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QUOTE

 A nursing or health care theorist quote gives a professional's perspective regarding the topic at hand; read this as you begin each new chapter and see whether your opinion matches or differs, or whether you are in need of further information.

OBJECTIVES

 These statements indicate the performance‐based, measurable objectives that are targeted for mastery upon completion of the chapter.

OPENING SCENARIO

 This mini case study with related critical thinking questions should be read prior to delving into the chapter; it sets the tone for the material to come and helps you identify your knowledge base and perspective. Discussion answers of the questions are included near the end of each chapter.

CASE STUDIES

 These short case studies with related questions present a beginning clinical nursing leadership or management situation calling for judgment, decision making, or analysis in solving an open‐ended problem. Familiarize yourself with the types of situations and settings you will later encounter in nursing practice and challenge yourself to devise solutions that will result in the best outcomes for all parties, within the boundaries of legal and ethical nursing practice.

EVIDENCE FROM THE LITERATURE

 Study these key evidence findings from nursing and health care research, theory, and the literature. Ask yourself how they will influence your nursing practice. Do you see ways in which your nursing could be affected by these evidence findings? Do you agree with the implications identified by the author?

CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES

 Ethical, cultural, spiritual, legal, delegation, and performance improvement considerations are highlighted in these exercises. Before beginning a new chapter, page through and read the Critical Thinking Exercises. Jot down your comments or reactions, then see whether your perspective changes after you complete the chapter.

REAL WORLD INTERVIEWS

 Interviews with nursing and many other interprofessional health care leaders and managers are included as well as interviews with hospital administration leaders, patients, family members, and others. As you read these interviews, ask yourself whether you had ever considered that individual's point of view on the given topic. How will knowing another person's point of view affect the care you deliver?

DISCUSSION POINTS

 These are critical thinking questions related to chapter content for discussion in student groups or the classroom.

INFORMATICS

 These include website exercises to develop the informatics skill of student, including one exercise that takes the student to the Quality and Safety in Nursing (QSEN) website.

LEAN BACK

 These are questions that encourage reflective thinking on chapter content.

EXPLORING THE WEB

 These are websites related to chapter content.

KEY CONCEPTS

 This bulleted list of key chapter concepts serves as a review and study tool for you as you complete each chapter.

KEY TERMS

 Study this list prior to reading the chapter, and then once again as you complete a chapter to test your understanding of the key terms covered in the chapter. Refer to the chapter's key terms in the Glossary in the Appendix to thoroughly appreciate the material of the chapter.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

 These questions will challenge your comprehension of objectives presented in the chapter and will allow you to demonstrate content mastery, build critical thinking skills, and prepare for the NCLEX‐RN. Answers are found in the textbook Appendix.

REVIEW ACTIVITIES

 These thought‐provoking activities at the close of a chapter invite you to approach a problem or scenario critically and apply the knowledge you have gained.

EXPLORING THE WEB

 Internet activities encourage you to use your computer and reasoning skills to search the Web for additional information on quality, safety, and nursing leadership and management.

REFERENCES

 Evidence‐based research, theory, and literature, as well as nursing, medical, and health care sources, are included in these reference lists. Refer to them as you read the chapter to verify the content and findings.

SUGGESTED READING

 These entries invite you to pursue additional topics, articles, and information in related resources.

PHOTOS, TABLES, AND FIGURES

 These items illustrate key concepts and offer visual reinforcement of the concepts.