Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In nursing, the concepts of leadership and management are both pivotal yet distinct elements that drive the success and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Leadership, as explored in…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Leadership is a concept that transcends a simple definition, as it embodies a range of behaviors, styles, and qualities that vary greatly across different contexts. At its…
Figure 18.1 Nurse leaders and managers play an influential role in achieving positive patient care outcomes. (credit: “Army Reserve surgical nurse answers call to assist in Philadelphia” by Spc. Joshua Cowden/Army Reserve, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 18.1 Concepts of Leadership in Nursing 18.2 Concepts…
Informed Decision Making and Self-Care Informed decision-making and self-care have been the focus of this section exploring aspects of patient and family education. The four purposes of health education were identified as health promotion, disease prevention, function restoration, and facilitation…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The evaluation step of the nursing process allows nurses to determine whether goals were met using the interventions created. Similar to the nursing process, the education of…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Health care is an interdisciplinary effort, with members of the team representing a variety of professions. Each member, from physicians to nurses, varied therapists, counselors, and spiritual…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Teaching and learning are dynamic processes of interaction between the educator and learner(s). Three methods or domains of learning have been identified: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Although…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: To begin exploring the education of patients and families, two major concepts are presented: health education and health promotion (i.e., improving health). As active participants in their health care, patients consent to (agree…
Figure 17.1 Nurses play a key role in patient and family education. (credit: modification of “Naval Hospital Jacksonville diabetes nurse educator 211026-N-QA097-111” by Navy Medicine/Flickr, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 17.1 Informed Decision Making and Self-Care 17.2 Methods and Approaches to Learning and Teaching 17.3 The…
Value Considerations of Care Values are the core convictions that underlie beliefs and behaviors. Values are at the center of both personal and professional lives. Values are learned from parents, religions, school, professional practice, education, and sociocultural environments. Professional nursing…