Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition

Key Features

• The concise, pocket-sized format ensures portability for use in the clinical setting.
• Content is presented in tabular, list, and outline format for quick and easy retrieval.
• A body-systems organization makes it easy to locate specific information, including basic assessment and infection control guidelines, diagnostic tests, basic emergency care procedures, and more.
• Chapter outlines with corresponding page numbers provide quick, easy access to information.
• Basic facts and figures provide the valuable background frequently needed in early clinical experiences.
• Abbreviation guidelines from The Joint Commission are included.
• An English-to-Spanish Translation Guide helps you communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.

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New to This Edition

• Thoroughly updated information reflects current nursing practice.
• New 2010 Nutrition Guidelines are included.
• New 2010 AHA CPR Guidelines are included.
• The latest information on infection control is included.
• Updates include the newest information on pressure ulcers.
• Uses the latest NANDA, NIC and NOC linkages.

 

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Author Information

By Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Research Scientist, Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Anne Griffin Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL; Patricia Stockert, RN, BSN, MS, PhD, President of the College, Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL ; Amy Hall, RN, BSN, MS, PhD, CNE, Chair and White Family Endowed Professor of Nursing, Dunigan Family Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN and Veronica Peterson, BA, RN, BSN, MS, Manager of Clinical Support, University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Adjunct Clinical Instructor, University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Madison, WIBack To Top