Professionalization of Nursing

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Reviewer: Kathleen R. Crane, MSN, RN(University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio)
Description: This is a completely revised third edition of a book that identifies the concept of professionalism as it relates to nursing. It moves from an overview of the process of professionalism to strategies to enhance the process as nursing moves into the 21st century.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information on the continuing process of the professionalization of nursing.
Audience: Targeted for nursing students, this book could be used by both undergraduate and graduate students who seek to understand the process of professionalization of nursing.
Features: This is an easy to read reference. The learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and related key points at the end provide a good balance for the material presented. Inclusion of classic references in addition to recent references is a unique feature.
Assessment: This reference on the professionalization of nursing is a good tool for both nurses and nursing students. It provides information on the evolution of nursing as a profession, where we stand as a profession, some of the trends and issues that influence the profession, and some strategies to enhance our professionalization as we move forward into the next century. The resource is appropriate for individuals, health care facilities, as well as for nursing education library purchase.

Kathleen R. Crane

This is a completely revised third edition of a book that identifies the concept of professionalism as it relates to nursing. It moves from an overview of the process of professionalism to strategies to enhance the process as nursing moves into the 21st century. The purpose is to provide information on the continuing process of the professionalization of nursing. Targeted for nursing students, this book could be used by both undergraduate and graduate students who seek to understand the process of professionalization of nursing. This is an easy to read reference. The learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and related key points at the end provide a good balance for the material presented. Inclusion of classic references in addition to recent references is a unique feature. This reference on the professionalization of nursing is a good tool for both nurses and nursing students. It provides information on the evolution of nursing as a profession, where we stand as a profession, some of the trends and issues that influence the profession, and some strategies to enhance our professionalization as we move forward into the next century. The resource is appropriate for individuals, health care facilities, as well as for nursing education library purchase.

4 Stars! from Doody