About Nursing Management & Professional Concepts Second Edition

Nursing Management & Professional Concepts Second Edition introduces students to essential topics in nursing leadership, management, and professional practice. This textbook covers key areas such as prioritization strategies, delegation and supervision, legal and ethical implications of nursing practice, interprofessional collaboration, healthcare economics, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, advocacy, and transitioning into the registered nurse (RN) role. It also emphasizes the importance of self-care to prevent burnout. Each chapter includes interactive learning activities and NCLEX Next Generation-style case studies to help students develop clinical judgment and apply concepts to real-world client-care scenarios. Ideal for nursing students transitioning into professional practice, this resource equips future RNs with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles and deliver high-quality, ethical, and client-centered care.

This text was developed specifically for prelicensure nursing students preparing to graduate and take the NCLEX-RN to obtain their nursing license. Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Management & Professional Concepts course (543-114), the 2023 NCLEX-RN Test Plan,^[1] and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.^[2]

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