This book is a second edition of Textbook of Basic Nursing is a thorough revision of one of the most respected single-volume textbooks designed for students of practical nursing and practitioners. Several features have been added as Behavioral Objectives is included at the beginning of each chapter,Additional content, Level of learning material, General Considerations, Special Notes. Student self-evaluation, student pretest, The final chapters of the book are designed to assist the student to competently make the transition from student to graduate practical nurse.