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The Art of Nursing: A Practical Introduction

Carolyn Cooper

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Table of contents
  • Front Mattervii
  • About the Covervii
  • Bamboo and Rocksvii
  • Prefacevii
  • SECTION I WHAT NURSES KNOWix
  • CHAPTER 1 Acquiring Nursing Knowledge3
  • Introduction4
  • General and Particular Knowledge5
  • Acquiring Nursing Skills7
  • GENERAL ASPECTS OF SKILL ACQUISITION8
  • NOVICE NURSE10
  • ADVANCED BEGINNER11
  • COMPETENT12
  • PROFICIENT13
  • EXPERT13
  • Summary14
  • References14
  • APPLICATION15
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story15
  • ACTIVITY II Case Analysis and Group Discussion: Identifying General and Particular Knowledge15
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS16
  • ACTIVITY III Group Discussion: Acquiring Skills17
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Identifying Particular Knowledge of Yourself18
  • CHAPTER 2 Personal Knowledge21
  • Introduction22
  • Knowledge of Yourself22
  • Knowledge of Your Patient23
  • Mastering Nursing Skills24
  • Betsy's Story25
  • Enacting Artful Nursing30
  • GETTING TO KNOW ONESELF30
  • GETTING TO KNOW THE PATIENT32
  • MASTERING PRACTICE SKILLS33
  • Challenges to Personal Knowing33
  • Summary35
  • References35
  • APPLICATION37
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story37
  • ACTIVITY II Group Discussion: Developing Personal Knowledge37
  • ACTIVITY III Case Analysis and Group Discussion: Developing Self-Knowledge38
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Learning About Myself39
  • CHAPTER 3 Ethical Knowledge45
  • Introduction46
  • The Ethical Obligations of Nurses46
  • Ethical Frameworks and Principles47
  • Values Affecting Nursing Practice49
  • David's Story52
  • Enacting Artful Nursing57
  • PROTECTING VULNERABLE PATIENTS58
  • UNDERSTANDING THROUGH DIALOGUE59
  • MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS60
  • Challenges to Ethical Practice62
  • Summary63
  • References63
  • APPLICATION65
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story65
  • ACTIVITY II Case Analysis and Group Discussion: Meeting Competing Needs66
  • BRIEF COMMENTARY66
  • DISCUSSION QUESTIONS67
  • ACTIVITY III Group Discussion: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas68
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Identifying Personal and Professional Values69
  • ACTIVITY V Self-Reflection: Thinking About Ethical Dilemmas73
  • SECTION II THE ART OF NURSING74
  • CHAPTER 4 Caring for Patients77
  • Introduction78
  • Care as Transformative78
  • Caring Encounters80
  • Forms of Care81
  • Rewards of Care82
  • Elizabeth's Story83
  • Enacting Artful Nursing91
  • THE ACTIVITIES OF CARE91
  • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF CARE92
  • CARE AS CONNECTION93
  • Challenges to Caring for Patients94
  • Summary97
  • References97
  • APPLICATION99
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story99
  • ACTIVITY II Group Discussion: Activities of Caring99
  • ACTIVITY III Group Discussion: The Experience of Caring100
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Personal Traits of Caring101
  • CHAPTER 5 Advocacy for Patients105
  • Introduction106
  • The Moral Significance of Advocacy106
  • Patient Advocacy Roles107
  • Requirements of Advocacy109
  • Jana's Story110
  • Enacting Artful Nursing116
  • A FOCUS ON THE PATIENT117
  • AWARENESS OF PATIENT RIGHTS117
  • HONORING PATIENT VALUES118
  • ACTIVITIES OF ADVOCACY119
  • Challenges to Patient Advocacy120
  • Summary123
  • References123
  • APPLICATION125
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story125
  • ACTIVITY II Case Analysis with Group Discussion: Advocating for Patients125
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS126
  • ACTIVITY III Group Activity: Seeking Understanding127
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS127
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Advocacy Skills129
  • CHAPTER 6 Advocacy for Populations133
  • Introduction134
  • Populations as the Focus135
  • Cultural Awareness136
  • Community Partnerships137
  • Nancy's Story139
  • Enacting Artful Nursing144
  • COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY144
  • CULTURAL COMPETENCE145
  • COURAGE AND ADVOCACY146
  • Challenges to Advocacy for Populations147
  • Summary149
  • References150
  • APPLICATION152
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story152
  • ACTIVITY II Case Analysis and Group Discussion: Understanding Different Perspectives152
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS153
  • ACTIVITY III Self-Reflection: Examining One's Own Biases155
  • ACTIVITY IV Group Activity: Learning from Each Other158
  • CHAPTER 7 Supporting Spirituality159
  • Introduction160
  • Spirituality and Religion161
  • Manifestations of Spirituality162
  • Spiritual Care163
  • Gwyn's Story165
  • Enacting Artful Nursing170
  • THE SEARCH FOR MEANING170
  • SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY173
  • SUPPORTING SPIRITUALITY174
  • Challenges to Supporting Spirituality176
  • Summary177
  • References178
  • APPLICATION180
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story180
  • ACTIVITY II Group Activity: Recognizing Manifestations of Spirituality181
  • ACTIVITY III Case Analysis with Group Discussion: Responding to Spiritual Needs181
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS181
  • CHAPTER 8 Response of Compassion183
  • Introduction184
  • The Dance of Compassion185
  • Suffering and Compassion187
  • Empathy and Compassion188
  • Mark's Story190
  • Enacting Artful Nursing195
  • RECOGNIZING SUFFERING195
  • SEEING PATIENT INDIVIDUALITY197
  • ALLEVIATING SUFFERING197
  • Challenges to Compassion198
  • Summary200
  • References200
  • APPLICATION202
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story202
  • ACTIVITY II Case Analysis with Group Discussion and Self-Reflection: Exploring Obstacles to Compassion202
  • GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS203
  • SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS204
  • ACTIVITY III Group Discussion: Exploring Compassion208
  • ACTIVITY IV Group Discussion: Suffering and Compassion209
  • CHAPTER 9 The Presence of the Nurse211
  • Introduction212
  • The Practice of Presence213
  • Telling the Truth215
  • Presence and Hope217
  • Edith's Story218
  • Enacting Artful Nursing224
  • NURSE PRESENCE225
  • TELLING THE TRUTH226
  • ESTABLISHING TRUST227
  • COLLABORATION228
  • Challenges to Nurse Presence229
  • Summary230
  • References231
  • APPLICATION232
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story232
  • ACTIVITY II Self-Reflection: Experiencing Presence233
  • ACTIVITY III Self-Reflection: Assessing Personal Strengths235
  • ACTIVITY IV Group Discussion: Assessing Common Themes237
  • CHAPTER 10 Caring for Oneself239
  • Introduction240
  • Burnout240
  • Professional Dynamics242
  • Personal Dynamics244
  • Frances's Story245
  • Enacting Artful Nursing252
  • MAKING AN INFORMED CHOICE252
  • ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY254
  • GIVING AND RECEIVING255
  • Challenges to Caring for Oneself256
  • Summary258
  • References258
  • APPLICATION260
  • ACTIVITY I Group Discussion: Analysis of the Story260
  • ACTIVITY II Group Discussion: Confronting Reality260
  • ACTIVITY III Group Discussion: Why I Want To Be a Nurse261
  • ACTIVITY IV Self-Reflection: Confronting Challenges262
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier Health Sciences (US)
  • SKU 0-7216-8216-2
  • ISBN-13 9780323228909
  • Author Carolyn Cooper
  • Edition 1st
  • Category Medical
  • Subject Management & Leadership

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Using rich nursing narratives from practicing nurses as well as scholarly conceptual sources, this book paints a vivid picture of the diversity and richness embodied in the artful practice of nursing. These stories illustrate the forms of knowledge used by nurses and demonstrate essential nursing concepts, such as care, spirituality, presence, compassion, self-care, and advocacy. Readers will also examine obstacles that can interfere with their successful performance as a nurse and discover ways of overcoming these challenges.