Take a fresh, new approach to nursing fundamentals with a true multi-media learning experience that teaches students how to think, learn, and do while they make the connections' each step of the way. From the text with its bonus CD-ROM through the companion Student Workbook to the wealth of e-learning resources online at DavisPlus, it meets the needs of today's students and today's courses. A practical, student-oriented focus helps them to master safe and effective nursing care by developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills they need to excel in clinical practice. Key Features: * Connection Boxes illustrate how to apply theory to practice in key areas: Clinicals A&P Patient Teaching * Real World Nursing People & Places Knowledge Lab/Diagnoses Delegation/Supervision. * Full-color photographs and figures clearly illustrate anatomy and clinical procedures. * Step-by-step procedures for over 120 skills make every concept easy to grasp. * Post Conference boxes follow each skill, summarizing what you've learned and describing the possible reactions of both patient and nurse. * Critical-thinking questions hone your skills and thought processes for clinical success. * Learning Connection CD-ROM * IQ Question Bank-Over 300 NCLEX-style questions covering a variety of topics found in the book and on the NCLEX-PN exam. * Auscultation Sounds-Almost 40 samples of heart, lung, and bowel sounds followed by quick quizzes for review. * Key Term Pronunciations-Over 1,000 audio pronunciations from Taber's Cylcopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition. * Documentation Forms-Actual documentation forms used in practice. * Abbreviation Tables-Common medical abbreviations as found in Taber's Cylcopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition. * Dosage Calculator-Common dosage calculations, like Body Mass Index (BMI) and IV drip rates.