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Now in its Ninth Edition, this classic text and reference maintains its popular holistic approach to the complexities of critical care nursing. The book’s comprehensive coverage begins with the psychosocial concepts of care and progresses through assessment and management of a variety of disorders. Now under the lead authorship of Tricia Morton, this revision of the classic Hudak text maintains the goal of promoting excellence in critical care. Each chapter was writ… More >>
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, North American Edition
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#1 by Michelle Wrest on May 8, 2010 - 11:38 am
I felt as well as several of my fellow nursing students that this book was very difficult to read.
It is very extensive information wise, almost overwhelming.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by nyxxus on May 8, 2010 - 2:28 pm
Nursing textbooks are so difficult…this one is to the point and it is very simple to understand. I only wished it came with a study guide.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by J. Hernandez on May 8, 2010 - 3:59 pm
The book is written in an easy to understand manner because it explains concepts in a simplistic way. It basically breaks down difficult concepts to the basics. There are many resources that accompany the book which will reinforce what you are learning such as review questions at the end of each chapter and a case study. Also contains useful side boxes and tables within the chapter.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by D. Torres on May 8, 2010 - 3:59 pm
This is a kindler gentler book on nursing. Provides good sense, good treatment methodology for the WHOLE patient. In a word CONSIDERATION, good old fashioned care and concern for all aspects of patient care are the primary focus, but don’t be fooled as the didactic content and treatment modalities are definetly current.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by VA 911 Medic on May 8, 2010 - 5:54 pm
I am required to use this book as part of a Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Paramedic class (CCEMTP). This book contains a great deal of very easy to interpret information, but it is not sufficient for EMS personnel. While I’ve enjoyed reading this book in general and I would continue to read this book to better my personal knowledge level, I would not use it for future educational purposes unless I was a nurse seeking to increase my training level. I do wish that the authors would get together and come up with a Critical Care Paramedic book to use for EMS training; their writing style is easy and comprehensive and there is no randomness to their book – they get to the point and give you the information you need.
The disc that comes with the book did nothing but repeat the information in the book; there were a couple of tests, but I didn’t find any of the disc contents to be particularly helpful. And their pharmacology information is limited; it would have been nice to be able to read more about critical care pharmacology in one book as opposed to having to purchase a completely different book.
I do like the fact that at the beginning of every chapter they give you a long list of websites that you can visit pertaining to the topic you’re about to read. It gives you another source- an educational second opinion- to refer to.
Rating: 3 / 5