The evolution of professional nursing / The contemporary image of professional nursing / The influence of contemporary trends and issues on nursing education / Nursing licensure and certification / Theories of nursing practice / Nursing research and evidence-based practice

Paying for health care in America: rising costs and challenges / Legal issues in nursing and health care / Ethical and bioethical issues in nursing and health care / Cultural competency and social issues in nursing and health care / Complementary and alternative healing / Workforce advocacy and the nursing shortage / Collective bargaining and unions in today's workplace / Information technology in the clinical setting / Emergency preparedness and response for today's world

Nursing leadership and management / Budgeting basics for nurses / Effective communication and conflict resolution / Effective delegation and supervision / Staffing and nursing care delivery models / Quality improvement and patient safety / Quality and safety education in nursing / Health policy and politics: get involved!

Making the transition from student to professional nurse / Managing time: the path to high self-performance / Contemporary nursing roles and career opportunities / Job search: finding your match / NCLEX-RN examination