Includes bibliographical references and index.

The development of a profession -- Historical perspectives -- The evolution of licensure, certification, and nursing organizations -- Theories and models of nursing -- The process of educating nurses -- Critical thinking -- Ethics in nursing -- Bioethical issues -- Nursing law and liability -- Taking and passing tests -- NCLEX: what you need to know -- Reality shock in the workplace --. Principles of leadership and management -- Communicating successfully -- Delegation and supervision in nursing -- Collective bargaining and governance -- Health care delivery system -- Nursing informatics -- The politically active nurse -- Spirituality and health care -- Cultural Diversity -- Developments in current nursing practice -- Nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Alternative and complementary healing practices.

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