Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical) Fifteenth, North American Edition

Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (Single Volume), 15th Edition

By Janice L. Hinkle & Kerry H. Cheever

Description:
A trusted cornerstone of medical-surgical nursing education for nearly six decades, Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing continues to set the gold standard for excellence in nursing practice. Now in its 15th Edition, this single-volume text offers the most comprehensive and clinically current content available, designed to prepare nursing students for the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of healthcare.

This edition blends rigorous evidence-based content with a student-friendly format, making complex concepts more accessible through engaging pedagogical features like realistic case studies, concept maps, critical thinking exercises, and NCLEX®-style questions. The text emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered approach and integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nursing management within the context of real-world clinical practice.

Updated throughout to reflect the latest advances in research, clinical guidelines, and health policy, the 15th Edition also aligns seamlessly with Lippincott® CoursePoint+, offering a fully integrated digital learning experience that enhances instruction, assessment, and practice-readiness.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive and Authoritative Content:
  Covers a full spectrum of adult health conditions and nursing care strategies, grounded in the latest evidence and clinical guidelines.
• Student-Centered Pedagogy:
• Case Studies and Patient Vignettes simulate real-life clinical decision-making.
• Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Chapter Summaries reinforce core content.
• Concept Mastery Alerts clarify difficult concepts and address common misconceptions.
• Real-World Application:
  Emphasis on interdisciplinary care, communication, patient safety, and culturally competent care, preparing students for diverse clinical settings.
• Holistic, Patient-Centered Approach:
  Integrates physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of patient care across the continuum of health and illness.
• Integration with Lippincott® CoursePoint+:
  Offers personalized remediation, interactive eBook content, video resources, and virtual simulations linked directly to the text, enabling full-course digital learning.
• Evidence-Based Practice Focus:
  Features updated content on clinical guidelines, quality improvement, and research-based interventions.
• Enhanced Visual and Instructional Aids:
  Rich illustrations, tables, photos, and concept maps help simplify complex information and support diverse learning styles.
• Aligned with Current Standards:
  Reflects the latest NCLEX® test plan, QSEN competencies, and nursing education standards.