In todayÆs healthcare environment, the responsibilities and clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses have expanded far beyond those of traditional settings. Build the knowledge you need to assume the leadership and management roles that you will be asked to fulfill and confidently navigate the increasingly complex environments in which you will practice. Learn to apply theory to practice through the clinical application examples that illustrate the current roles of the LPN/LVN and the case studies at the end of each chapter. Explore important topics like ethics and law in nursing management, delegation and team building, patient teaching and advocacy, and conflict resolution. Stay up to date with the new Nursing and Informatics chapter that discusses the use of computers for charting, care planning, and NCLEX-PN® testing. Meet the challenges of clinical practice with an expanded emphasis on critical thinking and clinical reasoning, QSEN, Institute of Medicine initiatives, and evidence-based practice. Access even More online at, A wealth of learning activities helps you build your knowledge and hone your skills. Find the Plus code to unlock your DavisPlus Premium resources on the inside front cover.

Case Studies, Reflective Thinking Exercises, Interactive Leadership/Followership Self-Test Book jacket.