Contemporary Nursing

Name: Contemporary Nursing
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ISBN: 9780443123566

Issues, Trends, & Management

by Barbara Cherry, Susan R. Jacob

10th Edition

Publisher: Elsevier UK

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Print ISBN	9780443123566
eText ISBN	9780443224423
Publisher	Elsevier UK
Publishing Year	2026
Edition	10th Edition
Language	English

Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management, 10th Edition, is a textbook written by Barbara Cherry and Susan R. Jacob to prepare nursing students for leadership and management roles as well as the NCLEX-RN examination. Published by Elsevier UK, this edition addresses the core professional requirements and organizational dynamics shaping modern clinical environments.

The content synthesizes essential topics across clinical and operational domains, including nursing theories, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality care. Additional focus is placed on developing clinical judgment, managing delegation, executing proper supervision, and establishing interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare settings.

This release incorporates health policy information from the Future of Nursing Report 2020-2030 to reflect current institutional priorities. It provides structured guidance for nursing students preparing for entry into practice, educators designing leadership curricula, and practicing nurses navigating professional responsibilities.

Chapter 1: The Evolution of Professional Nursing
Chapter 2: The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing
Chapter 3: The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education
Chapter 4: Nursing Licensure and Certification
Chapter 5: Theories of Nursing Practice
Chapter 6: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 7: Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges
Chapter 8: Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care
Chapter 9: Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care
Chapter 10: Cultural Competency, Person-Centered Care, and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care
Chapter 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing
Chapter 12: Palliative Care
Chapter 13: Workplace Advocacy for a Professional Nursing Practice Environment
Chapter 14: Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today’s Workplace
Chapter 15: Information Technology in the Clinical Setting
Chapter 16: Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today’s World
Chapter 17: Nursing Leadership and Management: The Foundations
Chapter 18: Budgeting Basics for Nurses
Chapter 19: Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 20: Effective Delegation and Supervision
Chapter 21: Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models
Chapter 22: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Chapter 23: Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved!
Chapter 24: Clinical Judgment
Chapter 25: Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse
Chapter 26: Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance
Chapter 27: Job Search: Finding Your Match
Chapter 28: The NCLEX-RN® Examination