| Contents |
The evolution of professional nursing -- The contemporary image of professional nursing -- The influence of contemporary trends and issues on nursing education -- Nursing licensure and certification -- Theories of nursing practice -- Nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Paying for health care in America: rising costs and challenges -- Legal issues in nursing and health care -- Ethical and bioethical issues in nursing and health care -- Cultural competency and social issues in nursing and health care -- Complementary and alternative healing -- Workforce advocacy and the nursing shortage -- Collective bargaining and unions in today's workplace -- Information technology in the clinical setting -- Emergency preparedness and response for today's world -- Nursing leadership and management -- Budgeting basics for nurses -- Effective communication and conflict resolution -- Effective delegation and supervision -- Staffing and nursing care delivery models -- Quality improvement and patient safety -- Quality and safety in nursing education: the QSEN project -- Health policy and politics: get involved! -- Making the transition from student to professional nurse -- Managing time: the path to high-self-performance -- Contemporary nursing roles and career opportunities -- Job search: finding your match -- The NCLEX-RN® examination. |
| Abstract |
Prepares you for the rapidly evolving world of health care with a comprehensive yet focused survey of nursing topics affecting practice, as well as the issues facing today's nurse managers and tomorrow's nurse leaders. Newly revised and updated, Barbara Cherry and Susan Jacob provide the most practical and balanced preparation for the issues, trends, and management topics you will encounter in practice. |
| Local note | Laupus WC Contract Cataloging |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012037205 |
| ISBN | 9780323101097 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0323101097 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
