Study Guides and Resources for Nursing Skills
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A digital learning tool for nurses at the BSN/RN-level in academic and hospital settings providing access to texts designed to enhance understanding of essential topics. Unlimited simultaneous user access.
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Lippincott Visual Nursing
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For an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing , 3rd Edition . Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care. Follow these real-world visuals and top-notch directions for treating common diseases. . . NEW enhanced eBook included with purchase NEW flow charts showing clinical manifestations and leading to diagnosis, showing improvement or decline NEW format --tests, procedures, and treatments for each system now appearing before discussion of diseases NEW diagnoses added for diseases throughout the text Dozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions Step-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills, including: gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more Step-by-step assessment and treatment instructions that enhance your nursing skills and confidence Chapters addressing individual body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care Each body system chapter addresses: Major diseases affecting that system Normal anatomy--descriptions and images Pathophysiology of common health problems Lab tests and imaging studies Disease development Signs, symptoms, stages, and prevention Treatments--drug therapies, procedures, and surgery Nursing considerations--assessing patient decision-making ability, monitoring for complications, checking vital signs, post-operative care, and more Comparative charts that list diseases, their causes, persons at risk, symptoms, assessment findings, diagnoses, treatments, interventions Ideal study and review text for visual learners --colorful images that support other nursing texts, making it easy to learn and retain information Summarizes the major diseases and nursing considerations and interventions clearly and concisely Chapter features that include: Picturing Patho --flowcharts that show the effects of complex diseases Hands On --photographs that illustrate nursing procedures and treatments Lesson Plans --summaries of vital information for patient and family education Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click About the Clinical Editor Debra P. Kantor, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor of Nursing at The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York.
ISBN: 9781496381781Publication Date: 2018-02-17
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Fast Facts in Nursing series
This series of books covers a variety of topics in nursing in a concise way.
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Nursing Virtual Case Studies
Call Number: Open Educational ResourcePublication Date: BCcampus, 2023Interactive, learner-paced case studies designed to build clinical judgment and reflection skills across community and acute care. Cases align with CASN’s Top 10 Adult Nursing Situations and include resources, rubrics, and optional facilitator debriefs for flexible use with novice to advanced learners. -
Study guide for safe maternity and pediatric nursing care
ISBN: 1719654395Publication Date: 2025Each chapter in the Study Guide corresponds to a chapter in the text. Exercise by exercise, activity by activity, you'll develop your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while mastering the principles, concepts, and procedures essential to success in the classroom, in practice, and on the NCLEX®.. ebook (3 simultaneous users)
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Search librarysearch for nursing study guidesSearch for print and ebooks with the terms "study guide" and nursing published between 2020 and 2025
Study Guides for Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy
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ISBN: 9781496359162Publication Date: 2024, 2018 & 2009Defines all basic anatomic terms (cells, tissues) and explains structure and function of every major system (cardiovascular, endocrine, neurosensory, etc.). (3 editions, online and in print) -
Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Visual!
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ISBN: 9781451191387Publication Date: 2009 & 2014Anatomic fundamentals for each body system. Highly visual explanations of complex physiological processes. Clear, concise breakdowns of difficult clinical topics. Colorful graphics simplifying complex ideas. (2 editions, print and online)
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Visible Body3D modules, animations and illustrations in the following areas: Anatomy and Physiology, Physiology & Pathology, Muscles & Kinesiology, Biology
Includes quizzes and activities for assessing self-paced learning. On your mobile device, create a free account to download the app for Android or iPhone and iPad
NCLEX-RN Study Guides
Here are some examples of the NCLEX-RN study materials available for you to borrow from the Library. More titles can be found by using LibrarySearch. If you have graduated and would like to borrow books from our Main Collection, sign up for a free community borrower card.
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Davis's Q&a Review for NCLEX-RN®
ISBN: 9781719644730Publication Date: 2017, 2019 & 2023A study package reflective of the NCLEX-RN®, a question and answer review book that incorporates case studies. (3 editions, in print) -
Elsevier's Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination
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Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam
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Who says studying for the NCLEX® can't be fun? Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 11th Edition uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to help you review and remember the nursing content found on the NCLEX-RN examination. A concise outline format makes it easier to study key facts, principles, and applications of the nursing process. More than 2,500 NCLEX exam-style questions on the Evolve website allow you to create practice exams, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rationales. Written by noted NCLEX expert JoAnn Zerwekh, this study guide provides a visual, unintimidating way to prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN exam. More than 2,500 review questions on the Evolve website allow you to practice test-taking in Study or Exam mode. UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes. UNIQUE! Integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations for basic nursing care concepts. UNIQUE! Appendixes in each chapter summarize diagnostic tests, medications, and nursing procedures for quick reference. Answers and rationales are provided for all review questions. Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare you for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination, including priority, drag-and-drop, and hot-spot questions. Priority Concepts at the beginning of each chapter focus your attention on the chapter's key nursing concepts. Nursing Priority boxes make it easier to distinguish priorities of nursing care. Test Alert boxes highlight concepts frequently found on the NCLEX test plan. Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon. Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders, and identify Self-Care and Home Care content. NEW! Patient Scenarios and Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-Style question types on the Evolve website provide practice with these new types of questions. NEW! Review of the NCSBN's clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills helps to prepare you for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination. NEW! Pediatric content is moved into a separate new chapter and organized by body systems.
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Next Generation NCLEX-RN Prep 2023-2024
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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination
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Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items
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ISBN: 9780323872294Publication Date: 2022-07-06
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Maternal and Newborn Success
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TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Q&A Course Review NCLEX Prep Maternal and Newborn made manageable! Assure your mastery of maternal and newborn nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. Over 1,160 NCLEX®-style questions on maternal and newborn nursing care reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam at the end of the book, they provide the practice you need to build your confidence for course exams and the NCLEX. BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. Use this exceptional resource with your current book or combine it with Roberta Durham and Linda Chapman's Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing text. It follows the same organization as Maternal and Newborn Success, 4thEdition for the ideal teaching and learning experience.
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Pediatric Success
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TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Q&A Course Review NCLEX® prep Pediatrics made manageable. Assure your mastery of pediatric nursing knowledge while improving your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. Over 950 NCLEX®-style questions on pediatrics and growth and development reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam at the end of the book, they provide the practice you need to build your confidence for course exams and the NCLEX. BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. Updated! Content reflects the content and format of the latest NCLEX-RN® Test Plan Expanded! More alternative-format questions, including select all that apply (SATA,) fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, and graphic questions New! Introduction to Next Gen NCLEX and clinical judgment questions FREE! 30-Day Access to Davis Edge for NCLEX®-RN Test yourself with 10,000+ challenging questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. (Free with purchase of a new print book.) Over 950 questions in all with test-taking tips and rationales for both correct and incorrect responses An easy-to-follow format organized by body system with a comprehensive final exam at the end of each chapter that assesses mastery of content areas and disease processes A 100-question comprehensive final exam at the end of the book that mirrors the actual NCLEX Application and analysis level questions--just like the exam Keywords and abbreviations in all Q&A chapters. All questions field tested by nursing students. Training in the RACE model, a methodical approach to critically analyzing a test question and improving the chances of selecting the correct answer. Glossary of English Words Commonly Encountered on Nursing Examinations at the end of the book
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Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment
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ISBN: 9780323683166Publication Date: 2021-05-17 -
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success
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Q&A Course Review NCLEX prep Assure your mastery of psychiatric mental health nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. 750 multiple-choice and alternate-format questions, organized by specific disorders, make a difficult subject more manageable. Questions reflect the latest advances in psychiatric/mental health nursing, DSM-5, and the latest NCLEX-RN Test Plan. Rationales for both correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you critically analyze the question types. Plus, a 100-question exam at the end of the text helps you assess your overall comprehension. BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with the purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. See what students are saying about the previous edition... Increased my score significantly. "If you're in nursing school you know mental health has a lot of gray areas. It's not like pharm or Med surg where it's 'this is right, and this is wrong'. This book helped me SIGNIFICANTLY to understand WHY certain answers were correct/incorrect. It helped me to think critically a different way than I'm used to. I failed my first mental health test. The second & third test after that I got OVER 90%. I did all the questions in this book under the section we were learning; read through the notes ONCE. And that's IT. DEFINITELY get this book if you're struggling in mental health or afraid of what's to come in mental health. Best decision I've made in nursing school so far."--Chelsey S. Online Reviewer Five Stars. "Made an A this semester in my mental health rotation."--Alana G., Online Reviewer The rationales are the reason I love the books in the Davis Success series. Very helpful. Med-Surg Success was really helpful to me, so I decided to buy the mental health version for my current semester, and I am not disappointed."--Lynn C., Online Reviewer Use this exceptional resource with your current book or combine it with Mary Townsend and Karyn Morgan's psychiatric nursing texts. Each title follows the same organization as Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Success, 4th Edition for the ideal teaching and learning experience. Check them out today... Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice, 9th Edition Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice, 8th Edition Pocket Guide to Psychiatric Nursing, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9781719640619Publication Date: 2020-08-14
Evidence-Based Practice & Research Skills
Research Skills
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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Healthcare
Publication Date: 2024Engaging introduction to how clinical research papers are constructed and how to evaluate them.
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Succeeding in Literature Reviews & Research Project Plans for Nursing Students
Call Number: print bookPublication Date: 2025Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical guide supports nursing students through final-year projects and assessments. Offers step-by-step advice on choosing a topic, developing a research question, critiquing evidence, and writing up. Includes case studies and activities to build critical thinking and decision-making skills. -
Statistics for nursing : a practical approach
Publication Date: 2024Introduces core statistical concepts and methods used in nursing research. Covers descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, sampling, effect size and power, chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and public health measures.
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Polit and Beck's Nursing Research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice
Call Number: RT81.5 .F53 2025 (print book)Publication Date: 2025Emphasizes the critical role of research in healthcare and helps students and professionals apply research to improve patient outcomes. Offers practical guidance, clear examples, and updates reflecting current nursing standards, including the 2022–2026 NINR Strategic Plan and AACN Essentials. -
Critical appraisal skills for healthcare students a practical guide to writing evidence-based practice assignments
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Call Number: RT42 W445 2024 (print book)Publication Date: 2024Helps students understand and critique research papers, a core skill for evidence-based practice and academic assignments. Covers locating literature, strategies for reading and evaluating research, and writing appraisals clearly. -
Fast facts for evidence-based practice in nursing
Publication Date: 2025A quick-reference guide to evidence-based nursing. Covers formulating PICOT questions, EBP models, basics of quantitative and qualitative research, finding and evaluating evidence, and applying it in practice (including nurse residency programs).
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Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: Model and Guidelines, Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9781646481880Publication Date: 2025 ebook (unlimited simultaneous users)A foundational text on the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) model, updated with simplified appraisal tools and guidance for real-world implementation. New chapters cover interprofessional teams, implementation, and emerging issues such as COVID-19 and artificial intelligence. Includes exemplars, decision trees, and practical tools to support evidence-based projects. -
Strengths-Based Nursing Care
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Publication Date: 2013Introduces nurses to Strength-Based Nursing Care (SBC), It outlines the theory, core skills, and practical strategies for identifying and building on strengths to support healing and health. Real-world examples show its impact across diverse care settings and stages of life.
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Open Textbooks
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Vaccine Practice for Health Professionals: 1st Canadian EditionIntended to guide best practices in vaccine delivery in Canada. This resource is designed for students in post-secondary health profession programs, including nursing.. Provides information related to clinical practice, including the administration of vaccine, and communication with clients.
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Fundamentals of Nursing Pharmacology A Conceptual Approach | 1st Canadian Editiondesigned specifically for the entry-level undergraduate nursing student in Canada. It is also applicable to other health disciplines for use. This textbook explores pharmacological concepts by showing the connections between pathophysiology, pharmacological principles, and common medication classes. This textbook also Provides learning tools to improve the students retention with quizzes, videos, concept maps, drug cards, and is organized using a concept-based teaching approach.
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A Guide to Numeracy in NursingA workbook for learning how to use and understand numbers in a nursing context. Chapters include subjects of basic math skills, unit conversions, medication math, interpreting lab values, and introductory statistics. Within each chapter, there is a main lesson followed by sample exercises and sets of practice questions.
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Introduction to Communication in Nursing, 1st Canadian editionIntended to guide best practices in communication in the context of the nursing profession. The resource addresses communication theory, therapeutic communication and interviewing, and interprofessional communication as it relates to nursing. This resource is designed for students in undergraduate nursing programs.
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The Scholarship of Writing in Nursing Education, 1st Canadian editionIntended to guide best practices in the journey of scholarly writing in the context of the nursing profession. This resource is designed for students in undergraduate nursing programs and may also be useful for students in other health-related post-secondary programs, graduate students, and healthcare providers.
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Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan – 1st Canadian editionThe purpose of this textbook is to help learners develop best practices in vital sign measurement. Using a multi-media approach, it will provide opportunities to read about, observe, practice, and test vital sign measurement.
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Introduction to Nursing - 2nd EditionThe text covers an overview of nursing history, professional roles, professional education, legal and ethical considerations, evidence based practice, caring, the culture of nursing, technology and informatics, and nursing theories.
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Mental Health for Undergraduate Nursing
Open textbook. Connor, R. (2025). Mental health for undergraduate nursing. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Pressbooks version
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Mental Health is a Verb: A Pocket Guide to Mental Health for Nursing Students (2023)
Reviews the foundations of mental health, psychopharmacology, and the most common mental health diagnoses. Includes case studies, two virtual simulation activities, and a mental health cumulative study guide as an appendix. From the University of West Florida.
