Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Context of professional nursing practice -- 1. A brief history of the professionalization of nursing in the United States -- 2. Academic progression -- 3. Beyond professional socialization -- 4. Professional nursing roles -- 5. Theories and frameworks for professional nursing practice -- 6. Health policy and planning and the nursing practice environment -- Part II: Dimensions of professional nursing practice -- 7. Economic issues in nursing and health care -- 8. Effective communication -- 9. Think like a nurse: essential thinking skills for professional nurses -- 10. Teaching and learning in the 21st century -- 11. Legal aspects of nursing practice -- 12. Ethical dimensions of nursing and health care -- 13. Information management -- 14. Diversity in health and illness -- Part III: Themes in professional nursing practice -- 15. Health and health promotion -- 16. Genetics and genomics in professional nursing -- 17. Global rural nursing practice -- 18. Violence against women: an epidemic and a health issue -- 19. Telehealth -- 20. Patient safety -- 21. Palliative care -- 22. The wisdom of self-care, well-being and resilience in nursing.