SectionI The Profession of Nursing
Chapter1 Professional Nursing: History and Development of 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
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