Fundamentals of nursing :

previously published as 2nd edition in 2020

includes bibliographical references and indexs

Unit I. Nursing basics; nursing theory and professional practice; values, beliefs and caring; communication; health, wellness and illness; culture and diversity; nursing ethics and legal practice. Unit II. Nursing process and clinical judgment. Unit III. Nursing practice, including evidence-based practice, informatics, patient education, safety, infection prevention and control. Unit IV. Nursing assessment. Unit V. Nursing principles and skills, including medication administration, nutrition, mobility, hygiene, elimination, oxygenation and other fundamental nursing interventions. Unit VI. Nursing care across different patient conditions and healthcare settings.

A comprehensive textbook introducing the fundamental concepts, principles and skills of professional nursing practice. It covers nursing theory, communication, caring, assessment, clinical judgment, the nursing process, evidence-based practice, patient safety, health promotion and fundamental nursing procedures. The text uses active-learning activities, unfolding case studies and conceptual care mapping to develop clinical reasoning and support collaborative patient care. The fourth edition also incorporates current evidence-based practice, telehealth, artificial intelligence, infection control, oxygenation, community care and professional nursing competencies.