Basic Geriatric Nursing

Williams Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition is an easy-to-read text that presents the theories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interventions. It includes practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features, an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes. It also has a FREE Study Guide in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve, reinforcing understanding. The text covers biocultural variations and health promotion for specific ethnic groups, as well as home health care for the older adult.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Prepare for a fulfilling and rewarding career in geriatric nursing with Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition! This comprehensive textbook offers a user-friendly approach to understanding the unique challenges and complexities of caring for older adults. Written in a clear and concise manner, it presents the theories and concepts of aging, along with appropriate nursing interventions that promote optimal health and well-being.

Throughout this edition, you will find practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features that highlight safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specifically tailored to the needs of elderly patients. These features not only enhance your understanding of the subject matter but also assist you in applying your knowledge to real-world clinical situations.

In addition to the textbook, you will have access to an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes. These resources will further strengthen your preparation for exams and help you apply your nursing skills in practical settings.

Coordinated Care boxes address important topics such as restraints, elder abuse, and end-of-life care, which are relevant to the responsibilities of nursing assistants and other healthcare workers under the supervision of LPN/LVNs. Clinical Situation boxes present patient scenarios with lessons for appropriate nursing care and patient sensitivity.

Unique to this edition is a FREE Study Guide, presented in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve. This study guide reinforces your understanding of the key concepts covered in the textbook and helps you apply them to your nursing practice. With a 10th-grade reading level, this edition is designed to make learning easier for you.

Nursing Care Plans include Critical Thinking boxes that assist you in assimilating and synthesizing information. Nursing Process sections provide a framework for discussing the nursing care of older patients, particularly in relation to specific disorders. Cultural Considerations throughout the text cover biocultural variations and health promotion for specific ethnic groups, ensuring that you can provide culturally competent care.

Health Promotion and Patient Teaching boxes highlight health promotion, disease prevention, and age-specific interventions. Home Health Considerations boxes provide valuable insights into the care of elderly patients in the home setting.

By investing in Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition, you are investing in your future as a compassionate and skilled geriatric nurse. Whether you are a student nurse, practicing nurse, or healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge and expertise in this field, this textbook is an essential resource that will guide you on your journey to providing exceptional care to older adults.

Weight: 1098g
Dimension: 277 x 219 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323554558
Edition number: 7 ed