SectionI The Profession of Nursing
Chapter1 The Development of Professional Nursing: History, Development and the Nursing Profession
Chapter2 The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring
Chapter3 Nursing Education, Accreditation, and Regulation
Chapter4 Success in Your Nursing Education Program
SectionII The Healthcare Context
Chapter5 Health Policy and Political Action: Critical Actions for Nurses
Chapter6 Ethics and Legal Issues
Chapter7 Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Illness: A Community Perspective
Chapter8 The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care
SectionIII Core Healthcare Professional Competencies
Chapter9 Provide Patient-Centered Care
Chapter10 Work in Interprofessional Teams
Chapter11 Employ Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter12 Apply Quality Improvement
Chapter13 Utilize Informatics
SectionIV The Practice of Nursing Today and in the Future
Chapter14 The Future: Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership