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.