Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges/ Beth Perry Black.

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CONTENTS
Nursing in today's evolving health care environment
The history and social context of nursing
Nursing's pathway to professionalism
Nursing education in an evolving health care environment
Becoming a professional nurse : defining nursing and socialization into practice
Nursing as a regulated practice : legal issues
Ethics : basic concepts for professional nursing practice
Conceptual and philosophical foundations of professional nursing practice
Nursing theory : the basis for professional nursing
The science of nursing and evidence-based practice
Developing nursing judgment through critical thinking
Communication and collaboration in professional nursing
Nurses, patients, and families : caring at the intersection of health, illness, and culture
Health care in the United States
Political activism in nursing : communities, organizations, government
Nursing's challenge : to continue to evolve

:"Appropriate for use in early courses in baccalaureate curricula; in RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN courses; and as a resource for practicing nurses and graduate students, Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition equips students and new nurses to positively impact their careers and the nursing profession. This leading text details what it means to be a professional nurse -- the history, values and standards, and commitment to life-long learning. This edition features new information on QSEN, Electronic Health Record information, the effect of social media in nursing, and updated information on the Affordable Care Act. Valuable learning aids throughout every chapter include: case studies, cultural challenges, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, interviews, professional profiles, historical notes, nursing research, concepts & challenges, and ideas for further exploration. This edition discusses the current state of the nursing profession, standards and scope of practice, transition into professional practice, health care delivery systems, and future challenges for the nursing profession."--Publisher's description