xxv, 403 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Contents
1. The Development of Nursing as a Profession -- 2. Theories and Models of Nursing -- 3. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process -- 4. The Process of Educating Nurses -- 5. Ethics in Nursing -- 6. Bioethical Issues -- 7. Reality Shock in the Workplace -- 8. The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Organizations -- 9. NCLEX - What You Need to Know --10. Health Care Delivery System -- 11. The Politically Active Nurse / Kathleen Winter -- 12. Collective Bargaining and Governance -- 13. Nursing Law and Liability -- 14. Issues in Providing Care -- Appendix C National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Boards of Nursing