Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Suzanne C. O'Connell Smeltzer, Brenda G. Bare, Janice L. Hinkle

Now in its eleventh edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the health care settings. The textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care; Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition's thoroughly revamped CD-ROM includes over 3,500 NCLEX-style questions and numerous three-dimensional animations that demonstrate disease processes. The companion Website at http://thepoint.lww.com includes over 99 free journal articles.

Genres: Nursing, Medical, Nonfiction, School

2630 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Suzanne Smeltzer, RNC EdD FAAN

Reviews

[Ali Mohebianfar]

طولانی تر از تمام کتاب های مقدس
چه تکست بوکی...
پاره شدیم

[Jason]

2,384 this book is longer than the bible and infinite jest and not nearly as fun
Finally finished med surg II & graduating next week. I can't wait to read books for fun that I won't have a test on!

[Sophia Morrissey]

I think no stars is pretty self explanatory

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is the very comprehensive text book from which have to study for this week and otherwise. (To do well)
Interesting case studies, and lots information, the weight of the book alone states the knowledge therein! Ok back to teh books (never thought I would rate a text)

[Wan · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book has so many knowledges about Medical and Surgical Nursing. easy to read and it help me to find the answer for homework :)

[Amanda P · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am forced to read this

[Theresa Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hope I never have to look at this textbook again.

[Pearl Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wouldn't become a Registered Nurse if not for this. :) Such a helpful texbook!

[Bookich Store · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed having the new edition of this book on Kindle. The actual book is huge. I know they split the book into two books for easier use now, but the Kindle is great. I can use the Kindle on my PC and it makes it easy for me to zoom in to the words. This can be done on the Kindle device as well. This is by far the best Med-Surg book. I have several different kinds, but none of them give you the kind of info this one does.

Buy the ebook 1 & 2 vol

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Two Volume Set 
12th Edition

[Ashvinbhai Sarvaiya]

Good

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hard going but useful case studies.

[وردة بيضاء · Rating 2 out of 5]

جيد

[Kyle]

A great pillow to be honest.

[Abigail Dahmen]

annoying

[Eric Polk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having been in both Associate degree and Baccalaureate nursing programs, I can say that this is the better of the two Med-Surg textbooks I have used. While this one is beast compared to the the other one (Medical-Surgical Nursing by Lewis, et al.), I found the extra bulk was offset by the relevance of the content.

Brunner's provide the A&P of the conditions and provides excellent info about the nursing interventions associated with each condition, often broken down into ADPIE sections. When I was writing my care plans and concept maps in Baccalaureate program I found myself using the Brunner's textbook and mainly used to the Lewis book to hold open the pages of other books. If your program doesn't use Brunner's, get a copy because it will save your careplans.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This series, I have the two volume set, is the best I have ever read! (Even better than the book I used in college) This was used for my RN Refresher course recently. I was greatly impressed with the details, the study aids, drug information, etc. The amount of work it must have taken to put together such a comprehensive textbook astounds me. Yes, it is humungous, but well worth the cost and the time necessary to read it all the way through!

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful nursing reference, with many online perks (videos, powerpoints, etc.) at the publisher's website. Added benefit: given the size of the textbook, it can be used in one's daily strength training regimen!

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent details, but very wordy. In my opinion, they use about 3 X the words they need to explain something. The study guide is a must--covers everything and some pretty challenging questions to prep you for exams.

[Nicol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does answer most questions on depth. Great step by step skills tables. Definitely use as a reference, personally I could not read whole chapters through without falling asleep but that is the nature of textbooks like these. Much better than my fundamentals book Potter and Perry.

[byayaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-have for every nursing student. It got me through my 4 years with hard work and a diligent attitude. The book itself is very useful. Heavy enough for weights and a good sleeping pill at night. Haha

[Gema]

learning all the time from this

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

pathophysiology of certain diseases from all systems of the body, nursing interventions are also indicated and diagnostic & procedures and many more about human health.

[Rori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource for medical-surgical nursing.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

looks like another book I'm going to sleep on...if a textbook is so long they have to divide it into two volumes, do they really think anyone is going to read it?

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

for a text book, it's pretty easy to read and understand, the work book not so great though

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nursing school is way too hard. :( But well worth it. This book really is a lot of help if you take notes.

[Bonita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading for school.

[Enggar Arum]

hahahahaha....
it's a must for me as a NURSE
thx Brunner :D

[Sandee is Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

You wouldn't be a nurse if you haven't read this. :)

[Kiki]

It's a textbook. It drives me nuts.