Professional nursing concepts competencies for quality leadership by Finkelman, Anita Ward, Kenner, Carole

Table of Contents: “…The development of professional nursing : history, development, and the nursing profession -- The essence of nursing : knowledge and caring -- Nursing education, accreditation, and regulation -- Success in your nursing education program -- Health policy and political action : critical actions for nurses -- Ethics and legal issues -- Health promotion, disease prevention, and illness : a community perspective -- The healthcare delivery system : focus on acute care -- Provide patient-centered care -- Work in interprofessional teams -- Employ evidence-based practice -- Apply quality improvement -- Utilize informatics -- The future : transformation of nursing practice through leadership…”