About This Book
Sole’s Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443110368
Sole’s Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to safe and effective patient care in critical and progressive care settings. This book is designed to help students and practicing nurses prepare for the challenges of critical care nursing, including certification exams like the CCRN or PCCN.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and practicing nurses in critical and progressive care settings. It is also a valuable resource for anyone preparing for certification exams in critical care nursing, such as the CCRN or PCCN. The book's practical learning aids and evidence-based content make it an essential tool for both beginners and experienced nurses.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Sole’s Introduction to Critical Care Nursing has been updated to reflect the latest advancements in critical care nursing. This edition includes new evidence-based practices, updated technology, and procedures that are crucial for patient safety and person-centered care. The book has been a trusted resource for many years, providing a balance of depth and breadth of critical care nursing content that is perfect for both students and practicing nurses.
Author and Other Works
The authors of Sole’s Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition, are Mary Beth Flynn Makic, PhD APRN CCNS CCRN FAAN FNAP FCNS, and Lauren T Morata, DNP APRN-CNS CCRN CCNS. Mary Beth Flynn Makic is a renowned nurse scientist and professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Lauren T Morata is a clinical nurse specialist with extensive experience in critical care nursing.
Key Features
- Evidence-Based Content: The book covers the concepts, technology, and procedures of critical and progressive care nursing with an emphasis on patient safety and person-centered care.
- Practical Learning Aids: True-to-life illustrations, integrated clinical judgment activities, case studies with additional clinical judgment questions, in-text self-check questions, and a Universal Collaborative Plan of Care for the Critically Ill Patient are included to enhance learning.
- Critical Judgment Activities: Highlight concerns, significance, and procedures to help understand potential problems in critical and progressive care settings.
- Clinical Alerts: Hundreds of full-color photographs and drawings clarify key concepts and demonstrate equipment in the critical care environment.
- Evolve Website: Includes Next-Generation NCLEX Examination-style case studies, application-level questions, and more to support preparation for certification exams.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780443110368
- eBook: Available through various online retailers
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: June 11, 2025
- Number of Pages: 672 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 10th Edition: Not available yet; this edition is the latest as of June 2025.
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780443112386 (related ISBN for another edition or format)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Sole’s Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.






