Foundations of Nursing Cooper Kim RN MSN Chair Nursing Department Program Ivy Tech State College Terre Haute IndianaPaperback / softback

Master the skills that LPN LVNs need to care for patients across the lifespan Foundations of Nursing 9th Edition provides an essential guide to nursing care for pediatric maternity adult and older adult patients Through use of the nursing process you will develop clinical judgment skills to assess patient needs develop nursing care plans and plan effective nursing interventions Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment and new Next Generation NCLEX R format questions help you apply theory to practice Written by nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell this text also helps you prepare for success on the NCLEX PN R examination Step by step instructions for more than 100 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with the rationales for each Clear easy to understand coverage of skills across the lifespan includes maternity pediatrics adults and older adults Nursing care plans use a case study format to emphasize patient goals and outcomes and include critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan Complete mathematics review covers basic arithmetic skills and dosage calculation followed by a discussion of medication administration including IV therapy Safety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings Evidence Based Practice boxes provide synopses of research articles that apply to nursing along with nursing implications for the LPN LVN Coordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team focusing on prioritization assignment supervision collaboration delegation and leadership topics Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention including infection control diet and pregnancy Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies through real life examples of nurse patient dialogue Patient Teaching boxes focus on three way communication among the nurse patient and family members and include topics such as hospital discharge instructions Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting Lifespan Considerations boxes provide age specific information for the care of the patient NEW Next Generation NCLEX R case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX PN R examination NEW Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions NEW Updated Asepsis and Infection Control chapter prepares you for today s healthcare environment NEW Updated photos and illustrations show nursing techniques procedures and patient care