“We have much more productive classroom discussions and activities because students come ready to participate.”
set up for points or completion, and the ability to create custom quizzes. Students can also practice and quiz themselves independently. The metrics available in Davis Advantage are especially beneficial for identifying students who may be struggling, as they reveal how much time students spend engaging with the program. Students See the Value in Davis Advantage During program evaluations, Melanie gathers feedback from her seniors and asks specifically about their experiences with Davis Advantage. The majority report that it has been instrumental in strengthening their clinical judgment. Many note that as they advance through their education, the value of the program becomes increasingly clear. What may be perceived as simple assignments in the early semesters are later recognized as foundational exercises—building blocks that foster critical- thinking skills essential for safe patient care and NCLEX preparation. Transition to the F.A. Davis Concepts Book The Dordt BSN program will be implementing F.A. Davis’s Nursing Concepts: A Practical Approach by Linda Caputi in the fall of 2026. The change is motivated by a desire for a more current perspective on nursing and relevance to today’s healthcare environment. Melanie values the book’s focus on the RN’s scope of practice, as well as specific sections on Prioritization, Resilience, and Clinical Judgment. She also highlights the book’s readability, engagement, and alignment with up-to-date evidence-based practices and references used in current clinical settings. Melanie believes this new resource offers a clearer picture of the skills nurses need to recognize and apply to develop sound clinical judgment. She anticipates using the Caputi book beyond introductory concepts due to its relevance and looks forward to integrating the accompanying Davis Advantage online resources to complement the existing core textbooks. Positive Partnership with F.A. Davis Melanie appreciates F.A. Davis’s commitment to developing high-quality books and online resources. She praises the accuracy and currency of content, especially in new editions that are updated with the latest best practices and references used in clinical practice. Melanie also commends the company’s outstanding customer service, noting the dedication and responsiveness of their Educational Consultant. She finds that student support is readily available, and F.A. Davis works closely with students to resolve specific issues. F.A. Davis Products in use at Dordt University § Davis Advantage for Medical Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice by Janice J. Hoffman & Nancy J. Sullivan § Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring by Leslie S. Treas, Karen L. Barnett & Mable H. Smith § Davis Advantage for Townsend’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Karyn I. Morgan § Davis Advantage for Maternal-Child Nursing Care by Meredith J Scannell & Kristine Ruggiero § Calculating Drug Dosages: A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math by Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo & Mary- anne Werner-McCullough § Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses by Cynthia A. Sanoski & April Hazard Vallerand
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