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.

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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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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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