Developmental Theories By the end of this section, you should know about: The factors influencing growth and development. The biophysical developmental theories. The psycho analytical/psychosocial theories proposed by Freud and Erikson. Piaget's theory of cognitive...

Caring for Families Caring for family is a crucial part of our lives as it is a key institution within society. Its concept, structure, and functions continuously evolving. Families face numerous challenges, such as dealing with health issues. managing childbearing...

Cultural Competence in Healthcare Cultural competence is a critical component of providing effective, patient-centered healthcare in today’s diverse societies. It involves understanding how cultural influences shape health beliefs, practices, and perceptions of...

Cancer Survivorship Cancer survivorship involves understanding the complexities of cancer survivorship and providing the necessary support. It refers to the stage of a person’s life after being diagnosed and treated for cancer. It is not only about post-cancer life...

Caring in Nursing Practice Caring in nursing practice is the cornerstone of building meaningful nurse-patient relationships. By the end of this section, you should know about the role that caring plays in fostering trust, the various theories that define and expand...

Health and Illness In this section, we will delve into the critical aspects of health and illness, exploring how risk-factor modification and behavior change can promote wellness. You'll learn about the variables that influence how individuals respond to illness, the...

Health and Wellness This section provides an overview of health and wellness concepts, focusing on public health goals, models of health, and the factors that influence health beliefs and practices. You will also explore health promotion, illness prevention...

Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) empowers nurses and other professionals to deliver care that integrates the best available evidence. By integrating clinical expertise, patient preferences, and the latest research, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)...

Nursing Theories This section explores how nursing theories influence practice, the different types of theories, and their connection to patient needs and the nursing process. It also covers key nursing theories, shared theories from other disciplines, and the role of...

Community-Based Nursing This section explores the vital connection between public health and community health nursing, focusing on the roles of nurses in community-based practice and their care for vulnerable populations. You will also learn about key competencies,...

Wellness Care Wellness care in the U.S is a complicated system that incorporates both the public and private sectors in the provision of care. In this section, you will also come to explain its peculiarities, the different ways in which healthcare is paid for from...

The Healthcare System This chapter will give an understanding of the structure of the United States healthcare system. This is including public and private resources. It will explore the different ways in which healthcare is funded, such as insurance models and...

Professional Nursing Nursing is a dynamic and evolving profession that responds to the ever-changing health care needs of the public. These needs are determined by different economic, social and cultural factors at different times. As society changes, such as...