Build a solid foundation.


A comprehensive overview of family nursing linking family theory and research to clinical implementation...

Age-related, growth and development information
Changes that must be made in patient care for the ill and medicated child
Homelessness
Family member in prison
War
Caregiving to aging member
Addictions
Palliative care


An evidence-based, clinical focus emphasizing today's families.
Discussions of four theoretical models--Family Ecological Theory - Family Resiliency Model - Family Systems Model - Family Life Cycle Model.
Canadian-specific content throughout.
Coverage of families dealing with end-of-life issues.
MORE! Coverage of chronic disorders.
NEW! Social Policy chapter encourages you to influence policy in the work setting.



Prepare for practice.


ENHANCED! Increased emphasis on how to apply what you've learned to clinical practice.
EXPANDED! More clinical case studies illustrating interventions and health promotion.
NCLEX Alerts highlight "must know" information.


Easy to reference.


Family nursing chapters organized by trajectory of illness and based on evidence-based reviews of the research and nursing interventions effective in everyday practice.
NEW! Full color design with more photographs brings content to life.


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BONUS! Chapters online at DavisPlus

Research in Families and Family Nursing
International Family Nursing


NEW! Redeem the Plus code on the inside front cover to unlock these DavisPlus student resources...

Davis Digital Version lets you access your complete text online. Add notes, highlights, and
bookmarks.
Interactive exercises
Interactive Assessment Forms
Family Care Plan Template