* Explores the **full-spectrum nursing model** of **thinking, doing**, and **caring** and reinforces the model with critical-thinking questions in every chapter. * Follows a **multi-cultural, multi-generational, Asian-American family case study** that brings nursing theory to life. * Presents additional **case studies** in each chapter that explain the **nurse’s role** in today’s **complex healthcare system**. * Promotes **critical thinking** with **headers presented as questions**. * Uses informational learning boxes to break **complex topics** into **manageable sections**, perfect for chapter review now and exam prep later. * Poses **critical-thinking questions** that challenge you to “think like nurse’ and prepare for professional practice. * Presents **illustrated, step-by-step procedures** with **rationales** that deliver all the information you need for the skills lab or clinical. * Promotes effective care planning with **care plans** and **concept care maps** as well as NANDA, NIC, and NOC. * Describes the **research evidence** related to the chapter topic and encourages further study. * Includes **QSEN competencies** throughout. Awarded second place in the 2014 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category! Thinking. Doing. Caring. Leslie S. Treas and Judith Wilkinson, the team that brings you the two-volume approach featured in Fundamentals of Nursing, integrate all of the content and features that are its hallmarks into one carefully designed and written volume that teaches you to think like nurse from the very first day. In every chapter, youll first explore the theoretical knowledge behind the concepts, principles, and rationales. Then, youll study the practical knowledge involved in the processes; and finally, youll learn the skills and procedures Designed for all learning styles, the text, electronic study guide, and a wealth of interactive resources work together to create a multimedia-rich learning experience for traditional and non-traditional students. Bonus! Electronic Study Guide This interactive, knowledge-building tool features a wealth of learning activities and resources. Its like having a 500-page workbook at your fingertips. Looking to bundle your text with an EHR? Learn more here! Explore the theory behind must-know nursing concepts, principles, and rationales. Then, learn and practice the essential skills and procedures you'll need to master the fundamentals of nursing. This easy-to-read, comprehensive resource gives you the foundation you need to meet the challenges you'll face in your new career as a nurse. -- From publisher's description
