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The Profession of Nursing: A Foundation for Caring in Technology-Driven Settings creates excitement about a nursing career for those just entering the profession and rekindles the flame for nurses returning to the academic setting. The book moves from nursing's roots to its future and areas of potential expansion. It gives clear insight into what a nurse is and what nurses do with emphasis on working within technology-driven settings. The view of nursing as a profession is validated through evidence-based outcomes. The eighteen chapters introduce readers to the building blocks of professional nursing, including the scope of nursing practice, acute and chronic care, healthcare delivery, various clinical settings, patient rights, problem solving, ethics, politics, education, leadership, nursing theory, evidence-based nursing practice, and transitioning to the profession. The second edition features a new focus on working within technology-driven settings, new chapters that cover core values in nursing and advocacy and leadership, new tables exploring the various aspects of nursing, and more than 50 new figures and images. The book is designed for nursing students, offering guidance as they move from academic preparation into clinical practice. It supports students through the transition to professional roles and promotes successful licensure as nurses.

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Maria A. Revell earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Tuskegee Institute, a master's degree from the University of Alabama, Huntsville, and a doctorate from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She is also certified in online education. Dr. Revell serves as a contributing doctoral faculty member at Walden University. Her career spans more than five decades, including 25 years in critical care, with professional service both within the United States and internationally. She has authored more than 30 publications and has been awarded multiple grants, along with honors recognizing her excellence in teaching and publication.

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