Full Description
Thoroughly prepare for the rapidly evolving world of nursing with Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management, 7th Edition. Expert authors Barbara Cherry and Susan Jacob combine their own expertise from both academics and practice as they cover the relevant issues affecting today's nurses. In 28 chapters, including a new chapter on palliative care, this comprehensive new edition takes readers through the evolution of nursing, the role of the nurse today, safe and effective decision-making, collaboration and communication, leadership, job opportunities, and a number of timely issues affecting healthcare and nursing practice today.Full-color design enhances the narrative with a clear, visually appealing explanation of concepts.Humorous cartoons open each chapter to illustrate the chapter themes.Vignettes at the beginning of each chapter personalize nursing history and practice and help readers understand their place in the profession. Questions to Consider While Reading This Chapter follow the vignettes and prepare the reader for the topic to be discussed.Key terms, learning outcomes, chapter overviews, and chapter summaries help readers focus their learning experience. Unit on Leadership and Management in Nursing includes content to prepare nurses to effectively function in the management roles expected of the professional nurse.Unit on Career Management provides strategies on how to make the transition from student to practitioner and tips on how to pass the NCLEX-RN Examination.Case studies help readers apply theory to clinical practice.NEW! Chapter on palliative care focuses on how to best provide patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, and how to improve the quality of life for both the patient and family.NEW! Combined chapter on quality improvement and QSEN keeps readers up to date on the latest competencies from the Institute of Medicine.NEW! Professional/Ethical Issue boxes provide a short scenario about an ethical issue related to the chapter content. NEW! Updated coverage reflects the latest NCLEX test plan.NEW! Incorporation of Triple Aim in healthcare discusses ways to improve the health of the population, enhance the experience and outcomes of the patient, and reduce per capita cost of care for the benefit of communities.NEW! Expanded coverage of working in an interdisciplinary team reflects the changing healthcare landscape and need to work in collaboration with a variety of healthcare specialists.
Contents
Unit 11. The Evolution of Professional Nursing2. The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing3. The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education4. Nursing Licensure and Certification5. Theories of Nursing Practice6. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based PracticeUnit 2: Current Issues in Health Care7. Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges8. Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care9. Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care10. Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care11. Complementary and Alternative Healing12. Palliative Care NEW!13. Workforce Advocacy and the Nursing Shortage14. Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today's Workplace15. Information Technology in the Clinical Setting16. Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today's WorldUnit 3: Leadership and Management in Nursing17. Nursing Leadership and Management18. Budgeting Basics for Nurses19. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution20. Effective Delegation and Supervision21. Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models22. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (combine QSEN content)23. Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved!Unit 4: Career Management24. Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse25. Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance26. Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities27. Job Search: Finding Your Match28. NCLEX-RN (R) Examination
