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Professional Nursing 10th Edition

Professional Nursing 10th Edition

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Build a strong foundation in contemporary nursing practice with Professional Nursing 10th Edition . This nursing textbook explores professional development, evidence-based practice, nursing ethics, legal responsibilities, health policy, and changes within the healthcare system.

Why You'll Find It Useful

  • • Professional nursing practice: Explores the responsibilities, principles, and expectations associated with professional nursing in modern healthcare environments.
  • • Evidence-based practice: Introduces approaches to using research and clinical evidence to inform nursing decisions and support patient care.
  • • Nursing ethics and legal responsibilities: Examines ethical principles and legal considerations relevant to professional nursing practice and clinical decision-making.
  • • Healthcare systems and policy: Explores health policy and changes in healthcare delivery to help readers understand the broader professional environment.
  • • Designed for nursing education: Suitable for BSN students, RN-to-BSN learners, nurse educators, and nursing professionals studying professional practice concepts.
  • • 10th Edition reference: Provides a dedicated textbook resource for studying professional nursing concepts, career development, and contemporary healthcare challenges.

Edition: 10th Edition
Format: Softcover textbook
Category: Nursing Education and Professional Practice

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About The Book

Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges (10th Edition) by Dr. Beth Perry Black offers a thought-provoking, comprehensive exploration of the nursing profession’s historical roots, current realities, and future directions. This benchmark text bridges basic nursing education with advanced professional practice, guiding students through professional socialization, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and health policy dynamics. Grounded in real-world scenarios, the 10th Edition features updated coverage of emerging healthcare technology, health equity, interprofessional collaboration, and self-care strategies for long-term career resilience.

Core Features & Professional Pillars

â–  Professional Socialization & Identity Guides students through the transition from novice to expert nurse, cultivating a strong professional identity, communication skills, and clinical leadership.
â–  Ethics, Legalities, & Patient Advocacy Examines bioethical frameworks, licensure standards, malpractice prevention, and the nurse's vital role as a patient advocate in complex clinical environments.
â–  Health Policy & System Dynamics Delivers accessible insights into healthcare economics, political action, healthcare access, and how nurses drive policy changes at local and national levels.
â–  Evidence-Based Practice & Research Foundations Demystifies clinical research processes, nursing theories, and evidence-based practice models essential for delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

About The Author

Beth Perry Black, PhD, RN, FAAN

Renowned Nurse Educator, Scholar, & Author

Dr. Beth Perry Black is a distinguished nurse educator and former Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Dr. Black has dedicated her career to nursing education, perinatal end-of-life care research, and shaping professional role development for undergraduate nursing students nationwide.

Book Specifications

Specification Details
Title Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges
Author / Editor Beth Perry Black, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher Elsevier
Edition Tenth Edition
ISBN-13 / 10 978-0323776653 / 0323776654
Format Paperback / Nursing Fundamentals & Role Development Textbook
Language English

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Code Book Library

It is designed for BSN students, RN-to-BSN scholars, nurse educators, and practicing registered nurses seeking a thorough grounding in nursing professional role development.

This textbook is authored by Dr. Beth Perry Black, PhD, RN, FAAN, an esteemed nurse educator and scholar.

Key topics include professional socialization, nursing history, legal and ethical frameworks, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, health policy, and self-care for nurses.

Yes. It is one of the most widely adopted foundational textbooks for introductory nursing courses and professional role transition programs nationwide.

This textbook is published by Elsevier, a global leader in medical and health science publications.

Yes. It is regularly ordered in bulk for nursing department course adoptions, university libraries, and health system training programs.

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