<P>This landmark annual review has provided nearly three decades of knowledge, insight, and research on topics critical to nurses everywhere. It critically examines the full gamut of literature on key topics in nursing practice, including nursing theory, care delivery, nursing education, and the professional aspects of nursing. </P><P><I>Annual Review of Nursing Research</I> has brought together internationally recognized experts in the fields of nursing, and continues to deliver the highest standards of content and authoritative reviews of research for students, researchers, and clinicians. Past volumes of ARNR have addressed critical issues such as: pediatric care, geriatrics, alcohol abuse, patient safety, rural nursing, tobacco use, and more.</P><B>Key topics in this edition include:</B> <P><UL><LI>Review of research related to regulation <LI>Review of global nursing workforce issues <LI>State policy and research initiatives focused on improving nursing workforce <LI>Horizontal violence and bullying <LI>Staffing methodology in nursing <LI>Future of the workforce </LI></UL>