Ross-Kerr and Wood's Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

Download or read book Ross-Kerr and Wood's Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card) written by Lynn McCleary and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive coverage of Canadian-specific nursing issues includes Canadian statistics, research, and legislation. Wealth of reader-friendly in-text learning features include Apply Content Knowledge boxes that provide focused opportunities for reflection and discussion, and Research Focus boxes that highlight current research to help make content more applicable and relevant. UPDATED! Detailed references at the end of each chapter give you a direct path to further learning on a particular topic. Clear writing style, logical content organization, and consistent chapter formatting helps you better learn and retain complex chapter information. Thoughtful end-of-chapter features including chapter summaries and critical thinking questions help you gauge your mastery of chapter concepts. NEW! Revamped two-colour layout improves readability and visual appeal. NEW! Expanded and updated art program incorporates more vivid and up-to-date photos, charts, and graphs throughout the text. NEW! Coverage of the latest top-of-mind topics hits on historical colonialism vis-a-vis Canada's Indigenous population and its impact on nursing education; how nursing education will respond to the Calls to Action set forth by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC); (MAID) Medical Assistance in Dying, and much more. NEW! Separate chapters on Indigenous health and gender allows for greater attention to be placed on cultural diversity, feminism, and men's roles. NEW! Personal Perspectives boxes start each chapter and present real-world topics and situations to pique your interest in chapter content and stimulate critical thinking. NEW! Case studies added across the text help you apply theory to practice. NEW! Gender Considerations boxes and Cultural Considerations boxes are threaded throughout all applicable text chapters to ensure you are well-grounded in how race, ethnicity, culture, and gender identity affects the patient experience. NEW! Balanced coast-to-coast Canadian coverage now includes the CAN 2017 Code of Ethics and updated CASN Standards.