Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice

Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition, is a friendly, conversational approach to nursing fundamentals that introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex concepts. It includes practical exercises, a unique building-block approach, warm, friendly writing style, case studies, coverage of complementary therapies, an objective-driven approach, active learning activities, conceptual care mapping, and boxed features.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Are you ready to embark on a journey to success as a nurse? Look no further than Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition! This comprehensive textbook is specifically designed for today's students, offering a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then gradually builds on more nuanced and complex nursing concepts.

Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-life patient care scenarios. Even care planning is approached differently, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping, a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care.

In essence, this textbook offers a simpler, fundamentally different approach to learning the nursing profession. Here are some of its unique features:

Building-Block Approach: The textbook adopts a building-block approach, using review questions and exam questions tied to learning objectives. It starts at lower Bloom's taxonomy levels in the early chapters and gradually builds to more complex levels as you acquire more knowledge.

Warm, Friendly Writing Style: The writing style is warm, friendly, and approachable, making it easier for students to grasp the concepts and terms. Concepts and terms are introduced more slowly, giving you time to practice, think critically, and gain mastery.

Case Studies: Each chapter opens with real-world scenarios, helping you build analytical, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills. These case studies provide practical applications of the nursing concepts discussed in the chapter.

Complementary Therapies Coverage: The textbook integrates coverage of complementary therapies throughout the text, reflecting changes to the NCLEX® exam. This ensures that you are well-prepared for the modern nursing profession.

Emphasis on Assignment and Delegation: The textbook emphasizes the differences between assignment and delegation and how and when they are appropriate for an RN. It provides clear guidelines for effective delegation and assignment in nursing practice.

Objective-Driven Approach: The textbook presents clearly defined, numbered learning objectives that coordinate with all content. These objectives help you stay focused and organized as you study. Objective Summaries wrap up each chapter, summarizing the key points and reinforcing your understanding.

Active Learning Activities: The textbook includes a variety of active learning activities to help you engage with the material and apply your knowledge. These activities include case studies, critical thinking exercises, and problem-solving scenarios.

By embracing the unique features of Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition, you can build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse. Whether you are a student just starting your nursing journey or a practicing nurse looking to enhance your expertise, this textbook is your ultimate resource. So, why wait? Start your journey to success today!

Weight: 2430g
Dimension: 238 x 282 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323834667
Edition number: 3 ed