New to this edition
- NEW! Information on COVID-19 covers preparedness for a pandemic response, legal issues and ethical dilemmas of COVID-19, the nursing shortage, access to personal protective equipment, and the growth of telehealth/telemedicine care.
- NEW! Clinical Judgment chapter emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning skills.
- NEW! Additional coverage in Theories of Nursing Practice chapter includes the application of theories in nursing practice, Watson’s theory of caring, and Swanson’s middle range theory.
- NEW! Updated coverage of delegation and supervision includes the most current guidelines from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- NEW! Updates to contemporary trends and issues include AACN essentials, associate degree-BSN, nursing education in other countries, online programs, distance education, and more.
- NEW! Updates in Paying for Health Care in America chapter cover current payment models, the social determinants of health, and healthcare access.
- NEW! Additional information on CBD oil and the legalization of marijuana is included.
Author Information
By Barbara Cherry, DNSc, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Professor Emerita, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas, USA and Susan R. Jacob, PhD, MS, RN, Professor Emerita, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee
Unit 1: The Development of Nursing
1.The Evolution of Professional Nursing
2. The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing
3. The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education
4. Nursing Licensure and Certification
5. Theories of Nursing Practice
Unit 2: Current Issues in Health Care
6. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
7. Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges
8. Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care
9. Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care
10. Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care
11. Complementary and Alternative Healing
12. Palliative Care
13. Workforce Advocacy and the Nursing Shortage
14. Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today's Workplace
15. Information Technology in the Clinical Setting
16. Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today's World
Unit 3: Leadership and Management in Nursing
17. Nursing Leadership and Management
18. Budgeting Basics for Nurses
19. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
20. Effective Delegation and Supervision
21. Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models
22. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
23. Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved!
24. Clinical Judgment-NEW
Unit 4: Career Management
25. Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse
26. Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance
27. Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities
28. Job Search: Finding Your Match
29. NCLEX-RN ® Examination
*4 stars* “…highlights new and previously existing challenges on various subjects that affect nursing practice….to prepare nurses for practice in the post-pandemic environment with foundational knowledge of the profession…. Topics are given a fresh perspective in the post-pandemic era and use updated examples that are from recent headlines. The authors have done an excellent job of incorporating the current healthcare landscape in relation to nurses’ roles and the day's cultural and environmental issues….with next-generation NCLEX information and formatting to help aid in exam preparation and aligns well with the stated objectives.” — ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Kit Bredimus, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FAONL (Midland Health)
