Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursing

Develop the clinical judgment skills you need to succeed on the NCLEX-RN® Examination and in medical-surgical nursing practice with Iggy’s innovative, conceptual and traditional approach that seamlessly supports every curricular structure! Ignatavicius' Medical-Surgical Nursin Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, 12th Edition, provides a comprehensive foundation in patient-centered, evidence-based medical-surgical nursing practice while emphasizing clinical judgment, collaborative care, and inclusive nursing practice. Each major body system begins with a dedicated assessment chapter that equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills nurses need to collect and interpret patient data through health histories, physical assessments, diagnostic testing, and analysis of assessment findings. Care chapters are organized by priority and interrelated nursing concepts, followed by commonly occurring exemplars that reinforce clinical reasoning and application. From a team of nursing experts led by Cherie Rebar and Nicole Heimgartner, this trusted bestseller helps you think like a nurse and confidently apply your knowledge in the classroom, simulation laboratory, and clinical settings. UNIQUE! Unmatched focus on clinical judgment and systems thinking aligns with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and emphasizes the six cognitive skills that you’ll need to develop effective clinical judgmentUNIQUE! Data-driven Concept and Exemplar selections build a strong foundation in professional nursing concepts and health and illness concepts, with application throughout each chapterUNIQUE! Strong NCLEX® Exam preparation includes Learning Outcomes and Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! sections, with an answer key including rationales on the Evolve websiteFaculty-developed instructor resources are available on the Evolve companion websiteNEW! Current guidelines and curricular emphases include the NCLEX® Exam (NGN), the 2026 version of the AACN Essentials, Healthy People 2030, and the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing ReportNEW! Evidence-based practice updates reflect the latest clinical guidelines, safety standards, and national quality initiativesNEW and updated case studies strengthen clinical judgment, priority setting, and safe patient careNEW! AI Impact boxes explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and its implications for nursing practiceNEW! Leadership at the Bedside boxes highlight how all registered nurses demonstrate leadership through patient advocacy, clinical decision-making, communication, and care coordinationNEW! Critical Nursing Care boxes at the end of every exemplar distill important elements of the nursing role, helping you quickly identify key priorities for safe, patient-centered careNEW! Expanded coverage of emerging health conditions and updated pathophysiology explanations help you connect disease processes to patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and nursing careNEW! Enhanced emphasis on collaboration and team-based care reflects today’s healthcare environment and prepares you to thrive as an effective member of the interprofessional teamNEW! Comprehensive pharmacology updates include newly approved medications, current drug safety alerts, and the latest evidence-based recommendations to help you deliver safe, high-quality drug therapy