By Clint Douglas RN, BN, MClinEpi, MMedStat, PhD, FACN, Geraldine Rebeiro RN, Midwife, B.AppSci (Adv Nsng), B.Ed Studs, M.Ed, PhD, MACN, Donna Waters RN, Paed Cert, BA, MPH, PhD, FACN, Tracey Moroney OAM RN, PhD, BN (Hons), Grad Cert Ed Studies (Higher Ed), MACN, Jackie Crisp RN, PhD

Trusted companion for the entire nursing journeyPotter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing is the core text nurses use from the start of their course right through to registration. It provides foundational concepts in nursing and covers the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe, effective and person-centred practice.The seventh edition of this esteemed textbook has been comprehensively revised by nursing leaders and experts from across the spectrum of clinical practice, education, research and health policy settings to ensure relevance to contemporary practice.Each chapter contains evidence, scenarios and case studies to support learning and critical thinking. The book is the core component of a suite of materials, including the Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Workbook, which allows students to apply clinical skills to real-world practice.- An essential 'bookshelf' reference for all students of nursing, clinicians and educators – includes information on the full range of learning required to register as a nurse- Written by highly experienced nursing leaders, each contributing years of professional practice and experience to contextualise learning- An emphasis on clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflection – shows students how to apply theory to practice and to consider pragmatic aspects of implementation- Learning is supported by inclusion of key information, Clinical Reasoning in Action processes (including framework, pathway and case studies), scenarios, evidence, critical reflection points, and links to NSQHS Standards in each chapter- Essential part of the Potter & Perry suite – complemented by the Workbook and Student and Instructor assets, including clinical skills videos. New to this edition- New chapter on sustainability and planetary health- Enhanced focus on clinical reasoning through inclusion of Clinical Reasoning in Action Framework, embedded within new Clinical Reasoning in Action Case Studies throughout the textInstructor resources on Evolve:- NEW Teaching Tool- Test bank- Critical Reflection Points and answers- PowerPoints- Image collectionStudents and Instructor resources on Evolve:- Clinical Skills videos- Clinical Cases: Fundamentals of Nursing Case Studies