Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care by CAROL R. TAYLOR PhD MSN RN FAAN

Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care has long been the trusted foundation for nursing students. The 11th Edition builds on that legacy with a stronger focus on today’s evolving education and practice environment ― helping students become confident, clinically prepared, and professionally grounded from the start. Clinical judgment is more deeply integrated throughout, with students consistently challenged to move beyond memorization and apply their knowledge in realistic, complex care situations. Core features such as Mastering the Nursing Process guide students step by step, while evolving case scenarios and threaded narratives help them connect content directly to patient care. The 11th Edition also introduces a greater emphasis on professional identity formation, helping students understand who they are as nurses and the impact they have on patients and communities. Reflective activities and patient-centered perspectives support this development, complemented by nursing self-care alerts that reinforce the importance of well-being in safe, sustainable practice. Newly updated unfolding patient stories, developed with the National League for Nursing, bring clinical situations to life through engaging two-part vignettes that encourage discussion and application. Together with integrated case studies and narratives, they create a cohesive, story-driven learning experience. Read more