Designed for use in professional development courses, Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice covers role development of the professional nurse as it occurs in three developmental stages, moving from the simple to the more complex: Nurse as Individual-a basic foundation in areas such as nursing history, theory, philosophy, ethics, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and socialization Nurse/Client Relationships-an introduction to patient care, including patient education, the nurse-patient relationship, patient rights, and relationship ethics, legalities, and informatics and technology Nurse as Member of the Health care Team-a focus on particular on the development of nurse leadership positions within the health care team, as well as quality management, resource management, and health care economics Also included are chapters on professional self-care, designed for the student to develop skills of caring for self from the beginning of their nursing experience, and a chapter on career development in nursing. Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice is a comprehensive look at the progression of the professional nursing role-perfect for providing nursing students with a lifelong foundation and a successful career.