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Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780323809825
Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for nursing students and educators. This authoritative text helps build clinical judgment skills and prepares students confidently for almost any clinical nursing situation. Written by conceptual learning expert Jean Foret Giddens, this book uses a straightforward, intuitive approach to describe 60 important nursing concepts, spanning patient physiology, patient behavior, and the professional nursing environment[1][2].
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by nursing students in various clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and educational institutions. It is also a valuable resource for nursing instructors and professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of nursing principles.
History and Editions
The 4th edition of Concepts for Nursing Practice has been updated to include six new concepts and a focus on related core competencies. This edition continues to set the standard for the growing Concept-Based Curriculum (CBC) movement, providing clear and analyzed nursing concepts that help students assimilate concepts into practice. The book includes featured exemplars related to each nursing concept, covering the entire lifespan and all clinical settings, which makes it easier to apply knowledge of nursing concepts to real-world situations[1][2].
Author and Other Works
Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is the author of Concepts for Nursing Practice. She is the Dean and Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS. Jean Giddens is known for her expertise in conceptual learning and her ability to explain complex nursing concepts clearly and simply. This edition is meticulously edited by Jean Giddens, ensuring that it remains current and relevant in the field of nursing education.
Key Features
- Authoritative Content: Written by expert contributors and meticulously edited by Jean Giddens, this book sets the standard for the growing CBC movement.
- Clearly Defined Concepts: The book describes selected exemplars related to each nursing concept, covering the entire lifespan and all clinical settings.
- Integrated Exemplar Links: The featured exemplars sections connect you to concept exemplars in other purchased Elsevier nursing titles, making it easier to form immediate connections among related concepts.
- Case Studies and Interrelated Concepts: The book includes case studies in each chapter that provide visual cues to understanding and help make connections across concepts. Interrelated concepts illustrations further enhance the learning experience.
- Core Competencies: Boxes throughout the book highlight core competencies corresponding to core concepts, helping students understand and apply these competencies in practice.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323809825
- eBook Access on VitalSource: Included with the hardcover edition
- Rental Options: Available through various rental durations from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: February 6, 2025
- Number of Pages: 640 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 3rd Edition: Available through Elsevier and other retailers
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780323812085
- 9780323812221
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
