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Coverage of The Joint Commissions initiatives and roles in accreditation.

Issues from the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and magnet status.

Discussions on delegation and how it relates to the management of unlicensed assistive personnel.

Quantum physics theory and its relevance to nursing care.

Nanotechnology and genomics and how they affect nursing.

Data element sets and terminologies recognized by ANA.

Staffing issues related to safety.

Coverage of domestic violence issues.

Evidence-Based Practice boxes provide examples of current evidence and include questions that help you apply to real life practice.

Thought and Discussion questions test your understanding of the chapter objectives.