Issues and Trends in Nursing

This text provides the reader with a broad basis for understanding the evolution, current status, and future direction of the profession of nursing. Beginning with an overview of the history and evolution of nursing science and practice, the text describes the economic, social, political, cultural, legal, and ethical factors which influence nursing. Issues related to nursing education and nursing practice in rural, urban, and international realms are analyzed. The image of nursing and the special features of nursing as a career also are explored. The text concludes with future perspectives to stimulate the reader to think about changes on the horizon. Focuses on economics of health care/cultural influences/legal aspects/nursing education/rural nursing/etc