Lippincott Certification Review: Medical-Surgical Nursing (eBook)

Pass your certification exam with the thoroughly updated Lippincott Review for Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, 6th Edition, offering the most current content found on the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) and Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) exams. This popular study guide covers the full range of exam content, from disorders, signs and symptoms, tests, and assessments to treatments and interventions. Whether you are a new or experienced nurse, this comprehensive review offers the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed. Get the go-to exam prep resource for passing the CMSRN or RN-BC medical-surgical certification exam NEW enhanced eBook included with purchaseNEW and revised content that reflects current medical-surgical nursing best practicesNEW and updated end-of-chapter quizzes and 150-questionend-of-book practice test that helps to foolproof your preparationNEW social media content in each chapterNEW content updates written by nurses who have passed the most current CMSRN examReviews disorders by body systems as covered in certification examsStudy plan advice, preparation strategies, and test-taking strategies that prepare you for exam-taking success, including a certification test planEasy-to-use outline format that outlines each topic with key points, making it easy to remember important pointsResources that include: NANDA taxonomy, common infectious disorders, CDC fact sheets, and lab tests resultsContents that include:Medical-surgical certification eligibility requirements lists criteria for medical-surgical nurse (RN-BC), Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) certification, and clinical nurse specialist in adult health (ACNS-BC) certificationNursing foundations and principlesLegal and ethical nursing issuesPrinciples of wound care, including nursing assessments and treatment skillsDisruptions in homeostasisPerioperative nursingCultural and ethnic beliefs and practicesSafety issuesHealth maintenancePatient's bill of rights and self-determinationDevelopmental theories of Jean Piaget and Abraham MaslowNutritionSubstance abuseComplementary and herbal therapiesObesityAdult immunizationsLaboratory values Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click