Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

"Introduction to Critical Care Nursing" is an indispensable resource for both nursing students and experienced nurses transitioning into the critical care field. This book stands out for its thorough and approachable content, which provides a solid foundation in the fast-paced world of critical care nursing. The chapters are meticulously organized, covering all the essential topics including pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and the latest in evidence-based practices. What I particularly appreciate is how the book manages to break down complex concepts into understandable segments without oversimplifying the critical details. The inclusion of real-world scenarios and case studies throughout the book is a significant plus, as they help to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The visuals and diagrams are clear and aid in reinforcing learning, making it easier to recall information during critical situations. Reading this book has not only enhanced my skills but also boosted my confidence when caring for critically ill patients. It serves not just as a textbook but as a comprehensive guide that I find myself returning to for refreshers before a shift. For those embarking on the challenging yet rewarding path of critical care nursing, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge. It is evident that it was written with a deep understanding of what it's like to stand at a patient's bedside, needing to make quick, informed decisions. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to excel in this specialized nursing field.

This has to be one of the most difficult subjects to learn in school. I’m still scared. But I did pass the class so this book isn’t entirely worthless. It does actually help to read the books in nursing school. If you buy this and read it you will become so intelligent… you will know that a PEEP is not the yummy marshmallows you eat at your family Easter.

This textbook helped me out with my Complex Nursing class. The additional resources to the text are not available on Elsevier yet, but overall good textbook.

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Great textbook, very very content-heavy. A good professor is key to making it through the information overload. Do NOT buy the Kindle version! This book is very in-depth with lots of tables, charts, and other diagrams. The Kindle makes it hard to read and very few options to adjust the view. You miss the holistic view from the textbook, get bored to death of the endless pages of plain text (the long chapters are twice as long even in Kindle's most expanded view) and the highlight and flashcard option is so basic and difficult to modify your sets. Just do Quizlet and an actual highlighter. I'm keeping the Kindle version because the return window expired, but I had to go back and buy the hard copy, cannot study effectively from Kindle. For some other textbooks like World Civilizations, it was fine, but Critical Care, no.

While using the Evolve Resources for Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition, I have found numerous mistakes in the student resources -> student review questions. I believe that this has led me to some extreme confusion and misinterpretation regarding the correct material, and I am extremely dissatisfied with the contradictions that continue to make my education more challenging. Please fix the numerous mistakes. While some answers are keyed incorrectly, the rationale seems to provide more clarity. I have attached just one example of many which I have found throughout my studying. Thank you!

Trying to return this book and it is saying I have to download a printing software that may be harmful to my computer in order to print the return label. Extremely disappointed in the process to return this as I am having issues printing the label from here and returning it.

Brand new..... fast shipping..... won’t be disappointed.