Test Bank For Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN 7th Edition by Tamara R. Dahlkemper

Unit 1 The Nursing Profession In Today's Health-Care Environment 1 Historical Perspective and Current Trends Professionalism The Beginning of Nursing Dark Ages and Introduction of Christianity Renaissance Period Era of Industrialization Early Health Care in the United States The Beginning of Modern Nursing History of the Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse Current Trends and Issues 2 Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior What Is Caring? Applying Caring Theory in Your Personal Life Understanding Nursing Models Applying Caring Theory in Your Professional Life Setting Priorities Using Transpersonal Caring Caring for Family and Significant Others Caring Includes Everyone Personal Motivation 3 Understanding the Changing Roles in Nursing Paradigm Thinking Defined Critical Thinking Concepts Theoretical Frameworks for Management Basic Principle of Patient Advocacy 4 Health-Care Environment Health-Care Systems Roles and Tasks of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the Health-Care System Health-Care Agencies 5 Nursing and Informatics Looking at the Past Looking at Today Nursing Informatics Looking Forward Unit 2 From Student to Nurse 6 Fulfill Your Role as a Student Knowing Yourself and Understanding Nurses' Ways of Knowing Learning in the Classroom You as a Student in the Clinical Area Communication in the Clinical Setting Successful Study Strategies Understanding Test Questions Managing Test Anxiety Writing Successful Papers Conclusion 7 The Importance of Critical Thinking What Is Critical Thinking? Thorough Thinking Thorough or Critical Thinking as Applied to Science Thorough or Critical Thinking as Applied to Nursing Creative Thinking Critical Thinking 8 Entry Into-Practice Nurse Practice Act Finding the Perfect Job Mentoring Other Strategies 9 Employment Process Employer Expectations Application Process Preparing for the Interview Letter of Resignation 10 Leadership and Management as a Professional Concept Leadership Versus Management Historical Overview of Nursing Leadership and Management Roles Where Is the Licensed Practical Nurse in This Historical Picture? Leadership Styles What Type of Leader Are You? The Successful Nurse Leader 11 Communication Skills in Leadership and Management Styles of Communication Failed Communication Communication in the Clinical Setting Types of Communication Other Forms of Communication 12 Understanding the Benefits of Change What Is Change? Effective Decision Making During the Change Process Kurt Lewin's Change Theory Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse as Change Agent Transitions Final Thoughts 13 Setting Meaningful Priorities Setting Personal Priorities Setting Priorities Need for Priority Setting It Starts With the Ability to Make Good Decisions 14 Handling Conflict in the Nursing Profession Types of Conflict Resolving Conflict Conflict Resolution 15 Dealing With Chaos Understanding the Changes Understanding Newtonian Physics or the Scientific Age Understanding Quantum Physics or the New Science Chaos Theory Are You Ready? 16 Ethics and Law in Nursing Management Personal Values Understanding Ethics Legal Issues Nurse Practice Act Understanding the Law Legal Issues Specific to Nursing Safeguards 17 Understanding Use of Power What Is Power? Types of Power Positive and Negative Uses of Power Empowerment Powerlessness 18 Motivating Employees Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Revisited Oppressed Group Behavior Theories of Motivation Creating a Motivating Environment 19 Team Building Understanding Characteristics of a Team Stages of Team Development Group Norms Understanding the Value of Team Concepts 20 Delegating, Coaching, and Evaluating Performance Leader, Manager, or Both Delegation and Making Assignments Sharing Information With Staff Members Coaching Evaluating Performance Hiring and Managing a Diverse Workforce