Becoming a nurse in the 21st century /
Ian Peate ; with a contribution by Maxine Offredy.
- Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
- viii, 510 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Wiley series in nursing .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Professional practice -- Ethical and legal issues -- Diversity and culture -- Therapeutic relationships -- Health promotion -- Assessment of needs -- Partnerships -- Evidence-based practice -- Sociocultural issues -- Evaluating nursing care and patient satisfaction -- Clinical decision making -- Quality care and risk management -- Inter-professional working and learning -- Competence, accountability, and delegation -- Key skills -- Continuing professional development -- Teaching and learning in clinical practice.