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Fundamentals of Nursing — Christy Bowen et al. By Christy Bowen; Lindsay Draper; Heather Moore. OpenStax publishes this book free of charge under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (4.0). Fundamentals of Nursing aligns with the outcomes and compete…
Fundamentals of Nursing — Christy Bowen et al. By Christy Bowen; Lindsay Draper; Heather Moore. OpenStax publishes this book free of charge under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (4.0). Fundamentals of Nursing aligns with the outcomes and competencies of a nursing fundamentals course. It is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical expertise essential for delivering holistic and patient-centered care. The authors emphasize the application of clinical judgment across diverse healthcare environments, ensuring readiness to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in an inclusive and supportive manner. Composed of 43 chapters, Fundamentals of Nursing offers an in-depth exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing profession, the healthcare environment, and the application of critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Fundamentals of Nursing features a variety of engaging and informative resources designed to prepare students for real-world clinical environments. By simulating patient interactions, students develop critical communication skills essential for effective nursing care. Insights from practicing nurses provide real-world perspectives, helping bridge the gap between theory and practice. The offering builds student confidence and competence through its focus on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), inclusion of robust unfolding case studies, and integration of NCLEX practice. FreeDropNow links to the official OpenStax book page and the official PDF.
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