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Nursing Concepts A Practical Approach Linda Caputi, MSN, EdD, CNE, ANEF
From Concepts to Care: Learn to Think Like a Nurse Nursing Concepts: A Practical Approach equips students with the essential building blocks of nursing practice —concepts that transcend specific diagnoses and empower clinical judgment in any patient situation. With a strong focus on real-world application, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice through engaging features like “Concepts in Action,” case studies that walk learners through the clinical judgment process, and interconnected concept mapping. Whether they’re in an RN or LPN/LVN program, this resource helps students master the “why” behind the “what,” preparing them to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. § Concept-based learning framework organizes 44 essential nursing concepts into five categories—Nursing Practice, Person-Centered, Physiological, Psychosocial, and Healthcare Concepts—that support conceptual thinking, clinical judgment, and contextual understanding. § Exemplars and interconnected concepts demonstrate how concepts apply across the lifespan and healthcare settings with real-world examples and visual concept maps. § The 3 Cs approach emphasizes the use of clinical judgment to apply knowledge of a concept to individual patient situations or context. § “Concepts in Action” challenges students to apply conceptual knowledge to clinical skills in specific patient care situations with activities that require clinical judgment and applying knowledge of related concepts during each step of a procedure. § A “Case Study” in each chapter uses a Clinical Judgment Framework that guides students through a six-step thinking process to analyze patient scenarios, identify problems, and prioritize nursing actions. § Blended curriculum support is perfect for programs combining concept-based and traditional approaches, helping students connect conceptual knowledge to disease- specific care. § Competency-based alignment supports outcome-based education with measurable competencies tied to each learning objective. § A comprehensive suite of program and instructor resources enables seamless integration into your curriculum. § Author Dr. Linda Caputi is a trusted expert and nationally recognized leader in nursing education who has consulted with over 1,000 schools and written extensively on clinical judgment and curriculum design.
About 704 pages 285 illustrations l Soft cover Fall 2025 About $109.95 ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4564-5
Instructor § eBook § Test Banks
(RN and LPN/LVN versions) § PowerPoint § Concept-Based Curriculum Maps for RN and LPN Student § Animations § “Concepts in Action” exercises
“ Nursing Concepts: A Practical Approach by Linda Caputi captures the pulse of today’s dynamic healthcare environment. The chapter layouts are thoughtfully designed—comprehensive yet concise—making the content both accessible and practical for nursing students. Dr. Caputi integrates a variety of learning activities to meet diverse learner needs. The information included and online resources continually help readers apply what they’re learning to real-world practice. This is a strong benefit of the text - preparing them for both the NCLEX and safe, current practice at the bedside.” —Melanie Wynja, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE, Professor of Nursing/Simulation Director
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