Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Here's the revised and updated new edition of the only critical care text designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students and nurses new to the critical care setting. This comprehensive textbook delivers an overview of important concepts--basic, yet thorough guidance on practical critical care skills--and expert instruction on how to care for individuals with disorders commonly seen in critical care units. Reviews of the 1st Edition: "Bridges the gap between basic nursing education and/or general nursing practice and critical care knowledge...An excellent text for the novice in critical care...Highly recommended." --Nursing & Health Care "Includes an excellent overview of the individual and family response to the critical care experience...The authors present complex topics in a concise, organized, and easy-to-understand manner. The findings of recent research are integrated when appropriate, helping the reader to see the relationship between research and practice." --Critical Care Nurse
 
Here's the revised and updated new edition of the only critical care text designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students and nurses new to the critical care setting. This comprehensive textbook delivers an overview of important concepts--basic, yet thorough guidance on practical critical care skills--and expert instruction on how to care for individuals with disorders commonly seen in critical care units. Reviews of the 1st Edition: "Bridges the gap between basic nursing education and/or general nursing practice and critical care knowledge...An excellent text for the novice in critical care...Highly recommended." --Nursing & Health Care "Includes an excellent overview of the individual and family response to the critical care experience...The authors present complex topics in a concise, organized, and easy-to-understand manner. The findings of recent research are integrated when appropriate, helping the reader to see the relationship between research and practice." --Critical Care Nurse