Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process and Practice, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (June 8, 2026) © 2027

  • Audrey T. Berman Samuel Merritt Univeristy
  • Shirlee J. Snyder Nevada State College
  • Geralyn Frandsen Maryville University
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Title overview

Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process and Practice instills the modern nursing skills needed to be an effective member of collaborative healthcare teams. From management and communication to clinical judgment and assessment, the skills promote nursing excellence in an ever-evolving healthcare system. Step-by-step skills, complemented by equipment lists and rationales, will help you confidently apply techniques and practice sequences.

The fully updated 12th Edition incorporates the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) throughout and reflects current theory and practices for nursing ethics, standards and clinical treatment. End-of-chapter questions will help you apply the CJMM and prepare for the NextGen NCLEX-RN® exam.

Table of contents

  1. Historical and Contemporary Nursing Practice
  2. Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing
  3. Legal Aspects of Nursing
  4. Values, Ethics, and Advocacy
  5. Healthcare Delivery Systems
  6. Community-Based and Home Health Nursing
  7. Electronic Health Records and Information Technology
  8. Development of Clinical Judgment in Client Care
  9. Forming the Client’s Care Hypothesis
  10. Refining Hypotheses, Generating Solutions, and Planning Nursing Care
  11. Taking Action and Evaluating Outcomes
  12. Documenting and Reporting
  13. Caring
  14. Communication in Nursing
  15. Teaching and Learning in Nursing
  16. Leading, Managing, and Delegating
  17. Health Promotion, Wellness, and Illness
  18. Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing
  19. Complementary and Alternative Healing Modalities
  20. Concepts of Growth and Development
  21. Promoting Health from Conception Through Adolescence
  22. Promoting Health in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
  23. Promoting Health in Older Adults
  24. Promoting Family Health
  25. Vital Signs
  26. Health Assessment
  27. Pain Assessment and Management
  28. Asepsis and Infection Prevention
  29. Safety
  30. Hygiene
  31. Diagnostic Testing
  32. Medication Administration
  33. Skin Integrity and Wound Care
  34. Perioperative Nursing
  35. Sensory Perception
  36. Self-Concept
  37. Sexuality
  38. Spirituality
  39. Stress and Coping
  40. Loss, Grieving, and Death
  41. Movement, Positioning, and Mobility
  42. Sleep
  43. Nutrition
  44. Urinary Elimination
  45. Fecal Elimination
  46. Oxygenation
  47. Circulation
  48. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Appendix A: Answers to Test Your Knowledge

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