Contexts of Nursing, 7th Edition
Embarking on a nursing career
Authored by leading nursing academics from Australia and New Zealand, Contexts of Nursing is an essential resource that equips students with a foundational understanding of the theory, language and scholarship of nursing and healthcare. This book provides critical insights that shape the future practice of aspiring nurses, ensuring they are well prepared for the complexities of modern healthcare.
The book is an indispensable guide for nursing students, covering everything they need to know to enter the nursing profession—from ethics to patient safety, preparing for clinical placements, and working across diverse health settings.
The seventh edition of this well-established textbook has been completely updated, featuring five brand-new chapters. Designed to challenge and expand the reader's understanding, this edition prepares future nurses to enter the field with confidence, compassion, and with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Embarking on a nursing career
Authored by leading nursing academics from Australia and New Zealand, Contexts of Nursing is an essential resource that equips students with a foundational understanding of the theory, language and scholarship of nursing and healthcare. This book provides critical insights that shape the future practice of aspiring nurses, ensuring they are well prepared for the complexities of modern healthcare.
The book is an indispensable guide for nursing students, covering everything they need to know to enter the nursing profession—from ethics to patient safety, preparing for clinical placements, and working across diverse health settings.
The seventh edition of this well-established textbook has been completely updated, featuring five brand-new chapters. Designed to challenge and expand the reader's understanding, this edition prepares future nurses to enter the field with confidence, compassion, and with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
特長
- Prepares students for professional practice with a realistic overview of the contemporary nursing profession
- Unique Australian and New Zealand content—not available elsewhere
- Offers a range of views and voices, providing a unique and contemporary focus on Australian and New Zealand healthcare contexts
- Useful for all levels of study, from new student nurses to those advancing their studies
- Reflective questions and exercises within each chapter to stimulate critical thinking, learning and deep personal reflection
- Case studies and other pedagogical features enhance learning
New to this edition
- New chapter on patient perspectives and person-centred care in nursing
- New chapter on nursing and the quest for care quality and patient safety
- New chapter on nursing and family violence
- New chapter on simulation learning in nursing
- New chapter on nursing and the environment
- New digital resource (small group activities)
Students and Instructor resources on Evolve:
Group activities
著者情報
| ISBN Number | 9780729545006 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Debra Jackson, AO, RN, CommNsgCert, DipAppSci(Nsg), BHlthSc(Nsg), MN(Ed), PhD, FCNA, SFHEA, Professor of Nursing, Sydney Nursing School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Ann Bonner, PhD, MA, BAppSc(Nurs), RN, MACN, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia Kidney Health Service, Metro North Health, Australia; Jacqueline Bloomfield, RN, BN, MN, PGDip (Midwifery), PGDip (Professional Healthcare Education), PhD, SFHEA, Professor of Nursing Education, University of Sydney; Honorary Professor, Queen’s University Belfast; John Daly, RN,PhD,DrNurs(Hon.), FACN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI, Emeritus Professor, University of Western Sydney; Emeritus Professor, University of Technology, Sydney and Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong, Australia |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 7 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 406 |
| Publication Date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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