Latest Developments in Nursing Education

Lippincott® Essentials for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic Approach to Caregiving, 6th Edition

Pamela J. Carter, RN, BSN, MEd, CNOR

This concise and approachable textbook equips students with essential concepts for competent and compassionate practice whether they're training for long-term care, acute care, or another healthcare environment. With updated content including Pam’s Pearls, and critical-thinking scenarios, it emphasizes empathy, problem-solving, and current healthcare practices seen today. Students will benefit from "What You Do/Why You Do It" boxes which will help them foster a deeper grasp of core concepts like privacy and infection control while further promoting critical thinking skills.

Dosage Calculations Made Easy: Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis, 8th Edition

Gloria P. Craig, EdD, MSN, RN
Stress-free dosage calculation and medication administration

Craven & Hirnle’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts and Competencies for Practice, 10th Edition

Christine M. Henshaw, EdD, RN, NPD-B; Renee Rassilyer-Bomers, DNP, CMSRN, RN-BC, FAAN
Empower students with the insights and perspectives of practicing nurses.

Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges, 7th Edition

Dr. Kristi S. Miller, PhD, CPPS, CNE, RN

Helps you keep pace with a rapidly changing field while cultivating your students' communication and information literacy skillset in informatics now, identified as a core competency by the AACN for all nursing levels. Updates throughout this streamlined edition encourage patient-centered care and reflect the latest advances in artificial intelligence, telehealth, and home monitoring accompanied by powerful learning tools that help you hone clinical judgment and ready students for practice.   

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Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, 9th Edition

Joyceen S. Boyle, PhD, RN, FTNSS, FAAN; John W. Collins, PhD, MS, RN, FTNSS; Patti Ludwig-Beymer, PhD, RN, CTN-A, NEA-BC, CPPS, FTNSS, FAAN; and Margaret M. Andrews, PhD, RN, FTNSS, FAAN
A proven approach to culturally competent care

Rooted in cultural assessment and trusted for its proven approach, Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, 9th Edition, provides a contemporary framework for the safe, ethical, and effective care of diverse cultures and populations and cultivates the communication and collaboration skills essential to students’ success in today’s changing clinical nursing environment.

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Timby’s Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 13th Edition

Loretta A. Donnelly-Moreno, DNP, RN, MSN 

This text is rooted in nursing principles, emphasizing holistic care, compassion, and accountability, offering insights that resonate with educators and students. Moreover, in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this edition has been thoughtfully updated to address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s nurses, ensuring relevance and applicability in the classroom and beyond.

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LPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role, 6th Edition

Linda Lee Phelps

Guides students in the transition from licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to registered nurse (RN). Catering to diverse adult learning styles and settings, this text serves as a core resource as students navigate career advancement and discover a new scope of practice. This updated edition includes case studies that illustrate real-life experiences of fellow LPNs/LVNs transitioning to the RN role as interactive exercises designed to propel learners toward their academic and professional objectives.    

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Essentials of Maternity, Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing, 6th Edition

Susan Ricci, ARP, MSN, M.Ed, CNE

Offers a practical approach to understanding women's health in the maternity context and newborn care. Tailored for nursing students, it emphasizes the nursing process, bridging theoretical concepts with practical application to ensure NCLEX® readiness and safe maternity nursing practice. Each chapter covers aspects of women's health throughout their life cycle, addressing risk factors, lifestyle choices, and interventions. Real-life scenarios and case studies simulate clinical experiences, enhancing critical thinking and decision-making. The 6th Edition includes new features like Unfolding Patient Stories, skill-based videos, and step-by-step procedures to boost proficiency.

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Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition

Terri Kyle, MSN, CPNP; and Susan Carman, MSN, MBA

Amplifies students’ foundational knowledge, navigating them toward a deeper understanding of crucial concepts. Recognizing the nuances in pediatric care, it prioritizes fundamental principles, facilitating mastery of complex problem-solving scenarios. Through a focus on conceptual learning, it not only streamlines instruction but also cultivates critical thinking skills. Case Studies, Unfolding Patient Stories, and Clinical Reasoning Alerts enrich comprehension and analytical skills. 

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Polit & Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition

Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-B, FNI, FNAP, FAAN; Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN

Approachable, up-to-date, and rich with practical tips and strategies, Polit & Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition, is the go-to text for teaching students how to perform research and critically appraise research reports for use in practice. Clear writing details the latest methodologic innovations in nursing, medicine, and social sciences, accompanied by helpful learning features that reinforce effective research methods and help students develop the critical thinking capabilities to confidently critique research reports and apply evidence-based findings in clinical practice.

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Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 11th Edition

Tommie L. Norris, DNS, RN
Make pathophysiology approachable for every student.

Trusted for more than 40 years and updated to reflect today’s nursing challenges, Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 11th Edition, makes pathophysiology accessible through accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage presented in a logical, engaging, and inclusive approach.

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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition

Susan Ricci, ARP, MSN, M.Ed, CNE; Terri Kyle, MSN, CPNP, Susan Carman, MSN, MBA 

Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition

Geralyn Frandsen, EdD, RN and Sandra Smith Pennington, PhD, RN
Trusted guidance for learning pharmacology and safe, confident clinical practice

Extensively updated with an enhanced focus on clinical judgment and NCLEX® preparation, Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition, continues to guide students and instructors through safe and effective medication administration.

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