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

by Patricia A. Potter (Author), Anne Griffin Perry (Author), Anne G. Perry (Author)

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Product Description

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 community based nursing, alternative therapies, caring, and delegation. A new, innovative four-dimensional critical thinking model demonstrates the ongoing assimilation of knowledge and information comprising critical thinking and its relationship to the nursing process.

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 Publication; 5th Pkg edition (August 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323011411
• ISBN-13: 978-0323011419
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #322,651 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Potter & Perry Is The Best Textbook I've Ever Used, October 27, 2003

By A Customer

I found this book to be very comprehensive and easy to read. I also love the illustrations. The skills are very easy to follow.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Adrianne Miller "drhealyourself" (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.