Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing is a complete, integrated solution that combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to drive student success in the Med-Surg course. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. Or, choose the all-digital Instant Access option which includes the ebook and immediate access to Davis Advantage. THE TEXTBOOK Medical-Surgical Nursing helps students make the connections between concepts and patient care to ensure they understand the important relationships between the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of the diseases and disorders they are most likely to encounter in practice. A concise and consistent organization focuses on the 'need-to-know' to better prepare students for practice, while also promoting critical thinking and clinical judgment. ONLINE (Davis Advantage) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage's personalized learning, clinical judgment, and quizzing assignments engage students; help them make the connections to key Med-Surg topics; and prepare for Next Gen NCLEX (R) success. Davis Advantage aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students' progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN-Personalized Learning The foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, the Personalized Learning assignments help students make the connections to must-know content. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and practice applying their knowledge. APPLY-Clinical Judgment Clinical Judgment assignments challenge students to think critically and make informed decisions to achieve the best patient outcomes. Each case study presents real-life, complex clinical situations that mimic the new Next Gen NCLEX (R) format and align with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills needed to be practice-ready nurses and to prepare for the Next Gen NCLEX (R) with confidence. ASSESS-Quizzing Quizzing assignments uses NCLEX (R)-style questions for assessment and remediation. Questions cover the same topics and concepts as the textbook to assess students' comprehension, providing the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams. PLUS! Brand-new, stand-alone Bowtie and Trend questions provide students with even more practice answering these new, individual item types.
Clinical Professor, Department of Nursing, Towson University, Towson, MD Assistant Professor/Simulation Director, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
Unit I: Professional Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination Cultural Considerations Ethical Concepts Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Unit II: Clinical Principles of Medical-Surgical Nursing Geriatric Implications for Medical-Surgical Nursing Oxygen Therapy Management Fluid and Electrolyte Management Acid-Base Balance Overview of Infusion Therapies Pain Management Complementary and Alternative Care Initiatives Overview of Cancer Care Overview of Shock and Sepsis Unit III: Managing the Surgical Experience Priorities for the Preoperative Patient Priorities for the Intraoperative Patient Priorities for the Postoperative Patient Unit IV: Promoting Health in Patients with Immune Disorders Assessment of Immune Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Immune Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Organism Infectious Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with HIV Unit V: Promoting Health in Patients with Oxygenation Disorders Assessment of Respiratory Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Infectious Respiratory Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Upper Airway Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Lower Airway Disorders Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Dysfunction Unit VI: Promoting Health in Patients with Circulatory or Perfusion Disorders Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Cardiac Dysrhythmia Coordinating Care for Patients with Cardiac Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Vascular Disorders Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients with Cardiovascular Dysfunction Unit VII: Promoting Health in Patients with Hematological Disorders Assessment of Hematological Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Hematological Disorders Unit VIII: Promoting Health in Patients with Neurological Disorders Assessment of Neurological Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Brain Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Spinal Cord Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Peripheral Nervous System Disorders Coordinating Care for Critically Ill Patients with Neurological Dysfunction Unit IX: Promoting Health in Patients with Endocrine Disorders Assessment of Endocrine Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Pituitary Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Adrenal Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Unit X: Promoting Health in Patients with Sensory System Disorders Assessment of Visual Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Visual Disorders Assessment of Auditory Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Hearing Disorders Unit XI: Promoting Health in Patients with Integumentary Disorders Assessment of Integumentary Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Skin Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Burns Unit XII: Promoting Health in Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma Unit XIII: Promoting Health in Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders Assessment of Gastrointestinal Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Stomach Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Intestinal Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Hepatic Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders Unit XIV: Promoting Health in Patients with Renal Disorders Assessment of Renal and Urinary Function Coordinating Care for Patients with Renal Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Urinary Disorders Unit XV: Promoting Health in Patients with Reproductive Disorders Assessment of Reproductive Function Coordinating Care for Female Patients with Reproductive and Breast Disorders Coordinating Care for Male Patients with Reproductive and Breast Disorders Coordinating Care for Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infection Unit XVI: Promoting Health in Special Populations Managing Care for the Adult Patient with Obesity Substance Use Disorders in the Adult Population Emergency, Trauma, and Environmental Injuries Disasters, Mass Casualty Incidents, and Complex Emergencies
