This popular resource addresses the full practice of family nursing, identifying the family as a whole and teaches a holistic, philosophical approach. The student is guided through generalized concepts and theoretical foundations, reality-based applications, case studies, thorough and updated discussions, assessment and nursing diagnoses. Well-organized and complete, this edition includes foundations in family theory and family nursing, essential in preparing a comprehensive family nursing assessment and planning appropriate interventions.

Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of family nursing practice
• Chapters addressing practice areas including family assessment, family diagnoses and family nursing interventions
• Chapter outlines
• Family vignettes
• Added tables
• Chapter-end bulleted summaries and questions and answers

Marilyn M. Friedman, PhD, MS, MA, RN
Professor Emeritus
School of Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

Vicky R. Bowden, DNSC, RN
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Elaine G. Jones, PhD, MS, RN
Associate Professor
College of Nursing
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona