Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Fourth Edition continues to leverage the Nurse of the Future competency model and maintains a focus on the socialization of the professional role. The Fourth Edition also incorporates additional concepts and competencies that have become essential for BSN prepared nurses, such as quality improvement, safety, patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, and informatics. Also included is information related to national patient safety goals and other national patient safety initiatives. Key Features Critical Thinking Questions Nurse of the Future Boxes Case Studies Key Terms Glossary Learning Objectives Instructor Resources Lecture outlines in PowerPoint Format Test Bank