Each chapter divided into 2 different sections

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	• Fundamentals of Nursing Patricia A. Potter, Anne Griffin Perry Mosby, 2004 - 1728 pages view larger image
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Each chapter divided into 2 different sections

This book is written in an easy to read style, however, it is very repetitive. Each chapter is divided into 2 sections. The first section is very detailed and covers the definitions and terminology. The second half of the chapter repeats what was written in the first half of the chapter except that it is broken down into the nursing process.

The nursing process consists of an assessment, the nursing diagnosis, the planning, the implementation, and finally an evaluation. And throughout the nursing process portion of the chapter, it goes into detail about basic nursing skills pertaining to that chapter. These skills contain a lot of pictures which makes the reading seem less laborious. Terminology and definitions are also scattered throughout the second portion of the chapter as well.

Personally, I don't like the layout of the book. This book is perfect for those who have nothing else better to do but to read. I do believe in reading and studying, however, unfortunately it is just too repetitive for even the most studious.

More or less, if you read the first portion, you shouldn't have to read the second portion and vice versa. The problem is deciding which half to read. The best strategy I have used is going over the terminology throughout the chapter and then just read the portion with the nursing process and skills (the 2nd half).

One last note, a lot of chapters are really just common sense. The chapters over children; over adults; and over the elderly are perfect examples of common sense information that have been written in this book. It's nice to spend time going into detail about the different ages of individuals and their specific needs, but does a student really need to spend time on these things which are already obvious when they could be spending more time learning the skills needed to administer an injection or using safe medication adminstration? It all boils down to time management and deciding which things are really relevant to the student to help he or she be successful.

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Nice Book

I had this book for my fundamentals of nursing class. It does a pretty good job of explaining the basics to nursing students. It helped me learn all the concepts that I needed to know. Additionally the pictures and graphics within are another great resource when some of the concepts seem a bit hard to understand.

reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Comprehensive, logically-organized, and easy to read, this market-leading fundamentals text provides students with a solid base for their nursing education. Encompassing principles, concepts, and skills, it offers thorough coverage, a nursing process framework, an emphasis on critical thinking, and a focus on care in all settings. This new edition addresses a number of key issues, including evidence-based practice, safety concerns, and end-of-life care. To better meet the needs of beginning students, care plans have been expanded to more clearly explain assessment findings leading to nursing diagnoses, as well as evaluation of outcomes.

The 5-step nursing process provides a consistent framework for clinical chapters.The unique Critical Thinking Model visually demonstrates the application of the nursing process and critical thinking in each clinical chapter to help students understand the ongoing assimilation of knowledge and information that comprises critical thinking and its relationship to the nursing process.More than 65 skills, in a 2-column format, include rationales for each step and clearly explain both how and why nursing skills are performed.Procedural Guidelines boxes provide streamlined, step-by-step instructions for performing basic skills.The 3-tiered approach in implementation sections includes health promotion, acute care, and continuing care to address the diverse focus of today's care, as well as the various practice settings.Care Plans demonstrate the application of the 5-step nursing process to individual patient problems to help students understand how a plan is developed and how to evaluate care.Focus on Older Adults boxes, Research Highlight boxes, and Client Teaching boxes highlight key aspects of nursing care.The Caring in Nursing Practice chapter addresses the compassion nurses must incorporate with clinical competence to deliver comprehensive care.A CD-ROM companion, packaged with every text, includes a searchable audio glossary, Butterfield's Fluid and Electrolytes tutorial, NCLEX-style review questions, test taking tips, concept map situations, critical thinking model application, video clips, animations, and Spanish phrases.

Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions for skills alert students to possible problems and help them determine the best nursing action.22 Concept Maps more than any other fundamentals text visually demonstrate the association of multiple nursing diagnoses.Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines boxes review research that identifies best practices.The Care Plan format has been expanded to more clearly present assessment, defining characteristics, and evaluation of outcomes.Planning discussions include sections on Goals and Outcomes, Setting Priorities, and Continuity of Care to help beginning students plan and prioritize comprehensive client care.Safety Alerts provide information and techniques to ensure client and nurse safety.Cultural Aspects of Care boxes provide practical guidelines for how to meet the various cultural needs/preferences of clients and their communities.Rationales in care plans and procedures include references whenever possible to highlight evidence-based "best practice."NOC outcomes as well as NIC interventions are incorporated in Care Plans as appropriate.New 2002 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines are incorporated throughout.A new chapter on Nursing Today addresses emerging issues, including the nursing shortage.New coverage of bioterrorism has been added to the chapter on Safety.New content on end-of-life and palliative care has been added.The Spiritual Health chapter now offers expanded information to help students identify and meet their clients' spiritual needs.The Skin Integrity and Wound Care chapter has been revised to include updated content and new techniques for wound VAC.Just the Facts is the perfect clinical companion.

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