Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring

by Treas, Leslie S; Barnett, Karen L; Smith, Mable H

• ISBN13: 9781719642071
• ISBN10: 1719642079
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781719647533
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803659421, 9781719642118
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2022-01-01
• Publisher: DAVIS F A COMPANY
• More Book Details

About This Book

Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring

ISBN: 9781719642071

Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring is a comprehensive textbook designed for nursing students in their foundational courses. This 3rd edition, written by Leslie S. Treas, Karen L. Barnett, and Mable H. Smith, is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of basic nursing concepts, skills, and reasoning.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by nursing students in their first-year programs at the college and university levels. It's 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 3rd edition of Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on clinical judgment and patient advocacy. This edition includes detailed updates on the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning, reflecting the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM). It also features progressive case studies that challenge students to apply their knowledge in real-life clinical situations.

Author and Other Works

Leslie S. Treas is the primary author of this edition. Leslie Treas is known for her expertise in nursing education and her ability to explain complex nursing concepts clearly and simply. Karen L. Barnett and Mable H. Smith contribute to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in basic nursing, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Clinical Judgment: The text elevates students' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, helping them build the clinical judgment needed to practice safe and effective nursing care.
• NCLEX-Style Questions: The book includes adaptive, question-based quizzing for assessment and remediation, using NCLEX-style questions to test knowledge and prepare for exams.
• Enhanced Focus on Clinical Judgment: The edition reflects the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and emphasizes the relationships among the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment.
• Interactive Tools: The text is designed to engage students through real-life case studies and scenario-based questions, making it easier to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover with Access Code: ISBN-13: 9781719642071
• eBook + Access Code: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781719647533)
• Related ISBNs:
• Hardcover without Access Code: ISBN-10: 1719642079
• eBook without Access Code: Not explicitly listed but can be inferred from the VitalSource link

Publication Details

• Publisher: Davis, F.A.
• Publication Date: 2022
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

• Old Edition: 0-8036-5942-3 (2nd edition)
• Related Products:
• Vincennes Fall NURS 100 2022 Package
• Victoria College Spring 2024 ADN Package

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

I.How Nurses Think
1.Evolution of Nursing Thought & Action
2.Clinical Judgement
3. The Steps of the Nursing Process
4.Evidence-Based Practice: Theory & Research
II.Factors Affecting Health
5.Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood
6.Life Span: Older Adults
7.Experiencing Health & Illness
8.Stress & Adaptation
9.Psychosocial Health & Illness
10.Family Health
11.Caring in Multicultural Healthcare Environments 
12.Spirituality
13.Experiencing Loss
III.Essential Nursing Interventions
14.Promoting Health
15.Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
16.Patient Education
17.Documenting & Reporting
18.Measuring Vital Signs
19.Physical Assessment
20.Promoting Asepsis & Preventing Infection
21. Safety
22.Facilitating Hygiene
23.Administering Medication
IV.Supporting Physiological Function
24.Nutrition
25.Urinary Elimination
26.Bowel Elimination
27.Sensation, Perception, & Response
28.Pain
29. Physical Activity & Immobility
30.Sexual Health
31.Sleep & Rest
32.Skin Integrity & Wound Healing
33.Oxygenation
34.Circulation & Perfusion 
35.Hydration & Homeostasis
36.Caring for the Surgical Patient
V.The Context for Nurses' Work
37.Community & Home Health Nursing
38. Nursing Informatics
39.Legal Accountability 
40. Leading and Managing (also online at Davis Advantage)
41. Ethics and Values (also online at Davis Advantage)
Credits
Index