Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Judith M. Wilkinson "A critical thinking approach to the nursing process." "Nursing Process "uses concrete examples and hands-on exercises to help students understand and apply this fundamental decision-making process. Numerous case studies help readers develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Key Features: Expanded critical thinking content. Emphasis on culture, spirituality, wellness, ethical, and legal considerations increases readers' awareness of issues they will face in the field and how to implement the nursing process with greater sensitivity. Covers Nursing Outcome Classifications (NOC), Nursing Intervention Classifications systems (NIC) and standardized nursing languages (NANDA Omaha and Georgetown). Expanding role of the nurse in the home and community is emphasized throughout. Addresses collaborative practice, delegation, and case management. Explains how to use Nursing Diagnoses to individualize critical pathways. Prentice Hall Health One Lake Street Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 www.prenhall.com/nursing