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Professional Values in Nursing


Professional Values in Nursing

Paperback by Baillie, Lesley (London South Bank University and University College London Hospitals, UK); Black, Sharon

Professional Values in Nursing

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ISBN:
9781444180619
Publication Date:
23 Jul 2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
303 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 9 May 2024
Professional Values in Nursing

Description

This practical guide explores professional values in nursing, helping you to develop safe, compassionate, dignified, person-centred and evidence-based nursing practice. The emphasis of the book is on fundamental values of equality, dignity and caring. The authors discuss holistic nursing care, working in partnership with people and families, working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, vulnerability and safeguarding, challenging poor practice and promoting best practice. Features: Chapters linked to the Professional Values domain in the NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing education Strong evidence base to ensure best practice Accessible style with learning outcomes, practice scenarios, questions and activities Relevant to all fields of nursing, with practice scenarios representing people across the lifespan and with different healthcare needs Professional Values in Nursing is a valuable resource for all nursing students, helping to embed professional values in their everyday practice.

Contents

Values for professional nursing practice: an introduction. Being a professional nurse: practising to the Code. Expectations of professional nurses. Nursing practice within ethical frameworks. Nursing practice within legal frameworks. Dignity and nursing practice. Person-centred and holistic nursing care. Working in partnership with service users, carers and families. Working in partnership within interprofessional teams. Vulnerability and safeguarding adults and children. Challenging poor practice and raising concerns. Promoting best practice and continuing professional development.

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