As a primary Canadian nursing text, this comprehensive work is designed to prepare students for identification, articulation, and critical analysis of contemporary relevant nursing issues. Revolving around the changing nature and realities in the Canadian nursing field, its organizational framework includes professional regulation, health care systems, leadership, education, research, ethics, and legal issues. It also contains features such as reflective questions, points to remember, and leader snapshots. There are also lists of Web sites relevant to chapter content, and a Connection Web site that provides annual updates twice per year.