Description
Book Synopsis
MaryAnn Hogan, PhD(c), MSN, RN, CNE, has been a nursing educator for more than 30 years, currently as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has taught in diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate nursing programs. A former item writer for the CAT NCLEX-RN exam, Ms. Hogan has been teaching review courses throughout New England for the past 25 years. She has also contributed to a number of publications in the areas of adult health, pharmacology, and fundamentals of nursing. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, ANA Massachusetts, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eastern Nursing Research Society, National League for Nursing, and International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN).
Table of Contents
- 1. The Nursing Process
- 2. Overview of Health Assessment
- 3. Overview of Communication
- 4. Overview of Professional Standards
- 5. Health Promotion Throughout the Lifespan
- 6. Overview of Skills Necessary for Safe Practice
- 7. Meeting Basic Human Needs
- 8. Meeting Needs of Clients with Pain
- 9. Meeting the Needs of Perioperative Clients
- 10. Meeting Needs of Clients with Altered Skin Integrity, Sensory Perception, or Mobility
- 11. Administering Medications and Intravenous Fluids