Popular for its comprehensive but concise overview of the issues facing nurses today, this text is designed to help you prepare for the dynamic world of modern health care. This edition is fully revised and updated, giving you the most practical, balanced preparation for the issues, trends, and management topics you'll encounter in practice.

Chapter features identify the most important concepts in each chapter and help you study more efficiently.
Website references in every chapter direct you to online resources for additional learning.
Critical Thinking Questions challenge your understanding and help you perfect your analytical skills.

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An updated chapter on the NCLEX-RN„� examination incorporates the 2007 NCLEX test plans to help you master the exam and become licensed.
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Professor Emerita Barbara Cherry works at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas, USA.

Professor Emerita Susan R. Jacob works at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

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