Nursing Issues in the 21st Century

Download or read book Nursing Issues in the 21st Century written by Eleanor C. Hein and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2001 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a varied collection of readings focusing on contemporary issues i n professional nursing, this first edition introduces students to the many perspectives affecting nurses and society. This text incorporates both nursing and non-nursing literature, covering such issues as educ ation and role transition, governance, and cost containment. Articles are organized from simple to complex, making it easy for faculty to as sign readings to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. The a uthor provides an introduction for each section of articles, framing t hem in historical, political, and sociocultural settings.