RN Brochure 2026-2027

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY PHARMACOLOGY

NEW!

Davis Advantage for Pharmacology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives

Theresa Capriotti, DO, MSN, CRNP, RN James D. Mendez, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC

Davis Advantage for Pharmacology offers a complete, all-in-one solution that combines a student-friendly textbook with Davis Advantage, a fully integrated online learning platform. The textbook builds a strong foundation, while Davis Advantage delivers personalized learning modules, clinical judgment cases, quizzes, and simulations. TEXTBOOK Authored by Teri Capriotti, the trusted author of Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives , and James Mendez, this new Pharmacology textbook and Davis Advantage solution empowers students to move beyond memorization and truly grasp how drugs work within the body. With engaging visuals, chapters built on a strong pathophysiology foundation, and a variety of student-friendly learning features, it bridges science and patient care to support success on the NCLEX and clinical practice. § Pathophysiology-Driven Approach integrates disease processes with pharmacology so students understand why drugs work, not just what they do. § Unfolding Case Studies in Every Chapter develop clinical reasoning by immersing students in realistic patient scenarios that evolve as they learn. § Clinical Judgment Focus & NCLEX® Alignment builds NCLEX readiness by requiring students to apply knowledge in decision-making contexts. § Featured Drugs Emphasis highlights the most commonly prescribed medications so students can focus on what they’ll see in practice. § Medication Safety Boxes reinforce safe nursing practice by spotlighting errors, life-threatening reactions, and high-risk populations. § Connections to Care Tables simplify complex drug information into quick-reference tables that support clinical application and review. § Pharm-Patho Connection Illustrations visually link drug actions to disease processes to improve comprehension and retention. § Clinical Concepts Callouts bridge theory and practice by highlighting how pharmacology directly impacts patient care decisions. § Special Populations Alerts prepare students to deliver safe, individualized care across diverse patient groups. § Highly Visual, Full-Color Design enhances understanding of complex concepts through clear, clinically relevant illustrations. DAVIS ADVANTAGE Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess-Simulate continuum, Davis Advantage aligns with the textbook to help students understand and retain content, refine their clinical judgment skills, and prepare for the NCLEX® and real-world practice.

§ eBook § Davis Advantage

• Personalized Learning • Clinical Judgment • Quizzing • Sims

Printed Text About 1,184 pages 150 illustrations | Fall 2026 About $184.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-6949-9

Access Card About $164.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4794-6 Or purchase online access at FADavis.com

Instructor § eBook § Test Bank § PowerPoints § Implementation Guide § Image Bank § Clinical Judgment and Sims Debriefing Guidelines § AACN Essentials Map

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Simulation Assignments—Coming December 2026! § The Coagulation Cascade and Pharmacologic Treatment § Heart Failure and Pharmacologic Treatment § Asthma and COPD and Pharmacologic Treatment § Diabetes Mellitus and Pharmacologic Treatment See pages 4-7 to learn more.