Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, 2-Volume Set (w/ Evolve Resources for Medical-Surgical Nursing)

by Ignatavicius; Heimgartner; Rebar

• ISBN13: 9780323878272
• ISBN10: 032387827X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780323931267
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780323612418
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Package w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2023-09-26
• Publisher: ELSEVIER
• More Book Details

About This Book

Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, 11th Edition

ISBN: 9780323878272

Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition, by Donna D. Ignatavicius, is a comprehensive textbook designed for medical-surgical nursing students and educators. This book provides a solid foundation in patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative nursing care.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by nursing students in medical-surgical nursing courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for practicing nurses looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of medical-surgical nursing principles.

History and Editions

The 11th edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on clinical judgment and systems thinking. This edition includes unparalleled focus on clinical judgment and systems thinking, ensuring alignment with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model. It emphasizes the six cognitive skills needed to develop effective clinical judgment, preparing students for the Next-Generation NCLEX Exam.

Author and Other Works

Donna D. Ignatavicius is the author of Medical-Surgical Nursing. She is known for her trendsetting, concept-based approach to medical-surgical nursing education. Ignatavicius's work focuses on providing a strong foundation in professional nursing concepts and health and illness concepts, with application in each chapter.

Key Features

• Clinical Judgment Focus: Unparalleled focus on clinical judgment and systems thinking ensures alignment with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.
• Data-Driven Concept and Exemplar Selections: Provides a strong foundation in professional nursing concepts and health and illness concepts, with application in each chapter.
• NGN Preparation: Includes chapter-opening Learning Outcomes and chapter-ending Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX Examination sections, plus NCLEX Examination Challenge questions and Mastery and NGN Questions, with an answer key including rationales on the Evolve website.
• Interprofessional Terminology: Consistent use of interprofessional terminology promotes interprofessional collaboration through the use of a common healthcare language.
• Patient Safety Emphasis: Highlights safety and evidence-based practice with Nursing Safety Priority boxes, as well as Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert boxes.
• Care Coordination and Transition Management: Addresses the continuity of care between acute care and community-based care.
• Direct Writing Style: Features concise sentences and straightforward vocabulary, making this one of the most readable medical-surgical nursing textbooks available.
• Interactive Learning Experience: Sherpath provides an interactive, adaptive learning experience (sold separately) for Ignatavicius et al. Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323878272
• eBook: Available through various retailers
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2023
• Number of Pages: N/A
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 2-Volume Set: Includes any supplemental materials advertised (new copy). Used, rental, and eBook copies may not include supplemental materials[3].

Related ISBNs:

• 9780323878289 (2-Volume Set)
• 9780323878296 (2-Volume Set)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.