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Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 1, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (April 30, 2024) © 2025

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Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning is the only true concepts curriculum built from the ground up as a comprehensive, cohesive learning system. This 3-volume series provides all the nursing curriculum content and materials needed to develop practice-ready nurses. Its pedagogy fosters a deep comprehension of connections between concepts, with broad applications.

Volume I focuses on 21 biophysical concepts, including normal function, interrelationships and alterations. The 4th Edition builds students' grasp of the lifespan in a focused, participative and collaborative learning environment.

Hallmark features of this title

Only true concept-based solution

  • Students use clinical reasoning by focusing on concepts over memorization.
  • "Concepts Related to" section demonstrates the relationship between concepts so students learn to think holistically about patient care.

Everything you need: all concepts, exemplars and assessment tools

  • 51 concepts (Vol. I & II) cover biophysical (Vol. I), psychosocial, reproductive, nursing and healthcare domains (Vol. II).
  • 161 exemplars (Vol. I & II) illustrate concepts, and demonstrate typical alterations and standards of care.

Learning aids

  • All concepts and exemplars are presented in the same framework to clarify connections between concepts.
  • A review section after each concept and exemplar includes questions and a case study.

New and updated features of this title

Changes to medical information

  • EXPANDED: Many exemplars and concepts have been revised or expanded. For example, a 6-page illustrated table on Additional Autoimmune Disorders is now in Module 8, Immunity.
  • EXPANDED: Medication coverage has been expanded or updated in each Pharmacologic Therapy section and in over 70 Medications features.

New guidance on patient care

  • NEW: Communicating with Patients feature helps new nurses learn what to say to patients, whether in the introductory or working phase of the nurse-patient relationship (Vol. I & II).
  • EXPANDED: Covid-19 coverage addresses the effects of the pandemic on the nursing profession and strategies for caring for affected patients and families.

Resource updates

  • NEW: Healthy People 2030 objectives and leading health indicators have been incorporated throughout, with emphasis on the social determinants of health.
  • REVISED: Links to the Skills in Volume III, Clinical Nursing Skills, are now incorporated within Volumes I and II rather than being listed solely in the Review sections.

Features of MyLab Nursing for the 4th Edition (Volumes 1 & 2)

  • Dynamic Study Modules are adaptive learning modules with remediation. They assess students' performance in real time, while helping them master and retain key concepts.
  • UPDATED: Practice tests with more than 4,000 NCLEX®-style questions of various types prepare students for success on the NCLEX-RN exam. Next Gen question types have been added.
  • Decision-making cases prompt students to make important decisions at key moments in patient care scenarios, preparing them for clinical practice.
  • Pearson eText lets students take notes, highlight and bookmark important content. They can also engage with interactive and rich media to better grasp the concepts and their exemplars.

PART I: BIOPHYSICAL MODULES

  • Module 1. Acid-Base Balance
  • Module 2. Cellular Regulation
  • Module 3. Comfort
  • Module 4. Digestion
  • Module 5. Elimination
  • Module 6. Fluids and Electrolytes
  • Module 7. Health, Wellness, Illness, and Injury
  • Module 8. Immunity
  • Module 9. Infection
  • Module 10. Inflammation
  • Module 11. Intracranial Regulation
  • Module 12. Metabolism
  • Module 13. Mobility
  • Module 14. Nutrition
  • Module 15. Oxygenation
  • Module 16. Perfusion
  • Module 17. Perioperative Care
  • Module 18. Sensory Perception
  • Module 19. Sexuality
  • Module 20. Thermoregulation
  • Module 21. Tissue Integrity

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