Preceded by Fundamentals of nursing / Carol R. Taylor ... [et al.]. 7th ed. c2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS

Introduction to nursing
Theory, research, and evidence-based practice
Health, illness, and disparities
Health of the individual, family, and community
Cultural diversity
Values, ethics, and advocacy
Legal dimensions of nursing practice
The health care delivery system
Care coordination and continuity in health care settings and the community Blended competencies, clinical reasoning, and processes of person-centered care
Assessing
Diagnosing
Outcome identification and planning
Implementing
Evaluating
Documenting, reporting, conferring and using informatics
Developmental concepts
Conception through young adult
The aging adult
Communicator
Teacher and counselor
Nurse leader, manager, and care coordinator
Asepsis and infection control
Vital signs
Health assessment
Safety, security, and emergency preparedness
Complementary and alternative therapies
Medications
Perioperative nursing
Hygiene
Skin integrity and wound care
Activity
Rest and sleep
Comfort and pain management
Nutrition
Urinary elimination
Bowel elimination
Oxygenation and perfusion
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Self-concept
Stress and adaptation
Loss, grief, and dying
Sensory functioning
Sexuality
Spirituality
Appendix A: Guidelines for delegation decision making
Appendix B: Equivalents
Appendix C: Normal adult laboratory values.