Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice

Part I. Context of Professional Nursing Practice 1. The Historical Development of Professional Nursing In the United States 2. Pathways of Nursing Education 3. Socialization to Professional Nursing 4. Professional Nursing Roles: Focus on Nursing Case Management 5. Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice 6. Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment 7. Economic Issues in Health Care Part II. Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice 8. Communication Skills and Techniques - NEW! 9. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process 10. Challenges in Teaching and Learning 11. Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice 12. Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care 13. Health Care Informatics Part III. Themes in Professional Nursing Practice 14. Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 15. Health and Health Promotion 16. Complementary and Alternative Practices and Products: Components of Holistic Health Care 17. Rural Health Considerations - NEW! 18. Violence as a Health Care Problem - NEW! 19. Vulnerable Populations - NEW!