Essentials for Nursing Practice

For a busy schedule, focus on the Essentials

Patricia A. Potter (Author), Anne G. Perry (Author), Patricia A. Stockert (Author), Amy Hall (Author)

9780323481847

Paperback, published 24 April 2018

1296 pages, 800 illustrations (800 in full color)
27.6 x 21.6 x 7.7 cm, 2.58 kg

1280 pages

1280 pages

• NEW! Chapter on Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies
addresses new content now included on the NCLEX® exam.
• NEW! Clinical case studies guide you through creation of care plans and foster clinical thinking.
• NEW! UNIQUE! Reflective Learning section helps you better understand and reflect on your clinical and simulation experiences as you move through your first nursing course
• NEW! QSEN activities woven throughout help you process what you’ve learned and develop an eye for safety
• NEW! Updated standards and evidence throughout includes the newest INS and WOCN standards and mean you’ll be delivering the best care possible

1. Professional Nursing
2. Health and Wellness
3. The Health Care Delivery System
4. Community-Based Nursing Practice
5. Legal Principles in Nursing
6. Ethics
7. Evidence-Based Practice
8. Critical Thinking
9. Nursing Process
10. Informatics and Documentation
11. Communication
12. Patient Education
13. Managing Patient Care
14. Infection Prevention and Control
15. Vital Signs
16. Health Assessment and Physical Examination
17. Medication Administration
18. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances
19. NEW! Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies
20. Caring in Nursing Practice
21. Cultural Competence
22. Spiritual Health
23. Growth and Development
24. Self-Concept and Sexuality
25. Family Dynamics
26. Stress and Coping
27. Loss and Grief
28. Activity and Exercise
29. Immobility
30. Safety
31. Hygiene
32. Oxygenation
33. Sleep
34. Pain Management
35. Nutrition
36. Urinary Elimination
37. Bowel Elimination
38. Skin Integrity and Wound Care
39. Sensory Perceptions
40. Surgical Patient

Subject Areas: Nursing fundamentals & skills [MQCA]