Nursing perspectives & issues / Paula R. Mitchell, Gloria M. Grippando ; contributing authors, James M. Grippando, Julieana Toth
Imprint
New York : Delmar, c1993
Edition
5th ed
Descript
xix, 540 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
CONTENT
Historical perspectives -- Influences of the past -- The evolution of nursing education -- Nursing leaders -- Contemporary american nursing -- Educational programs -- Controversial issues affecting nursing -- Nurse practice acts,licensure and credentialing --Health care delivery and the role of nursing -- Contemporary health care delivery -- Bole of the nurse in health care delivery -- Leadership and management concepts for nurses -- Ethical and legal issues in nursing -- Ethics in nursing practice -- Bioethical issues -- Legal rights,responsibilities,and liabilities -- Introduction to political action in nursing -- Opportunities for professional growth -- Getting ready for employment -- Professional organizations and literature related to nursing -- Professional issues