Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics 3rd edition by Westrick

Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics, 3rd edition by Westrick, provides nursing students and practicing nurses with a focused introduction to the legal and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, the text addresses topics such as standards of care, negligence, informed consent, confidentiality, documentation, professional boundaries, and patient rights. Its practical orientation helps readers connect statutes, regulations, ethical principles, and workplace policies to real clinical decisions. This edition is appropriate for nursing law, ethics, leadership, and professional role development courses.