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Nursing Skills Online 4.0 for Potter Essentials for Nursing Practice

  • 9th Edition - February 22, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall
  • Language: English

Master important nursing skills for the clinical setting Nursing Skills Online 4.0 (NSO). This interactive learning system offers 19 modules that are organized around the 5-step nu… Read more

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Master important nursing skills for the clinical setting Nursing Skills Online 4.0 (NSO). This interactive learning system offers 19 modules that are organized around the 5-step nursing process. Each module uses a structured pace to guide you through the skills that have the greatest effect on patient safety. Modules also include critical thinking tasks and case studies to help you apply your learning to realistic patient situations.

Key features

  • The latest evidence-based information in clinical skills & techniques 
  • keeps you on the cutting edge of nursing.
  • Case-based/problem-oriented format for learning activities provides you with real-life patient scenarios and promotes critical thinking.
  • Frequent interactivity enhances your learning and engagement with content to make understanding complex concepts easier.
  • Self-assessment exercises allow you to test your knowledge of key concepts including correct answers and rationales for immediate feedback.
  • Lesson Post Tests provide an immediate score upon completion including rationales behind correct responses.
  • Printable procedure guidelines enable you to study and learn anywhere you go.

Table of contents

Module 01: Infection Control
Module 02: Specimen Collection
Module 03: Vital Signs
Module 04: Safe Medication Preparation
Module 05: Administration of Nonparenteral Medications
Module 06: Administration of Parenteral Medications: Injections
Module 07: Administration of Parenteral Medications: Intravenous Medications
Module 08: Intravenous Fluid Therapy
Module 09: Caring for Central Vascular Access Devices (CVAD)
Module 10: Maintenance of Intravenous Fluid Therapy
Module 11: Blood Therapy
Module 12: Safety
Module 13: Airway Management
Module 14: Cardiac Care
Module 15: Closed Chest Drainage Systems
Module 16: Enteral Nutrition
Module 17: Urinary Catheterization
Module 18: Bowel Elimination/Ostomy Care
Module 19: Wound Care

Product details

  • Edition: 9
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 28, 2018
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Patricia A. Potter

Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN is a Former Director of Research, Patient Care Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri.
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly, Director of Research, Patient Care Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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Anne G. Perry

Anne Griffin Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN is a Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, USA

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Patricia A. Stockert

Patricia Stockert, RN, BSN, MS, PhD is the President of the College, Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois.
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly, President, College of Nursing, Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois, USA

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Amy Hall

Amy Hall, RN, BSN, MS, PhD, CNE, Professor and Dean, School of Nursing, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Dean, School of Nursing, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA