Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-275) and index.
Contents:
The client of nursing -- The nursing perspective for practice -- Nursing knowledge for practice -- Three philosophies of nursing practice : philosophies of care, therapy, and professional work -- Five dimensions of nursing practice -- The process of nursing practice -- Essentials of nursing practice -- Collaborative practice -- Knowledge application in nursing practice -- Competence and expertise in nursing practice, and quality of nursing practice -- Concluding remarks.
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