Download or read book Contemporary Nursing E-Book written by Barbara Cherry and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Information on COVID-19 covers preparedness for a pandemic response, legal issues and ethical dilemmas of COVID-19, the nursing shortage, access to personal protective equipment, and the growth of telehealth/telemedicine care. - NEW! Clinical Judgment chapter emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning skills. - NEW! Additional coverage in Theories of Nursing Practice chapter includes the application of theories in nursing practice, Watson's theory of caring, and Swanson's middle range theory. - NEW! Updated coverage of delegation and supervision includes the most current guidelines from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. - NEW! Updates to contemporary trends and issues include AACN essentials, associate degree-BSN, nursing education in other countries, online programs, distance education, and more. - NEW! Updates in Paying for Health Care in America chapter cover current payment models, the social determinants of health, and healthcare access. - NEW! Additional information on CBD oil and the legalization of marijuana is included.