TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hill,Signe S
AU  - Howlett,Helen A
TI  - Success in practical/vocational nursing: from student to leader 
SN  - 9781455703357 (pbk. : alk. paper)
AV  - RT62 .H45 2013
U1  - 610.730693 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - St. Louis, Mo.
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Practical nursing
KW  - Vocational guidance
KW  - Nursing, Practical
KW  - Nurse's Role
KW  - Nursing Theory
KW  - Vocational Guidance
N1  - .Includes bibliographical references and index; Unit 1. The adult learner and the practical/vocational nursing program. 1. The adult learner: hints to succeed : Diversity of the adult learner ; Formal and informal educational experiences ; Geared for success ; Liabilities and hidden dangers ; Special challenges for practical/vocational nursing students ; Learners have rights ; Responsibilities of learners -- 2. Time management: making time work for you : Why can't I get organized? ; Self-test of time management ; Benefits of time management ; Review of personal goals ; Getting organized with the nursing process -- 3. Learning methods and skills: how do you learn? : Brain dominance ; Thinking style ; Learning styles ; Categories of multiple intelligences ; Identifying and using the intelligences ; How we learn ; Undependable memory and learning system ; More barriers to learning ; Putting it all together -- 4. Using your methods and skills: studying and testing : General hints for learners ; How to understand (comprehend) information ; Remembering and forgetting ; Successful test taking -- 5. Learning during school: using available resources : Your school's learning resource center ; Other learning resources ; Staying current in practical/vocational nursing -- 6. Personal health promotion: a role model for patients : New look at nutrition and health ; Making time for physical activity ; Back injuries in nursing: what we did not know ; Health care-associated infections (HAIs): an issue of safety for the patient, your family and you ; Differentiating between burnout and stress ; Secondary traumatic stress ; Chemically dependent nurses ; Codependency: a pathologic need ; Dealing with negative stress: some ideas --; Unit 2. Building blocks for your career. How practical/vocational nursing evolved: 1836 to present : Modern practical nurses ; First school of nursing (1836) ; Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) ; Early training schools in America ; Formal training: practical nursing ; Twentieth century ; Afghan War (also known as Operation Enduring Freedom) 2001-Present and the Iraq War (also known as Operation Iraqi Freedom, Second Gulf War and more recently Operation New Dawn) 2003-December 2011 ; American Medical Association moves to ease nursing shortage ; Twenty-first century ; You have come a long way! -- 8. Critical thinking: a lifelong journey : Overview of critical thinking ; Ways of thinking ; Critical thinking and practical/vocational nursing ; What you need to think critically ; Factors that influence critical thinking ; Additional factors that influence critical thinking ; Critical thinking and the NCLEX-PN ; Making it work for you ; Where to go from here -- 9. The nursing process: your role : The nursing process: the 1950s ; The nursing process: the 1970s to the 1990s ; The nursing process: 2000 and beyond ; What differentiates your role from the RN role ; Developing your plan of care for assigned patients ; Steps of the nursing process ; Where are we now in the nursing process? -- 10. Nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practice : Nursing theories ; Nursing research ; Evidence-based practice -- 11. Ethics applied to nursing: personal vs. professional ethics : Description and scope of ethics ; Nursing ethics ; Your personal code of ethics ; Roots of nursing ethics ; Ethical decisions in health care ; Ethical responsibilities of nurses ; Principles of ethics ; Role of beneficent paternalism -- 12. Nursing and the law: what are the rules? : Nurse practice act ; State board of nursing ; Disciplinary process and action ; Nursing standard of care ; How the law affects licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses ; Criminal versus civil action ; Negligence ; Malpractice (professional negligence) ; Steps for bringing legal action ; Liability ; Specific patient situations ; End-of-life issues ; Good Samaritan Act --; Unit 3. Patients and coworkers. 13. Straightforward communication: instructors, coworkers, and patients : Communication process ; Types of communication ; Communication strategies ; Blocks to communication ; Male/female differences ; Cultural differences ; Role changes for the patient ; Communicating with instructors and staff ; Situation, background, assessment ; Life span communication ; Conflict resolution ; Electronic communication ; Cell phone and text messaging -- 14. Assertiveness: your responsibility : Nonassertive (passive) behavior ; Aggressive behavior ; Assertive behavior ; Negative interactions: using coping mechanisms ; Guidelines for moving toward assertiveness ; Cultural differences: manipulation ; Aggressiveness and work-related issues ; Counseling and filing charges -- 15. The health care team: where the practical/vocational nurse fits in : Who is responsible for Mrs. Brown's discharge? ; Health care team ; Diversity in educational preparation of nurses ; Delivery of nursing care in acute care settings ; Patient-centered care: a philosophy ; The hidden nursing shortage -- 16. Cultural uniqueness, sensitivity, and competence : Definition of culture ; Characteristics of culture ; Danger: ethnocentrism, prejudice, and discrimination ; Knowing yourself ; What we share in common ; Knowing others: cultural diversity ; Increasing your knowledge of culturally diverse groups ; Developing cultural competence in health care situations ; Care planning for culturally diverse patients in your service area ; Adapting plans of care for culturally diverse patients -- 17. Spiritual needs, spiritual caring, and religious differences : Spirituality and religion ; Spiritual versus emotional dimension ; Importance of spiritual care ; Who needs spiritual care? ; Gathering data for spiritual issues ; Meeting the spiritual needs of patients and their families ; Pastoral care team ; How patients meet spiritual needs ; The religious American ; Western and Middle Eastern religions in the United States and Canada ; Eastern religions and philosophies in the United States and Canada ; Nursing interventions for Eastern religions --; Unit 4. Health care environment. 18. Health care settings: potential job sites : Public versus private health care ; Types of hospitals ; Ambulatory services ; Alternatives to nursing homes ; How the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act relates to skilled nursing and intermediate nursing facilities ; Types of care ; Other types of facilities -- 19. The health care system: financing, issues, and trends : The American health care system ; Financing health care costs ; How patients pay for health care ; Quality, safety, and cost of health care ; Restructuring the health care system --; Unit 5. Leading and managing others. 20. Leadership skills : Practical/vocational nurse as first-line leader ; Organizational chart ; Expanded role of practical/vocational nursing ; Preparing for a leadership and management role ; Difference between management and leadership ; What kind of leader are you? ; Leadership styles ; Using the leadership continuum as a guide ; Core knowledge and skills needed for leadership ; Specific knowledge and skills needed for leadership -- 21. LPN/LVN charge nurse skills: management, including assignment and delegation : Where to begin? Job description for charge nurse ; How long will it take me to prepare to be a charge nurse? ; A checklist of policies, regulations, and routines ; Collecting data as a charge nurse ; Common problems of LPN/LVN charge nurse ; Assignment and delegation ; General considerations ; Using the nursing process as a guide for assigning tasks and delegating duties ; Putting it all together ; Reporting at the end of your shift --; Unit 6. An end and a new beginning. 22. Finding a job: what works and what doesn't : Graduation: closer than you think ; What do I want to do? ; Using interpersonal styles to your benefit ; Potential references ; Networking your way to success ; Informational interviews to create future expectations ; References: a timeless treasure ; Resumes: the contributions you will make ; Cover letters: tailored to fit the job you want ; Answers to application questions ; Preparing for the interview ; Interview questions and answers: a challenging opportunity ; Making a lasting impression ; Discussing pregnancy issues ; Preemployment physical examination, drug screening, and background checks ; Resignation with style -- 23. The NCLEX-PN examination : What is the NCLEX-PN examination? ; Overview of application process ; NCLEX-PN administration in the United States ; Applying for a temporary permit ; A word about review books and mock examinations -- 24. Future career decisions: choosing what is right for you : Nursing opens the door to a varied career ; NCSBN transition to practice model ; Work sites and nursing characteristics ; Professional organizations ; Continuing education ; Certification opportunities ; Moving up -- Appendixes : A. NAPNES standards of practice and educational competencies of graduates of practical/vocational nursing programs ; B. NFLPN nursing practice standards for the licensed practical/vocational nurse
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