Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice (11th Edition)
Book Details:
- Title: Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice
- Author: Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN; Anne Perry; Patricia Stockert; Amy Hall
- Edition: 11th Edition
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: February 7, 2022
- ISBN-10: 0323810349
- ISBN-13: 978-0323810340
Recognized as a Doody’s Core Title® for 2024 with an “Essential Purchase” designation, Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition serves as a comprehensive foundation for nursing students. This resource is meticulously designed to help learners develop the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and technical skills necessary to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of healthcare settings.
The text bridges the gap between nursing theory and professional practice through a solid framework of evidence-based practice. It features illustrated, step-by-step guidelines that make mastering complex nursing procedures and skills accessible. By integrating care plans within the nursing process and aligning them with modern clinical judgment models, the book provides a clear roadmap for applying academic concepts to real-world clinical scenarios.
Key Content Highlights:
- Clinical Judgment & Nursing Process: Features case studies and care plans that emphasize clinical reasoning and practical application.
- Reflective Learning: Specific sections help students use clinical reasoning to evaluate their own clinical and simulation-based experiences.
- Specialized Care Chapters: Includes a unique chapter on Caring for Patients with Chronic Illness, addressing the long-term healthcare needs of diverse patient populations.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Review questions at the end of every chapter include rationales and alternate-format questions to ensure mastery of core concepts.
- Expert Authorship: Written by a premier author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry, ensuring the content meets the highest standards of nursing education.