Description
Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner, Third Edition
Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner, Third Edition is an academic text for nursing students moving from registered nurse to nurse practitioner. It sets out the responsibilities, competencies and professional expectations of advanced nursing practice, and is used across nurse practitioner education programs.
The text uses guided discussion, practical examples and real world perspectives drawn from nurse practitioner practice. Case narratives connect theory to practice and address the professional and personal challenges of role transition.
Moving from RN to NP
The book places particular emphasis on nurse practitioners preparing for primary care roles, with in depth material on issues specific to NP practice and education. Learning activities include seminar assignments, discussion prompts and applied case examples that support reflection, critical thinking and professional growth.
Case studies and current practice topics
Each chapter includes case studies and interviews drawn from clinical practice. Closing discussion questions ask students to weigh ethical considerations, professional boundaries and leadership responsibilities in advanced practice roles. Updated content covers telehealth delivery, entrepreneurship in healthcare, pain management and oral health.
Book details
- Title: Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner
- Edition: Third
- ISBN-13: 9781284234305
Questions buyers ask
Who is this book for?
Nursing students moving from registered nurse to nurse practitioner, in both masters level and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, including online NP education.
Does it focus on a particular type of practice?
Yes. This edition places particular emphasis on nurse practitioners preparing for primary care roles.
What kind of learning activities are included?
Seminar assignments, discussion prompts, applied case examples, and chapter case studies and interviews drawn from clinical practice.
What topics does the updated content cover?
Telehealth delivery, entrepreneurship in healthcare, pain management and oral health.
Is this edition used in DNP programs?
Yes. It is used in both masters level and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, including online NP education.
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