Fundamentals of Nursing MIE! 5.0.3

Dazed and confused by Nursing Fundamentals class? If so, look no further: Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! is here to be your solution. This book simplifies the learning process for nursing science, concepts, and skills. Readers can expect to enjoy the light-hearted, real-life examples and straightforward definitions within its pages, providing easy-to-follow instructions. With this popular resource, you can quickly understand the basics of nursing science, on-the-job skills, and build the confidence needed for success.

The FREE app allows users to explore selected topics. Note that approximately 10% of the content is viewable in the free version and unlocks additional topics through in-app purchases.

This essential reference is designed to make learning nursing fundamentals incredibly accessible, featuring:

• New information on social media and nursing
• New content on current wound care practices
• New insight into the Healthy People 2020 health improvement program
• Nutrition content updated to include guidelines from MyPlate.gov for healthy eating
• The most recent American Nursing Association practice standards

Noteworthy highlights of this resource include various care plan examples with common nursing diagnoses, recommended patient outcomes, and corresponding treatment methods. The book also features fun illustrations that simplify skills and concepts, along with easy-to-read content offering clear explanations of technical medical terms.

This book serves as an excellent refresher for newly graduated nurses and experienced professionals looking to revisit foundational skills. It is divided into three user-friendly sections:

1. Foundational Concepts – Providing an overview of nursing; basics of health and illness; ethical and legal considerations; and an in-depth look at the nursing process
2. General Nursing Skills – Covering communication; health assessment; vital sign monitoring; asepsis and infection control; medication basics; medication administration; and IV therapy
3. Physiologic Needs – Discussing topics such as oxygenation; patient self-care and hygiene; mobility, activity, and exercise; skin integrity and wound healing; rest, comfort, and sleep management; pain relief techniques; nutrition guidelines; urinary elimination; and bowel function

Each chapter offers illustrated features including memory joggers for key information recall, patient-teaching tips in the "Teacher’s Lounge," identifying age-related care issues with "Ages and Stages," brief content summaries with "Just the Facts", NCLEX practice questions in "Quick Quiz," possible risks and safety measures in "Stay on the Ball," along with documenting patient information tips in "Take note!"