Basic Nursing: Essentials for Practice

by Patricia A. Potter, Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia Stockert

This user-friendly textbook provides complete coverage of the essential nursing principles, concepts, and skills that are the foundation of a solid nursing education. The 6th edition features enhanced readability, an engaging format, and a new Companion CD. It consistently follows the 5-step nursing process framework with a strong focus on critical thinking that provides readers with a solid base for clinicals. As readers follow case studies through each clinical chapter, concrete examples illustrate how to address cultural diversity, teaching, assessment, evidence-based practice, and much more.

Genres: Nursing

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN

Reviews

[Seth Bevelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wasn't a fan initially. Seemed very basic. As time has progressed - it is something that you must refer to. You get very carried away in the details of the medical world so it's a nice reminder to never forget the beginning!