Provide the best care for older adults.
Prepare your students to meet the growing demand for licensed practical/vocational nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to older adults. Easy-to-understand writing and a positive outlook enliven every page of this popular resource.
- New, Updated & Revised! Reflecting the art and science of nursing today and evidenced-based practice
- New & Expanded! Emphasis on wellness focused in a new chapter, Promoting Wellness
- New & Updated! Coverage of Social Determinants of Health, Healthy People 2030 objectives, elder abuse, palliative care for older adults with chronic conditions, and common mental health conditions
- "LPN/LVN Connections" a consistent and recognizable approach that makes it easier to use multiple books across the curriculum
- Emphasis on critical thinking through "Case Studies," "Cultural Consideration" boxes, and "Focused Learning" charts to help make the connections
- Focus on clinical decision-making in multiple features, including "Point of Interest" and "Critically Examine the Following" exercises and "Think Like a Nurse"
- NCLEX-style review questions with answers in every chapter
- Focus on safety and high-quality care through SENC (Safe Effective Nursing Care boxes)
- Coverage of the importance of holistic care across the nursing process