Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice

An essential guide to effective nursing decision-making

Karen Holland editor Debbie Roberts editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:17th Nov '22

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This book offers a comprehensive guide to decision-making in nursing, featuring theories, frameworks, and practical applications. Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice is essential for nursing professionals.

In Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice, readers are introduced to the essential theories and frameworks that underpin effective decision-making in the nursing field. This comprehensive guide offers a clear and accessible overview of the processes that support clinical reasoning, making it an invaluable resource for both students and practicing nurses. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the book empowers nurses to enhance their decision-making skills in various clinical contexts.

The text includes a variety of activities and case studies that encourage readers to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. These examples of decision-making in action not only reinforce learning but also foster reflection, allowing nurses to draw from their own experiences. This interactive approach ensures that the content is not only informative but also engaging, making it easier for readers to grasp complex concepts and apply them in their practice.

Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice is particularly relevant in light of the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The book has been thoughtfully designed to help students meet the NMC Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the challenges of modern nursing. By combining evidence-based practices with real-life scenarios, this resource serves as a rich learning tool for all nursing professionals, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in their daily practice.

This book is a valuable resource as I embark upon qualification to the professional nursing register. ‘Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice’ provides an in-depth, nuanced view of the evidence-based processes required for clinical reasoning and how to make sound judgments in nursing practice. The ‘activity’ sections throughout the book provides the reader with further literature and resources providing an outlet for further critical thinking and independent learning. -- Telaid Alaw
A useful addition to any Nursing Management module reading list. -- Mr I Chisholm-Bunting * drupal *
A good and insightful text in helping students to explore and understand the complexity of decision-making in nursing care delivery. -- Mr Thomas Beary * drupal *
This book is easy to understand -- Mrs fiona girling * drupal *
This book was the basis for one seminar where the students were asked to read the chapter as pre reading to enable further discussion in the seminar. The seminar was developed around this chapter. -- Mrs Margaret Ellen Dorward * drupal *
Evidence based and recent text regarding decision making in practice -- Mrs Rachel Mason * drupal *
This book is easy to use and has well defined chapters, it covers all the essential elements needed to understand and teach decision making in nursing. Feedback from students has been positive finding it invaluable for this module. -- Mrs sandra roberts * drupal *

ISBN: 9781526424471

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 580g

360 pages