Primary Nursing describes a model of care delivery that while being nearly 5 decades mature, continues to provide the highest level of person-centered care for thousands of patients and their loved ones. Topics covered in this edition include: how Primary Nursing continues to address persistent issues in the nursing profession and how implementation can succeed in today's fast paced environment. New to this edition are stories from long-term Primary Nursing practice environments as well as the interdisciplinary approach to professional practice. Primary Nursing is a past winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award.