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Making a difference : stories from the point of care. Volume I / Sharon Hudacek.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hudacek, Sharon.
- Series:
- Books of stories by and about nurses
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nursing--Anecdotes.
- Nursing.
- Nurse and patient.
- Caring.
- Nurses.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxvi, 194 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Indianapolis, Ind. : Sigma Theta Tau International, 2005.
- Language Note:
- English
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Summary:
- Making a Difference: Stories from the Point of Care, Volume I, is the revised and updated version of the immensely successful Making a Difference book that was first published in 2000. Like the original, this book reminds nurses why they chose their profession ... and makes health care consumers glad they did! Gripping the heart, it is a compelling collection of personal experiences told by nurses around the world. The stories are woven together by the insightful observations of Sharon Hudacek, RN, EdD, and paint a true picture of how nurses impact the lives of patientsfrom the moment life begins to the moment it ends. Complete with a new cover and easier-to-read format, the book includes a new introduction and 13 all-new stories from the point of care.
- Contents:
- ""Cover Page""; ""Stories by Nurses""; ""Table of Contents at a Glance""; ""Table of Contents""; ""CHAPTER 1 Making a Difference: Nurse Work""; ""CHAPTER 2 Caring: The Essence of Nursing""; ""CHAPTER 3 Courage: When Special Action is Needed""; ""CHAPTER 4 Comfort: The Ultimate Palliative Strategy""; ""CHAPTER 5 Comfort: Helping Children in Pain Earn Their Badges of Courage""; ""CHAPTER 6 Competence: Having Theoretical and Technical Know-How""; ""CHAPTER 7 Critical Thinking: A Core Competency""; ""CHAPTER 8 Creativity: Innovative Ways to Meet Patient Needs""; ""CHAPTER 9 Crisis Intervention""; "CHAPTER 10 Conclusion""
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4356-5900-7
- OCLC:
- 923317616
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