Textbook of Basic Nursing [with Bonus CD-ROM]

by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski

Now in full color, this comprehensive Eighth Edition nursing text continues to meet the needs of practical/vocational nursing curriculum as one coherent source. Broad coverage includes anatomy and physiology; nursing process, growth and development; nursing skills; and, pharmacology. A solid foundation is also provided for medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing. Step-by-step procedures are formatted in two-column presentation with rationale and numerous illustrations to show clearly all aspects of nursing procedures. Appendixes provide English-Spanish healthcare phrases, key abbreviations and acronyms, and more. Other new features include a section on study skills and home health care mentioned throughout the text. Now with three multimedia CD-ROMs :

an audio pronunciation CD-ROM a clinical simulation of wound care of the diabetic patient a bonus CD-ROM containing a simulated NCLEX-PN exam; a clinical simulation on whistleblowing; a full video on treatment of pressure ulcers; and six animations—cell cycle, congestive heart failure, hypertension, immune response, nerve synapse, and stroke

1869 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1981

About the author

Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, RN BSN MA

Reviews

[Kristen Iworsky]

This has been very handy to have on my desk at work! Very easy to understand, comprehensive, and easy to quickly reference.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Nursing text ever. Reads easy and uniquely explains specifics of nursing and science