Fundamentals of Nursing (Book with CD-ROM) [Hardcover]

Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN (Author), Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN (Author), Patricia A. Potter (Author), Anne G. Perry (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323011411 | ISBN-13: 978-0323011419 | Publication Date: August 26, 2002 | Edition: 5

Continuing its tradition of comprehensive coverage of fundamental nursing principles, precise step-by-step procedures, and five-step nursing process framework, the fifth edition of FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING is thoroughly revised and updated to address the latest changes in practice. New topics include a critical thinking model, caring for older parents or family members, end of life care, contemporary research on women's health, child and adolescent health, laboratory tests, and activity and exercise in health promotion. A FREE CD-ROM provides interactive learning with the a fluids and electrolytes program, skills checklists, and several tutorials introducing the five-dimensional critical thinking model.

(Includes a FREE CD-ROM with checklists and fluid and electrolyte program and MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Potter/Fundamentals/)
Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-560-X

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About the Author

Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, Doctoral Student (formerly) Director of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Anne G. Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, Professor and Coordinator, Adult Health Specialty, St. Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1785 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (August 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323011411
• ISBN-13: 978-0323011419
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,081,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, September 13, 2000

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Nursing (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I love this book! It thoroughly explains the rationale behind the nursing concepts and procedures presented. There are sections with easy to understand step by step instructions for carrying out procedures. The authors also do a great job of integrating concepts of anatomy and physiology in a clear concise manner. This book is a must for nursing students and instructors.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to read but electronic resources are excellent, December 21, 2002

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Adrianne Miller "drhealyourself" (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Nursing (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

This is the textbook used in my first semester of nursing school. I read very little of it because I found the size intimidating, and the print was very small. It would take me several hours just to read one chapter. But the CD that came with the book has a tutorial on acids, bases and electroytes that I found extremely helpful. The Virtual Excursions workbook (purchased separately) was excellent. It was like getting extra clinical time. The study guide was good but it made the process of getting through each chapter even longer.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It helped me then....It helps me now!, February 7, 2004

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Shirley Catron (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Nursing (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

At first, being a very green student in terms of learning nursing care, the very size of this book was intimidating. Being in an ADN-RN program, the learning if fast-paced so we often had a lot of chapters to read in a short amount of time. Though I wasn't a straight A student, I still found this book to be very helpful in aiding my understanding of the material, perhaps more now when I review it than at the time when I first read it. My favorite part is the illustrated procedure pages with step by step instructions. It covers everything from properly mitering a bed to IV therapy and so much more. I think our instructors chose well in picking this one for their first semester students. It's a great intro to learning nursing and a great review book too. I'm in my second semester and review it often while studying Med Surg.