Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing Author:Susan Leddy, J. Mae Pepper Well-researched and thorough, this comprehensive presentation of the conceptual bases for professional nursing covers the diverse issues that influence nursing practice today. Now in its Fourth Edition, the text is completely revised and updated. Five new chapters reflect the most current problems and directions in healthcare, preparing stud... more »ents for the realities of a rapidly changing system. Each chapter begins with Learning Outcomes -- preparing the student for that area of study. The addition of bulleted information and charts -- highlighted with a second color -- make the text more readable and user-friendly. Engaging vignettes involve the reader and provide real-life application of chapter principles. Critical Thinking Exercises encourage classroom discussion and allow students to integrate material for actual situations.« less