Customer Reviews

Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques, 7th Edition

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I have the 6th edition of this book and the hospital floor I work on has the 7th edition, so this review will overlap the two books. First off, if you are going to get one, get the 6th edition. The 7th is a few hundred pages shorter with less pictures and ridiculously paper thin pages. I am talking kleenex thin. The 6th has sturdy pages, more pictures, and more skills. That being said, this book has too much information (if there is such a thing). Don't get me wrong, this is a very detailed book and excellent source of information. But, it's tedious. The only way I can explain this book is that it is akin to listening to someone tell you something in 500 words which could have been said in 100 just to prove they are smart. This book likes to "listen to the sound of it's own voice" as the saying goes. It's too much because eventually, you will find yourself groaning in disgust and stop reading it altogether. It is also inconsistent in it's detail to skills. Some are way overcooked, while some get right to the point. The one's that are overdone, I only knew what they were talking about because I have done those certain skills on the floor. Again, if you have to choose, look for the 6th edition. I only have it because it was required for school. Now that I am out, I use Taylor's. Much easier read and gets straight to the point. Doesn't provide as in-depth a discussion as Potter and Perry, but if you are reading any skills book, it should be assumed that you have a general knowledge as it is where rehashing doesn't have to be done.

I bought this book nursing clinicals. I have no objections to it, but no praises at this time. My school has used it for many years, and chooses to do so. I trust that they have found it to be an excellent nursing resource.

I will not buy another book from this company because it took the nearly a month to give me my refund. Better yet the packaging of the book was torn. Addition to that, the book was return to company as stated and refund was not immediatly give. The company could'nt find my book becasue of the way it was sent. In which it was sent correctly. I had so many problems since I bought from this company. I suggest that you buy from Amazon directly. I had no problems in getting a refund. This is not a good company to buy from or for refunds. The refund return policy is horrible!!!! BEWARE

Received my book as expected - great condition, no problems. Would purchase from them again.

Book was here in the time frame it was supposed to be in as promised and it was in the condition it was promised. Thanks!

Our book arrived today, two days earlier than scheduled. it's in great condition. Thank you for getting it here so quick!