LPN to RN Transitions

5th Edition - February 19, 2021
Author: Lora Claywell
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 7 9 7 - 2
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LPN to RN Transitions, 5th Edition makes it easy for you to advance in your nursing career with all of the essential information you need to pursue your RN degree and practice… Read more

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LPN to RN Transitions, 5th Edition makes it easy for you to advance in your nursing career with all of the essential information you need to pursue your RN degree and practice as a registered nurse. This new edition includes practical information on role transition, cultural competency, delegation, interprofessional collaboration, professional writing, and more. Plus, newly revised and updated chapters provide the latest information for one complete, indispensable resource to help you succeed in everything from the classroom to clinical practice!

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Unit One: Essential Skills to Begin Your Transition
Chapter 1. Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Understanding Transition
Learning as an Adult
Where It All Begins
Reviewing the Past
Examining Where you are Now
Setting Your Goals
Lifelong Learning
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 2. Assessing Yourself and Designing Success
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Gifts and Barriers
Learning Style
Self-Directedness
Assuming an Internal Locus of Control
Positive Self-Talk
Elimination of Self-Defeating Behaviors
Managing the Work of Success
Managing Your Health
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 3. Study Habits and Test-Taking Skills
Website
Key Terms
Overview
General Face-to-Face Classroom Behavior
Effective Listening
Effective Note-Taking
Success in an Asynchronous Online Class
Success in Synchronous Online Class
Effective Reading
Improving Your Study Skills
Finding the Balance
Maintaining Your Health Promotes Success
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
Reference
Unit Two: The Profession and Discipline of Registered Nursing
Chapter 4. Distinguishing the RN Role from the LPN/LVN Role
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Professional Role Socialization
Role Elements
Differences Between LPN/LVN and RN Roles
Educational Preparation
Scope of Practice
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 5. Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Background
Theories in Support of Nursing
Nursing Philosophies
Nursing Theories
Nursing Models
Other Theorists
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 6. Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Historical Perspective
Nursing Process
Outcome Identification/Planning
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Clinical Judgment and Action Model
Concept Mapping
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 7. Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Definition of Critical Thinking
Purpose of Critical Thinking
Types of Reasoning Embedded in Critical Thinking
Related Thinking Skills
Elements of Reasoning and Critical Thought
Structure of Critical Thought
Attributes of the Critical Thinker
Fostering Critical Thought
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Unit Three: The RN as a Provider of Care
Chapter 8. Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Role of Nurses in EBP
Defining Evidence-Based Practice
Defining Attributes of Evidence-Based Practice
Putting Evidence-Based Practice to Work
Limitations of Evidence-Based Practice
Apparent Gaps In Research Utilization
Components and Process in a Research Study
Research Process
Research Utilization
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 9. Communicating with Patients and Co-Workers
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Communication Basics
The Nurse–Patient Relationship
Health Literacy and Cultural Competence
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 10. Teaching Patients and Their Families
Website
Key Terms
Overview
The Patient as a Learner
Principles of Teaching and Learning
Basic Principles of Learning
Assessment of Readiness to Learn
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Learning
Basic Principles of Teaching
Characteristics of a Teacher
Processes of Teaching Patients and Families
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 11. The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Historical Foundations
Nursing Today: Factors Influencing Practice
Nursing’s Social Covenant
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 12. Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Issues in Law
Sources of Law
Legal Principles
Negligence and Malpractice
Failure to Rescue
Documentation
Mandatory Reporting
Legal Nurse Consultant
Nursing Ethics
Ethics and Culture
Ethical Dilemmas
Bioethics
Ethics Committees
Ethical Theories
Your Professional Commitment
Ethical Decision Making
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 13. Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Classification of Nursing Skill Level
Educational and Professional Standards
Managing Care Aberrances
Patient and Family Complaints
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Unit Four: The RN as Manager of Care
Chapter 14. Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Leaders, Managers, and Followers
Leadership Characteristics
Leading and Emotional Intelligence
Ethics and Culture: Central to Leadership
Delegation
Principles of Delegation
Collaborating in Providing Care
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 15. Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Theoretical Framework
Health Promotion Principles
Environmental Influences on Health Promotion
Developmental
Trauma-Informed Care
Primary Health Care Systems
Global Health Promotion
Community Health Promotion
Self-Health Promotion
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 16. Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Theoretical Framework
Manager of Care
Resource Manager
Tertiary Care Referrals
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Unit Five: Putting It All Together
Chapter 17. Reflecting on Your Transition
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Assessment
Critical Reflection
Making the Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Chapter 18. Passing the NCLEX-RN
Website
Key Terms
Overview
Evolution of the NCLEX-RN Exam
Computer Adaptive Testing
NCLEX Test Plan
NCLEX-RN–Style Test Items
Evidence-Based Strategies for Testing Success
Katts Framework
The Five C’S
Key Points
Clinical Judgment Questions
References
Appendix 1. Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations
Overview
Preparing for Calculations: Basic Math Review
Ratio and Proportion
Methods of Dosage Calculations
Dimensional Analysis (Factor Labeling) Method
Basic Dosage Calculations Using Dimensional Analysis
Format to set up the IV rate problem using DA
Example of Calculations
Advanced Steps to Calculate Dosages Using Dimensional Analysis
Example of Complex IV Rate Calculations
II Verifying and Calculating Pediatric Dosages
Example of Verifying a Pediatric Medication Order
Critical Thinking Questions
Web Resources
Index

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