Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts,13th Edition

Timby’s Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 13th Edition, is the quintessential heart and start of a student’s nursing journey to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. Tailored to nurture the growth of novice nursing students, this foundational text serves as a beacon of knowledge, guiding students through basic nursing theory and clinical skills acquisition. It also serves as a helpful resource for seasoned nurses seeking to re-enter the field after a hiatus, providing a comprehensive reference for honing essential skills in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
 
This text is rooted in nursing principles, emphasizing holistic care, compassion, and accountability, offering insights that resonate with educators and students. Moreover, in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this edition has been thoughtfully updated to address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s nurses, ensuring relevance and applicability in the classroom and beyond.
 
The 13th edition includes enhancements to enrich both the teaching and learning experience. With updated nursing diagnoses, new next-generation NCLEX®-stylesss review questions, and dynamic illustrations to assist visual learners, every facet of the text is crafted to foster understanding and mastery of nursing.

• NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-stylesss questions: Added to clinical scenarios to build clinical judgment.
• NEW! Combined Gerontological Considerations: Consolidated into a single feature at chapter beginnings, mirroring the format of Timby’s Med-Surg 13e.
• NEW! Aligned Nursing Diagnoses: Ensure alignment with Lippincott Advisor diagnoses for accuracy and relevance.
• NEW! Images: New imagery throughout the text that reflect the use of current nursing technology, including Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Clear Presentation of Skills and Guidelines: Follows a nursing process format for easy understanding, including care planning and documentation.
• Step-by-Step Skills Breakdown: Clinical skills presented in detail, ensuring compliance with CDC infection control guidelines.
• Practical Nursing Guidelines: Mini-procedures for nursing care and client management, with illustrations for visual learning support.
• Client and Family Teaching Boxes: Highlight essential education points for effective communication with clients and families.

UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing       
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations       
Chapter 2 Nursing Process        
 
UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts  
Chapter 3 Laws and Ethics     
Chapter 4 Health and Illness       
Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress             
Chapter 6 Culture and Ethnicity     
 
UNIT 3 Fostering Communication    
Chapter 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship        
Chapter 8 Client Teaching           
Chapter 9 Recording and Reporting
 
UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care                
Chapter 10 Asepsis                
Chapter 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals           
Chapter 12 Vital Signs          
Chapter 13 Physical Assessment      
Chapter 14 Special Examinations and Tests    
 
UNIT 5 Assisting with Basic Needs  
Chapter 15 Nutrition         
Chapter 16 Fluid and Chemical Balance           
Chapter 17 Hygiene              
Chapter 18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep                
Chapter 19 Safety                  
Chapter 20 Pain Management      
Chapter 21 Oxygenation  
Chapter 22 Infection Control     
 
UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client                  
Chapter 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving                  
Chapter 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 25 Mechanical Immobilization            
Chapter 26 Ambulatory Aids    
 
UNIT 7 The Surgical Client
Chapter 27 Perioperative Care    
Chapter 28 Wound Care    
Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation            
 
UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination          
Chapter 30 Urinary Elimination         
Chapter 31 Bowel Elimination      
 
UNIT 9 Medication Administration
Chapter 32 Oral Medications     
Chapter 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications
Chapter 35 Intravenous Medications     
 
UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations                
Chapter 36 Airway Management    
Chapter 37 Resuscitation    
 
UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill                
Chapter 38 End-of-Life Care