Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care

by Taylor, Carol R.
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ISBN: 9781496362179
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Proven, approachable, and part of a complete nursing fundamentals solution, Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Patient-Centered Care, 9th Edition, instills an exceptional foundation for clinical confidence and effective patient-centered care.

This bestselling fundamentals solution is easy to read and rich with student-friendly features that help students develop the knowledge and clinical skills to succeed in their nursing education. Trusted content not only details the basics of nursing--health promotion, the use of scientific rationales, and the approved nursing process--but also builds essential patient safety, communication, and critical thinking capabilities.

This edition adds new features that encourage reflection, highlight QSEN-related content, and familiarize students with emerging technology they will likely encounter in practice. A new informatics chapter prepares students for their important role working with emerging health information technology and managing patient data. Case-based clinical scenarios put chapter concepts in a realistic context, and content throughout integrates seamlessly with a suite of teaching and learning tools to bring the entire nursing continuum to life and equip students to excel throughout their nursing careers.
Features
  • New Reflective Practice Leading to Personal Learning callouts cultivate a person-centered approach to nursing care.
  • New Clinical vignettes personalize the clinical application of concepts and integrate with vSim for Nursing for patient-specific reinforcement of commonly encountered scenarios and conditions.
  • New Technology Alerts familiarize students with emerging devices and software they'll likely encounter in the clinical setting.
  • New Informatics chapter reflects the increasingly important role of data and information technology in patient care.
  • New QSEN boxes in every chapter help students ensure compliance with Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies.
  • NEW Legal Alerts help students ensure compliance with important laws and considerations related to clinical practice.
  • New Watch & Learn Videos clarify key concepts and procedures in engaging detail.
  • Revised Illustrated Concept Maps engage visual learners, simplify complex topics, and strengthen students' clinical reasoning skills.
  • Case scenarios in each chapter encourage holistic patient care and reflection on critical thinking questions.
  • PICO (patient/problem, intervention, comparison, outcome) displays guide students through a structured, evidence-based approach to answering clinical questions.
  • Concept Mastery Alerts improve students' understanding of potentially confusing topics.
  • Apply Your Critical Thinking features challenge students to think deeply on key concepts.
  • Patient Care Plans and Skills sections outline streamline students' transition from the classroom to clinical practice.
  • NCLEX-style Review Questions ready students for the NCLEX exam experience.
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Taylor, Carol R.
  • ISBN: 9781496362179
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 11.10 x 2.30
  • Number Of Pages: 1865
  • Publication Year: 2018

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