Principles of professional studies in nursing / edited by Janice Brown and Paula Libberton. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007. - xiv, 224 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART 1: Principles Within Nursing:- 1. Introduction to Professional Studies in nursing--2. Nursing Theory and models for practice--3. Learning through experience: Reflection and Reflective Practice--4. Humanities in Nursing: Exploring meanings of illness to enhance Patient-centred care--5. Ethics and health care--6. Caring for the \'whole person\': Spiritual aspects of care--PART 11: Management of Care:- 7. The impact of health and social policy on the planning and delivery of Nursing Care--8. Quality and Clinical Governance--9. Leadership for practice--PART 111: Evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness:- 10. Evidence-based practice--11. Critique and Appraisal of evidence--12. Applying knowledge to practice.

This volume supports readers as they journey towards becoming professional nurses. It enables nursing students to discuss, debate and develop their understanding and practice for the delivery of effective client-centred care.

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