Nursing Now!

The textbook Nursing Now! Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 7th Edition, explores the foundational concepts, professional responsibilities, and systemic developments shaping modern nursing. Written by Joseph T. Catalano, the volume connects essential background knowledge with the operational realities of healthcare delivery.

Coverage examines the growth of the profession, foundational theories, historical perspectives, and ethical, bioethical, and legal issues. The text also investigates core operational areas, including leadership, followership, management, quality assurance, delegation, and nursing informatics.

To assist students preparing for professional practice, the volume provides general and NCLEX-specific test-taking guidance, explores diverse viewpoints on policy questions, and points to supplemental learning resources and updates through DavisPlus.com.