Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, 3rd Edition ()
By LINDA F. HONAN
Designed to transition today’s students into tomorrow’s practice-ready nurses, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, 3rd Edition, leverages years of nursing education expertise and real-world clinical experience to help students master essential information, develop their clinical judgment, and confidently embrace the challenges ahead—from the Next Generation NCLEX® to the day-to-day realities of practice. Medical-Surgical Nursing is expertly curated by active nursing educators and clinicians. Applying a practical, approachable perspective to the breadth of medical-surgical nursing, Linda Honan and her contributors distill essential concepts and practices in precise detail, clarifying processes and complex pathophysiology through need-to-know coverage of the most prominent medical conditions and key nursing responsibilities. Author Dr. Linda Honan’s trademark pedagogical tools, honed throughout her own years as a practitioner and educator, further reinforce the practicing nurse’s perspective and deepen students’ clinical readiness. Every chapter of this 3rd Edition has been revised and updated with an emphasis on clinical judgment and inclusivity, incorporating bias-free, gender-neutral language and walking students through the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model with new NCLEX questions and case studies. An enhanced focus on determinants of health highlights their impact on health, wellbeing, and quality of life to help students meet Healthy People 2030 objectives, and new content equips students with the latest clinical insights offering complete preparation for the responsibilities students will assume as they embark on their nursing careers in today’s evolving healthcare environment.
By LINDA F. HONAN
Designed to transition today’s students into tomorrow’s practice-ready nurses, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, 3rd Edition, is an essential resource for nursing students seeking to master the knowledge and skills required for success in their careers. Authored by renowned nurse educator and clinician, Dr. Linda Honan, this book provides a comprehensive and practical approach to medical-surgical nursing, equipping students with the tools they need to develop their clinical judgment and confidently navigate the challenges of real-world nursing practice.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment has been expertly curated by a team of active nursing educators and clinicians. Drawing on their years of experience, the authors distill complex concepts and pathophysiology into easily understandable language, making this book an approachable and invaluable resource for nursing students. With a focus on clinical judgment, the text helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to make sound clinical decisions and provide high-quality patient care.
Every chapter of the 3rd Edition has been revised and updated with an emphasis on clinical judgment and inclusivity. The authors have incorporated bias-free, gender-neutral language, ensuring that all students feel represented and included. The book also walks students through the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, helping them understand and apply this important framework for nursing practice.
In addition to the comprehensive content, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment offers a range of pedagogical tools to enhance student learning. Dr. Linda Honan’s trademark tools, developed from her own years of experience as a practitioner and educator, reinforce the perspective of the practicing nurse and help students develop their clinical readiness. These tools include case studies, NCLEX-style questions, and keynotes that highlight essential information.
One of the key features of this edition is the enhanced focus on determinants of health. The authors highlight the impact of social, economic, and environmental factors on health, well-being, and quality of life. This emphasis on determinants of health aligns with the goals of Healthy People 2030 and prepares students to address these factors in their nursing practice.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment is not just a theoretical resource. It is designed to prepare students for the realities of nursing practice in today’s evolving healthcare environment. By covering the most prominent medical conditions and key nursing responsibilities, the book equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their future careers.
Publisher: LWW; Third, North American edition (November 8, 2023)
Language: English
Format: eBook Digital
Pages: 1824
ISBN-10: 1975190947
ISBN-13: 978-1975190941
Why Choose Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment?
There are several reasons why Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment stands out as an exceptional resource for nursing students:
1. Expertly curated content:
Authored by a team of active nursing educators and clinicians, this book provides the most up-to-date and relevant information in medical-surgical nursing. The authors have carefully curated the content to ensure that it aligns with current nursing practice standards and addresses the needs of today’s nursing students.
2. Clinical judgment focus:
Developing clinical judgment is essential for nursing practice. This book prioritizes the development of critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning abilities, helping students make sound clinical decisions and provide safe and effective care to their patients.
3. Inclusive language:
The authors have taken great care to use bias-free, gender-neutral language throughout the book. This inclusive approach ensures that all students feel represented and welcomed, creating a learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.
4. Pedagogical tools:
The book is packed with a variety of pedagogical tools that enhance student learning. Case studies provide real-world examples and help students apply their knowledge to clinical situations. NCLEX-style questions test students’ understanding and prepare them for licensure exams. Keynotes highlight essential information and concepts, ensuring that students grasp the most important points.
5. Emphasis on determinants of health:
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment recognizes the significant impact of social, economic, and environmental factors on health. The book explores determinants of health in detail, preparing students to address these factors in their nursing practice and contribute to the well-being of their patients.
6. Real-world relevance:
This book is not just theoretical. It prepares students for the realities of nursing practice in today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape. By focusing on the most prominent medical conditions and key nursing responsibilities, the book equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their future careers.
Order your copy of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Focus on Clinical Judgment, 3rd Edition today and embark on a journey towards becoming a confident and competent nurse. Whether you are a nursing student or an experienced practitioner looking to refresh your knowledge, this book is an invaluable resource that will help you develop your clinical judgment and provide exceptional care to your patients.
Product Details
- Publisher : LWW; Third, North American edition (November 8, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 1824 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1975190947
- ISBN-13 : 978-1975190941