Fundamentals of Nursing MIE!

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Dazed and confused by Nursing Fundamentals class? Problem solved: Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! makes it easy to learn the basics of nursing science, concepts and skills. Enjoy the light-hearted, real-life examples, and simple definitions of this popular book, packed with easy-to-follow instructions. You’ll quickly grasp the basics of nursing science and on-the-job skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed. This essential, one-of-a-kind reference makes learning the fundamentals of nursing incredibly easy with . . . . * NEW Info on social media and nursing * NEW Info on current practice in wound care * NEW Info on Healthy People 2020 health improvement program * NEW Nutrition content updated to include MyPlate.gov healthy eating guidelines * NEW Most current American Nursing Association practice standards * Numerous care plan examples, including common nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment * Fun drawings and cartoons make it simple to relate to skills and concepts * Easy-to-read content offers simple definitions of technical medical terms * Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their basic skills Three easy sections: * Foundational Concepts - Overview of nursing; basics of health and illness; ethical and legal considerations; the nursing process * General Nursing Skills – Communication; health assessment; taking vital signs; asepsis and infection control; medication basics; medication administration; IV therapy * Physiologic Needs – Oxygenation; patient self-care and hygiene; mobility, activity, and exercise; skin integrity and wound healing; comfort, rest, and sleep; pain management; nutrition; urinary elimination; bowel elimination Illustrated features in each chapter include: * Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering key info * Teacher’s lounge – Patient-teaching tips on procedures, equipment and home care * Ages and stages – Identifies issues and procedures where patient’s age impacts nursing care * Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter * Quick Quiz – NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter * Stay on the ball – Possible dangers, risks, complications, contraindications and safety measures * Take note! – Tips on how to document patient info    No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1451194242 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781451194241   SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments-$29.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: [email protected] or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s): Tracy A. Taylor, MSN, RN Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins