I. The Nursing Profession in Today's Healthcare Environment 1. Historical Perspectives and Current Trends 2. Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior 3. Understanding the Changing Roles in Nursing 4. Health-Care Environment 5. Nursing and Informatics II. From Student to Nurse 6.

Fulfill Your Role as a Student 7. The Importance of Critical Thinking 8. Entry Into Practice 9. Employment Process 10. Leadership and Management as a Professional Concept 11. Communication Skills in Leadership and Management 12. Understanding Benefits of Change 13. Setting Meaningful Priorities 14.

Handling Conflict in the Nursing Profession 15. Dealing with Chaos 16. Ethics and Law in Nursing Management 17. Understanding Use of Power 18. Motivating Employees 19. Team Building 20. Delegating, Coaching, and Evaluating Performance Glossary.