ncludes bibliographical references and index.

haracteristics of a profession -- Professional ethics and values -- Nursing practice and the law -- Leadership and followership -- The nurse as manager of care -- Delegation and prioritization of client care staffing -- Communicating with others and working with the interprofessional team -- Resolving problems and conflicts -- Organizations, power, and professional empowerment -- Organizations, people and change -- Quality and safety -- Maintaining a safe work environment -- Promoting a healthy work environment -- Launching your career -- Advancing your career -- Unit five looking to the future -- What the future holds.

*Easy-to-read and understand coverage of the concepts essential to assuming leadership and management roles *Comprehensive, practical advice on how to develop and sustain a successful nursing career *Historical perspectives on nursing today *Information on career mobility, advanced degrees, magnet status, practice levels, and professional organizations *Beginning- and end-of- chapter case studies that promote clinical reasoning *Content on evidence-based practice, situational leadership, staffing, diversity, and team building *Self- assessment tools to identify personal strengths and empower the development of leadership skills *Detailed information on the NCLEX exam *Integrated coverage of Canadian nursing.