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Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition

Caroline Rosdahl, RN-BC, ALA, BSN, PHN, MA
2022

Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition, offers an updated comprehensive resource designed to equip LPN/LVN students with essential knowledge and skills for safe practice and NCLEX-PN® success.

• Updated content aligns with current clinical practices across various nursing fields, including Anatomy & Physiology, Mental Health, and Geriatric Considerations.
• NCLEX-PN-style review questions with rationales enhance exam readiness.
• A visually engaging presentation and comprehensive practice tools support effective learning and clinical application.

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

Loretta A. Donnelly-Moreno, DNP, RN, MSN
2025

Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 13th Edition, serves as a foundational guide for LPN/LVN nursing students, through basic nursing theory and clinical skills acquisition. Rooted in philosophical principles, each chapter provides insights that underscore the essence of nursing, fostering compassionate care and accountability.

• Clear, and easy to comprehend Nursing Process presentation of Skills and Guidelines including care planning and documentation
• Step-by-Step Skills Breakdown showing clinical skills presented in detail, ensuring compliance with CDC infection control guidelines
• Next Generation NCLEX®-style questions added to clinical scenarios to build clinical judgment
• Practical Nursing Guidelines offering mini-procedures for nursing care and client management, with illustrations for visual learning support

Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition

Loretta A. Moreno, DNP, RN, MSN; Brigitte Moseley, RNC-OB, MSN
2026

Building on a trusted foundation, this two-time AJN Book of the Year finalist and Doody’s 4-Star title offers concise, evidence-based coverage of gerontological care. With a heightened focus on clinical judgment, pathophysiology, and disease management, it equips students to meet the unique physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of older adults in wellness and illness.

• NEW! Assess Your Competency learning aids strategically placed throughout the text check students’ understanding of key points, ensuring mastery of critical concepts before moving forward.
• NEW! Healthy People 2030 Objectives clarify the relevance of content to current nursing practice standards and national health priorities.
• UPDATED! Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League for Nursing, familiarize students with real patient care scenarios that correlate directly with vSim® for Nursing simulations, providing a consistent experience to strengthen students’ clinical preparation.
• UPDATED! Bringing Research to Life features highlight the clinical relevance of current research and help students apply the latest evidence-based findings to nursing practice.
• UPDATED! Expanded content prepares students for the most relevant challenges in today’s gerontological care environment, including LGBTQ+ considerations, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, vaccinations, fall prevention, and COVID-19.

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, combines impeccably accurate drug information, an easy-to-read writing style, a practical nursing process approach, and powerful online resources to help students easily grasp challenging concepts and learn to confidently apply them in clinical practice.

• This practice-oriented resource not only helps students understand drugs and their effects, but also teaches students to effectively relay information to patients.
• Builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills for success on the NCLEX-PN® and in nursing practice with highlighted “stop and ponder” to examine learning retention
• Presentation of drugs allows for easy options to integrate into a concepts-based curricula.
• Look-Alike-Sound-Alike Alerts (LASA) were added to each chapter to lessen confusion around drug names.
• Pharmacology in Practice cases updated and expanded

Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition

Nancy T. Hatfield, MAE, BSN, RN; Cynthia A. Kincheloe, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN
2022

Created specifically for today’s LPN/LVN students, Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition, delivers clearly written, vibrantly illustrated, clinically relevant coverage of pregnancy, birth, and pediatrics to help students master key clinical and critical thinking skills and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam and in clinical practice.

• Case studies introduced at the beginning of the chapter and revisited at the end provide discussion opportunities and critical thinking and decision-making development.
• First-person narratives provide students with individuals’ situations and feelings about their experience, aiding in recognizing and analyzing cues.
• Nursing Process and Care Plan updates provide practical application.

Introductory Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition

Cynthia A. Kincheloe, MSN, BSN, ADN, RN
2024

The 5th Edition of Introductory Mental Health Nursing offers a comprehensive and accessible guide for LPN/LVN students, equipping them with the skills to handle diverse mental healthcare needs effectively.

• Updated inclusive terminology enhances clinical communication.
• Cultural Considerations boxes address cultural, ethnic, and religious influences on care.
• Case Studies and Nursing Process sections support practical application of nursing concepts.

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

Linda Lee Phelps, DNP, RN
2025

The 6th Edition of LPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role serves as a comprehensive toolkit to guide LPN/LVN students transitioning to RN roles, emphasizing career advancement and practical application.

• Case studies at the beginning of each chapter illustrate real student experiences in transitioning from LPN/LVN to RN roles.
• "Thinking critically" exercises promote reflection and application of theoretical content in clinical settings.
• NCLEX®-style questions with rationales help students prepare effectively for the NCLEX exam.