Ethics And Issues In Contemporary Nursing [Paperback]

Margaret A. Burkhardt (Author), Alvita Nathaniel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766836290 | ISBN-13: 978-0766836297 | Edition: 2

Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing explores the theories, models and principles that serve as guides for ethically sound behavior within a nursing context. This text addresses the complexities created by science and technological advances, the variety of settings in which nurses practice, and the diversity of the patients in their care, all the while emphasizing the importance of principled behavior in personal and professional situations. The text also examines global issues that intertwine with the nursing profession, such as health policy, economics, social, gender, transcultural and spiritual considerations. Engaging exercises, reflective questions, case presentations and creative activities are integrated throughout the text. · More personal and conversational tone of this 2nd edition makes material more accessible · Reorganized reflection on the history of nursing puts contemporary issues into context · Expanded discussion of issues related to professional relationships, systems within which nurses work, technology and patient self-determination promotes exploration of issues facing nursing today (Key words: Ethics, Issues, Nursing, Trends)

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About the Author

Margaret a. Burkhardt, Ph.D., RN, CS, FNP is currently Director of Healing Matters, Beckley WV, and Family Nurse Practitioner at Gulf Family Practice, Sophia, West Virginia. She has practiced holistic nursing for over twenty years, and is an active memeber of the American Holistic Nurses Association. She has published numerous articles and co-authored two books on spirituality and holistic care.

Alvita Nathaniel is a Lecturer at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University, School of Nursing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (October 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766836290
• ISBN-13: 978-0766836297
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook, May 9, 2007

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L. Flamini "Doctoral Nursing Student" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

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If you need a well-informed text book, with up-to-date topics, then this is the Nursing Ethics textbook for you. I was surprised at how pertinent this book was. A must for any nurse advocate as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars Ethics for today's Nurse, January 19, 2008

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Cathy J. Avants - See all my reviews
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This textbook is written to support nursing ethics for today's practioner.This book is required reading for the senior level nursing program at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. I found this book both very helpful and thought provoking for Nurses facing the trends and issues in medicine today.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, as described, September 27, 2007

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Stephanie Cestare - See all my reviews
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Very quick shipping time. Book was in excellent condition with no markings or bent pages, as described. Just as good as the school book store, but at a cheaper price!