Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care

by Donna D. Ignatavicius, M. Linda Workman

Using a uniquely collaborative and reader-friendly approach, expert authors Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman cover all the latest trends, evidence-based treatment guidelines, and additional updated information needed for safe clinical practice in medical-surgical nursing. This seventh edition features an expanded emphasis on patient safety and NCLEX Examination preparation, new ties to the QSEN priorities for patient safety, and a greater alignment with the language and focus of clinical practice. A new chapter on evidence-based practice and a wealth of effective online learning tools help solidify your mastery of medical-surgical nursing.

1872 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2009

About the author

Donna D. Ignatavicius, MS RN CNE CNEcl ANEF

Reviews

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually a decent book, because it wraps up everything involved in the disease pathologies, and ties it together with interventions and evaluations. Really, if you know how to pick out the right information, you have an entire resource for care plans, so it's actually an excellent reference for care planning.

But of course, that's once you wade through the monstrosity of words. It tends to be a rather verbose book, and spends a LOT of time in side bar notations, so it's easy to get lost in the sea of information, especially if you're a first year student and don't know what to look for.

Still, it highlights everything you need to know, and once you get familiar with the processes and interventions, a lot of it will make more sense. Definitely one book I'm keeping.

[Allan Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference text book