The development of a profession
Historical perspectives
The evolution of licensure, certification, and nursing organizations
Theories and models of nursing
The process of educating nurses
Critical thinking
Ethics in nursing
Bioethical issues
Nursing law and liability
Taking and passing tests
NCLEX: what you need to know
Reality shock in the workplace


Principles of leadership and management
Communicating successfully
Delegation and supervision in nursing
Collective bargaining and governance
Health care delivery system
Nursing informatics
The politically active nurse
Spirituality and health care
Cultural Diversity
Developments in current nursing practice
Nursing research and evidence-based practice
Alternative and complementary healing practices.