Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management, 6e (Cherry, Contemporary Nursing)

Contemporary Nursing 6e: Issues, Trends, & Management, 6e (Cherry, Contemporary Nursing)

Barbara Cherry DNSc MBA RN NEA-BC, Susan R. Jacob PhD MSN RN

Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management, 6th Edition prepares students and practicing nurses for the rapidly evolving world of health care by offering a comprehensive yet focused overview of key nursing topics that influence professional practice, management, and leadership. Fully revised and updated, this edition by Barbara Cherry and Susan Jacob provides practical, balanced preparation for understanding current issues, emerging trends, and management responsibilities encountered in today’s health care environments.

Content is mapped to the AACN BSN Essentials, with emphasis on intraprofessional teamwork, cultural humility and sensitivity, cultural competence, and the CLAS standards. Each chapter opens with vignettes that place nursing history and practice into perspective, followed by reflective questions that encourage critical thinking and prepare readers for the material ahead.

Case studies throughout the text challenge readers to apply concepts to real-world clinical and management situations. Comprehensive coverage of leadership and management equips nurses to function effectively in supervisory and administrative roles. Career management strategies offer guidance for transitioning from student to practitioner, along with tips for NCLEX-RN examination success.

Key terms, learning outcomes, and chapter overviews support efficient studying, while recommended websites and online resources encourage deeper exploration of chapter topics. Expanded coverage of nursing education addresses current issues such as interactive learning strategies, e-learning technology, the nursing shortage, and the aging nursing workforce.

Updated discussions on health care financing include information on paying for health care in America, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and current statistics on health insurance coverage, helping readers understand the evolution of health care reform and managed care systems. A dedicated section on health information technology introduces Electronic Health Records, point-of-care technologies, and consumer health information tools, highlighting their impact on the future of health care delivery.

The revised health policy and politics chapter examines the influence of government roles and structures on health care policy and encourages active participation in advocacy at local, state, and federal levels. In addition, the book incorporates the latest emergency preparedness and response guidelines from FEMA, the CDC, and the World Health Organization, preparing nurses to respond effectively to natural and man-made disasters.