Test Bank for Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 8th Edition

Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing 3 Chapter 02: The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing 10 Chapter 03: The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education 18 Chapter 04: Nursing Licensure and Certification 25 Chapter 05: Theories of Nursing Practice 32 Chapter 06: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 40 Chapter 07: Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges 47 Chapter 08: Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care 56 Chapter 09: Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care 63 Chapter 10: Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care 70 Chapter 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing 78 Chapter 12: Palliative Care 86 Chapter 13: Workforce Advocacy for a Professional Nursing Practice Environment 90 Chapter 14: Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today’s Workplace 98 Chapter 15: Information Technology in the Clinical Setting 105 Chapter 16: Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today’s World 111 Chapter 17: Nursing Leadership and Management 118 Chapter 18: Budgeting Basics for Nurses 126 Chapter 19: Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution 132 Chapter 20: Effective Delegation and Supervision 140 Chapter 21: Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models 148 Chapter 22: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety 155 Chapter 23: Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved! 165 Chapter 24: Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse 172 Chapter 25: Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance 180 Chapter 26: Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities 187 Chapter 27: Job Search: Finding Your Match 195 Chapter 28: The NCLEX-RN® Examination 203