Table of Contents
Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing 3
Chapter 02: The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing 10
Chapter 03: The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education 18
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Table of Contents
Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing 3
Chapter 02: The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing 10
Chapter 03: The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education 18
Chapter 04: Nursing Licensure and Certification 25
Chapter 05: Theories of Nursing Practice 32
Chapter 06: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 40
Chapter 07: Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges 47
Chapter 08: Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care 56
Chapter 09: Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care 63
Chapter 10: Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care 70
Chapter 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing 78
Chapter 12: Palliative Care 86
Chapter 13: Workforce Advocacy for a Professional Nursing Practice Environment 90
Chapter 14: Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today’s Workplace 98
Chapter 15: Information Technology in the Clinical Setting 105
Chapter 16: Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today’s World 111
Chapter 17: Nursing Leadership and Management 118
Chapter 18: Budgeting Basics for Nurses 126
Chapter 19: Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution 132
Chapter 20: Effective Delegation and Supervision 140
Chapter 21: Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models 148
Chapter 22: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety 155
Chapter 23: Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved! 165
Chapter 24: Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse 172
Chapter 25: Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance 180
Chapter 26: Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities 187
Chapter 27: Job Search: Finding Your Match 195
Chapter 28: The NCLEX-RN® Examination 203
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