Mitchell, Paula R., 1951-

Nursing perspectives & issues / Paula R. Mitchell, Gloria M. Grippando. - 5th ed. / contributing authors, James M. Grippando, Julieana Toth. - Albany, N.Y. : Delmar Publishers, c1993. - xix, 540 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents
Section I. Historical Perspective
Chapter 1. Influence of the Past
Chapter 2. The Evolution of Nursing Education
Chapter 3. Nursing

Section II. Contemporary American Nursing
Chapter 4. Education Program
Chapter 5. Controversial Issues Affecting Nursing
Chapter 6. Nurse Practice Acts, Licensure and Credentialing

Section III. Health care Delivery and the Role of Nursing
Chapter 7. Contemporary Health Care Delivery
Chapter 8. Role of the Nurse in Health Care Delivery
Chapter 9. Leadership and Management Concepts for Nurse

Section IV. Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
Chapter 10. Ethics in Nursing Practice
Chapter 11. Bioethical Issues
Chapter 12. Legal Rights, Responsibilities and Liabilities
Chapter 13. Introduction to Political Action in Nursing

Section V. Opportunities for Professional Growth
Chapter 14. Getting Ready for Employment
Chapter 15. Professional Organizations and Literature Related to Nursing
Chapter 16. Professional Issues

Includes bibliographical references (p. 494-528) and index(p. 529 - 540)

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Nursing--Vocational guidance--United States.
Nursing--Practive--United States.
Nursing.
Nursing--History.
History of Nursing.
Nursing.

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