| Contents |
The evolution of professional nursing / Susan R. Jacob -- The contemporary image of professional nursing / L. Antoinette (Toni) Bargagliotti -- The influence of contemporary trends and issues on nursing education / Dawn Vanderhoef -- Nursing licensure and certification / Susan R. Jacob -- Theories of nursing practice / Susan R. Jacob -- Nursing research and evidence-based practice / Rosemary A. McLauglin, Zoila V. Sanchez -- Paying for health care in America : rising costs and challenges / Marylane Wade Koch -- Legal issues in nursing and health care / Laura R. Mahlmeister -- Ethical and bioethical issues in nursing and health care / Carla D. Sanderson -- Cultural competency and social issues in nursing and health care / Susan R. Jacob -- Complementary and alternative healing / Charlotte Eliopoulos -- Palliative care / Jeri Ashley, Patricia R. Keene -- Workforce advocacy for a professional nursing practice environment / Mary Jo Assi, Cheryl Peterson, Debra D. Hatmaker -- Collective bargaining and unions in today's workplace / Barbara Cherry -- Information technology in the clinical setting / Tami H. Wyatt, Teresa Maggard Stephens -- Emergency preparedness and response for today's world / Rebecca R. Keck, Elizabeth E. Weiner -- Nursing leadership and management / Barbara Cherry -- Budgeting basics for nurses / Barbara Cherry -- Effective communication and conflict resolution / Anna Marie Sallee -- Effective delegation and supervision / Barbara Cherry, Margaret Elizabeth Strong -- Staffing and nursing care delivery models / Barbara Cherry -- Quality improvement and patient safety / Kathleen M. Werner -- Health policy and politics : get involved! / Virginia Trotter Betts, Barbara Cherry -- Making the transition from student to professional nurse / Tommie L. Norris -- Managing time : the path to high self-performance / Patricia Reid Ponte, Genevieve J. Conlin -- Contemporary nursing roles and career opportunities / Robert W. Koch -- Job search : finding your match / Susan R. Jacob -- The NCLEX-RN® examination / Tommie L. Norris. |
