Study Guide to Accompany Giddens's Concepts for Canadian Nursing Practice

Laurie A. Freeman (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

224 Seiten

2026
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
978-0-443-40878-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Elevate your nursing education with the Study Guide to Accompany Giddens's Concepts for Canadian Nursing Practice, the first of its kind designed specifically to enhance your understanding of concept-based nursing. This comprehensive study guide is an invaluable resource tailored to align with the core text, Giddens's Concepts for Canadian Nursing Practice, by providing you with the tools necessary to excel in your nursing studies and in clinical practice. Key Features: Structured Learning: The content is meticulously organized to mirror the concepts presented in Giddens's core text, ensuring a seamless learning experience that reinforces your understanding of each nursing concept. Case Study Worksheets: Dive deep into real-world scenarios with chapter-by-chapter case study worksheets. Each case study is thoughtfully divided into three sections: concept identification, concept application, and examination preparation, facilitating a thorough exploration of each concept. Interactive Questions: Enhance your critical thinking and clinical judgement skills with a variety of interactive questions accompanying each case study. These engaging exercises challenge you to apply the concepts learned, preparing you for success in both exams and clinical practice. NCLEX-RN and REx-PN/CPNRE Preparation: At the end of the guide, you'll find comprehensive preparatory examinations tailored to the NCLEX-RN and REx-PN/CPNRE question structures. Each question is designed to assess your understanding of every concept, with an answer key available on Evolve for immediate feedback. Self-Assessment Tools: The chapter-by-chapter answer key located at the back of the study guide allows you to evaluate your progress and understanding, making self-study not just effective but also empowering. Unlock your potential, enhance your learning experience, and prepare to excel in your nursing education and your future profession with the Study Guide to Accompany Giddens's Concepts for Canadian Nursing Practice; your essential companion for success.

Content correlates and reflects the organization of concepts taught in Giddens's Concepts for Canadian Nursing Practice
Chapter-by-chapter Case Study worksheets are divided into three main sections: concept identification; concept application; examination preparation
Case Studies for each concept are accompanied by interactive questions in a variety of formats to help students develop critical thinking and clinical judgment skills while applying concepts learned from the text
End of text NCLEX-RN and REx-PN/CPNRE preparatory examinations includes a question covering each concept (Answer Key on core text Evolve site)
Chapter-by-Chapter Answer key found at the back of the study guide allows students to check answers and evaluate their progress facilitating self study.

Autor

Dr. Freeman completed her PhD with a focus on Bio-behavioural Health. She worked twenty years in the United States of America, before returning to Canada and working as a Nurse Practitioner in a collaborative Breast Oncology Centre and in Internal Medicine GI. Her teaching areas are in Advanced Practice Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Oncology. Dr. Freeman is a member of The American Society of Breast Disease; Oncology Nursing Society; Sigma Theta Tau International, Lambda Chapter, Wayne State University; and the Association of American Nurse Practitioners.

Inhalt

UNIT 1: HEALTH CARE RECIPIENT CONCEPTS Theme: Attributes, Resources, and Preferences
1. Development
2. Functional Ability
3. Family Dynamics
4. Culture
5. Self-Management
6. Spirituality
7. Adherence

UNIT 2: HEALTH AND ILLNESS CONCEPTS Theme: Homeostasis and Regulation
8. Fluid and Electrolytes
9. Acid-Base Balance
10. Thermoregulation
11. Sleep
12. Cellular Regulation
13. Intracranial Regulation
14. Hormonal Regulation
15. Glucose Regulation
16. Nutrition
17. Elimination
18. Perfusion
19. Clotting
20. Gas Exchange Theme: Sexuality and Reproduction
21. Reproduction
22. Sexuality Theme: Protection and Movement
23. Immunity
24. Inflammation
25. Infection
26. Mobility
27. Tissue Integrity
28. Sensory Perception
29. Pain
30. Fatigue Theme: Mood, Cognition, Behaviour
31. Stress and Coping
32. Mood and Affect
33. Anxiety
34. Cognition
35. Psychosis
36. Substance Use and Addiction
37. Interpersonal Violence

UNIT 3: PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS Theme: Personal Development
38. Professional Identity
39. Well-Being and Resilience
40. Leadership
41. Evidence
42. Clinical Judgement Theme: Holistic Care
43. Person-Centred Practice
44. Ethics
45. Holistic Health: Indigenous Perspectives
46. Racism
47. Gender Diversity Theme: Care Competencies
48. Communication
49. Collaboration
50. Safety
51. Health Care Quality
52. Technology and Informatics
53. Health Disparities and Health Equity
54. Care Coordination
55. Caregiving
56. Health Promotion
57. Patient Education
58. Palliative Care
59. Population Health
60. Public Health Emergencies Theme: Health Care Infrastructure
61. Health Care Organization
62. Health Care Economics
63. Health Policy
64. Health Care Law Examination Preparation Test - RN Examination Preparation Test - PN

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.10.2026
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 276 mm
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Ausbildung / Prüfung
• ISBN-10: 0-443-40878-5 / 0443408785
• ISBN-13: 978-0-443-40878-6 / 9780443408786
• Zustand: Neuware