Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing by Patricia A. Williams MSN RN CCRN

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Fundamentals** Learn the basic concepts and fundamental skills that LPN/LVNs need in current practice! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 7th Edition, prepares you for nursing practice in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines provide a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Ideal for LPN/LVN programs with a concept-based curriculum, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest research, evidence-based practice, and guidelines NEW! Sexuality and Patient Care chapter provides vital up-to-date information for providing socially competent care NEW! Additional and updated photos and illustrations show essential skills and procedures Nursing process framework features the application of the nursing process and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing process in the clinical setting Read more