Thoroughly revised with the latest evidence-based practices, Taylor's
Clinical Nursing Skills, 6th Edition, helps nursing students and
graduate nurses confidently incorporate cognitive, technical,
interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills into safe and effective patient
care. This engaging resource is rich with nearly 1,000 photographs,
providing step-by-step guidance through essential skills presented in
context with the nursing process. Updated content throughout keeps
students current with today's evolving healthcare environment and
cultivates the critical thinking and clinical judgment critical to
success in practice.
Usable in conjunction with any nursing fundamentals text or as a
standalone resource, Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills is
specifically designed to complement Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art
and Science of Person-Centered Care, 10th Edition, giving students a
consistent, seamless learning experience for superior understanding.
New for this Edition:
- UPDATED! Focusing on Patient Care chapter-opening scenarios and
Developing Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment
end-of-chapter questions challenge readers to think through clinical
situations, combining critical thinking and clinical reasoning to form
clinical judgment that can affect patient outcomes.
- UPDATED! Step-by-Step Skills, updated to reflect the latest
evidence, walk students through skills in a consistent,
straightforward format to ensure comprehension.
- UPDATED! Evidence for Practice boxes familiarize students with
the latest best-practice guidelines, research-based evidence, and
support from professional literature.
- UPDATED! Developing Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment
provides insight into prioritization and evidence-based practice and
supports students' development of clinical reasoning and clinical
judgment skills. This section includes:
- Unexpected Situations highlight unexpected outcomes and
explanations of how to react to provide the best care.
- Special Considerations explain the varying needs of patients
across the lifespan and in various settings.
- UPDATED! Integrated Case Study Connection callouts refer
students to related case studies in Unit III, which challenge students
to think critically and confidently prioritize care.
- UPDATED! Photo Atlas Approach with nearly 1,000 high-quality
photographs helps visual learners effectively learn and perform each
skill.
- NEW! Nursing Concepts lists in each chapter emphasize key
connections at a glance
