Fundamentals of Nursing [Hardcover] Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN (Author), Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN (Author)
This is a book that is used for the character by skills to the school nurse. Beginning with the basic principle like health care, theories of development .), critical thinking and nursing process. The full chapter is committed to all part of the process of nursing for a good reference. Because another reader said, the book has some mistakes, but their errors - such as those found in most all of this days.
The strength of these book was obtained through the process and explain how and why. For example, knowing the position of high pt Fowler. What is it? Plate 45 degrees, half-sitting, foot bed can be removed ... What is it? While the PT is to eat, of tube insertion, which promote the expansion of the lungs.
These data are very simple and easy to apply and identify with. In this book you will learn the basics of nursing as cleanliness, the position of PT, medication administration, avoiding infection, wound care, ambulation, safety (the key to NCLEX), oxygenation, pain management, fluid / electrolyte, Foley, wedges, enema, pressure ulcers, and vital signs. This book describes the problems related to the overall health of the PT, and explain step by step how to perform the tasks required to operate as a nurse.
I think it's really useful and have no intention of keeping it is used for the rest of the school nursing.