Nursing's Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession

This in-depth new edition of an enduring ANA classic defines nursing’s value and accountability to society.

The book’s singular contribution is its description of the nursing profession and its essential elements:

• Social context and contract
• Nursing’s knowledge base
• Definition of nursing
• Scope and standards of practice
• Authority for practice
• Regulation of practice

These elements have been revised in recognition of the ongoing-advances in nursing practice and knowledge, delineating and reaffirming the deep societal commitments of the profession.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

American Nurses Association, Inc

Product Type:

Book

Author:

American Nurses Association

ISBN:

978-1-55-810270-5

Specialty:

• Management & Administration

Language:

English

Edition:

3rd

Pages:

178

Publication Year:

2010

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