Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care,

Author: Nicole Heimgartner, MSN, RN, COI, et al.
Publisher: Elsevier
Date Published: 2018
Pages:
Cover Type: Soft Cover
Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Pilot Study Nurse Comments

"Loved all the highlighted “Nursing Priorities” found under each topic. Also, the breadth of material covered – even though so much might seem very basic – they are all excellent refreshers."

"I really enjoyed reading the textbook and feel I have learned a great deal of new information."

"This textbook was very well-organized. It will be kept in my reference library next to the Merck Manual and the PDR. This course is a great resource for those of us who are “specialized” and do not encounter all aspects of med-surg nursing."

"Convenient size and organization of topics. It was not complicated. Answers clear and easy to find."

"Good concise review. Alphabetized format makes it easy to look up a specific topic.

"Good reference and review. Good mix of new information and review of many disease processes. The focus on new/updated information is appreciated."

"The textbook is an excellent reference as it is concise, updated, and relevant information is highlighted for quick reference. The test adequately covers the information that would be important to take note of, as well as allows for essential review and underlines updated/current knowledge.

"I like the easy-to-use A to Z guide and the nursing safety priorities boxes that reinforce critical safety measures (as stated on back of manual). Also, the health considerations were very informative. Book very informative for a “clinical companion. Overall, very good questions. Great overall review of the medical-surgical nursing concepts. Great resource – have a cousin’s daughter who has been a nurse for a year and another cousin’s son who is an ER tech pursuing a nursing career. Will recommend."

This program is pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) to provide continuing education credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs).

Please note: This text is now out of print. The quizzes are available for those who have access to the book.
 

Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care is an A-Z, easy-to-use guide to more than 250 common medical-surgical conditions and their management. 

  • Nursing Safety Priorities (Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert) reinforce critical safety measures at the bedside.

Key Features

  • Nursing Safety Priorities (Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert) reinforce critical safety measures at the bedside.
  • A-Z synopses of more than 250 diseases and disorders, along with related collaborative care, serve as both a quick reference for clinical days and a study resource for diseases/disorders and related collaborative care.
  • QSEN highlights each focus on one or more of the six core QSEN competencies (Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Informatics) to help you understand how to apply QSEN competencies for safe patient care.
  • Quick reference thumb tabs appear along the edges of the pages to facilitate quick access to clinical information for just-in-time learning and reference at the bedside.