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Description - Contexts of Nursing: An Introduction by John Daly

Embarking on a nursing career


Authored by leading nursing academics from Australia and New Zealand, Contexts of Nursing is an essential resource that equips students with a foundational understanding of the theory, language and scholarship of nursing and healthcare. This book provides critical insights that shape the future practice of aspiring nurses, ensuring they are well prepared for the complexities of modern healthcare.


The book is an indispensable guide for nursing students, covering everything they need to know to enter the nursing profession-from ethics to patient safety, preparing for clinical placements, and working across diverse health settings.


The seventh edition of this well-established textbook has been completely updated, featuring five brand-new chapters. Designed to challenge and expand the reader's understanding, this edition prepares future nurses to enter the field with confidence, compassion, and with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.



Prepares students for professional practice with a realistic overview of the contemporary nursing profession
Unique Australian and New Zealand content-not available elsewhere
Offers a range of views and voices, providing a unique and contemporary focus on Australian and New Zealand healthcare contexts
Useful for all levels of study, from new student nurses to those advancing their studies
Reflective questions and exercises within each chapter to stimulate critical thinking, learning and deep personal reflection
Case studies and other pedagogical features enhance learning

New to this edition



New chapter on patient perspectives and person-centred care in nursing
New chapter on nursing and the quest for care quality and patient safety
New chapter on nursing and family violence
New chapter on simulation learning in nursing
New chapter on nursing and the environment
New digital resource (small group activities)

Students and Instructor resources on Evolve:
Group activities

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