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Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Villanova Univ. PA. Brandon/Hill Nursing List first-purchase selection (#183). Major reference and textbook for students. Includes new and newly organized chapters and current, research-based information to address health care changes that affect nursing in the twenty-first century. Previous c1996. Includes a self-study CD-ROM. Nursing Care.
2049 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1992
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July 20, 20112,384 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!
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!
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April 8, 2023I think no stars is pretty self explanatory
March 17, 2008
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)
October 8, 2007
this book has so many knowledges about Medical and Surgical Nursing. easy to read and it help me to find the answer for homework :)
November 18, 2008
i am forced to read this
September 17, 2015
I hope I never have to look at this textbook again.
January 18, 2016
I wouldn't become a Registered Nurse if not for this. :) Such a helpful texbook!
February 24, 2021
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
Buy the ebook 1 & 2 vol
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Two Volume Set
12th Edition
September 18, 2026
The medical-surgical nursing standard in most US programs. System-by-system structure makes it easy to follow across rotations. More pathophysiology depth than Potter, but the skills chapters are lighter. Use it for the patho side; use Potter for the procedure checklists. Full comparison and NCLEX study plan: whitepdf.com
July 24, 2020
Hard going but useful case studies.
December 20, 2020
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December 25, 2023A great pillow to be honest.
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December 13, 2025annoying
February 3, 2013
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.
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.
July 12, 2009
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!
May 1, 2008
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!
February 3, 2009
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.
November 15, 2011
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.
May 30, 2015
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
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May 26, 2007learning all the time from this
September 28, 2007
pathophysiology of certain diseases from all systems of the body, nursing interventions are also indicated and diagnostic & procedures and many more about human health.
January 29, 2008
Great resource for medical-surgical nursing.
August 25, 2008
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?
January 15, 2009
for a text book, it's pretty easy to read and understand, the work book not so great though
October 22, 2010
Nursing school is way too hard. :( But well worth it. This book really is a lot of help if you take notes.
January 21, 2011
Reading for school.
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June 13, 2011hahahahaha....
it's a must for me as a NURSE
thx Brunner :D
it's a must for me as a NURSE
thx Brunner :D
October 18, 2011
You wouldn't be a nurse if you haven't read this. :)
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