For beginning students in Introduction to Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing courses. Can also be used as a handy reference in Medical Surgical Nursing and throughout nursing school.

A "must-have" resource for all nursing students, this text focuses on areas in nursing that consistently cause the most confusion. The engaging, reader-friendly writing style simplifies difficult concepts and presents them in a clear, concise manner. Handy survival tips for nursing school are also included-with advice on taking tests, using the Internet to access current nursing information, and communicating more effectively.