Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care

Iggy Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing care that is patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative. It focuses on clinical judgment and systems thinking, with a unique emphasis on the six cognitive skills needed to develop effective clinical judgment, succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam, and enter clinical practice as a safe, competent, compassionate generalist nurse. The textbook also includes data-driven Concept and Exemplar selections, exceptional emphasis on NGN preparation, and interprofessional terminology to promote interprofessional collaboration.

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Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Iggy's trendsetting, concept-based approach to learning clinical judgment skills is the key to success on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and in medical-surgical nursing practice!

Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition, offers a comprehensive foundation in nursing care that is patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative. With a unique focus on clinical judgment and systems thinking, this textbook ensures alignment with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and emphasizes the six cognitive skills essential for developing effective clinical judgment, excelling on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam, and entering clinical practice as a safe, competent, compassionate generalist nurse.

The textbook's data-driven Concept and Exemplar selections provide a solid foundation in professional nursing concepts and health and illness concepts, with application in each chapter. Additionally, the exceptional emphasis on Next-Generation NCLEX® preparation includes chapter-opening Learning Outcomes, chapter-ending Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX Examination! sections, NCLEX Examination Challenge questions, and Mastery and NGN Questions, with an answer key including rationales on the Evolve website.

Consistent use of interprofessional terminology promotes interprofessional collaboration through the use of a common healthcare language, rather than nursing-specific diagnostic language. Emphasis on patient safety highlights safety and evidence-based practice with Nursing Safety Priority boxes, Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert boxes. Focus on care coordination and transition management addresses the continuity of care between acute care and community-based care.

The textbook's direct, easy-to-read writing style features concise sentences and straightforward vocabulary, making it accessible to students of all levels. Whether you're a nursing student or a practicing nurse, Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition, is your go-to resource for mastering clinical judgment skills and achieving success in your medical-surgical nursing career.

Weight: 3338g
Dimension: 226 x 289 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323931175
Edition number: 11 ed