Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice

Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice continues to serve as a clear and concise road map for pre-licensure nursing students on their journey to becoming a professional nurse. Well-written and engaging, Kathy Masters starts with the foundational concepts that help professional nurses thrive and seamlessly progresses into issues directly related to patient-centered care, including quality and safety, evidence-based practice, leadership, teamwork and collaboration, and ethical and legal issues. Through theory, classroom activities, case studies, and engaging learning resources, Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Seventh Edition provides students with the knowledge and competencies that they need for a successful nursing career. Core competencies from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the updated AACN Essentials are interwoven throughout every chapter.Includes updated content to align with the 2021 Scope & Standards and integrates the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 update throughout to highlight diversity, equity & inclusion.Case studies throughout the text challenge students with real-world situations they might face in their nursing careers.Critical Thinking Questions and Classroom Activities encourage students to creatively assess, either individually or in groups, how the content could apply to everyday nursing practice.Every new print copy includes Navigate Advantage Access to unlock an eBook, Interactive Case Studies, and learning analytics reporting tools.Instructor resources include a Syllabus, Slides in PowerPoint format, Test Bank, ad and Instructor's Manual with discussion questions & exercises. This text is ideal for students in BSN programs and RN-to-BSN programs. Course titles may include Professional Role Development, Transition to Professional Nursing, Professional Issues in Nursing, and Professional Nursing Practice. (c) 2026 | 500 pages