BSN PROGRAM TEXTBOOK LIST

Fall, 2009
 

Students are solely responsible for purchasing textbooks for class, and for doing so in a timely fashion. Please do not plan on purchasing your textbooks at the bookstore on the day of registration. If you purchase your books through the UAMS bookstore, you will need to place an individual order.

 

UAMS Bookstore (501) 686-6160 or www.uamsbookstore.com The UAMS Bookstore will have limited numbers of copies of all College of Nursing textbooks available to be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Courses Offered   JUNIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum N4041: Special Topics - Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare N4041: Special Topics - Leadership Development N 4041: Special Topics - Transfer Orientation SENIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK N4305: Nursing Care of Adults Theory & Practicum N4403: Introduction to Research N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum N4455: Nursing Care of Older Adult Theory & Practicum   JUNIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing Course Coordinator: Neena Grissom    REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Pharmacology for Nursing Care Description: Pharmacology -A Nursing Process Approach-With a concise, straightforward approach, this trusted text puts difficult concepts and essential drug calculation skills into a practical nursing context and prepares you for real-world responsibilities. Completely revised and updated with the most current information in nursing practice, a variety of strong learning tools, and new NCLEX,  examination study questions, this latest edition makes pharmacology more accessible than ever. Edition:  6th Year: 2007 Author(s):  Lehne, R. Publisher:  Saunders ISBN #:  978-1-4160-4663-9 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None   N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Cindy Burns Clinical Course Coordinator: Natalie Capps REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Fundamentals of Nursing Description: Edition:  7th Year:  2008 Author(s):  Potter, P.A. & Perry, A.G. Publisher:  Elsevier/Mosby ISBN #:  978-0-323-04828-6 Title: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes Description: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text. Edition:  8th Year:  2008 Author(s):  Black, J.M. & Hawks, J.H. Publisher:  Elsevier/Saunders ISBN #:  9781416036418 Title:  Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions & Rationales Description: The perfect resource for hospital and  community-based settings! The 11th Edition  is a must-have reference that delivers clientfocused  care planning in a clear and concise  manner. And, a handy, removable laminated  Nurse’s Pocket Minder, featuring the latest  NANDA conference nursing diagnoses, is  also included. Edition:  11th Year:  2008 Author(s):  Doenges, M.E., Moorhouse, M.F. & Murr, A.C. Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing ISBN #:  9780803618572 Title:  Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses Description: Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, Eleventh Edition to deliver easy-to-read, well-organized monographs on hundreds of generic and thousands of trade name drugs. With a focus on nursing practice and usability, it’s the one drug guide that provides comprehensive coverage of all populations across the entire lifespan, and all of the guidance needed to administer medications competently and safely. Edition:  11th Year:  2008 Author(s):  Deglin, J.H. & Vallerand, A.H. Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing ISBN #:  9780803619128 Title:  Davis' Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications Description: Here’s the information nurses and nursing students need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests! This nursing-focused, easy-to-read handbook provides all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care, including assessing, monitoring, and teaching at every stage of care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. Edition:  2nd Year:  2006 Author(s):  Van Leeuwen, A.M., Kranpitz, T.R. & Smith, L. Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing ISBN #:  9780803614642 Title:  Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary Description: Edition:  20th Year:  2005 Author(s):  Venes, D. Publisher:  F.A. Davis Company ISBN #:  9780803612075 Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Description: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.  It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.  Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.  Edition:  5th Year:  2001 Author(s):  American Psychological Association Publisher:  American Psychological Association ISBN #:  9781557987914 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students Description: The New Edition of this popular, easy-to-use guide continues to provide invaluable test-taking tips for beginning nursing students. It teaches critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through proven techniques that enhance classroom performance and guide students through the examination process. 800 practice questions introduce your students to all of the different testing formats. By mastering these formats, your students will improve their grades; increase their confidence; and reduce the anxiety and stress that comes with exams...throughout their nursing school studies.  Edition:  5th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Nugent & Vitale Publisher:  F.A. Davis ISBN #:  0-8036-1894-8 Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health Description: This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function--such as immune alterations or altered nutrition--and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations and an interactive game. Faculty resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies, and student assignment worksheets.  Edition:  Year:  2006 Author(s):  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C. Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN #:  9780781762502 Title:  Frye's 3300 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX-RN Description: With over 300 new bullets in this thoroughly updated edition, this compact, easy-to-carry review book is an invaluable preparation tool for the NCLEX-RN®. It contains easy-to-read bulleted key points of essential information in all areas of nursing practice—maternal-neonatal, pediatric, medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, and important nursing fundamentals concepts. Bullets in all subject areas are presented in random order to prepare students for the random-order questions on the exam.  Edition:  6th Year:  2006 Author(s):  Frye, C.M. Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN #:  9781582554655 N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Cindy Burns Clinical Course Coordinator: Natalie Capps REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Maternity & Women's Health Care Description: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 9th Edition takes a collaborative care approach to maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing that emphasizes the nurse's role on the care team. Easy to read and logically organized, it follows the nursing process and offers evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. Key topics include evidence-based practice, family, culture, community, and health promotion. Practical application exercises and comprehensive care plans help strengthen your maternity nursing skills. Edition:  9th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Lowdermilk & Perry Publisher:  Mosby  ISBN #:  0323043674 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Study Guide for Maternity & Women's Health Care Description: This essential study tool provides additional exercises to help you master the material presented in the textbook including chapter review activities, critical thinking exercises, multiple-choice and matching questions, and more.  Edition:  9th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Lowdermilk & Perry  Publisher:  Mosby ISBN #:  0323049990   N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Jeffery Martin Clinical Course Coordinator: TBA REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families Description: Child-Health Nursing: Partnering with Children and Families 2e reflects the core value of family-centered care. Partnership! continues to be the foundation for this second edition, comprehensive and reader-friendly pediatric nursing reference book. Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this book simplifies the content of pediatric nursing in a practical format that makes it easy for users to learn and professors to teach.  Recognizing the family as the central influence in each child’s life and respect for families of all cultures, continues to make this text a first in its class! New features in this edition include: Anatomy & Physiology and Pediatric Differences review at the beginning of the systems chapters; A Day in the Life of a Nurse  which focuses on the nurse in a specialty, such as a school nurse or a hospital nurse; and NCLEX- RN review questions to the end of each chapter. Edition:  2nd Year:  2010 Author(s):  Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C. Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN #: 9780135153819 and 0135153816   Title:  Clinical Skills Manual for Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children Description: This portable reference to step-by-step pediatric nursing procedures guides the reader through 129 pediatric skills using full-color photographs and rationales.  Coverage includes physical assessment, special pain management techniques, cardiorespiratory care, administration of medications (including intravenous access), and other information useful to nurses in the clinical setting. Edition:  4th Year:  2008 Author(s): Bindler, R. W. & Ball, J.W. Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN #:  9780136135548 Title:  Clinical Skills Manual for Pediatric Nursing Description:This portable reference to step-by-step pediatric nursing procedures guides the reader through 129 pediatric skills using full-color photographs and rationales.  Coverage includes physical assessment, special pain management techniques, cardiorespiratory care, administration of medications (including intravenous access), and other information useful to nurses in the clincal setting.  Edition:  4th Year:  2008 Author(s):  Bindler, R.C. & Ball, J.W. Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN #:  0-13-613554-4 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Pediatric Nursing Care Plans Description: Updated in an all new 3rd edition, Pediatric Care Plans for the Hospitalized Child  is an essential guide to preparing individualized care plans tailored to meet the special needs of the non-critical, hospitalized child. This book provides a quick reference for correlating pediatric medical diagnoses with nursing diagnoses, and will serve as a valuable tool in the clinical setting.  A unique thirteen-part format provides care plans that are organized by medical diagnoses with six corresponding nursing diagnoses for each medical diagnosis. In this new edition all of the nursing care plans are situated in tables instead of text, making it much easier for the reader to understand and access. Edition:  3rd Year:  2009 Author(s):  Axton, S.E. & Fugate, T. Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN #:9780135035924 and 0-13-503592-9 Title:  Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Families Description: N/A Edition:  2nd Year:  2010 Author(s): Bindler, R. W., Ball, J.W., & Cowan, K. Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN #:  9780135005064 Title:  Frye's 3300 Nursing Bullets: NCLEX RN Description: With over 300 new bullets in this thoroughly updated edition, this compact, easy-to-carry review book is an invaluable preparation tool for the NCLEX-RN®. It contains easy-to-read bulleted key points of essential information in all areas of nursing practice—maternal-neonatal, pediatric, medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, and important nursing fundamentals concepts. Bullets in all subject areas are presented in random order to prepare students for the random-order questions on the exam.This edition includes new content on nursing management, which focuses on prioritizing care and delegation issues. Also included are strategies for taking the Computerized Adaptive Licensing Test. Edition:  6th Year:  2006 Author(s):  Frye, C.M. Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN #: 978-1-58255-465-5 and 1-58255-465-x Title: Child Health Nursing: Reviews & Rationales Description: N/A Edition 2nd Year: 2007 Author(s): Hogan, M. A., White, J. E., Falkenstein, K., & Brancato, V. Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN#:9780132437110   Title: Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult   Description: Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult is a portable drug handbook that includes all essential data pediatric nurses need for administering the most commonly-used generic and trade name drugs. Extensive pediatric considerations are presented for each drug in a concise, practice-oriented framework. The information for this comprehensive pediatric drug source is derived from the extensive database maintained for Mosby's Drug Consult, containing the most current drug information. Quarterly online drug updates are available on a companion website. Edition: Year: 2006 Author(s): Jackson, C. (Ed) Publisher: Elsevier Mosby ISBN #: 978-0-323-03174-5 and  0-323-03174-9   Title: Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students   Description: The New Edition of this popular, easy-to-use guide continues to provide invaluable test-taking tips for beginning nursing students. It teaches critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through proven techniques that enhance classroom performance and guide students through the examination process. 800 practice questions introduce your students to all of the different testing formats. By mastering these formats, your students will improve their grades; increase their confidence; and reduce the anxiety and stress that comes with exams...throughout their nursing school studies. Edition: 5th Year: 2008 Author(s) Nugent, P. M. & Vitale, B. A. Publisher: F. A. Davis ISBN#: 978-0-8036-1894-7 and  0-8036-1894-8     N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Susan Ball Clinical Course Coordinator: Elizabeth Moseley REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Edition:  5th Year:  2006 Author(s):  Varcarolis, E.M., Carson, V.B. & Shoemaker, N.C. Publisher:  Saunders/Elsevier ISBN #:  139781416000884 Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Description: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.  It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.  Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.  Edition:  5th Year:  2001 Author(s):  American Psychological Association Publisher:  American Psychological Association ISBN #:  9781557987914 Title:  Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans Edition:  3rd Year:  2006 Author(s):  Varcarolis, E.M. Publisher:  Saunders/Elsevier ISBN #:  139781416029138 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Frye's 3000 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX RN Edition:  5th Year:  2003 Author(s):  Frye, C. Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins ISBN #:  1-582552770 Title:  Successful Problem-Solving & Test Taking for Beginning Nursing Students Edition:  4th Year:  2003 Author(s):  Hoefler, P. Publisher:  Meds ISBN #:  1565335007 Title:  Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students Edition:  4th Year:  2004 Author(s):  Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. Publisher:  F.A. Davis ISBN #:  0803611625 Title:  Concise Rules of APA Style Description: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.  It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.  Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.  Edition:  Year:  2001 Author(s):  American Psychological Association Publisher:  American Psychological Association ISBN #:  N4041: Special Topics - Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare Course Coordinator: Linda Calhoun REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None N4041: Special Topics - Leadership Development Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None N4041: Special Topics - Transfer Orientation Course Coordinator: Patty Dufrene REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None SENIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK N4305: Nursing Care of Adults Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Terry Landrum Clinical Course Coordinator: Janet Harp REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes Description: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text. Edition:  8th Year:  2005 Author(s):  Black, J.M. & Hawks, J.H. Publisher:  Elsevier Saunders ISBN #:  0721602215 Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Description: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.  It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.  Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.  Edition:  6th Year:  2009 Author(s):  American Psychological Association Publisher:  American Psychological Association ISBN #:  1557987912 Title:  ECG's Made Easy Description: Written in a more conversational style, this popular text offers clear, straightforward explanations plus practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. This edition features more practice ECG strips, expanded Stop and Review exercises, and a new companion CD-ROM with video clips and additional ECG strips. This package also includes a handy Pocket Reference and a heart rate calculator ruler. Edition:  3rd Year:  2006 Author(s):  Aehlert, B. Publisher:  Mosby ISBN #:  978-0-323-03969-7 Title: 2010 Intravenous Medications Description: Written in a more conversational style, this popular text offers clear, straightforward explanations plus practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. This edition features more practice ECG strips, expanded Stop and Review exercises, and a new companion CD-ROM with video clips and additional ECG strips. This package also includes a handy Pocket Reference and a heart rate calculator ruler. Edition:  26th Year:  2009 Author(s):  Gahart, B. Publisher:  Mosby ISBN #:  978-0-323-05788-2 Title:  Lab Notes: Guide to Lab & Diagnostic Tests Description: Covers essentials for more than 400 lab and diagnostic tests. Includes lab tests, radiography, arteriography, nuclear- and non-nuclear imaging, endoscopy, organ function and electrophysiology tests. Identifies panic lab levels and nurse alerts. Features illustrations that show positioning and views, specimen tube top colors, and examples of X-ray, mammogram, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, whole skeleton bone scan, and lung scan images. Offers patient education guidelines and tips. Uses wipe-on/wipe-off pages. Edition:  Year:  2005 Author(s):  Hopkins T.B. Publisher:  F.A. Davis ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1265-5 Title:  Mosby's 2010 Nursing Drug Reference   Description: If you are going to buy one drug handbook — this should be the one. No other drug handbook enables you to access reliable drug information quicker. With an A-Z organization, each drug is easy to find. But what’s even better is the fact that Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference gives you the most complete drug information for each drug, including uses, side effects, and interactions. Key nursing considerations are identified to help you assess, administer, evaluate, and teach your patients. Instructions for giving drugs by various routes (e.g., PO, IM, IV) are also included. You will ALWAYS find the latest and most trustworthy drug information in Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference. There is a difference in drug handbooks — put your trust in Mosby, the leading name in nursing publishing. Edition:  22nd Year:  2009 Author(s):  Skidore-Roth, L. Publisher:  Mosby ISBN #: 978-0-323-06651-8   Title: Critical Care Notes: Clinical Pocket Guides Description: Describes the basic concepts applicable to a wide range of clinical situations, with cross-references where appropriate. Uses a body system organization that encompasses 95 diseases and conditions, addressing Definition of Disease or Condition, Underlying Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Tests and Arrhythmia Strips (where applicable) and Management of the Clinical Condition. Covers 26 medications specific to Critical Care, and offers tools, a guide to abbreviations, and an index for quick reference. Edition: Year: 2009 Author(s): Jones, Janice and Fix, Brenda Publisher: F. A. Davis ISBN#: ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-2084-1 and ISBN-10: 0-8036-2084-5   RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Study Guide for Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes Description: Keyed chapter-by-chapter to the text, the Study Guide provides engaging and challenging exercises to clarify and reinforce the content of the textbook. Edition:  7th Year:  2005  Author(s):  Black, J.M., et al  Publisher:  Elsevier/Saunders  ISBN #:  9781416002581  Title:  Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses (book with CD-ROM) Description: Easy-to-read, well-organized monographs on hundreds of generic and thousands of trade name drugs. With a focus on nursing practice and usability, it’s the one drug guide that provides comprehensive coverage of all populations across the entire lifespan, and all of the guidance needed to administer medications competently and safely. Edition:  11th  Year:  2009 Author(s):  Hopfer, J., Deglin, A., et al  Publisher:  F.A. Davis  ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1911-1 Title:  Davis' Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications Description: Here’s the information nurses and nursing students need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests! This nursing-focused, easy-to-read handbook provides all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care, including assessing, monitoring, and teaching at every stage of care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. Edition:  3rd Year:  2009 Author(s):  Van Leeuwen, A., et al  Publisher:  F.A. Davis  ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1826-8   N4403: Introduction to Research Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice Description: Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 4th Edition is a market-leading textbook written by two of the most renowned experts in the nursing research field. Now in full-color, this thoroughly updated 4th edition reflects today's emphasis on evidence-based practice. Refined format and features enhance the book's readability and bring include examples and critiques that help students better understand the concepts. The book also features an enhanced emphasis on the emerging, cost-driven field of outcomes research, as well as an improved balance of quantitative and qualitative research. In addition to a full complement of student and faculty ancillaries, a companion Nursing Research Online course is now available for separate purchase with this edition. Edition:  4th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Burns, N. & Grove, S. Publisher:  Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN #:  13-9781416026402 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Community Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations Description: Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 4th Edition focuses on the issues and responsibilities of contemporary community/public health nursing. Its emphasis on working with populations combined with the unique "upstream" preventive approach prepares the reader to assume an active role in caring for the health of clients in community and public settings. Plus, the new full-color design highlights special features and enhances content. Edition:  4th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Nies, M. & McEwen, M. Publisher:  Saunders ISBN #: 978-1-4160-2887-1   RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Terry Landrum Clinical Course Coordinator: Janet Harp REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Leading & Managing in Nursing Description: Elsevier's #1 nursing management text, Leading and Managing in Nursing, 4th Edition, offers an innovative approach by merging theory, research, and practical application in key leadership and management areas. It is organized around issues that are central to the success of professional nurses in today's constantly changing healthcare environment including consumer relationships, cultural diversity, and communication. This 4th edition is thoroughly updated and revised to better prepare students for the nursing leadership and management issues of today and tomorrow. Edition:  4th Year:  2007 Author(s):  Yoder-Wise, P. Publisher:  Mosby ISBN #:  978-0-323-03900-0 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): Title:  Strategies, Techniques & Approaches to Thinking Description: Designed to help beginning students develop critical thinking skills for nursing practice, this worktext presents over 80 realistic case studies and scenarios commonly encountered in the clinical setting. Using a straightforward approach and a variety of learning methods, it establishes a fundamental knowledge base and reinforces key concepts and principles. Guiding you through the application, analysis, and synthesis of knowledge in clinical situations, you will also learn how to integrate the nursing process as it applies to critical thinking. Covers timely issues such as delegation, prioritization, documentation/charting, and patient safety. Edition:  4th Year:  2009 Author(s):  Martinez de Castillo, S.L. Publisher:  Saunders ISBN #:  978-1-4160-6152-6 N4455: Nursing Care of Older Adult Theory & Practicum Theory Course Coordinator: Sandra Berryman Clinical Course Coordinator: Joy Jennings REQUIRED TEXT(S): Title:  Gerontologic Nursing Description: This outstanding text provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion and basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues, as well as the most common medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. It follows a logical body systems organization and provides streamlined, "need to know" coverage of essential wellness and disorders information. Edition:  3rd Year:  2006 Author(s):  Meiner & Lueckenotte Publisher:  Elsevier/Mosby ISBN #:  9780323031462 Title:  Geriatrics at Your Fingertips Description: Edition:  9th Year:  2007/2008 Author(s):  Reuben, D. Publisher:  American Geriatric Society  ISBN #:  1886775192 Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Description: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.  It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.  Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.  Edition:  5th Year:  2001 Author(s):  American Psychological Association Publisher:  American Psychological Association ISBN #:  9781557988102 RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None