Table of Contents

 

 

 

UNIT I

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

 

6

Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

 

UNIT II

CURRENT ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE

 

7

Paying for Healthcare 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

Workplace Advocacy and the Nursing Shortage

 

13

Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today’s Workplace NEW!

 

14

Information Technology in the Clinical Setting

 

15

Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today’s World

 

UNIT III

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING

 

16

Nursing Leadership and Management

 

17

Budgeting Basics for Nurses

 

18

Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

 

19

Effective Delegation and Supervision

 

20

Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models

 

21

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

 

22

Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN)

 

23

Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved! Unit IV: Career Management

 

24

Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse

 

25

Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance

 

26

Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities

 

27

Job Search: Finding Your Match

 

28

NCLEX-RN® Examination