This exciting revision emphasizes safety, communication and critical thinking as important hallmarks for the beginning nursing student. Chapters open with a case study and include critical thinking questions, Apply Your Knowledge Boxes, and Ethical-Legal Boxes to build students' decision-making abilities and clinical judgment. Collaborating with the Healthcare Team Boxes and Patient Teaching Boxes demonstrate the importance of communication in these clinical scenarios. A new streamlined approach, updated design, and additional NCLEX focus ensure that your students are getting the coverage they need to complete their nursing program and to apply nursing content in real-world practice.