Fundamentals of Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition, by Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, and Amy Hall, provides introductory clinical instruction for students in two-year and four-year nursing programs. The textbook establishes a core foundation in critical thinking, clinical judgment, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care.

The thematic coverage connects theoretical principles to structured clinical planning. A dedicated chapter addresses care for patients with chronic illness, while the Patient Safety and Quality chapter details fall prevention methods in healthcare settings. Furthermore, care plans are organized within a nursing process framework coordinated directly with clinical judgment.

To reinforce safety and quality benchmarks, Building Competency boxes summarize QSEN competencies through clinical scenarios paired with open-ended application questions. Recognized for academic utility, this edition earned a Doody's Core Titles 2024 Essential Purchase designation in Fundamentals.