Are you ready to excel in medical-surgical nursing practice and conquer the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam? Look no further than the groundbreaking 11th Edition of ‘Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care’ by Donna Ignatavicius and her team of nursing experts. This edition offers a cutting-edge, concept-based approach that places patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative care at the forefront of medical-surgical nursing.
Key Highlights of the 11th Edition:
Clinical Judgment Focus: This edition places an unparalleled emphasis on clinical judgment and systems thinking, aligning with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model. It hones your cognitive skills, ensuring your readiness for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and for safe, competent nursing practice.
Data-Driven Concepts: Our content selections are driven by data, providing a robust foundation in professional nursing and health and illness concepts. Each chapter includes real-life applications.
NGN Preparation: We’ve got you covered for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam with Learning Outcomes at the beginning of each chapter, NGN-focused sections at the end, challenging NCLEX Examination questions, and answer key rationales on the Evolve website.
Interprofessional Terminology: We promote interprofessional collaboration through a common healthcare language, fostering teamwork in patient care.
Patient Safety: Prioritizing safety and evidence-based practice, the book includes Nursing Safety Priority boxes, Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert boxes.
Care Coordination: We address the continuity of care between acute and community-based settings, preparing you for the real-world challenges of healthcare delivery.
Accessible Writing Style: The book’s easy-to-read style features concise sentences and straightforward vocabulary, making it one of the most reader-friendly medical-surgical nursing textbooks.
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New and Updated Features:
Current Content: Stay on the cutting edge of clinical practice with updated content reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines.
AACN’s 2021 Essentials: The book integrates key components of AACN’s 2021 Essentials, emphasizing health promotion/disease prevention, chronic disease care, regenerative/restorative care, and hospice/palliative/supportive care.
NGN-Focused Cases: Find one unfolding NGN case in each Concepts of Care chapter, replacing the previous open-ended questions, and featuring multiple NGN questions or Bowtie/Trend questions.
Streamlined A&P and Pathophysiology: We offer need-to-know content with a focus on what is most relevant to nursing care, ensuring you’re well-prepared for generalist nursing practice.
Iggy’s Nursing Process: Our approach to care aligns medical and nursing management with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
Updated Case Studies: The Evolve website hosts updated Case Studies for the NGN, featuring a new question format.
Essential Points for Assessment: Chapters now conclude with Essential Points for Assessment to highlight critical information aligned with the 2021 AACN Essentials.
Future of Nursing Report: Incorporating the six domains recommended in the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report, including health equity, ethics, environmental health, and nurse well-being.
COVID-19 Coverage: Expanded coverage of COVID-19 as an Exemplar disorder, woven into various body systems chapters.
Enhanced Index: Our enhanced index includes figures, tables, and special boxes, aiding quicker referencing.
Legal/Ethical Considerations: Boxes addressing legal and ethical considerations are increased throughout the book to address the growing complexities of clinical practice.
Sequential Numbering: Special boxes and tables feature sequential numbering systems for efficient referencing.
Unlock your potential in medical-surgical nursing with the latest edition of ‘Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care.’ It’s your comprehensive guide to success in the evolving landscape of healthcare.”
