"With an overview of the complex and rapidly changing world of today's nursing, this book covers key topics such as nursing theories and evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality care, clinical judgment, delegation and supervision, workplace advocacy and the nursing shortage, and advances in health care technology. It not only prepares you for success on the NCLEX-RN examination but also for a role as an effective nursing leader. Outstanding features: NEW! Coverage of emerging issues includes the serious nursing shortage; legal issues faced by nurses; creating joy and engagement in the workplace; the use of artificial intelligence; clinically focused time-management strategies; cultural humility and diversity, equity, and inclusion; and rethinking health by reducing disparities to achieve health equity and strengthening nursing capacity, expertise, and leadership; NEW! Chapter summaries connect the opening questions at the beginning of the chapter to the summary of key chapter content; Case studies help you apply theory to clinical practice and to build clinical judgment skills; Professional/Ethical Issue in every chapter offers an interesting, real-life dilemma that will test your ability to think critically and apply ethical and professional standards; Colorful, humorous cartoons depict nursing themes and full-color illustrations demonstrate concepts; Current Issues in Health Care unit covers the rising costs of health care, cultural competency, palliative care, collective bargaining, emergency preparedness, and more; Coverage of leadership and management guides you through skills such as budgeting, delegation, staffing, communication and conflict resolution, the use of social media, and health policy and politics."--Back cover.