Basic Nursing: Concepts, Skills & Reasoning

Explores thefull-spectrum nursing modelofthinking, doing, andcaringand reinforces the model with critical-thinking questions in every chapter. Follows amulti-cultural, multi-generational, Asian-American family case studythat brings nursing theory to life. Presents additionalcase studiesin each chapter that explain thenurse's rolein today'scomplex healthcare system. Promotescritical thinkingwithheaders presented as questions. Uses informational learning boxes to breakcomplex topicsintomanageable sections, perfect for chapter review now and exam prep later. Posescritical-thinking questionsthat challenge you to "think like nurse' and prepare for professional practice. Presentsillustrated, step-by-step procedureswithrationalesthat deliver all the information you need for the skills lab or clinical. Promotes effective care planning withcare plansandconcept care mapsas well as NANDA, NIC, and NOC. Describes theresearch evidencerelated to the chapter topic and encourages further study. IncludesQSEN competenciesthroughout.