Nursing Now: Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends-- 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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