TY  - BOOK
AU  - Catalano,Joseph T.
TI  - Nursing now!: today's issues, tomorrow's trends. 
SN  - 0803614470
AV  - RT82 .C33 2006
U1  - 610.7306/9 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Philadelphia, PA
PB  - F.A. Davis Co.
KW  - Nursing
KW  - Vocational guidance
KW  - United States
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Philosophy
KW  - trends
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; The development of a profession --; 2; Historical perspectives --; 3; The evolution of licensure, certification, and nursing organizations --; 4; Theories and models of nursing --; 5; The process of educating nurses --; 6; Critical thinking --; 7; Ethics in nursing --; 8; Bioethical issues --; 9; Nursing law and liability --; 10; Taking and passing tests --; 11; NCLEX : what you need to know --; 12; Reality shock in the workplace --; 13; Principles of leadership and management --; 14; Communicating successfully --; 15; Delegation and supervision in nursing --; 16; Collective bargaining and governance --; 17; Health care delivery systems --; 18; Nursing informatics --; 19; The politically active nurse --; 20; Spirituality and health care --; 21; Cultural diversity --; 22; Developments in current nursing practice --; 23; Nursing research and evidence-based practice --; 24; Alternative and complementary healing practices
N2  - "As a nursing student moving toward becoming a professional you must gain theoretical knowledge, learn clinical skills, and develop professional values. Dr. Catalano presents a wide range of pertinent topics and offers the most up-to-date coverage in this cutting-edge text. He explores the evolution and history of nursing, and examines the impact of reform, the legal system, and politics on the profession."--BOOK JACKET
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0519/2005026211.html
ER  -