections that reflect the transitional changes common to nursing students:
Section 1: From Student to Graduate Section 2: Skills for Dealing with the World of Work Section 3: Organisational Environments Featuring contributions from a range of leading academics and clinicians, Chang and Daly’s Transitions in Nursing, 4th Edition provides students with a number of strategies that can be tested and applied in practice. Its accessible and practical approach will appeal to nursing students while offering a valuable resource for practising nurses, nurse educators and administrators. Chang and Daly’s Transitions in Nursing, 4th Edition will continueto challenge, motivate and support allnursing students as they transition to practising,registered nurses.
Chang and Daly’s highly respected text assists students when preparing for their first nursing role by addressing key issues such as: <ul>
<li>Team work</li>
<li>Organisational culture</li>
<li>Stress management</li>
<li>Communication skills</li>
<li>Professional development strategies</li>
<li>Self-care.</li>
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NEW chapters: - Evidence-based practice/knowledge translation: a practical guide; - Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and career progression; - Transition into practice: the regulatory framework for nursing</li>
<li>Stronger focus on organisational culture, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, skills and competencies, and requirements of professional portfolios</li>
<li>Updated Recommended Readings and revised Case Study Reflective Questions</li>
<li>All chapters have been updated to reflect current practice. </li>
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Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction, 5th edition provides comprehensive coverage of the key ideas underpinning contemporary nursing practice in Australia and New Zealand. Each chapter introduces nursing students to the big issues in nursing and healthcare, highlighting the theory, language, research and debate in a way that will challenge the reader and encourage reflection and discussion.<ul>
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Highly respected editorial team and contributors who are at the forefront of nursing practice</li>
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Revised and updated learning objectives, key words, reflective questions, recommended readings and references</li>
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Emphasis on the different levels and roles in nursing, nursing specialisations and scope of practice to help students understand the ever evolving landscape of nursing </li>
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Content updated to reflect national registration and standards for practice of the NMBA and NCNZ</li>
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‘Stories’ throughout – featuring case studies on chapter content</li>
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Reflection points throughout the chapters to encourage personal reflection</li>
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New chapters, including: - Nursing and social media - Health disparities: the social determinants of health - Mental health promotion - Global health and nursing</li>
<li>Includes eBook with print purchase on evolve</li>
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Elsevier

Transitions in Nursing is a clear and contemporary resource that assists students as they transition to practising, registered nurses. Written by renowned editors, Esther Chang and John Daly, the fifth edition places a strong focus on competencies, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflective practice and professional frameworks, offering fresh insights and suggestions to support senior nursing students and recent graduates when faced with key issues during the transition to practice. Offering a range of strategies and a practical approach, Transitions in Nursing is a valuable resource that challenges and motivates students, educators and administrators throughout key stages of the transition to professional nursing practice.
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<li>Emphasis on self-care and stress management </li>help you to reflect on the psychosocial aspects of the overall transition experience<li>
Increased focus on conflict resolution provides you with clear strategies and skills when dealing with the world of work</li>
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Stronger insights into primary healthcare help strengthen your understanding within the Australian and New Zealand nursing context</li>
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Updated research and literature provide contemporary insights into key issues including organisational culture, communication with patients and families, learning to work in teams and professional development strategies </li>
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Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor and Student Resources <ul>
<li>Two additional case studies and reflective questions on each chapter </li> </ul>
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Chapter 8 reinforces concepts of self-care and stress management to reflect and enhance psychosocial aspects of the overall transition experience</li>
<li>Chapter 14 has an increased focus on conflict resolution</li>
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NEW chapter Understanding Primary Healthcare provides a comprehensive ANZ overview of primary healthcare nursing</li>
<li>NEW evolve resources</li>
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An eBook included in all print purchases</li>
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Critical Care Nursing: Australian Perspectives

Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction

Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice

Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction

Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice

Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction

Leadership and Nursing

Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice

Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction

Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice