Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, & Management, 9th edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Contemporary Nursing Issues Trends, & Management, 9th edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

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

With a solid understanding of contemporary healthcare issues, nurses can improve patient care and contribute to the advancement of the profession. Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 9th Edition prepares readers for the complex and rapidly evolving environment of modern nursing practice. The text addresses essential topics such as nursing theories and evidence-based practice, social and ethical challenges, rising healthcare costs, quality improvement and patient safety, palliative care, effective decision-making, collective bargaining and unions, time management, and career development. Written by experienced nursing educators Barbara Cherry and Susan R. Jacob, this book prepares students not only for the NCLEX-RN examination, but also for leadership and management roles in professional practice.

Each chapter begins with a vignette that personalizes nursing practice and history, helping readers understand their role within the profession. Full-color illustrations and engaging design support learning by clearly demonstrating key concepts, while case studies encourage the application of theory to real clinical situations. Humorous cartoons reinforce chapter themes in an accessible and memorable way.

Chapters open with key terms, learning outcomes, and overviews to help focus study efforts, and conclude with summaries that reinforce essential concepts. A professional and ethical issue is included in every chapter to challenge critical thinking and decision-making in real-world nursing dilemmas.

Unit 3 focuses on leadership and management in nursing, covering skills such as budgeting, communication, conflict resolution, staffing, health policy, and political advocacy. Unit 4 addresses career management, guiding students through the transition from student to professional nurse with content on time management, career opportunities, and strategies for NCLEX-RN success.

New and updated content reflects current healthcare realities and emerging trends. Expanded coverage includes pandemic preparedness and response, legal and ethical issues related to COVID-19, the nursing shortage, access to personal protective equipment, and the growth of telehealth and telemedicine. A new chapter emphasizes the development of clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills. Additional updates include expanded discussion of nursing theories and their application in practice, updated delegation and supervision guidelines from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and current trends in nursing education such as AACN essentials, associate degree to BSN pathways, international nursing education, and distance learning.

The book also features updated content on healthcare financing in the United States, including current payment models, social determinants of health, and healthcare access. New information on CBD oil and the legalization of marijuana further reflects evolving healthcare and societal issues.