Nursing Administration in the 21st Century: A Self-Care Theory Approach / Edition 1

by Sarah E. Allison, Katherine E. McLaughlin-Renpenning

Overview

This book seeks to define nursing at a management or administrative level. Using the widely regarded Orem self-care deficit model to provide a nursing focus, the authors explore the nursing needs of populations, the roles and functions of advanced practice nursing administration, and the administrative structures, processes and outcomes that facilitate nursing practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761914556
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/17/1998
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Allison, Sarah E. (Univ of Mississippi); McLaughlin-Renpenning, Katherine E.

Table of Contents

Foreword - D E Orem
Health Care Service Organization
Trends as We Move Toward the 21st Century
The Domain of Nursing
Models for Nursing Administration
Describing Populations for Purposes of Providing Nursing Services
The Processes of Administration
Design as a Function of the Nursing Professional
The Clinical Communication System
Quality Control
Patient Outcomes
Quality Control
Nursing Standards
Fiscal Management and Delivery of Safe, Effective Nursing
Utilization of Nursing Personnel
Strategies for Theory-Based Nursing
Ensuring the Provision of Nursing in the Future
A Summation

Editorial Reviews

Seeks to define nursing at a management or administrative level, using the widely regarded self-care deficit nursing theory frequently referred to as Orem's self-care model. Explores the nursing needs of populations, roles and functions of advanced practice nursing administration, and administrative structures, processes, and outcomes. Looks at nursing systems design, clinical documentation and information systems, and strategies for implementing theory-based nursing. Appendices offer detailed guidelines and standards. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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