Contents:
1. Student Nurse Skills for Success.2. Holistic Care.3. Nursing History, Education, and Organizations.4. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.Unit 2 - The Health Care Environment.5. The Health Care Delivery System.6. Arenas of Care.Unit 3 - Communication.7. Communication.8. Client Teaching.9. Nursing Process/Documentation/Informatics.Unit 4 - Developmental and Psychosocial Concerns.10. Lifespan Development.11. Cultural Considerations.12. Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety.13. Loss, Grief, and Death.Unit 5 - Health Promotion.14. Wellness Concepts.15. Self-concept (NEW).16. Spirituality (NEW).17. Complementary/Alternative Therapies.18. Basic Nutrition. 19. Rest and Sleep. 20. Safety/Hygiene. Unit 6 - Infection Control.21. Infection Control/Asepsis.22. Standard Precautions and Isolation. 23. Bioterrorism (NEW).Unit 7 - Fundamental Nursing Care.24. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.25. Medication Administration and IV Therapy. 26. Assessment. 27. Pain Management. 28. Diagnostic Tests.Unit 8 - Nursing Procedures. 29. Basic Procedures. 30. Intermediate Procedures. 31. Advanced Procedures. Appendix A. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011. Appendix B. Recommended Ch