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Polifko, Karin A., 4 0 1958-

Concepts of the nursing profession / 6 6 Karin A. Polifko. - - - xii, 400 pages : illustrations 24 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .



Includes bibliographical references and index.

From practice to professionalism: the struggle within -- History and evolution of nursing -- Educating the profession -- Finding and maintaining work/life harmony -- Seeking and managing information -- Theoretical basis for the practice of nursing -- Evidence-based practice -- Health services in the United States -- Professional accountability: credentialing and accreditation -- Health care policy issues -- Diversity -- Legal accountabilities in the health care environment -- Ethical considerations in the health care environment -- Teacher/ learner -- Change agent -- Delegator and decision maker -- Collaborator and negotiator -- Evaluator -- Manager of information systems -- Defining a professional: graduate education -- Mentoring and the profession -- Responsibilities of the profession.

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ISBN: 978-1-4018-0886-0;1-4018-0886-7

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LCCN: 2006029080

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Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101286470 DNLM

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LC Class. No.: RT63 / .P65 20072

Dewey Class. No.: 610.73 / 222

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National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2007 C-178;WY 16 / P767c 2007

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