Table of Contents

Unit I The Development of Nursing Chapter 1 The Evolution of Professional Nursing Chapter 2 The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing Chapter 3 Theories of Nursing Practice Chapter 4 The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education Chapter 5 Nursing Licensure and Credentialing Unit II Current Issues in Health Care Chapter 6 Financing Health Care and Economic Issues Chapter 7 Nursing in the Evolving Health Care Delivery System (SIGNIFICANTLY REVISED!) Chapter 8 Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care Chapter 9 Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care Chapter 10 Health Policy and Political Issues: Get Involved! Chapter 11 Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care Chapter 12 Workplace Advocacy and the Nursing Shortage Chapter 13 Emergency Preparedness and Response to Todays World (NEW!) Chapter 14 Nursing Informatics and Clinical Information Systems Chapter 15 Complementary and Alternative Healing Unit III Leadership and Management in Nursing Chapter 16 Nursing Leadership and Management Chapter 17 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution Chapter 18 Effective Delegation and Supervision Chapter 19 Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models Chapter 20 Nursings Role in Improving the Quality of Health Care Chapter 21 Nursing Research Unit IV Career Management Chapter 22 Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse Chapter 23 Managing Time: The Path to High Self Performance Chapter 24 Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities Chapter 25 Job Search: Finding Your Match Chapter 26 NCLEX Examination