Contemporary Nursing

This exciting new edition presents a comprehensive overview of the dynamic trends and issues that are shaping nursing education today. Timely, engaging discussions focus on the healthcare delivery system as well as the nursing practices that will affect current and future professional roles and responsibilities.

Provides real-life vignettes that pique students' interest and help them understand content

Provides information about communicating effectively with clients, families and the transdisciplinary health care team

Examines strategies for nurses making the transition from student to practitioner

Offers viewpoints of well-known contributors that represent diversity in academic preperation

Offers an expanded leadership and management section covering task delegation, effective communication and more

Examines health policy issues related to healthcare and the government

Incorporates a new emphasis on evidence-based practice that highlights the importance of applying current research findings to patient care