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Concepts for Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition by Jean Foret Giddens is the authoritative, expert-led textbook for concept-based nursing curricula, providing a simplified, intuitive framework for understanding and applying the 57 most important nursing concepts across all areas of nursing practice. Published by Mosby/Elsevier, this landmark text is the foundational resource for nursing programs transitioning to or advancing within a concept-based curriculum model.
Each of the 57 nursing concepts is clearly defined, analyzed, and connected to related concepts, with exemplars in every chapter demonstrating real-world clinical application. This interconnected approach to nursing education builds clinical reasoning skills, helps students see patterns across patient populations, and prepares them to handle almost any clinical nursing situation with confidence. The 3rd Edition adds updated research evidence and a new Population Health concept, reflecting evolving priorities in nursing education and practice.
Written by conceptual learning pioneer Jean Foret Giddens PhD RN FAAN ANEF, with contributions from authoritative expert contributors meticulously organized for concept-based learning, this text provides the most current and comprehensive framework for nursing concept education available. Concepts span patient physiology, patient behavior, and the professional nursing environment - covering the full breadth of nursing knowledge needed for NCLEX-RN preparation and professional practice.
Case studies in each chapter reinforce the application of nursing concepts to real clinical situations, while cross-referencing helps students connect related concepts across body systems and care settings. Ideal for BSN programs, accelerated nursing programs, and institutions implementing concept-based learning models.
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