Your students will love this text! Upbeat and readable, this informative text is a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and principles basic to nursing -- man, health, nursing, and environment. Now completely revised and updated, this succinctly written text introduces students to a wide range of pertinent topics including the nursing process, communication, legal and ethical issues, opportunities, and challenges. New in the Third Edition : Key Concepts at the end of every chapter; Expanded and updated information on the health care system; Increased information on caring as a nursing concept and theory throughout the text; The most current information on the nursing process and nursing diagnosis; New emphasis on critical thinking and leadership skills; More material on interpersonal communication, including skills used with both clients and colleagues; Broader coverage of transcultural issues and non-traditional education