Trusted for more than 50 years to prepare LPN/LVN students for safe, effective practice, Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect current medical and nursing practices and deliver the foundational understanding and skills for success on the NCLEX-PN and beyond. Based on the latest NCLEX-PN framework, this engaging, comprehensive text features short chapters that make content accessible and easy to digest, dynamic photos and illustrations that reinforce essential concepts, and an expansive suite of practice-oriented, mastery-focused learning tools - both in the text and online - that strengthen students’ exam preparation and ensure a confident transition to clinical practice. Additional hands-on practice available in a companion Workbook completes the perfect learning package to meet the needs of today’s LPN/LVN students. Ensure a mastery of essential nursing skills and equip students for success throughout the nursing education continuum with the complete Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition, solution (available for separate purchase): - Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition - Workbook for Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition - UPDATED! Content equips students with the latest clinical practices and perspectives in Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Skills, Adult Health, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, and Geriatric Considerations. - UPDATED! Nutrition content throughout the text helps students meet Healthy People 2030 objectives and apply current diet therapy and cultural considerations for effective practice. - UPDATED! NCLEX-PN-style review questions with complete rationales identify areas requiring further study to enhance students’ exam confidence. - UPDATED! Nursing Procedures alert students to critical steps in commonly performed procedures. - An engaging, visually rich presentation keeps students focused and reinforces essential concepts. - In Practice features highlight important considerations for effective nursing practice: - Nursing Procedures walk students step-by-step through commonly performed tasks. - Educating the Client includes essential information for client teaching. - Nursing Care Guidelines summarize important care considerations. - Important Medications detail critical medications for addressing specific disorders. - Nursing Care Plans present students with a sample care plan to enhance their understanding. - Nursing Process enumerates steps of the nursing process for a student to easily follow. - Data Gathering in Nursing guides students through accurate data collection. - NCLEX Alerts encourage students to think critically and consider potential NCLEX implications of chapter content. - Nursing Alerts clarify important nursing actions. - Special Considerations highlight key culture, lifespan, homecare, or nutrition information. - Key Concepts draw student attention to the most vital chapter content.
