Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice by Holly K. Stromberg RN BSN MSN PHN Alumnus CCRN

**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Medical–Surgical Nursing, 2025** Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment. NEW! Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more NEW! Additional information covering the LPN’s role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer’s NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX Read more