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• Acknowledgements.- Foreword
• Sister Callista Roy RN PhD FAAN.- Editor's Preface
• Bob Price SRN BA MSc Cert Ed(FE) ARRC.- PART 1: Justus Akinsanya
• Introduction.- PART 2: Justus Akinsanya
• Introduction to Roy's Adaptation Model.- PART 3: Justus Akinsanya
• The Use of Roy's Adaptation Model in Practice.- PART 4: Lucy Fletcher
• Applying the Model in Practice.- PART 5: Carol Crouch.- PART 6: Greg Cox.- PART 7: Justus Akinsanya, Greg Cox, Carol Crouch & Lucy Fletcher
• Evaluation.- References.- Figures.- Tables.
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This book is part of the Nursing Models in Action Series, which provides in-depth theory and practical applications of the major nursing models. Roys Model allows nurses to examine both physiological and psychosocial issues related to the patients and their care. By confronting the way that individuals react to stress, nurses using Roys Model can achieve a holistic assessment and resulting quality of care. This book will provide the reader with a clear, easily understood review of the adaptation model and its application in practice. The authors of this book are all experienced teachers, who provide invaluable information on how to overcome conceptual and practical problems in the use of the model, using examples from their clinical experiences.
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• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Share Fast Facts for the New Nurse Practitioner: What You Really Need to Know in a Nutshell, Second Edition
• Part I: Making the Decision
• Chapter 1: Why Become a Nurse Practitioner?
• The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
• Reasons to Become a Nurse Practitioner
• The First Step
• Chapter 2: How to Begin
• Nursing Practitioner Specialties
• What is Right for You?
• Part II: Selecting an Educational Program
• Chapter 3: Types of Programs

• ""Which Type of Program is Right for You?""""Steps for Success""; ""Evaluating a Program""; ""Selecting the Right Program for You""; ""
• Chapter 4: Scholarships, Resources, and More""; ""How Much Will It All Cost?""; ""How to Pay for It All""; ""What to Apply for""; ""Part III: Finding the Right Clinical Preceptor""; ""
• Chapter 5: Important Things to Consider""; ""How, What, and Where""; ""Variationâ€?The Way to Go""; ""What to Look Out for""; ""Getting Started""; ""Test Yourself""; ""
• Chapter 6: Balancing It All""; ""What Will You Do During the Clinical Experience?""

• ""Tips for Time Management""""Immersion""; ""Who Will Guide You?""; ""Part IV: Searching for a Mentor""; ""
• Chapter 7: What to Look For""; ""What a Mentor Will Do for You""; ""Quality, but Also Quantity""; ""The Benefits""; ""
• Chapter 8: You as a Mentor""; ""Meâ€?A Mentor?""; ""Why Should I be a Mentor?""; ""Part V: Attaining Your Certification and Licensure""; ""
• Chapter 9: Who? What? Where?""; ""Types of Nurse Practitioner Certifications Available""; ""Criteria for Eligibility and Registration""; ""
• Chapter 10: Passing""; ""How to Passâ€?The First Time""; ""Review Courses""

• ""Developing a Study Plan""""Test Yourself""; ""
• Chapter 11: What Comes Next?""; ""The Types of Licenses a Nurse Practitioner Will Need""; ""The Process of Licensure""; ""Maintaining and Protecting Your Nurse Practitioner License""; ""Part VI: Surviving and Thriving: Your First Year in Practice""; ""
• Chapter 12: First Job""; ""How to Become Employed as a Nurse Practitioner""; ""Potential Pitfalls""; ""
• Chapter 13: Role Transition""; ""Defining the NP Role""; ""How Will You Begin to Define Your New Role?""; ""Your Own Unique Identity and Philosophy""; ""Become an Effective Delegatorâ€?Again!""

• Be CreativeChapter 14: Friends and Enemies
• Finding Friends and Avoiding Enemies
• Example: Dr. Smith
• Part VII: Administrative Issues
• Chapter 15: Bureaucracy
• Avoiding Bureaucratic Traps
• Avoiding Role Conflicts
• Independent Practice
• Chapter 16: Discrimination
• Workplace Discrimination and the Nurse Practitioner
• Avoiding or Eliminating Workplace Discrimination
• Chapter 17: Institutional Violence
• Protecting Yourself
• Nurse Practitioner Leadership
• Situations of Increased Risk
• Part VIII: Understanding Legal Issues

What type of schooling do I need to become a nurse practitioner? How do I choose the right clinical preceptor? How can I best prepare for my first year of practice? Written for those considering NP practice, current NP students, and newly certified NPs alike, this quick, easy-to-use manual covers everything there is to know about transitioning into the NP role and its rewards and challenges. Completely updated, this second edition provides several new chapters covering electronic health records, the impact of health care reform, promoting the NP role, and how to choose a doctoral program. All original chapters have been revised and/or expanded, and updated key points, tables and vignettes describe cutting-edge knowledge and skills that will help new NPs to excel. The only resource of its kind, the book guides the reader through the entire process from the decision to become an NP to selecting the right educational program to licensure. It discusses the contractual relationship with institutions, and related health providers, along with legal/malpractice issues. Current NPs offer words of wisdom on how to survive the first year of practice, and stories from the author and her colleagues provide an intimate look at everyday realities. Organized for easy access to information and filled with humour, the resource also contains learning objectives, plentiful checklists to facilitate important decision-making, charts, tables, and ""hot topics"" sections. ""Fast Facts in a Nutshell"" boxes highlight need-to-know information, and useful tips and resources address professional organizations, networks, scholarships, associations, and websites. New to the Second Edition: The do's and don'ts of electronic health records Surviving health care reform today and tomorrow Marketing the NP role to nursing, the employer, and the public The terminal degree in nursing: PhD, EdD, or DNP? Revised and/or expanded information in all chapters Updated key points, vignettes, and tables.
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