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Nursing in Today’sWorld, Tenth Edition, International Edition Janice R. Ellis, PhD, RN 978-1-4511-1820-9 • September 2011 • Softbound • 7” x 9” • 624 pp. • 60 Illus. • 37Tables 978-1-6054-7707-7 • North American Edition: Available in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands only

This popular, readable text presents the basic concepts underlying professional nursing and seeks to prepare students for the realities of contemporary issues affecting the profession and overall delivery of health care. Fully updated to cover today’s evolving topics, this edition has a completely revised table of contents to help students better understand the nurse’s role in health care. The text addresses key needs of today’s instructors, particularly with the addition of a new chapter on safety concerns as well as new information related to evidence-based practice, coverage of health care reform, and more! Features • NEW! All chapters thoroughly updated. Keeping students up to date! • NEW! Expanded content throughout including: leadership, technology, safety in practice, culture & diversity, EBP, genetics, patient to nurse ratios, DNP, entry into practice. • NEW! New chapter on Safety in Practice . • NEW! Relevant websites, now on thePoint, allow instant access to resources for further study and professional development. • Communication in Action feature helps students apply concepts. • Engaging cartoons brings content to life. • Examples provide vignettes of real-life experiences to assist students in understanding difficult concepts. • Critical Thinking Activities interspersed throughout the chapter help readers critically assess possible applications of the content.

Table of Contents Unit I: Moving into the Profession of Nursing Ch. 1: Exploring the Growth of Nursing as a Profession Ch. 2: Educational Preparation for Nursing Ch. 3: Credentials for Healthcare Providers Ch. 4: Making Professional Goals a Reality Ch. 5: The World of Healthcare Employment Unit II: Understanding Healthcare in Today’s Society Ch. 6: Understanding the Healthcare Environment and Its Financing Ch. 7: Legal Responsibilities for Practice Ch. 8: Ethical Concerns in Nursing Practice Ch. 9: Bioethical Issues in Healthcare Ch. 10: Safety Concerns in Healthcare Ch. 11: The Nursing Profession and the Community Unit III: Accepting Greater Responsibility for Nursing Practice Ch. 12: Initiating the Leadership and Management Role Ch. 13: Working with Others in a Leadership Role Ch. 14: Facing the Challenges of Today’s Workplace Ch. 15: Valuing the Political Process Ch. 16: Applying Research and Technology to Nursing Practice

Leadership & Management • Issues & Trends