The history behind the development of professional nursing
Contextual, philosophical, and ethical elements of professional nursing
Patterns of knowing and nursing science
Nursing models and theories
Professional nursing processes
Professional communication to establish helping and healing relationships
The health process and self-care of the nurse
Health care delivery systems
Developing and using nursing knowledge through research
Multicultural issues in professional practice
Professional nurse accountability
Environmental and global health
Informatics and technology in nursing practice
The professional nurse's role in public policy
Nursing approaches to client systems
The professional nurse's role in teaching and learning
Leadership and management in professional nursing
Quality improvement and professional nursing
Career options for professional nurses
Development of a professional nursing career
Shaping the future of nursing.
