The evolution of professional nursing -- The contemporary image of professional nursing -- The influence of contemporary trends and issues on nursing education -- Nursing licensure and certification -- Theories of nursing practice -- Nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Paying for health care in America : rising costs and challenges -- Legal issues in nursing and health care -- Ethical and bioethical issues in nursing and health care -- Cultural competency and social issues in nursing and health care -- Complementary and alternative healing -- Workforce advocacy and the nursing shortage -- Information technology in the clinical setting -- Emergency preparedness and response for today's world -- Nursing leadership and management -- Budgeting basics for nurses -- Effective communication and conflict resolution -- Effective delegation and supervision -- Staffing and nursing care delivery models -- Quality improvement and patient safety -- Health policy and politics : get involved! -- Making the transition from student to professional nurse -- Managing time : the path to high self-performance -- Contemporary nursing roles and career opportunities -- Job search : finding your match -- NCLEX-RN examination
