Nursing Now!: Today's Issues, Tomorrows Trends + eBook + Online Resources

Be prepared for the rapidly changing world of nursing. The thoroughly revised and updated 7th Edition of this popular text examines the important issues and trends shaping the nursing profession today. Explore the evolution and history of nursing and examine the impact of an aging population on healthcare delivery. Continue the conversation about the effects of healthcare reform and outline a plan for advanced practice nursing education. Look for annual updates posted on DavisPlus.com to keep you informed about emerging hot button issues.

I. The Growth of Nursing 1. The Development of a Profession 2. Historical Perspectives 3. Theories and Models of Nursing 4. The Process of Educating Nurses 5. The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations II. Making the Transition to Professional 6. Ethics in Nursing 7. Bioethical Issues 8. Nursing Law and Liability 9. NCLEX: What You Need to Know 10. Reality Shock in the Workplace III. Leading and Managing 11. Leadership, Followership, and Management 12. Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 13. Understanding and Dealing Successfully With Difficult Behavior 14. Health-Care Delivery Systems 15. Ensuring Quality Care 16. Delegation in Nursing 17. Incivility: The Antithesis of Caring 18. Nursing Informatics 19. The Politically Active Nurse IV. Issues in Delivering Care 20. The Health Care Debate: Best Allocation of Resources for the Best Outcomes 21. Spirituality and Health Care 22. Cultural Diversity 23. Impact of the Aging Population on Health Care Delivery 24. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 25. Integrative Health Practices 26. Preparing for Functioning Effectively in a Disaster 27. Developments in Current Nursing Practice