The thoroughly revised and updated 8th 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 healthcare reform and the legal system as they apply to nursing practice.
-- Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 2nd edition is the new edition of Contemporary Professional Nursing with a new look and more comprehensive coverage -- Six new chapters: Understanding and Dealing with Difficult People, Cultural Diversity, Spirituality and Healthcare, Nursing Informatics, The Politically Active Nurse, and Forensic Nursing: An Emerging Specialty -- NCLEX chapter covers test design, test tips, study tips, and sample questions -- Critical thinking chapter revised with interactive exercises -- Challenging case studies and vignettes emphasize the nurse's role in a changing work and social environment -- Bioethical issues and ethical decision making are examined -- "Issues in Practice" discusses controversial issues facing practicing nurses today; and "A Closer Look" presents media coverage on these issues -- Topics such as nurses' and patients' rights, burnout, stress, and professional roles are explored and problem-solving strategies are offered -- Numerous examples, true-life situations, and practical applications will stimulate discussion -- Pedagogical aids include chapter objectives, study questions at the end of chapters, case situation boxes, and expanded glossary -- New, user-friendly magazine-style design
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