Fundamentals of Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition is a comprehensive, evidence-based textbook designed to equip nursing students and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment needed to provide high-quality patient care. Selected as a Doody’s Core Title® 2024, this edition emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and practical clinical skills.

The book integrates nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process with step-by-step instructions for over 50 essential nursing skills and 30 procedural guidelines. Unique features include Critical Thinking Models, Care Plans, Reflective Learning exercises, QSEN Competency summaries, and patient teaching strategies. Case studies, concept maps, and in-text exercises help students apply concepts directly to clinical practice.

New and updated content addresses current healthcare challenges, including COVID-19, compassion fatigue, gun violence, patient safety, the opioid epidemic, and device addiction. Additionally, Next Generation NCLEX®-style questions prepare students for modern nursing exams, while Evolve companion resources provide video tutorials, interactive checklists, and assessment tools.

Ideal for nursing students, educators, and healthcare professionals, this edition ensures readers develop the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and hands-on skills necessary to excel in the classroom and in diverse healthcare settings.