Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Revised Reprint

The 6th edition of Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing prepares students for nursing practice in various care settings, covering critical thinking, communication, patient teaching, and cultural competence. It includes concept maps, QSEN and Safety information, and more than 110 Skills and Steps. The book also emphasizes life span considerations, health promotion, and patient teaching, with more than 20 nursing care plans and a nursing process framework.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 968 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in nursing? Look no further than Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition! This comprehensive textbook is designed to prepare you for nursing practice in a wide range of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. With its illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem-solving, covering topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the healthcare team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Written by noted educator Patricia Williams, this text is your ultimate guide to passing the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and excelling in any care setting.

Concept maps are included to help you visualize the concepts addressed in the text and understand how they relate to symptoms, treatments, and side effects. QSEN and Safety information highlights the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care. More than 110 Skills and Steps present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format, with sample documentation examples and Home Care boxes as appropriate. The clear, easy-to-understand writing style makes concepts and skills easier to understand and remember.

But that's not all! The book also includes a comprehensive section dedicated to preparing you for the NCLEX® Examination. Each chapter ends with key points, review questions, critical thinking activities, and additional learning resources to reinforce your understanding and help you succeed.

In addition, the Life Span Considerations: Older Adults section provides valuable insights into the changes that occur with aging and how they affect LPNs and LVNs working with older adults in community and long-term care settings. More than 20 nursing care plans are included to illustrate the application of these concepts in practice.

So, whether you're a new nursing student or a seasoned healthcare professional looking to advance your career, Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition is the perfect resource for you. Don't wait—get your copy today and start your journey toward becoming a compassionate and skilled nurse!

Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323884211
Edition number: 6 ed