{"data":[{"id":1014,"title":"Nursing Skills","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2021,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"This open access Nursing Skills textbook includes physical assessments routinely performed by entry-level registered nurses and basic nursing skills performed by licensed practical nurses. It is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Skills course (543-102), the 2019 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, the 2020 NCLEX-PN Test Plan, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act. Learning activities are included to encourage the student to engage in critical thinking and apply the nursing process while analyzing assessment findings.","contributors":[{"id":5437,"contribution":"Editor","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Kimberly","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Ernstmeyer","location":"Chippewa Valley Technical College","background_text":"Kimberly Ernstmeyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College"},{"id":5438,"contribution":"Editor","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Elizabeth","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Christman","location":"Chippewa Valley Technical College","background_text":"Dr. Elizabeth Christman, Chippewa Valley Technical College"}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":993,"url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/","year":null,"created_at":"2021-06-28T15:56:49.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-28T15:56:49.000-05:00","name":"WisTech Open"}],"formats":[{"id":2501,"type":"eBook","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2502,"type":"Online","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2503,"type":"PDF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2546,"type":"XML","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2547,"type":"ODF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":4,"reviews":[{"id":33695,"first_name":"Dr. Kristin","last_name":"Kuhlmann","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Eastern New Mexico University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"In addition to the major area of physical assessment, students can access instructional videos, short pathophysiology on the body system, charting exercises, as well as indications of when to contact the health care provider with abnormal findings.","accuracy_rating":3,"accuracy_review":"The information provided is accurate.  Abnormal findings/medical condition for each body system is shallow, and will require follow up through other texts and course content.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The topic has high relevance for nursing students.  A danger with providing links to other resources is that care must be taken to assure additional resources remain accurate as well.","clarity_rating":3,"clarity_review":"The text is clearly written. However going from chapter to chapter, or section to section within the chapters is difficult to negotiate.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"The chapters are organized in a consistent manner.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"The modularity is easy to navigate; headings help negotiate the organization of the book.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"The table of contents is well organized and consistent.","interface_rating":3,"interface_review":"The ebook and pdf versions are difficult to negotiate and the print is very small for some of the features.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"Several medical terms were misspelled, but overall it is clearly written.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The differences in variation in growth and development based on age is introduced.  Not much information is provided which relates to cultural diversity.","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":"The photos and organization of the book are very user-friendly.  Excellent information related to physical assessment skills and knowledge.  Additional resources are helpful as they relate to videos demonstrating physical assessment technique and related medical conditions for each body system. It is difficult to negotiate between sections and chapters.","created_at":"2022-02-18T15:13:46.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-02-18T15:13:46.000-06:00"},{"id":33913,"first_name":"Sandra","last_name":"Wilson","position":"Director of Nursing","institution_name":"Crowder College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Thoroughly covers basic nursing skills for entry level nurses.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Information consistent and clear with all steps listed.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Basic skills do not change frequently but this book is a 2001 publish date so there is not anything obsolte at this time.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Clear and concise presentation of material.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Structure repeats with each skill listed.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Easily assignable to students with specific content.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Clear and concise.  FO\\ormat repeats itself with each new topic.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I had no trouble with interface or navigation.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors found.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Did not see a specific focus or diversion from diversity, equity or inclusion.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I'm going to try to convince my faculty to give this FREE resource a try.  Seems to be very well presented and valuable to students as a resource for learning basic nursing skills.","created_at":"2022-06-15T21:53:21.000-05:00","updated_at":"2022-06-15T21:53:21.000-05:00"},{"id":34074,"first_name":"Lisa","last_name":"Alley","position":"Nursing Instructor for NUR 120 Fundamentals in Nursing","institution_name":"Spartanburg Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text does indeed cover all areas and ideas of Foundations in Nursing appropriately and provides an effective index and/or glossary. All needed Nursing Skills for Fundamentals are included.  It has great videos that helps to capture the different learning styles as well.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate, error-free and unbiased. It has great resources embedded throughout the book.  Lays a great foundation for the content provided that would lead to further concept building.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is up-to-date, but not in a way that will quickly make the text obsolete within a short period of time. Change is always occurring in health care with newest evidenced based practices updating all the time. The text is written and arranged in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is written in lucid, accessible prose, and provides adequate context for the world of nursing and health care.  It is clear and concise.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework among the Nursing profession.  The writer appears to be consistent with content in each chapter.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is easily and readily divisible into smaller reading sections that can be assigned at different points within the course . The text is not  overly self-referential, and is easily reorganized and realigned with various subunits of a course without presenting much disruption to the reader. It is labeled and easy to navigate and access for assignments.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics in the text are presented in a logical, clear fashion and is very easy to follow. Well organized and easy to follow. Very user friendly.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"The text is free of significant interface issues, including navigation problems, distortion of images/charts, and any other display features that may distract or confuse the reader. It is very user friendly.  Very easy to launch over to other websites that I typically spend more time researching on my own with my current curriculum.  I did not have any issues.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted from the material that I reviewed.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. It makes use of examples that are inclusive of a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. It reviews the importance to assess, include and allow for each individual client cultural needs and awareness of others and appears to be built in throughout each chapter.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"I would consider using this text book in my Fundamentals class.","created_at":"2022-10-10T16:13:10.000-05:00","updated_at":"2022-10-10T16:13:10.000-05:00"},{"id":35452,"first_name":"Emily","last_name":"Machones","position":"Nursing Faculty","institution_name":"Normandale Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":3,"comprehensiveness_review":"There are a few areas I would like to see added into this type of resource that I didn't see in my rather brief exploration: airway suctioning (oral, NP, trach) and oxygenation options for treatment like nebs and CPAP up to ventilatory support. Mention of TPN and IV fluid bolus practice I did not see at first glance. Sterile catheter insertion (indwelling and straight cath) would be helpful as well. Even a review of injectable medications and PPE usage would be nice.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"What I have reviewed seems accurate. There are YouTube videos that I have used myself in theory and lab scenarios that hopefully would continue to be error-free and unbiased.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"So far, the resources I have seen in the book match up with current practice. My question would be how often are evidence-based practice changes reviewed for this type of resource? If someone used it via ebook alone the updates would hopefully be seamless, but, if downloaded instead, could present some challenges with alignment from semester to semester.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Reading level seems easy with equity in mind. I wish the checklists were more like a checklist in format. It would be useful to print them out and be able to use them in a lab scenario for a CVAD dressing, for example.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Terminology seems to be consistent throughout the chapters.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"I like that there are separate sections and you can break it down further with the content button. The button to return to the top of the page is great!","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Structure and organization of Content menu is easy to use.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Great use of H5P practice questions and exercises (flashcards, for example) throughout to test knowledge during interaction with the resource.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No identified grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"First glance, things look equitable. I did not necessarily see many varieties of race, etc. in my brief review.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"Great resource!","created_at":"2025-04-22T14:02:20.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-04-22T14:02:20.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nursing-skills","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:33:30.000-06:00"},{"id":875,"title":"Nursing Pharmacology","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2020,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.","contributors":[{"id":5219,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Chippewa Valley Technical","middle_name":null,"last_name":"College","location":"Eau Claire, WI","background_text":"Chippewa Valley Technical College"}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":854,"url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","year":2020,"created_at":"2020-07-07T13:12:39.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-07-07T13:12:47.000-05:00","name":"WisTech Open"}],"formats":[{"id":1530,"type":"Online","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":1531,"type":"PDF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":"9781734914115"},{"id":1532,"type":"eBook","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":"9781734914108"},{"id":2317,"type":"XML","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2318,"type":"ODF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/pharmacology/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":13,"reviews":[{"id":4333,"first_name":"Wanda","last_name":"Dooley","position":"Director of Nursing","institution_name":"Coastal Carolina University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text is comprehensive and at an appropriate level for pre-licensure students. The glossary is excellent, as is the Table of Contents.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The text is mostly free of bias or errors and is up-to-date and accurate. I wondered why only the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act was spelled out in detail, but perhaps this text is only planned for use in Wisconsin? A more general section on the Nurse Practice Act, which is different in every state, but meets the same purpose in every state, would make the text available to a broader audience. Also, in the section on peak and trough blood levels, the text said the peak level is drawn at the time the drug is administered. That is not usually the case for most drugs. Most peak levels are drawn 30 to 60 minutes AFTER administration, so that is an error that should be corrected in the next edition. Another phrase that is widely used, but not actually accurate, is the phrase \"placental barrier\". The placenta is not a true barrier and lets almost everything through in some level - sometimes the same blood level the mother has, so too high a level for a fetus or neonate. While pregnancy needs to be considered in medication administration,  if a student learns the placenta is a barrier in their first semester, it is hard to reteach later that unlike the blood-brain barrier, the placenta is an organ, not a barrier. Students should know that every drug will have a pregnancy category listed in the prescribing information, so that could be addressed without labeling the placenta as a barrier.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is up-to-date, but not in a way that will quickly make the text obsolete within a short period of time. The text is written and/or arranged in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is well written and clear, and provides adequate context and/or explanations for any jargon/technical terminology used.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework. The inclusion of the glossary is a great addition.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is easily divided into smaller reading sections that can be assigned at different points within the course. The text is not overly self-referential and can be easily reorganized and realigned with various subunits of a course without presenting much disruption to the reader.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics in the text are presented in a logical, clear fashion. The overview of the cardiac system and the coagulation cascade might be a bit much for novice students.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is free of navigation problems, distortion of images/charts, and any other display features that may distract or confuse the reader. It offers a clear and straightforward read.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The text contains no grammatical errors. A discussion of parenteral injections had an oddly worded sentence: \"For example, injections are often painful and cause a break in the skin, an important barrier to infection.\" To students with lower literacy levels or for whom English is a second language, that sounds like the break in the skin is an important barrier to infection - which is backwards. Perhaps: The skin is an important barrier to infection, and injections, which can be painful, also break that barrier. Again, one sentence is easily addressed, so not a deterrent to using this textbook.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. It makes use of examples that are inclusive of a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. The section on ethics is a great addition to culturally sensitive nursing care.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is an excellent introductory text. I think it could be enhanced near the end by adding a description of the two main methods of administering naloxone. The drug is discussed, but the text does not state how it can be administered. The section on Wisconsin law and the Wisconsin NPA is a little odd in a general textbook, but if specific state law has to be included for some reason, faculty can easily lead a discussion on the NPA in the state the course is taught in, as that is likely the state where pre-licensure students would administer medications in a clinical practice setting.","created_at":"2020-08-18T12:38:57.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-08-18T12:38:57.000-05:00"},{"id":4613,"first_name":"Nancyruth","last_name":"Leibold","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Southwest Minnesota State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students as a basic comprehensive pharmacology textbook. The book includes links to DailyMed for reference to information about medications from the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health. Each chapter starts with learning objectives. Quizzes are found in each chapter with the answers and rationales provided at the end of the text. Critical thinking activities and interactive activities are included. A glossary is found at the end of each chapter. The source is comprehensive for an introductory nursing pharmacology text.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The textbook includes accurate nursing pharmacology information with supporting evidence citations and references. The content is without content errors, and unbiased.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Any nursing pharmacology textbook would require frequent updating due to the rapid dynamic state of the topic. The Nursing Pharmacology textbook is up to date. Due to the comprehensiveness of the text, it will be a project to update, but doable.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The Nursing Pharmacology textbook content is clear. It includes figures, images, and tables to organize some content. Critical thinking activities and interactive activities are included to promote and check understanding. The answers to interactive knowledge checks are found in the answer key sections at the end of the book. There are many appropriate terms that are defined and described. Abbreviations are spelled out at the first use.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The format of the chapters throughout the Nursing Pharmacology text are consistent. Chapter features, such as interactive activities include a consistent format and terminology.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each chapter of Nursing Pharmacology starts with learning objectives. The chapters include headings and subheadings to present the content in smaller chunks, using an organized fashion. Quizzes are found in each chapter with the answers and rationales provided at the end of text.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Nursing Pharmacology is a well-organized text that flows well. There are ten chapters in the text and answers to the quiz questions in each chapter are found at the end of book. The tables, images, and figures are helpful and point out the key ideas. A glossary is found at the end of each chapter.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The navigation is consistent throughout the text. The links were all in working order. Good use of white space is present.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The Nursing Pharmacology book is free of grammar and spelling errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The Nursing Pharmacology textbook is free of culturally insensitive language or biases. The examples used are diverse. Names used in the case examples could be more inclusive of a variety of cultures.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Nursing Pharmacology is a well-written book that is a positive addition to the Open Textbook Library. Many thanks to the authors, editors, and reviewers for their work with this book!","created_at":"2021-02-06T20:14:09.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-06-01T11:09:31.000-05:00"},{"id":5038,"first_name":"Alexander","last_name":"Lawson","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"North Shore Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book is comprehensive throughout. The glossary and index make it easy to find subject matter. Most of the general material that I typically cover in my pharmacology course is covered within this textbook, though some specifics are missing (i.e. Types of oral medications and definitions of different portions of the formulary or more examples of different drug types)","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I looked through most of the material and I did not find anything that appeared erroneous.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The book was current with material that I cover in my course. Also the other videos and web content were current and easy to follow.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text was extremely easy to read and clear. The depth of the text content itself was toward surface level, but the critical thinking exercises helped for deeper thinking.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"I feel the text was very consistent, however, I do think there could have been more foundational terminology, specifically related to the formulary of drugs, even if it was just added to the glossary.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The modularity was great with this resource. It was well broken down in easy to read segments with different exercises and films intertwined.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"I felt this was well organized, with understanding the basics of pharmacology and then going more into direct drugs.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Easy to navigate, and having the content easily accessible from the web or ebook interface was even more helpful.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I am not the best at spelling and grammar, but I did not notice anything incorrect with what I reviewed.","cultural_rating":3,"cultural_review":"I did not find the book to be culturally insensitive. I did not find very much regarding culture specifically in the sections which I reviewed.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"I thought this book was a valuable resource. My biggest advice would be to include some more about the basics of pharmacology, including more on safe medication administration. Include drug formulation and more about standardization. Go into some pharmacological history, and how drugs are developed as well. Understanding development can be the basis of understanding drugs. In the future, if it could be linked with an OER drug guide for more medication profiles and examples, that would assist students greatly.","created_at":"2021-06-03T15:10:09.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-03T15:10:09.000-05:00"},{"id":5056,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Turner","position":"Assistant Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"Radford University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Excellent layout and depth of information for the entry level nursing student","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Reviewing the most up to date information, relevance to healthcare/nursing and medication information was accurate","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Modern, easy to read and pertinent for all nursing student educational plans","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Simple yet on a level students will learn and can apply the knowledge in the classroom and clinical setting","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The layout of the textbook and the chapters is systematic for the learner. I like the strategic design for my style of teaching.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Sections are arranged based on medication classes. Students can easily review the key topics and move to the next section with ease.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Great! I like the layout and would consider adopting this text for my pharmacology classes.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Seamless navigation through sections, offering a variety of learning and visuals to aid in the learning process.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Appropriate use of grammar with no identified errors","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Evidence of inclusion of culturally relevant topics, no evidence of insensitive or offensive dialogue.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2021-06-08T10:52:05.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-08T10:52:05.000-05:00"},{"id":5058,"first_name":"Alicia","last_name":"Layne","position":"RN, MSN, Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Massachusetts Bay Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The Nursing Pharmacology OER by the Wisconsin Technical College System authored by Chippewa Valley Technical College is comprehensive for entry level nursing students that covers areas aligned with our curriculum and end of program student learning outcomes in pharmacology. The Table of Content was easy to read and well organized. Each chapter covered the learning objectives, an introduction, basic concepts and principles, medication types, effects, considerations and safety in preparation and  administration, module learning activities and interactive activities, critical thinking activities and a glossary. Answer keys were provided at the end of the book. The references were evidenced-based and comprehensive.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Information, figures, tables were found to be evidenced-based, error-free, and unbiased. Appropriate references are found in each section. Some references used were more than 5 years old which I am sure will be updated. I would recommend referencing the answer keys as well.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book is definitely a good resource for the first semester nursing students taking up pharmacology for the first time as well as graduate nurses seeking to review topics covered in the various chapters. The length of each chapter and subsections were not so lengthy to lose the interest of the reader, making it easy to understand and remember.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The language and glossary helped the reader to have a clear understanding of the technical terminology in pharmacology. The table of content and organization of topics were clearly mapped out. The book was easy to read and understand specially for first year nursing students as well as advancing students in nursing.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The consistency in the presentation of information in each chapter were formatted in the same way starting from learning objectives, introduction, basic concepts and principles, medication types, effects, considerations and safety in preparation and  administration, module learning activities, interactive activities, critical thinking activities and a glossary. Answer keys were provided at the end of the book. References were evidenced-based and comprehensive.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text in each chapter was easy to read, comprehend and divided into smaller reading sections. The modules can be easily subdivided for discussion and assignments. There is an excellent flow of topics from one module to the next.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics covered basic concepts and principles in pharmacology progressing to application of concepts in the nursing process with emphasis in safety, effects, patient education as well. The division of the modules into the various body systems and functions were logical and clear.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"I did not see any interface issues. It was easy to navigate and find specific topics through the table of contents and search button. The different formats of online, ebook, pdf were all well organized, and easy to use. I suggest seeing page numbers in the table of contents.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No issues found in grammar.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Relevant cultural and social determinations were included in each chapter. I did not see any culturally insensitive entries in the book. More examples could be included in the learning activities related to medication practices from other cultures or race.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I am so glad for the opportunity to explore and use OER resources. I will definitely promote this resource to my students and co-faculty.","created_at":"2021-06-08T16:18:07.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-08T16:18:07.000-05:00"},{"id":33569,"first_name":"Rachel","last_name":"Seltz-Falk","position":"Professor of Practice of Nursing Level 1","institution_name":"Grand View University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covers majority of the classifications of medications with a strong emphasis on nursing implications and safe medication administration. It includes action, indication, nursing considerations, adverse effects, patient teaching/education, and a medication grid for each classification. I also like that it includes a chapter on legal and ethical considerations for medication administration.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Medication information is up to date. It is a great book to help nursing students learn medications.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The medication information included is up to date. New medications are continuously being developed, and it would be easy to add those to this book.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Medications are grouped by concept/system it affects and then broken down even further into pharmacological classification in each chapter.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter starts with a basic concept overview to help the reader better understand the action of medications. Chapters are organized in the same format and includes the same important information for safe medication administration. A glossary is included at the end of each chapter.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"It is easily divisible into smaller reading sections with medications being broke down into pharmacological classifications within each chapter.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Medications are group together by body system they work on, and the pharmacological classifications are appropriately placed.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The table of contents includes hyperlinks to take the reader directly desired section of the book.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No obvious grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The book has a section dedicated to cultural and social determinates related to medication administration and provides specific examples. The book also provides links to additional resources for the reader to learn more about cultural considerations.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I appreciate the interactive and critical thinking activities throughout each chapter. The activities can help students apply their learning and assess their understanding of the content.","created_at":"2021-12-23T14:15:16.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-12-23T14:15:16.000-06:00"},{"id":34298,"first_name":"Theresa","last_name":"Long","position":"Professor","institution_name":"Tidewater Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"ADN level of material that covers all the required areas of pharmacology for the 2 year program. It is a \"need to know\" without getting bogged down in the \"nice to know.\" Glossary is easy to use, There are some newer medications and new classes of drugs missing that make the book somewhat dates.","accuracy_rating":3,"accuracy_review":"In the antidiabetic chapter only one brand of rapid insulin is shown which may be construed to endorse only one type of rapid insulin. That may be because it was the first one produced in the 1990s. This chapter needs much updating to include the new class of antibiabetic medications such as GLP1s and SGLT2s.\r\nThe book lists calcitonin as the one drug to treat osteoporosis. There are many additional drugs and should be mentioned.","relevance_rating":3,"relevance_review":"The endocrine  chapter is terribly out of date , especially the antidiabetic section which does not include the newer insulins. It should at least include the newest drugs included as the first step according to the ADA guidelines. The sitagliptin picture is a Russian label. Only 1 DDP4 is mentioned but no GLP1 or  SGLT2 classes which are so popular today. Osteoporosis drugs are also not up to date. Missing in the osteoporosis section are Risedronate (Actonel), Ibandronate (Boniva), aintravenous (IV) infusions Zoledronic acid (Reclast).  \r\n Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva)  might be used in people who can't take a bisphosphonate, such as some people with reduced kidney function. Students should be able to at least recognize these drugs.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"It is written for the community college level which is very useful for this population. The diagrams and pictures clarify the textual explanations to make it clear.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The style of writing continues throughout each chapter. The organization for each chapter is consistant.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book is designed so that each chapter has interactive excercises including quizzing, flashcards, and what I feel is most important, critical tining activities. The length of each chapter is digestable and keeps the readers interest interspersed with graphics and tables that summarize the medications presented in each chapter.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The chapters are orgainzed according to class which is easiest to understand.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"It was difficult at first to find the \"next\" on the bottom right of the page which was in very small print. That could be larger. Using the table of contents was easy but to go fluidly from page to page was difficult at first.  Charts and pictures were displayed correctly and were not a distraction.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I found no errors in grammar or spelling.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Using drug labels from other countries such as Russia may be offensive to some. In general, the book is non discriminatory.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"Tony Guerra who wrote Memorizing Pharmacology uses this book in his podcasts and evidently his classes. His review of the critical thinking excercises from each chapter are really a valuable asset to the book. Pairing the two resources, I have found is an excellent way of covering pharmacology.","created_at":"2022-12-15T21:16:28.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-12-15T21:16:28.000-06:00"},{"id":34431,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Morehart","position":"Nursing Faculty Lead ~ Clinical Coordinator","institution_name":"Northwest Technical College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text book gives a good overall comprehensive review of pharmacology from the perspective of how it affects each system in the body. Along with inclusion on pharmacokinetics, dynamics, and legal/ethical considerations each chapter is broken down into basic overview of the body systems and the pertinent medications for that area. Included are alternate learning activities such as flash cards, mini quizzes, videos, and graphics.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate both from the perspective of the body systems and the drugs that are pertinent for that area. Links to DailyMed help keep the book relevant to current medications.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book would be excellent for both PN and AD nursing programs and could also be considered for a general pharmacology course for those interested in other areas of medicine such as medical coding, or pharmacy technician.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The ease of use of the on-line book is wonderful. Reading level is appropriate for entry level knowledge into the pharmacology world. Learning activities embedded within the various chapters makes for clarity of understanding and also alternative ways of learning.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Information in the text is consistently presented throughout the text to make not only finding relevant material easy but also to navigate through the material.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Organization of the text into modules based on the body systems helps the learner to focus attention on relevant information as it pertains to each body system. This makes learning more relevant and tangible to for many learners.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Topics and sub-topics in the text are present in a uniform manner throughout the book. With in the sub-topics you can also consistently find medication considerations throughout the lifespan.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Utilizing Google Chrome I had no issue with utilizing the text book. You can download the book into a PDF format also if the reader has issues with internet connectivity. Using the text-book on-line gives access to items such as videos, and interactive activities that you can otherwise not access in a PDF.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I noticed no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Cultural and social determinants related to medication administration is addressed as part of the legal and ethical considerations for medication administration.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is book is a great resource that a pharmacology class could utilize very easily for pre-licensure students and as a review/resource for those looking to expand or reexamine their knowledge.","created_at":"2023-03-01T11:32:00.000-06:00","updated_at":"2023-03-01T11:32:00.000-06:00"},{"id":34504,"first_name":"Rachel","last_name":"Day","position":"Assistant Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"University of Saint Francis","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covers all important areas of pharmacology","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Information in the book is accurate","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Information is accurate based on current best practices","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The information was clear and concise. It tailors to an audience who is unfamiliar with concepts and allows them to learn with clarity.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book is consistent, with the same writing styles throughout","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book is clearly labelled, and broken into appropriate modules.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book flows well, from topic to topic, with connections made as appropriate","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"No issues with interface","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No errors noted","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Book provides culturally appropriate examples being mindful of special considerations for ethnicities in pharmacology.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This book was really helpful to review as a pharmacology professor. It offered information in a way that is easy to understand and allows for comprehensive learning for nursing students. Information is relevant, up to date, and inclusive.","created_at":"2023-04-11T08:13:40.000-05:00","updated_at":"2023-04-11T08:13:40.000-05:00"},{"id":34563,"first_name":"Kari","last_name":"Garin","position":"Nursing Faculty","institution_name":"Normandale Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text is definitely designed for entry-level nursing students and covers fewer exemplars/drug classes than other texts I have utilized in pharmacology courses (missing immune modulators, contraceptives, chemotherapy agents, meds for OAB and BPH), but presents common drug classes in a concise and understandable way.  The glossary and table of contents are excellent.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is unbiased and without obvious errors.  Data appears accurrate with supporting evidence citations and references.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Text includes action, indication, nursing considerations, adverse effects, patient teaching/education, and a medication grid for each drug class.  Adding additional hyperlinks for new drugs or drug class generations in future editions would be one way to keep up-to-date.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Reading level is appropriate for an introduction to pharmacology course, seems suitable for multi-lingual students.  Bolded text offers basic definitions of unfamiliar words.  Text and ancillary materials are clear and tailored to a novice audiance - offers solid foundation for learning basic pharmacology concepts.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Framework is simple, understandable and user-friendly.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Excellent.  Easy to follow, concise chapters with consistent layout.  Adjunct modules and interactive learning activities truly seem to enhance the readings.  Very nice physiology review at the beginning of each section.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Accessible and easy-to-read table of contents.  \"Search in book\" function works well.  Less page scrolling is necessary with this text than previous online pharmacology books I have used in class.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Lovely images and charts.  No distortion of features, reads aesthetically.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No obvious or distracting grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Wonderful chapter on Cultural and Social Determinants related to Medication Administration!","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The text is well-written and comprehensive, the right level entry-level nursing students.  The book includes links to DailyMed for reference to information about medications from the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health.  I especially appreciate that the on-line version of the resource includes alternate learning activities such as flash cards, mini quizzes, videos, case studies and graphics which could be used individually, or in class as a starting point for formative learning or group discussions.","created_at":"2023-05-18T10:56:54.000-05:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T10:56:54.000-05:00"},{"id":34886,"first_name":"Marjorie","last_name":"Webb","position":"Professor","institution_name":"Metropolitan State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacology at the student RN level. Within the Kinetics \u0026 Dynamics chapter, each area of pharmacokinetics included a section on variations for pediatrics and older adults. It is important for nursing students to be exposed to the differences that can occur in different age groups. The book also includes segments on nursing process for the various drug categories.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Since my area of expertise is CV, I chose to examine this chapter closely. In CV medications, the book discusses digoxin as a 2nd line medication. That is clearly up-to-date, digoxin is no longer a first line medication for any CV disorder, some textbooks don't keep up with these changes.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is up-to-date. The authors just updated the text to a 2nd edition. Many topics in pharmacology stay the same, but of course there are hundreds of new medications that come on the market every year.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book is written well and in a way that is easy to read for undergraduate students.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The chapters are all laid out in the same way. The terminology is similar throughout.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"I am able to divide this text easily for my students. I can pick and choose exactly what I want them to read/learn about.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are presented in a logical way.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Very easy to navigate.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Grammatically correct","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"in the 2nd chapter, the authors do discuss culturally congruent practice and cultural competence. I think they could consider changing to \"cultural humility\" or \"cultural respect\" since \"cultural competence\" is not really achievable. The authors also discuss social determinants of health in this chapter, which are important for nursing students to understand. The authors include a few examples of culturally congruent practice and medication therapy. \nThere are genetic differences in the way that drugs are metabolized. The authors may want to consider including a brief section on genetics and pharmacokinetics.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This book is well done and easy for nursing students to use. I have used it as my primary text for a couple of years now. \nIdeas for the next revision: \nI think in GI, it is time to add a section on medications used for weight loss (such as Ozempic and Wegovy). These medications are being prescribed/used at a very high rate and nurses should be familiar with them.\nAlso in antidiabetic medications SGLT2 inhibitors are becoming increasingly popular in use, they may should be added in the endocrine section.","created_at":"2024-02-08T13:54:44.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-02-08T13:54:44.000-06:00"},{"id":35257,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Riggs","position":"Professional Specialist","institution_name":"Saint Mary's College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"I use this text in an Introduction to Pharmacology course for nursing students. The course is taken in the sophomore year in preparation for clinical rotations and a more in-depth pharmacology course that are offered in the junior year. This text is perfect for this purpose. It covers all of the theory content that is included in the course and more. \n\nI appreciate how the medications are organized by category. The format is easy to follow. At least one medication is highlighted from each category using DailyMed as the source. It would be helpful if a comprehensive drug reference guide were included with this book or available in an OER format, although pharmacology textbooks do not typically include this. The book description does explain that it is not meant to be used as a drug reference guide. Because of this, I still have students purchase, rent or borrow a drug reference guide (hard copy or digital.)\n\nThe Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each section are also helpful. They provide context around when a medication might be used and are short enough that they do not take too much time. Students say that the relevant associations help with remembering the medications.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate and aligns with what is being taught in nursing pharmacology courses. I developed my course from scratch and felt so confident in this book that I used it to guide my teaching plan and PowerPoints. As a result, I have read through much of the book and I have not encountered any errors.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Most of the content is up-to-date. Evidence-based and reliable sources are cited at the bottom of each individual content page and are hyperlinked for easy access. Some sources, however, are now 5 or more years old. For example, one area that may need updated is the section on antidiabetic medications. A few traditional oral medication agents are listed, but newer medications are missing. The sources indicate that the information provided was taken from the 2019 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care. Earlier this year, the ADA released a new set of Standards of Care for 2024. Still, this is not a big deal for an introductory course where students are mainly becoming familiar with pharmacokinetics and medication categories.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and concise. The headings are helpful for organizing information and key terms are bolded, underlined and hyperlinked. The presentation is visually appealing and easy to understand. The pages are easy to navigate. I believe that students will appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the pages.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each book section and page are formatted in the same way. Students will know what to expect as they access each new chapter. Quality and quantity of information is also consistent across the book.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"I believe that most students will greatly appreciate and benefit from the concise reading sections. It seems to me that most of my current students do not like to read and that that they do not learn best by reading. Yet, they need and want a place where they can go for clarification or an alternate explanation of a topic. With the short readings, they can find answers to their questions quickly. Also, the pictures and video links are visually appealing and attractive to students. Additionally, I like how I can easily link relevant sections and assignments directly in the syllabus, course calendar and online learning platform. I can have the confidence that students are getting reliable information and students can directly access information in a way that better agrees with their preferred learning style. \n\nHowever, there is a small amount of students who still prefer a hard copy of the book. For me, it has been the case that it is the students with accommodations who request a hard copy. In this case, having only a digital book could be an accessibility issue that holds them back. I have seen where some OER books are available for purchase for an affordable price. It does not appear that this book can be purchased, but it can be downloaded in pdf form and printed out. Just be warned, it is 545 pages! Also, if students wish to view the interactive images and videos, they would need to use the digital copy.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each section begins with an introduction and then presents related topics in a logical order. Medications are separated by drug category. Each section presents Indications, Mechanism of Action, Special Administration Considerations and Patient Teaching and Education for a category. Next, one or more Medication Grids provide examples of medications from the classification along with their administration considerations, therapeutic effects and side/adverse effects. Finally, each section ends with a related Critical Thinking Activity. The answers to all of the activities are provided in the last section of the book.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I have not experienced any interface issues in the several months that I have been using this book. The book is available in multiple formats and includes a video on how to navigate the online version.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Grammar is correct. Language is appropriate for this level of student.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The Critical Thinking Activities include a variety of patient types and encourage students to consider culture as a factor in medication administration. Also, section 2.4 in the Legal/Ethical section is titled Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I am very grateful to those who created this book and online source! More information can be found here: https://www.cvtc.edu/grants/wistech.","created_at":"2024-09-26T13:01:38.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-09-26T13:01:38.000-05:00"},{"id":35352,"first_name":"Jolly","last_name":"Jaison","position":"Clinical Assistant Professor","institution_name":"The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook is appropriate for the entry level nursing students such as the Associate Degree in Nursing. \nIt presents common drug classes which is easy to understand especially to students whose first language is not English. The glossary and table of contents are excellent. Direct links are provided to Daily Med, which provides current information about marketed drugs in the United States, \nCritical thinking activities in each section promotes enhanced learning skills of the students.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"The given content is error free and unbiased. However, some of the chapters require updating current drugs information.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Most of the information is up-to date. However, there are several new medications developed frequently and being used for treating patients. Updating such categories are important.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The information was clear, concise. Language is simple and easy to understand even to students with English as their second language.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Consistency of writing and layout of the content is maintained throughout the chapters.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"One of the best parts of this textbook is its modularity. Each reading section is short with complete (necessary) information. There is no information that can be skipped as only the most important information is included in the book. At the same time, it is short and keep the student focused on the contents.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics in all chapters are presented in a logical and clear fashion. Information is presented in an interesting manner with videos, graphics, tables and the final critical thinking activity that draws the attention and focus of the students.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"This book is available in different format, easy to access and has no significant interface issues.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammar errors identified.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No cultural insensitivity or offensiveness identified although this book provides several scenarios including clients with different races and ethnicities. ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This textbook lacks advanced learning resources which reenforces student learning although it has resources such as flash cards, quizzes, videos and graphics. Current pharmacology textbooks include several other learning resources such as interactive case studies, Animations-concepts in action, Pre lecture quizzes, One-Minute-Nurse etc. \nOverall, this textbook is an excellent resource to learn pharmacology for an entry level nursing student.","created_at":"2024-12-16T16:41:26.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-12-16T16:41:26.000-06:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nursing-pharmacology","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:31:44.000-06:00"},{"id":1013,"title":"Nursing Fundamentals","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2020,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"This Nursing Fundamentals textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY licensing developed for entry-level nursing students. Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Fundamentals course (543-101), the 2019 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, the 2020 NCLEX-PN Test Plan, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act. This book introduces the entry-level nursing student to the scope of nursing practice, various communication techniques, and caring for diverse patients. The nursing process is used as a framework for providing patient care based on the following nursing concepts: safety, oxygenation, comfort, spiritual well-being, grief and loss, sleep and rest, mobility, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and elimination. Care for patients with integumentary disorders and cognitive or sensory impairments is also discussed. Learning activities have been incorporated into each chapter to encourage students to use critical thinking while applying content to patient care situations.","contributors":[{"id":5435,"contribution":"Editor","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Kimberly","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Ernstmeyer","location":"Chippewa Valley Technical College","background_text":"Kimberly Ernstmeyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College"},{"id":5436,"contribution":"Editor","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Elizabeth","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Christman","location":"Chippewa Valley Technical College","background_text":"Dr. Elizabeth Christman, Chippewa Valley Technical College"}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":992,"url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/","year":null,"created_at":"2021-06-28T15:32:35.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-28T15:32:35.000-05:00","name":"WisTech Open"}],"formats":[{"id":2498,"type":"eBook","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2499,"type":"Online","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2500,"type":"PDF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":2548,"type":"ODF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":10,"reviews":[{"id":33444,"first_name":"Tabatha","last_name":"Morgan","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Emporia State University","comprehensiveness_rating":3,"comprehensiveness_review":"There were some errors noted within the context. There are also many blank pages between information and the labeling for the tables are on separate pages, which may be very confusing to a reader.","accuracy_rating":3,"accuracy_review":"There was some information that could be correct, such as the ISBARR examples. I believe the information listed under the situation, background, and assessment needs to be under the correct title. In the nursing diagnosis examples, there is conflicting information regarding the risk for nursing diagnosis. When it's potential, there are two parts of the nursing diagnosis: the problem and the related factors due to there is no evidence since it has not happened. The text states to include the problem and as evidence for a risk for diagnosis.  When also stating if a goal has been met with evaluating a patient for their plan of care, it's best to list it as \"Goal met, Goal partially met, or Goal met.\" The mnemonic for pain is \"OLD CARTS,\" not \"OLDCARTES,\" which I had looked up within other resources to see if there is an update, and every resource I found still states \"OLD CARTS.\"","relevance_rating":3,"relevance_review":"The accuracy of the information that is stated needs to be updated in areas. Please review the information listed under accuracy.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Information is clear and explained in layman's terms.","consistency_rating":3,"consistency_review":"Please refer to the comment under accuracy.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"There are many blank pages noted between each section of information while reading the information.","organization_rating":3,"organization_review":"The information flows well, except there are many blank pages noted between each information section while reading the information.","interface_rating":3,"interface_review":"The labeling for the tables doesn't always go with the information, and we cannot view some information. For example, in table 3.2b, part of the table is cut off over cultural concepts and cannot view information. Now, if this is a hard copy, some of the links would not be clicked on, making this textbook an ebook only.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"This textbook was not insensitive or offensive in any way to any culture.","overall_rating":7,"overall_review":"By reviewing the textbook and changing the information provided, I believe this would be a great textbook. This textbook appears to be more at an Associate degree level for nursing students than a Bachelor in Science of Nursing degree.","created_at":"2021-11-02T18:19:56.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-02T18:19:56.000-05:00"},{"id":33482,"first_name":"Janelle","last_name":"Patterson","position":"Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"Des Moines Area Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Includes all topics covered in our fundamentals nursing curriculum.  The two topics not included in detail in this textbook are nursing skills and nursing assessments, but these resources are included via hyperlinks to other texts covering this content within this fundamentals textbook.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The text contains accurate photos, tables, and figures to help visual learners and depict current equipment.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Most fundamental topics are straightforward and universal.  Some content that may be outdated are the NANDA-I diagnoses since these are no longer included on the NCLEX-RN.  Nursing problems terminology have now replaced NANDA-I.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"There is a glossary included at the end of each chapter to review unfamiliar bold-faced terms within the text.  This book is written at a nursing fundamentals student level. Nursing interventions are explained in simple terms and include photos and tables to depict details further.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter follows the same sequence (nursing process) and ends with application exercises including \"Putting it all Together\" and \"Learning Activities.\"","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Text is very organized, predictable, and divisible.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Text is very organized, systematic, and logical.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Excellent and thorough use of hyperlinks to additional references, evidence-based practice, national organizations, assessment steps, and skill steps.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Minimal grammatical errors","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"A variety of examples are included.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2021-11-23T13:07:08.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-11-23T13:07:08.000-06:00"},{"id":33595,"first_name":"Bonnie","last_name":"Wilkinson","position":"Primary Faculty, Nursing Assistant","institution_name":"Clackamas Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Great introductory exploration of concepts and topics germane to nursing students.  Can be adapted to meet the needs for education of nursing assistants as well as those pursuing practical/vocational licensure or registered nurse","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Includes multiple recent and relevant sources with the ability to review or further explore the resources.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Includes links to resources that are frequently updated, rather than including the current standard at the time of publication which may change over time.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Written to meet the needs of a student unfamiliar with the subject with multiple clarifications of terms that can be referenced directly in the text.  Each chapter included a glossary at the conclusion, which could be accessed prior to reading the subchapters if desired.  Chapters divided into digestible sections that build upon the previous subchapter.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter arranged in a consistent pattern.  Includes a summary subchapter as well as glossary of terms covered in the chapter.   Each chapter has a learning assessment which includes critical thinking scenarios, flashcards with information, and an interactive quiz with immediate feedback function.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Chapters divided into digestible sections that build into a cohesive overview of the subject.  Works well with supplemental texts by same group on Nursing Skills and Pharmacology.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Information presented from a global perspective followed by specific information and a summary section in each chapter.  Chapters arranged with foundational information (scope of practice, communication, diverse populations, nursing process) at the beginning, followed by more specific subject areas.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Links embedded in the text upload smoothly and images and charts placed in appropriate places to accent the subject being discussed.   Additional information can be accessed easily by either clicking on the web addresses of the references or imbedded in boxes within the section","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Clear and inclusive text","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Full section on cultural issues plus references throughout the rest of the text","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The authors have allowed access to further modify the publication to meet the needs of individuals pursuing nursing education outside the Wisconsin area.  It is available for purchase in a print format, as referenced data showed students prefer a print text over 50% of the time.   Has a companion publications for nursing skills and pharmacology.","created_at":"2021-12-29T14:12:38.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-12-29T14:12:38.000-06:00"},{"id":34133,"first_name":"Carol","last_name":"Blanchard","position":"Instructor","institution_name":"North Shore Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text covers all the subjects of our current text with the additional easily available instructor resources. The topics were covered well and included activities that were very well laid out, including relevant case studies that will help with our Next Generation questions.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"The book is accurate and covers all of the most updated evidenced based best practices.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Because of this format, updates are easy to add, a real plus for Nursing and it's frequent updates.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Although the text is sometimes dry, it is very clear and understandable to a student.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The framework and terminology within the text is consistent.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The Module setup is very user friendly, and easy to access.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are organized in such a way that is consistent with how most schools approach Nursing Fundamentals as a course.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"No problems were encountered with navigating throughout the text. The charts and activities were clear as well as the instructor resources and answer keys.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were encountered.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"No cultural insensitivities were found.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"This text is an excellent resource for Nursing students. The many activities and resources woven within each chapter makes this an excellent products for all types of learners. Additionally, because Nursing texts are often updated to reflect best practices, an online text is much easier to update with little to no expense for the student.","created_at":"2022-11-09T11:33:08.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-09T11:33:08.000-06:00"},{"id":34352,"first_name":"Bailey","last_name":"Kuhlman","position":"Instructor","institution_name":"Pittsburg State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The comprehensiveness of the text is sufficient. It includes all subjects our current text has. A benefit of the text is the instructor resources being readily available. Particularly, the NextGen instructor resources will be helpful.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book is accurate and up to date with EBP.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The texts longevity and relevance are beneficial to the subject of nursing fundamentals.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and concise.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is consistent with EBP.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The setup is beneficial to the user.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization of the text is easy to follow.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Easy to follow and no problems experienced with technology.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors discovered in the text.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No cultural insensitivities were found.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is a great text for nursing fundamentals students. The readily available instructor resources are a plus, especially when helping students prepare for NextGen.  The online text is user friendly and up to date with EBP. There is no cost to the student which is a massive benefit.","created_at":"2023-01-09T12:45:42.000-06:00","updated_at":"2023-01-09T12:45:42.000-06:00"},{"id":34570,"first_name":"Eileen","last_name":"Weatherby","position":"Nursing Instructor (PhD, MS, MBA, CNE)","institution_name":"Normandale Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Overall, the book covers topics expected of nursing fundamentals textbooks. Some topics are developed very well such as therapeutic communication strategies, writing SMART outcomes, and highlighting Watson's caring theory. Other topics would benefit from futher development such as the role of the nurse as the teacher applying learning theory principles to patient education.  The text does a good job introducing the challenges faced by older adults, and would benefit readers by expanding on the developmental stages of other age groups. Only cursory references are made to theorists Piaget and Erikson.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"No errors noted with the information. The authors successfully impart unbiased content with the exception of predominantly Caucasian images and models. Up to date information addresses the social determinants of health and health care disparities.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The electronic nature of this textbook allows for updating ease. The use of and emphasis on nursing diagnoses seems to be waning and this topic may be one of the areas of the textbook that will require modification.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Sections are succinct and easily readable. The glossaries and flash cards assist with mastering common medical terminology.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each section is set up similarly. The reader can anticipate the review exercises at the conclusion of each section.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each unit presents small \"chunks\" of information appropriately. The reader is not overwhelmed with a very large section under a single heading. I antipcate that learners would be more adherent with reading assignments using this format.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The arrangement of topics is done very well starting with a \"big picture\" of the nursing profession then gradually narrowing down to very specific topics.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The electronic version worked well for jumping from link to link. Some images had such high definition that every pore and blackhead was visible on the model's face. The learning activities also worked well. The pdf version contains many blank pages and more effort is required of the reader to try the links and explore the learning activities.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammar errors encountered.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The proportion of images and models that represent people of color is small. This could be shored up.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Nurse educators often classify teaching content as, \"Need to know, nice to know, or nuts to know\". This textbook exemplifies the \"need to know\" \u0026 has eliminated the superfluous and/or detailed content. Overall, I believe nursing students would be more likely to complete reading assignments from this textbook as it is succinct and provides activities that help solidify concepts.","created_at":"2023-05-20T21:42:48.000-05:00","updated_at":"2023-05-20T21:42:48.000-05:00"},{"id":34789,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Riggs","position":"Professional Specialist","institution_name":"Saint Mary's College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covers a large amount of relevant content and nearly all of the theory content that I typically cover in my fundamentals course. It does not, however, cover the nursing skills that I review in lecture and that students practice in the lab portion of the course. Yet, the same editors (Ernstmeyer \u0026 Christman) also provide a separate OER entitled Nursing Skills which covers everything that Nursing Fundamentals does not. So, I have named both books (Nursing Fundamentals AND Nursing Skills) as required resources for the course. Nursing Skills contains the skill checklists and videos, as well as sample documentation, that are associated with the theory content. One topic not covered in Nursing Fundamentals is medication administration. \nFor the 2-3 weeks that we spend on this topic, students will use primarily the Nursing Skills OER. \n\nAdditionally, in the past, students have purchased a textbook package that also includes digital quizzing and virtual simulations. Both Nursing Fundamentals and Nursing Skills have sections titled “Learning Activities” which include interactive case studies, quizzes and simulations that incorporate NGN NCLEX-style questions. I plan to use these activities during class. I would like to be able to assign these activities but, as far as I can tell, there is no way to view student performance and ensure that they are being completed. \n\nFinally, LibreText ADAPT is a test bank of quiz and exam questions that faculty can draw from. It feels good to have this support, but I will continue to use the exams that I have created in the past for now. Any supplementation to the course will be minor and well worth the hundreds of dollars in savings to students.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate and aligns with what is being taught in nursing fundamentals courses. The material perfectly compliments my lecture PowerPoints as they are. I will not need to change anything and can simply assign readings and activities from the book. I have not encountered any errors.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is up-to-date. Sources are current and at most, only a few years old. Sources are evidence-based and reliable. They are cited at the bottom of each individual content page and are hyperlinked for easy access.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and concise. The headings are helpful for organizing information and key terms are bolded. The presentation is visually appealing and easy to understand. The pages are easy to navigate. I believe that students will appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the pages.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each book section and page is formatted in the same way. Students will know what to expect as they access each new chapter. Quality and quantity of information is also consistent across the book.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"This is my favorite feature of this book. I believe that students will greatly appreciate and benefit from the concise reading sections. It seems to me that this generation of students does not like to read and that that they do not learn best by reading. Yet, they need and want a place where they can go for clarification or an alternate explanation of a topic. With the short readings, they can find answers to their questions quickly. Also, the pictures and video links are visually appealing and attractive to students. Additionally, I like how I can easily link relevant sections and assignments directly in the syllabus, course calendar and online learning platform. I can have the confidence that students are getting reliable information and students can directly access information in a way that better agrees with their preferred learning style.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each chapter begins with an introduction and then presents related topics in a logical order. Chapters contain 6-12 topics, and topics are appropriately separated. The last section in each chapter is titled “Putting it all Together” and includes a relevant patient scenario and application of the nursing process.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I have not experienced any interface issues in the several months that I have been using this book. LibreText provides options for \"Readability.\" Students can adjust text and margin size, as well as color gradients that allow for ease and efficiency of reading.  There is also a \"Reader Mode\" that eliminates the website navigation information and decreases distractions while reading. Additionally, there is a scientific calculator in the \"Tools\" section. This is helpful for this course, because students must often complete medication math problems. I like the accessibility options included in this program.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I have not noticed any grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The end-of-chapter patient scenarios include a variety of patient types. Chapter 3 is titled ‘Diverse Patients’ and includes information on health disparities as well as how to perform an appropriate cultural assessment and provide culturally competent care. Additionally, the content can be translated into 133 different languages with Google Translate. In some cases, Google Translate can use “conversation mode” to provide an audio version of the content.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"In addition to being able to access a free digital copy of the book, students can also download a FREE pdf version of this book and/or purchase a copy of the book at the following prices: Paperback: Grayscale ($40.47) Full Color ($55.48); Hardcover: Grayscale ($50.70) Full Color ($65.78).\n\nLibreText offers the following tips for working with a PDF: \n“Encourage students to use a program like Adobe Reader, iBooks, or Notability to download, read, and annotate the PDF. These tools allow for highlighting, commenting, bookmarking, etc, that will make interacting with the file easier than reading it in the web browser. Here is a list of 15 free PDF readers Links to an external site.(though not all of them support highlighting and annotating). This resource from Reed CollegeLinks to an external site. It provides helpful tips for using Adobe Reader and Preview for Mac. Students can use Ctrl-F (the command for \"find\"), which helps find a particular point in a long PDF document.”","created_at":"2023-12-12T11:05:23.000-06:00","updated_at":"2023-12-12T11:05:23.000-06:00"},{"id":35072,"first_name":"Sophan","last_name":"Theam","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"North Shore Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The Nursing Fundamentals OER surprisingly has every component and topic that is covered in the current textbook used at my college which students are required to purchase.  Not only does it cover all of the necessary subjects related to Nursing Fundamentals, but it also elaborates on application of the nursing process within each component.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The information is accurate and reflective on what is lectured in Nursing Fundamentals.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"I was impressed about the learning activity at the end of the chapters which had very relevant and practical case studies and Q\u0026A's.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The information is portrayed in very clear and concise formatting including tables and images.  Links to additional resources within the text were also easy to navigate.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The formatting was very consistent and clearly portrayed.  Ease of reading and consistent framework are evident throughout the OER.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Modules are clearly labeled and defined which would make assignments clear and easy for students.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Topics and modules within the index are easy to navigate to and organized in a very simple format.  It is easy to click and read topics chosen.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I did not come across any broken links or disruptions throughout the OER.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"There were no issues with grammar or punctuation throughout the OER.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"There was an entire chapter on Cultural Competency which is a significant subject in nursing.  Spirituality was also referenced and is a large topic to cover.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Overall, this OER was impressive.  I didn't expect much prior to reviewing it but once I did, I can see the benefits of using this OER for my course.","created_at":"2024-05-25T07:07:31.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-05-25T07:07:31.000-05:00"},{"id":35418,"first_name":"Jessica","last_name":"Dwork","position":"Nursing Faculty","institution_name":"Glendale Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covers a wide range of topics, including the very foundations of nursing to briefly touching on disease process of numerous body systems, ensuring that readers gain a well-rounded understanding. It is very similar to other fundamental of nursing textbooks and has a consistent layout. Each chapter gives a thorough explanation of the content in a reader friendly manner. The content is organized and simplified in a way that makes it easy to understand and apply. Each chapter is set up the same, with an overview, followed by the content, and ends with learning activities and a glossary of key terms. One thing I really like about the book is that it offers the reader opportunities to apply the knowledge with brief knowledge checks and \"putting it all together\" activities, which deepen understanding, enhancing its relevance to  professional practice. The book also links to various OER textbooks to enhance or build on the content covered in this book. Overall, Nursing Fundamentals is a comprehensive resource that effectively covers foundations of nursing with clarity and depth.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content in the book is referenced throughout and includes a reference list. The inclusion of citations and references allows readers to verify the information, reinforcing its credibility. The authors reference credible sources, including peer reviewed journals, other textbooks, and government sources such as WHO and the CDC, which further ensures that the information presented is trustworthy. Readers can click on links to read additional information on various government websites or journal articles. The content is up to date and based on the most current standards of nursing practice.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"One of the strengths of this textbook is its relevance to the fundamentals of nursing course that I teach. The content aligns well with current  curriculum requirements of my institution, making it a valuable resource for myself and my students. The textbook includes NCLEX Next Generation-style questions that allow the reader to practice these types of questions in preparation for the NCLEX. The textbook is written in a way that any necessary updates will be very simple to implement. The fact that you can make real time updates is something that printed textbooks or textbooks that can not be altered do not offer.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The textbook is well-organized, with a content area on the left hand side that has various chapters that guide the reader through an introduction, concepts related to the topic, and ends with real world activities that ties that concepts from the chapter together. Each chapter has step-by-step explanations and diagrams or tables, which makes it a perfect tool for learners at different levels. I really like how the chapters are concise and provide the most important information for each topic. In chapters where there is a more complex topic, there is a summary which helps clarify and reinforce the content.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The authors use consistent explanations and terminology throughout the textbook and across the various chapters. The book maintains uniform formatting with the step-by-step explanations of content, summaries at the end of complex chapters, and diagrams or tables to focus the learner. There are real-world examples, links to additional information, and simple conceptual explanations makes this book an easy read. This consistency makes it easier for learners to follow the material without confusion and encourages the learner to build a strong foundation for future semesters.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The structure of the modules or chapter readings are divided into smaller, focused reading sections. For example, the nursing process module contains subheadings, including an introduction, individual sections on each of the steps, a summary of the chapter which puts it all together, and concludes with application level learning activities. The chapter division and focused sections allows for the faculty to assign specific sections or focus students attention to a section without overwhelming them. This type of book structure allows faculty to adapt the readings to meet the course objectives and learner needs. The fact that you can utilize only portions of the chapter or revise sections makes it easy to integrate the text into a course without disrupting the overall flow.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book is organized in a very organized with a logical progression that guides readers from foundational concepts to some more advanced topics. Each module or chapter reading is listed and the reader can expand the section to see the available subheadings. Each consists of the topic heading, an introduction followed but the subheadings which are focused readings on the content. The reader can apply their knowledge at the end of each reading section by completing \"putting it all together\" activities, which deepen understanding, enhancing its relevance to  professional practice.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is free of significant interface issues, the text is easily navigated, charts and images appear as intended, and features work without interruption, which decreases reader confusion. The readers can move from one section to another with minimal effort making for a seamless reading experience. When the reader clicks on an external link or another OER textbook reference, a new tab opens maintaining their place in the current textbook. This ensures a smooth and user-friendly experience when using a variety of platforms or devices. The reader can access this book on different sized screens, making it accessible for students using desktops, tablets, or mobile devices.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The textbook contains no significant grammatical errors. The correct usage of grammar, punctuation, and phrasing make for increased readability and supports the validity of the textbook. In addition, the textbook is peer reviewed and any errors can be easily updated. The faculty can make real time updates to the textbook when integrating it into their course.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The textbook makes a conscious effort to use correct terminology, examples, case studies, and references that include a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. This helps the reader to feel represented and more connected to the readings. There is a chapter section specifically focused on culturally diverse patient populations. In that sections there are subheadings that focus on basic diversity concepts, health disparities, providing culturally sensitive and responsive care, performing cultural assessments, and supplemental videos and activities that focus on cultural diversity in nursing. The chapter on culturally diverse patient populations concludes with a few patient case scenarios focusing on a diverse client and their needs.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The Nursing Fundamentals OER textbook is a highly relevant, adaptable, comprehensive, and well-structured up to date OER textbook that serves as an excellent resource for students and faculty who teach a Fundamentals of Nursing course.","created_at":"2025-03-23T14:08:25.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-03-23T14:08:25.000-05:00"},{"id":35539,"first_name":"Jodi","last_name":"Pomeranz","position":"Clinical Professor","institution_name":"Worcester State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The nursing fundamentals book provides essential knowledge and skills for beginning nurses. It typically covers core topics such as patient care, hygiene, safety, communication, and basic clinical procedures. This text lays a strong foundation for clinical practice, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application, making them vital for nursing students.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book appears to be accurate and unbiased throughout. I did not encounter any factual errors during my review, and the information was presented objectively.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The book appears to be current and relevant to the topic. While updates could likely be implemented with relative ease, it's unclear how much content would need revision, given that it covers fundamental concepts which typically remain stable over time.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book uses clear and concise language, making it easy to navigate and understand. The straightforward writing style enhances readability and supports comprehension of the material.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text appears consistent with the established framework and terminology, maintaining coherence throughout and aligning well with standard conventions in the field.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The textbook demonstrates strong modularity, with each chapter or section focusing on a distinct topic that can be studied independently. This structure allows for flexible instruction, making it easy for educators to reorder or selectively assign content based on course objectives. The modular design also supports self-paced learning and quick reference for students","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are presented in a logical and well-structured order, which enhances the overall flow of the content and supports comprehension.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is free from significant interface issues, including problems with navigation. The layout is user-friendly and supports a smooth reading experience.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not encounter any grammatical errors in the text. The writing is well-edited and professionally presented.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2025-06-20T20:09:51.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-06-20T20:09:51.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nursing-fundamentals","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:33:31.000-06:00"},{"id":246,"title":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2015,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know should be an essential component of basic educational preparation for the professional registered nurse student. Recent studies show that only one in four nurses feel confident in caring for dying patients and their families and less than 2% of overall content in nursing textbooks is related to end-of-life care, despite the tremendous growth in palliative and end-of-life care programs across the country. The purpose of this textbook is to provide an indepth look at death and dying in this country, including the vital role of the nurse in assisting patients and families along the journey towards the end of life. There is an emphasis throughout the book on the simple, yet understated value of effective interpersonal communication between the patient and clinician. The text provides a basic foundation of understanding death and dying, including a brief historical examination of some main conceptual models associated with how patients cope with impending loss. An overview of illness trajectories and models of care, such as hospice and palliative care are discussed. Lastly, the latest evidence-based approaches for pain and symptom management, ethical concerns, cultural considerations, care at the time of death, and grief/bereavement are examined. The goal of this text is to foster the necessary skills for nurses to provide compassionate care to individuals who are nearing the end of life and their families. Every chapter contains a “What You Should Know” section which highlights and reinforces foundational concepts.","contributors":[{"id":3775,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Susan","middle_name":"E.","last_name":"Lowey","location":"SUNY, Brockport","background_text":"Dr. Susan Lowey works with both juniors and seniors in the traditional Nursing program, teaching Community Health Nursing and Nursing Research at SUNY, Brockport. She earned her PhD in Health Practice Research from the University of Rochester and was awarded a Claire M. Fagin Fellowship from the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program for her post-doctoral work. Improving care at the end of life, with a particular focus on symptom management, is the focus of Dr. Lowey’s research. The majority of her clinical practice has been as a community health hospice nurse providing care for dying patients and their loved ones. Dr. Lowey holds national certification as a board certified hospice and palliative care nurse (CHPN) through the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. In addition, she is a certified ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) trainer (Core and Geriatric). She is also an appointed member of the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Registered Nurse Examination Development Committee and holds another appointment as the ESPO Representative on the Membership Executive Committee through the Gerontological Society of America. Dr. Lowey also serves as one of the faculty representatives for Omicron Beta, Brockport’s Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society."}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":136,"url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/","year":null,"created_at":"2018-09-07T12:22:37.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-04-15T13:37:56.000-05:00","name":"Open SUNY"}],"formats":[{"id":195,"type":"PDF","url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/download/nursing-care-at-the-end-of-life/?tmstv=1672249987","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":196,"type":"eBook","url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/download/nursing-care-at-the-end-of-life-2/?tmstv=1672249987","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":197,"type":"Online","url":"https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/nursingcare/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":16,"reviews":[{"id":505,"first_name":"Cindy","last_name":"Yascavage","position":"Instructor","institution_name":"Temple University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text is comprehensive and appropriately provides a basic understanding of terms of a difficult topic for care givers.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book's content is accurate and supported appropriately with relevant references.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Even though some of the material seemed old, it is the gold standard. The content is up to date, and somewhat ageless.  Medications for pain may change, however, learning how to manage palliative care clients remains difficult for many.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"There text is not written with techinical terminology such as medical procedures, however, to a nonmedical person, there might be some terminology they are unfamiliar with.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is consistent in terminology and framework throughout the text.  For example each chapter begins with learning objectives.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is easily divided into smaller section that are managable for assignments.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The text is organized and presented in a logical and clear fashion.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is free of significant interface issues.  There were not any navigation or chart distortion issues on computer or phone display access.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The text was written without any noticeable grammatical errors.  It was written at a level that a nurse could share the text with a family member and they could understand the information.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text touches on a cultural diversity and end-of-life care in a very non-offensive way.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This text is a great addition to any course that discusses end of life.  It touches on hospice and palliative care, as well as pain control when dying, all in one text. Many texts are lacking this combination.","created_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":532,"first_name":"Michael","last_name":"Torguson, MS, MA","position":"Bioethicist; Past Chair for Education \u0026 Policy - Ethics Committee","institution_name":"Rogue Valley Medical Center (Medford,  Oregon)","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Health Care is - by definition - a profession that is focused on preventing the end of life. This text aims to guide health care providers through the inevitable process that all patients will experience, divided into stages of care: Anticipation, In The Moment, Afterwards.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is presented in as unbiased a manner as is possible with such a high-emotion subject.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is very timely and up to date. There are some references that are older (greater than 10 years), but they are included in such a way that the age of the study does not detract from the predominant thesis in each chapter. \n\nUpdating the work to include the latest trends in best clinical practices should not be difficult, as the compartmentalization of the information - while building on previous learning - is not so interwoven as to substantially detract from the flow of the narrative.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Written in such a way as to be accessible to a layperson not clinically trained, but also not too basic for the healthcare provider, the text is clear, concise, and accessible to the reader. When complex clinical information is presented, it is not dumped on the reader; rather there is a \"ramp up\" feel to the content.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"There is good consistency in the book, as well as mercifully few \"callback\" references to earlier chapters.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The three main content areas (Units?) work well to guide the clinician through the process of learning about the end of life process. Within each of these units, however, the individual chapters - upon first reading - seem to require the healthcare provider to take each chapter in order.  Once read and when the content is familiar, however, the chapters are useful as stand-alone references.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Highest marks for the organization and flow of the book.  Leading the clinician through the death and dying process in a chronological \"presentation of symptoms\" order makes the text exceptionally well suited for this subject.  Again, once the healthcare provider is familiar with the text, then accessing specific information in non-sequential chapters is not only possible, but easy.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"This reviewer experienced no problems with the format of the text.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No errors in grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure/mechanics.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No text can be all things to all people.  This text manages to hit the \"middle of the bell-shaped curve\" in that it is applicable to most people under most circumstances, most of the time. The Ethics chapter will be the most \"controversial,\" as Ethics is - by definition - a morality based, Right-And-Wrong subject.  Further, there is no overtly judgmental language when dealing with controversial topics (withdrawing/withholding care, assisted dying, etc.). Being from Oregon, I would have personally liked to see more than one paragraph on assisted suicide, but the author's treatment of the subject is satsifactory.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The layout of each chapter is especially useful.  Starting with learning objectives bullet points, the author guides the reader through the content, then wraps up each chapter with three main bullet point \"Things You Should Know.\" The text lends itself to note taking and information retention.  Overall, a good text that will be useful to clinicians working with end of life patients, as well as a helpful adjunct for  those in the healthcare realm (long term care, acute care, ethics committee, etc.) to supplement their understanding of the issues.","created_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":597,"first_name":"Tina","last_name":"Davis","position":"Health Faculty","institution_name":"Lane Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book is very comprehensive in its coverage of the topics of nursing at the end of life.  And although the book does not include a separate index or glossary, it does provide plenty of terms and definitions within the text in a thoughtful and organized manner.  The website resources at the end is comprehensive.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I found the accuracy of this book to be excellent.  With the exception of one small error of two words joined together, I found no other errors.  And the inclusion of various perspectives provides an unbiased view of nursing in this context.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The relevance to today's nursing field and hospice care is extremely up-to-date.  Having experienced my mother's and father's hospice care at different times within the last six years, I found the advice and information affirming and relevent.  Obsolescence is easily avoided with supplementing information when it is necessary.  The personal experiences and examples are timeless.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The terms were clearly defined and the examples provided the helpful context.  The prose was very accessible and easy to follow and enjoyable to read without being too wordy or technical.  For example, p. 60 clearly gives a thorough description of the classifications of pain and differentiating between the mechanisms and temporal patterns.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter is nicely framed, beginning with the objectives and moving to an introduction and the main ideas, then finishing with \"what you should know.\"  This framework provided an easy-to-follow pattern.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book's modularity is wonderful. The three main parts I. Anticipation II. In The Moment and III. Afterwards provides structure of the individual chapters and their focus.  This allows instructors to easily assign readings in individual sections.  And the subheadings within the chapters are very useful.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization of the book showed topics divided into a simple sequence related to the care of the patient.  The three major sections clearly follow the sequence related to the care of the patient.  The chapters within the sections are logically divided and clearly presented.  The subheadings within the chapters also makes it easy to find individual topics.  And even though this book may target nurses, it is organized in a useful fashion for the patient and family member as well.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The figures and tables are nicely formatted and easy-to-read.  The Models of Care (p. 39) figures were a bit confusing at first but the explanation in the text following the figures was provided and made it more clear.  The tables provided easy-to-reference guides for such areas of questions to ask the patient as well as religious beliefs about death and dying.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I found no grammar errors and the language used corresponded to the nursing field but also provided concrete examples for the lay person.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The book mentioned consideration of different groups of people with its definition of 'diversity' on p. 109.  It also provided different religious perspectives of death and dying in the chapter on Diversity and Dying.  But more importantly the language and style of the book continually used phrasing of 'inclusiveness' and repeatedly cautioned the nurse to be aware of the care and communication with the patient and family so as not to offend or exclude anyone based on different cultural or ethnic backgrounds.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This book is a valuable resource for anyone, not just a nurse or caregiver, patient or family member of a patient.  Its comprehensiveness and validity can be summed up with Susan Lowey's reminder about the importance of care a dying patient receives and how it may not be remembered by the nurse, but it will surely be remembered by the patient's family (p.94).","created_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2016-08-21T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":942,"first_name":"Dawn","last_name":"Cullison","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Reynolds Community College Richmond, Virginia","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book is very comprehensive and the author's scaffolding of foundational to more complex concepts yields a very thorough and yet concise understanding of the content.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"This book contains very well researched, current, and unbiased information, allowing the reader to glean an understanding of the various theories of death and dying and the myriad of approaches to the care of the dying patient.  ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content of this text is current, relevant, and most essential in the training of nursing students and is written in such a manner as to not require frequent updates.  The content is applicable to all facets of nursing as death and dying are encountered in any given specialty within the nursing profession.  This text serves to fill in the gaps of coverage of death and dying in many nursing programs and would also be of benefit to the practicing nurse who desires to pursue additional independent learning opportunities.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is written in a manner consistent with educational resources aimed at the target population of nursing students, however, even one not familiar with nursing jargon/technical terminology would benefit from reading and be able to understand the overall intent of the text.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"This text is divided into very concise chapters and utilizes a consistent framework throughout, which allows the reader to quickly identify the author's given style of writing, yielding an ease of comprehension and expeditious sense of familiarity and understanding.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"This text is written in a format of very concise, modular sections which could easily be dissected and read in part, but also as a whole.  The text references multiple sources of a wide range of expertise, offering the reader many opportunities to explore a particular topic of interest in greater depth.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are presented in a clear, logical, and systematic manner, allowing the reader to either review or learn afresh the foundational principles and then move deeper into the more complex and finely tuned content.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"This text is free of any significant interface issues, and no distortions of content, images, or charts is noted.  The text was downloaded without difficulty and the formatting is clear, consistent, and reader-friendly.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The text contains no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"This text is culturally sensitive and addresses the unique differences in terms of cultural or religious views of death and dying while avoiding generalizations.  The text seeks to educate the reader on the wide range of patient, family, and health care professional responses to death and dying while also avoiding generalization.  This facet allows the reader to glean insights without forming potentially inappropriate or inaccurate presuppositions when faced with other cultures or religions in practice.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This book is an invaluable resource to all nursing students and practicing nurses as it very concisely articulates the unique complexities encountered in the care of the dying patient and the dying patient's family.  This book accurately asserts that the content explored in this text  is often covered minimally in the traditional nursing curriculum, leaving many nurses feeling inadequate, unprepared, and less than confident when caring for the dying patient in practice.  This book more than adequately fills the void and I will be utilizing this resource in the future.  Thank you for compiling and sharing this information.","created_at":"2017-02-08T18:00:00.000-06:00","updated_at":"2017-02-08T18:00:00.000-06:00"},{"id":1558,"first_name":"Nancyruth","last_name":"Leibold","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Southwest Minnesota State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is a comprehensive book about caring for patients and families at the end of life.  All areas and ideas related to nursing care at the end of life are included.  A Table of Contents is included.  An Index and Glossary are not included in this textbook.   ","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The textbook includes accurate information about end of life care that is supported with evidence from the literature.  The content is free of errors and unbiased","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is relevant information as information about End-of-Life case is important for health care professionals to know and apply when caring for patients and their families at end-of-life.  The content will not be quickly outdated, which is a major concern in nursing topics.  ","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is clear and easy to read.  The book includes professional vocabulary, but defines the terms used.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Consistent terms and frameworks are used throughout the book.  ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is presented in smaller reading sections with headings and subheadings to divide up the chunks of content.  The book is not overly self-referential. Dr. Lowey cites her work in this area, but it is not overdone.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is well organized and flows well.  There are 12 chapters in the text.  Each chapter includes learning objectives, content, a “What You Should Know” section, and references.  The major sub-topics for end of life care are included.  And Afterword and End of Life Care Resources section is included.  The tables and figures are helpful and point out the key ideas.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"When I read the book in the online format, the font changed to difficult to read fonts and also changed to italic for some chapters.  I found this difficult to read.   The figures and tables were not impacted.  I recommend using the PDF format of the book for this reason as it was consistent and easier to read.  This may have been some odd technical aberration, but did happen to me at several different checks on different days.  However, I mention in case you have similar issues so you can try the PDF as another option.  Being able to download the PDF is an awesome plus!","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The book is free of grammar and spelling errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"This book includes a chapter about Diversity in Dying.  The chapter outlines various religious beliefs and practices related to death and dying.  Nurses are told to become familiar with the death and dying practices of the family.   This is appropriate because families will have their own cultural practices that may or may not be used by everyone of their culture or religious affiliation.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is a well written book with outstanding content and organization.  Thanks to Dr. Lowey for this open educational resource!","created_at":"2018-02-01T18:00:00.000-06:00","updated_at":"2018-02-01T18:00:00.000-06:00"},{"id":1989,"first_name":"Sandra S.","last_name":"Lee, PhD, RN, CNE","position":"Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"University of Houston","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book addresses all areas of end-of-life care, starting with history, frameworks, and models of care. The middle section sufficiently covers the symptoms and corresponding interventions that a hospice nurse would most commonly encounter in the illness trajectory. Although there is not an index or glossary, the table of contents is clear enough to quickly identify and find topics of particular interest.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content is accurate and reflects current knowledge and science around end-of-life care. ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is up-to-date and utilizes reputable sources throughout. A resource list at the end of the text gives the reader links to online sources which are not likely to change, such as the American Geriatrics Society and the American Medical Association, Institute of Medicine, etc.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is refreshing to read. It challenges the reader with expanding knowledge and points of critical discussion and handles a weighty topic in a way that is easy to think about and digest. The narrative is clear and easy to understand yet obviously scholarly and well supported by the current research and literature in end of life care.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is clear and consistent with its terminology and approach. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"What really stands out is the large-font chapter titles, a poignant quote at the beginning of chapters to introduce the reader to the topic, and the learning objectives clearly indicated in a black and white box. The \"What You Should Know\" key points are easily identified at the end of each chapter by a green box, highlighting the most important take-aways from each chapter. References follow each chapter. ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each chapter begins with large-font chapter titles and a poignant quote at the beginning of chapters to introduce the reader to the topic. The learning objectives are clearly indicated in a black and white box. The \"What You Should Know\" key points are easily identified at the end of each chapter by a green box, highlighting the most important take-aways from each chapter. Each chapter is organized in the same way, so the reader knows what to expect while progressing through the text.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The interface is excellent. The no-frills approach in a PDF allows easy download and storage onto multiple device. I enjoyed reading the book on my iPhone. The reader won't find complicated graphics, images, or interactive activities in the text. Instead, Dr. Lowey opted for a simple, streamlined approach that I found aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate between chapters. Charts and graphics are carefully selected and strategically placed wtih full explanations. ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical or formatting errors were noted. The text is easy to read yet employs professional language and terminology.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The book approaches the subject of end of life care with sensitivity, knowing that many nurses are not comfortable with the topic or their ability to provice sufficient care. Dr. Lowey assures readers of all experience levels that the nursing hesitancy and limited of knowledge in end of life care is widespread. She empowers the reader that our presence and voice is our greatest and most effective intervention during end of life care. A specific chapter addresses the diversity and death practices across cultures and summarizes the religious beliefs for each of the world's major religions. No book or chapter could possibily comprehensively consider all cultural beliefs around death, dying, and funerals, but Dr. Lowey gives us a good starting point.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Nursing Care at the End of Life: What Every Clinician Should Know is a real gem for nursing students, experienced clinicians, and those new to hospice care. Having such an outstanding resource in the Open Textbook Library is a gift to the nursing profession, and to our patients. The text gives a practical, relevant, well-written, and comprehensive resource to draw upon when caring for patients in the palliation/hospice trajectory. The very best chapter is the last one in which Dr. Lowey reflects on what it's like to be a hospice nurse, how she copes with her own sadness when patients die, and other common questions that hospice nurses are often asks. If a nurse is thinking about becoming a hospice nurse and reading this book to get information, the last chapter will clearly help guide the decision. Several chapters could stand alone as reading assignments in other courses such as medical-surgical nursing or psychiatric care, or a course addressing cultural aspects of care. Whether used in its entirety, in part, as required or optional, this text is a must have in every nursing education program. I definitely plan to use this text in my classes for both required and optional reading assignments. Great job and outstanding work, Dr. Lowey! ","created_at":"2018-05-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-05-21T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2425,"first_name":"Patricia","last_name":"Drees","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Fort Hays State University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"There is no index at the end of the work.  There is a list of websites that can be used as resources for further reading. \r\nThe topic is covered logically and groups the subtopic by when these topics occur in the life and death experience.  ","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"It is accurate and evidence based. Pain management and ethics are objectively discussed.  Pain management is an area of nursing that tends to bring out opinions more than evidence to guide care.  This warns against that.  ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This is relevant to nursing as it expands the topics:\r\n1.fear of death\r\n2.fear of pain in dying\r\n3.accurate information on death process (physiological processes)\r\n4.accurate information on pain medications\r\n5.grief and hope\r\n6.spiritual distress\r\n7.application of ethical principles as related to death and dying\r\n","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Accepted and appropriate terms are used.   Written in standard American English.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Yes. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The educator could easily ask the student to read a section to expand upon what is being taught in class.  ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"It flows sequentially using a timeline or several timelines to capture the death and dying process. ","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"Being an online book requires a different sort of navigation.  It may require conversion to a format where the student can search out specific parts.  I was unable to sign in.  I downloaded a PDF.  Perhaps, the other format had this feature. ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"If grammatical errors occur, they did not hamper my understanding of the content. ","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"It is based on the American death and dying experience. It has a section on cultural care. It is brief and not the most comprehensive resource on that, however, it would not lead the nurse astray if this is the only source of cultural information.  It has brief examples of religious and ethnic variations in beliefs and customs. ","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"If I were teaching health and illness, it would be an adjunct source on pain medications and dying.\r\nAs a mental health instructor, I could pick out different sections to supplement and expand topics.  The spiritual distress section would be useful.  This resource is good to look at the family dynamics of death and dying.  I do not have a nursing book in the curriculum that this could 100% replace.  The citations after each chapter alone would be a goldmine for students trying to learn more about the topic. ","created_at":"2018-11-29T21:41:01.000-06:00","updated_at":"2018-11-29T21:41:01.000-06:00"},{"id":2532,"first_name":"Monica","last_name":"Schibig","position":"Associate Clinical Professor","institution_name":"University of Missouri","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text does a respectable job of including all the key elements for one's understanding of end of life care (EOLC) issues.  Some information on the basics of the legal side of EOLC would be helpful.  Part of the discussion surrounding EOLC is to assist the patient in understanding the various components of written documentation of their wishes, such as advanced directives and power of attorney.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I did not notice any errors in the book, but this is a topic where the statistics supporting the information can easily change over the course of a couple years, so one needs to take into account he authoring year.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Relevance is one of the book's strengths.  It is a fairly easy read which should increase the likelihood that the student or healthcare professional will read the entire book.  future updates seem quite manageable.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The author did a great job of writing for a broad audience. It is not overly \"medical\" and presents the information in such a a manner that most lay individuals could comprehend the book's material.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The consistency throughout the book is one of the main reasons that a lay individual could easily absorb the content of this book.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Modularity is another strength of this book.  Not only could an instructor assign the various chapters to coincide with a student's progressive matriculation through a program, but each section can stand on it's own and is not dependent on previous content.  This lends nicely for faculty that may only want to emphasize certain sections of the book. ","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"I believe the organization of this book is excellent, with one exception.  In the last section, \"Afterword Evaluation of Self: Lessons Learned\", the first objective is \"Evaluate one's own attitudes and beliefs about death and dying\".  The author goes on to focus mostly on caregivers that work in hospice, which leaves a gap for many other healthcare professionals, such as those that work in ICU's and ER's.  Additionally, I think devoting some time to processing one's own feelings about dying could be beneficial in the beginning of the book.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"There are many tables and charts that contribute significantly to the readers understanding of the content, such as the cultural differences (pg. 113-114).","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Lack of perceived cultural sensitivity in healthcare is one reason many patients do not seek care, especially in the end of life stage.  This book does an excellent job of bringing that to the forefront and arming the reader with knowledge and examples to feel confident in caring for a variety of patients who culture may differ from their own. ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to incorporating the content in my own classes.","created_at":"2019-01-15T21:54:22.000-06:00","updated_at":"2019-01-15T21:54:22.000-06:00"},{"id":3176,"first_name":"Laurie","last_name":"Schroder","position":"Program Coordinator \u0026 Assistant Professor","institution_name":"East Tennessee State University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text is comprehensive in its scope but only touches on many topics which would benefit from more depth, such as ancillary pain treatments and assessment tools utilized with patients. While the author is obviously knowledgeable about the topics introduced, many may be unfamiliar to readers and a list of additional reading or references for those interested in pursuing more information might be helpful. It is understood that many of these topics are beyond the scope of this text, which makes this text both more readable, and slightly less comprehensive. ","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Overall, the text is accurate and material presented is supported with current research. Occasionally, an inaccuracy occurs, such as a statement on page 69 that seems to indicate that physical tolerance of a medication is analogous to withdrawal, but this seems to be the result of an editing error more than one of inaccurate facts. ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is up-to-date and relevant, and is unlikely to become obsolete quickly as it does not serve primarily as a scientific text. Although some statistics are included, they are not terribly important in terms of bolstering any textual arguments. ","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and accessible, with very little in the way of professional jargon. The author generally makes her point and provides sufficient anecdotal or research support for it. In some cases, the writing style is almost too informal, and weaves back and forth between present and future perfect progressive tense, or between addressing the reader directly as \"you\" and more formal technical-style writing. ","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"The text is generally internally consistent. Those minor inconsistencies that exist (e.g. a suggestion that patients be included in meals and encouraged to eat their favorite foods, vs. a later suggestion that patients be given bland, cool foods to eat) are easily sorted out by individuals with a healthcare background, and could be readily explained by a knowledgeable instructor. The text is generally informal and written to relate the author's extensive personal experience with the dying and their families, and reads as a personal communique with some current evidence-based information and medical background added in as support. If intended for that use, the book would serve well; if intended to provide a thorough presentation of the pharmacologic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, etc. framework for death and dying, there is insufficient breadth and depth present. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"This text would lend itself easily to being divided into easily read and digested units for a course. Although perhaps not entirely comprehensive, it would serve as a good jumping-off point for material that permitted students to self-assess their own biases related to death and dying, palliative care, and grief. ","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"This text is well-organized, beginning with a historical (if purely Westernized) view of end-of-life care and ending with a chapter on bereavement, and includes chapters that cover illness trajectories, frameworks of death and dying, palliative and hospice care, and an in-depth section related to the relationship, both professional and personal, that exists between the nursing caregiver and the dying patient. ","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I elected to review the pdf version of the text, which downloaded without difficulty, was easy to navigate, presented with no interface errors, and with which I was able to use the search tool.","grammatical_rating":3,"grammatical_review":"Although the text does not contain notable, consistent grammatical errors, it is written in the style of a thesis paper, and at a relatively basic reading level. Some stylistic elements may grate on the college-level reader, such as references to inanimate systems that \"grow and develop\", \"less\" and \"fewer\" being used interchangeably, references that are unclear (e.g. \"those diseases\"), and other word and phrase choices that would be well-served by some revision. Additionally, the author tends to move freely among tenses within any given paragraph, which slows reading and comprehension. Clunky sentences, such as, \"While there are certain things that are not warranted in a nurse's role to talk about, such as delivering bad news or a terminal prognosis, there are plenty of other informative things that can be discussed with the patient.\", may cause the reader to pause unnecessarily. The occasional missing apostrophe, misused term, and redundancy (\"also\", \"as well\", \"in addition\" - more than one present in one sentence) would also have been eliminated by a good editor. Finally, as a note regarding writing style, moving from an informal manner similar to direct discussion with the reader (\"So now you have a basic understanding about illness trajectory\") to a formal style, adds an additional obstacle to making this text easy to read. ","cultural_rating":2,"cultural_review":"Although the text includes a chapter on \"Diversity in Dying: Death across Cultures\", it only serves to outline traditional American death and burial traditions and to provide a table of abbreviated beliefs from different religious traditions. The text does urge individuals working with patients and families from different cultures to be intentional about learning more about their values and traditions. ","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":"This book is an easy read, and while it has some stylistic issues, these are minor. It does a very good job of presenting a realistic personal perspective, from an experienced nurse, of the many facets included in the work (and calling) of providing care to patients and families during a difficulty period in their lives. ","created_at":"2019-10-06T12:10:19.000-05:00","updated_at":"2019-10-06T12:10:19.000-05:00"},{"id":3582,"first_name":"Lisa","last_name":"Kuppler-Lee","position":"Nursing Faculty","institution_name":"Radford University Carilion","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The on-line book is very informative on most aspects of \"end-of-life-care\" (ELOC). Unfortunately, it provides minimal information regarding Advanced Directives and Healthcare Power of Attorney. These two issues are becoming more of a problem in the hospital setting. Patients and/or family members are asked if an Advanced Directive or Power of Attorney is available on admission. ","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"EOLC is so important. This text is error-free. The author provided unbiased information based on the different professional journals and books cited and referenced. The publications are well-known medical and nursing journals. ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The book was up-to-date when it was published and EOLC will never become obsolete. In fact, its relevance increases as our life expectancy increases. Based on how the author arranged the text, the updates would be easily implemented.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Although the text is written primarily for healthcare professionals, an educated layperson could easily understand the book.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The material presented followed a consistent understandable format. At the end of each chapter was a section titled \"What you would know\". This provided highlights of the chapter in a few sentences.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The modular design of the various chapters make a strong pulling point for this book. Each chapter can stand alone by itself or have the flexibility to be part of a module. You can assign a few chapters as a module to be part of their current assignment.  The book can be used as reference material for an assignment.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book is very well organized. Its starts with history of EOLC and ends with breavement.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I used the PDF version. The text was easy to read and the various charts were significant to the chapter. The charts were clean without any distortion. ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were noted.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The book was not insensitive or offensive. The book only provided a chart on the different cultural/religious beliefs pertaining to care of the patient after death. Many of the different cultures/religious have rituals taking care of the patient prior to death. More in-depth information needs to be provided about the different cultures/religious groups. ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2020-02-14T11:56:02.000-06:00","updated_at":"2020-02-14T11:56:02.000-06:00"},{"id":3592,"first_name":"Thomas","last_name":"Dombrowsky","position":"Clinical Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of Texas at Arlington","comprehensiveness_rating":3,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book addresses all the major areas of end of life care. I would have liked to see more specifics about symptom relief and about non-pharmaceutical methods for addressing pain.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"No errors of fact were detected. The content was presented from the perspective of the author's experience, but due to the nature of the case that is what one would expect.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The content is up to date. However, state laws regarding end of life care are rapidly evolving. This is especially true in the area of assisted suicide. The book mentions states that currently allow physician assisted euthanasia but does not acknowledge that this is an area where law and societal norms are rapidly changing.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is quite readable. Technical terms are explained as soon as they are introduced. The objectives for each chapter give a clear idea of what to expect, and content is appropriately summarized at the end.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"There is only one author, so the style is highly consistent.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"Each chapter stands on its own. Chapters could be assigned individually or used along side content from other sources.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"The organization is logical and clear. Content could easily be used in order in a course focusing on end of life.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"The interface is clean. Appropriate tables are used. There is a lack of diagrams or pictures, but diagrams and pictures would not necessarily be helpful. ","grammatical_rating":3,"grammatical_review":"The author uses gender inclusive pronouns but there are some inconsistencies in their use that are a little distracting.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The text is inclusive and no insensitivity was detected. However the content was quite specific to US law and customs, so it might be less useful in an international educational setting.","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":"I was disappointed by the section on pain control. The author led with pharmaceutical interventions. This is of course what is usually done, but I would have liked to see an emphasis on non-pharmaceutical interventions. Actually little was said about non-pharmaceutical interventions, and practical suggestions along this line were not offered. Most patients do indeed need medications, but too often the non-pharmaceutical interventions are an afterthought when medications are not effective rather than leading with the non-pharmaceutical interventions and including medications as well in a comprehensive plan of care. The section could be strengthened by adding content on the physiology and psychology of pain transmission and how pain control methods work.\r\nThe chapters on emotional and spiritual distress and on communication were excellent.","created_at":"2020-02-19T23:28:55.000-06:00","updated_at":"2020-02-19T23:28:55.000-06:00"},{"id":4561,"first_name":"Linda","last_name":"Mollino","position":"Director of CTE Program","institution_name":"Oregon Coast Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Overall, this book provided a comprehensive look at the role of nursing care in \r\nend-of-life care. Much of the content is presented in a detailed format and presented at a level that an undergraduate nursing student would understand and apply the content into their clinical practice. However, I would have liked to see additional information on the non-pharmacological  approaches to pain and symptom management.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"No errors were noted with regard to content, but it does present content from a single clinicians' point of view. The references do back-up the content.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is current and will stand-up to time. it is important for the reader to understand that laws could affect the approaches to care such as the use of marijuana based on state and federal laws and new approaches to pain and symptom management.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"Very readable for an undergraduate nursing student. The charts presented were good but the use of tables and charts whenever possible to keep the student engaged in the topic is very important. So additional resources would have assisted in solidifying the content for the reader. The use of outcomes at the beginning each chapter and focus statements at the end of  the chapter is very effective for solidifying the chapter content for the reader.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The information presented was consistent, through this probably is due to the fact that it was presented with one author's voice. However, there were no inconsistencies noted in the information presented.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The way the text is outlined, it can easily be broken up into smaller modules. This would be very effective for the instructor in dividing up content lessons. The book would totally support this approach. Example: historical approach vs. symptom management.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"The information was presented  in a very organized matter, bringing in an historical perspective, and moving through the important topics such as palliative care vs. hospice care, on to pain management and the emotional/spiritual aspects of care at the end-of-life. One element that would have added to the flow of the content is case presentations and/or scenarios.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"There were no interface issues. The book flows well in a number of interface programs. The charts are readable, pages remain consistent with the table of contents and the reference links are accessed in new tabs thereby locking the content and allowing the readers to maintain where they were within the book.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No errors were noted. Again, the flow of the book makes it readable for an under-graduate nursing student.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Although the chapter on \"Diversity in Dying\" is done well, it would have been more effective if some of this content was included throughout the book such as in the chapter \"Initiating Conversations about Goals of Care.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"Overall, this book is effective in presenting the concept of end-of-life care. Case studies would have brought the information home to the reader. However, the last part of the book  that focuses on \"lessons learned\" does solidify the information presented. The hope is that book will engage the reader, encouraging them to look at other resources in the care of patients at the end of their lives.","created_at":"2021-01-11T19:31:59.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-01-11T19:31:59.000-06:00"},{"id":5033,"first_name":"Laura","last_name":"Mallett","position":"Assistant Director of Nursing","institution_name":"Neosho County Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covers all areas of the End of LIfe that a clinician should be aware of. The information would be good for novice nurses.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"We do a Death and Dying course as an elective in the program and use the online course. Comparing the two I would say this covers information well and actually goes presents it in more detail.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Very relevant to nursing education.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Written very well.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Consistent with the resources and best practices that I could see.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book can be divided into modules easily.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization of the book is sequential and makes sense.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I think it is well written and no distractions noted","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"None that I saw in the review process.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I did not see anything that would alert me to cultural insensitivity.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I feel this would be a good resource or even book to use within the curriculum for nursing programs","created_at":"2021-06-03T12:29:12.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-03T12:29:12.000-05:00"},{"id":33674,"first_name":"Nicole","last_name":"Trainer","position":"Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"The George Washington University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book is very comprehensive and provides all details a novice nurse needs to know without overcomplicating the clinical situation.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book is accurate and provides evidence-based interventions for nursing practice within the hospital and community settings.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book is extremely relevant to nursing practice.  It makes a great point that only 2% of nursing curriculum focuses on end of life however, the vast majority of nurses will need to know how to care for the dying patient and family.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book is clearly written and provides clear guidance to care for patients and families at the end of life.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book is consistent in terms of terminology and framework.  The afterward provides a real-life interview of the author that addresses the great need for resiliency in nursing practice relating to death and dying.  The final chapter provides resources.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"I really appreciated the division of reading with \"Anticipation\", \"In the moment\", and \"Afterwards\".  These sections make a lot of sense when you are working with dying patients.  The anticipation section prepares students for the in-the-moment part which would be the most anxiety-approaching aspect of dying.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book's organization is clear and logical.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text was easy to navigate and broken into chapters that were placed in logical sections.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were found.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The book references different spiritual and cultural beliefs but does not detail specific races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.  There are no cultural insensitivities noted and the book is in no way offense.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This textbook is exceptional and the content should be integrated into the curriculum of all nursing schools.  The writing is concise, meaningful, and approaches a difficult topic in a positive way.  Communicating healthcare wishes in a careful manner during the dying process is explained thoroughly.","created_at":"2022-01-31T12:53:11.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-01-31T12:53:11.000-06:00"},{"id":34207,"first_name":"Marty (Martha)","last_name":"Fabian-Krause, RNBS","position":"Adjunct Clinical Instructor","institution_name":"Rogue Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"From history, definitions, trajectories, stages of death, hospice and palliative care , interpersonal communication nurse to patient, symptom management, bereavement, this text is very thorough and progressive.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"No issues encountered.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Totally current in time and cultural relevance for today’s healthcare.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Written clearly with current accepted terminology.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"This text follows a progressive style with each section building upon the next. The topics can be used independently also.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Can be easily assigned in smaller sections or changed in order depending on the class structure.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"This text is well organized with an opening introduction, the body of work, and an easily to understand closing.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The grafts and charts are relevant and easy to comprehend. They are included in most sections.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The writing style includes a wide population base with some detail to further research with reference to particular cultural groups available.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Important material about medical ethics, withholding, withdrawing medical care discussed and clarified in closing content. Very relevant for healthcare practitioners. Special consideration to grief and loss and the work of Dr Elisabeth Kubler Ross.","created_at":"2022-11-29T11:38:08.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-29T11:38:08.000-06:00"},{"id":35288,"first_name":"Katrina","last_name":"Stowers","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Marian University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Nursing Care at the End of LIfe is easy to understand and offers a very organized flow of content.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate and does a great job providing a discussion on the stages of grief.","relevance_rating":3,"relevance_review":"The book's content remains relevant, as the stages of grief continue to the same.  However, there are sources used that are great than 5 years, which can be an issue.  We ask our students to use relevant and current sources of \u003c5 years.  Also current trends provides a list of leading causes of death based on the CDC 2011 stats, which would not be the most current.  There is a lag time, but not 13 years.  This would need to be addressed.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"Terms are clear, lucid, and written in concise language,  I found it not to wordy and actually an interesting read.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"There is a decent amount of consistency in the terminology used.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"The organization and flow of content is easy to follow and can be divided into assigned readings, offering a less intimidating reading assignment.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are presented in an organized and logical flow, building upon eachother.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"No image distortions observed that would confused readers.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"Found no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Great discussion on the importance of cultural competence, suggesting nurses must make an effort to understand the culture of their patients.","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":"This book is particularly valuable for nurses, but it is also relevant for other healthcare providers involved in end-of-life care. Its clear, compassionate, and comprehensive approach makes it a go-to resource for improving the quality of care for patients in their final days, while also supporting clinicians in navigating the emotional complexities of this type of caregiving. In summary, Nursing Care at the End of Life is an insightful and practical resource, offering crucial guidance for clinicians committed to providing empathetic and effective care to patients during one of the most important phases of life.","created_at":"2024-10-25T19:28:16.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-10-25T19:28:16.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nursing-care-at-the-end-of-life-what-every-clinician-should-know","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:01:43.000-06:00"},{"id":910,"title":"Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice","edition_statement":"2nd Edition","volume":null,"copyright_year":2020,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice provides a pivotal learning experience for students transitioning from an associate degree education to a baccalaureate degree. Content includes a broad overview of the nursing profession, the role of accrediting and professional organizations with a strong focus on the American Nurses Association’s foundational documents. The competencies of the Standards of Professional Practice and the Code of Ethics are weaved throughout the text. Topics covered in this text include professional nursing practice, baccalaureate education, healthcare in the 21st century, autonomy and accountability, nursing philosophy, professional development, communication, interprofessional collaboration, critical thinking, introduction to evidence-based practice, and nursing leadership and theory.","contributors":[{"id":5277,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Jamie","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Murphy","location":"The State University of New York at Delhi","background_text":"Dr. Murphy is an Associate Professor at SUNY Delhi in the School of Nursing in their RN to BSN and Master’s program in Nursing Education. She has been a registered nurse for over 35 years, specializing in nursing education, community health, and psychiatric nursing. She earned her PhD from Binghamton University in Rural Nursing. Areas of expertise include conducting research on open education resources and virtual reality in online nursing education, with clinical experience in community health and psychiatric nursing. Dr. Murphy is an Open SUNY fellow and a member of SUNY Delhi’s Chi Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society."}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":889,"url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/","year":null,"created_at":"2020-09-08T12:36:26.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-04-15T13:42:40.000-05:00","name":"Open SUNY"}],"formats":[{"id":1792,"type":"PDF","url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/download/nursingprofessions-pdf/?tmstv=1672246682","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":1793,"type":"Online","url":"https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-delhi-professionalnursing","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":3278,"type":"eBook","url":"https://milneopentextbooks.org/download/transitions-to-professional-nursing-practice-epub/?tmstv=1672246682","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":7,"reviews":[{"id":4468,"first_name":"Nancyruth","last_name":"Leibold","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Southwest Minnesota State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book presents a comprehensive overview of the topics related to transitions into professional nursing practice.  Professional nursing practice, baccalaureate education, healthcare in the 21st century, accountability, autonomy, nursing philosophy, professional development, interprofessional communication and collaboration, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, leadership, nursing theory and professional organizations are the key topics included.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content of the book is informed by published evidence in the discipline of nursing. Sources are cited and referenced.   The content is current for the most part.  There are some older sources used, albeit classic creative works.  The content is accurate and without bias.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is relevant and focused to the transition into professional nursing.  There are links to state laws for New York.   For nurses and faculty in other states, they could easily find the nurse state laws for their state of licensure.  Necessary updates in the future should be easy and straightforward due to the fabulous organization of the text.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"This text is easy to read.  It is organized and follows a logical sequence that is consistent throughout the text.  The chapters include great tables to organize some of the information for easier absorption of terms and concepts.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The content and terms in this text are internally congruent. The content is consistent, and the layout is consistent throughout the book.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each chapter includes headings to differentiate different sections.  The sections within chapters mix well and are in logical order.  White space is fused quite well.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"This professional nursing transition text is well-organized and smoothly transitions from one topic to another. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and learning exercises/activities at the end of each major concept would be helpful for the learner to know and check their understanding and clarity.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"This book is easy to navigate.  There are links in the content table that provide quick access to chapters and chapter sections.   When in a chapter, one can click on the title at the top to return to the content table or click the arrows at the bottom to previous or next.   Tables, figures, and pictures are used effectively to organize information and stress key ideas.  The text is available in PDF format and online format.   The PDF file is quite large, so having the text online is a plus!","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"This text is free of grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The author acknowledges the role of culture in nursing practice.  Cultural content is woven throughout the text.  Examples of cultural relevance in the text are the changing U.S. population, communication, competencies for professional nursing practice, standards of practice, the code of ethics, and standards of professional performance.  The text is culturally sensitive and embraced examples that include a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Overall, this is an excellent OER textbook for the discipline of nursing.  Thank you, Dr. Murphy, for your contribution with this creative work!","created_at":"2020-12-17T09:01:19.000-06:00","updated_at":"2020-12-17T09:01:19.000-06:00"},{"id":4676,"first_name":"Paula","last_name":"Nersesian","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of Southern Maine","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text covers all of the elements typically covered in a course on professional nursing practice for RN to BSN students. The table of contents is clear and readily links to the key topics and references in each chapter. The first chapter is the most comprehensive and remaining chapters are more focused.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"There is no evidence of bias in this text. Tables from other sources are clearly documented and illustrate key content that is best represented in its entirety instead of being paraphrased. Literature cited in this text includes classic as well as recent publications.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The material covered in this text is highly accessible and pertinent to the professional practice of nursing. It would be an excellent choice for faculty teaching a course on professionalism in nursing practice for nurses with an associate's degree seeking a baccalaureate degree. Many sections would be relevant for other courses as well. The Essentials and Competencies of Baccalaureate Education are outlined and provide a foundation for the student as they expand their nursing practice. Specific Essentials are then threaded through the text as relevant content is addressed, such as interprofessional practice. The material on accountability is thoughtful and thorough. Content on ethics appears to be appropriately threaded through the text. This text is a treasure for faculty seeking to introduce a wide range of concepts and content to nurses seeking a BSN. This includes aspects of critical thinking, reflection, research design, the NINR, EBP, leadership, nursing theory, and professional organizations.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The writing style is clear and logically organized.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text appears to be consistent in the use of terminology.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is organized into chapters and sub-elements that can be adopted as required reading for various courses addressing professionalism.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The content is well organized. More complete footers would help readers know where they are on each page. Currently the footers are set up as if the text were in printed format. Students are unlikely to print this electronic document and thus, I would prefer to have the chapter identified in the footer of all pages.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text has no technological glitches. Tables are well-designed, font size is adequate, and images are few and meaningful.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"There appear to be no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The content is inclusive in resources and images. I would like to see BIPOC intentionally placed in the text.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The next time I teach the professionalism in nursing practice course at my institution, I plan to make this the required textbook . Until now, I used journal articles and web-based content. This text compiles relevant and important content in one volume, which students would likely appreciate. I will also use sections of this text for other courses I teach since the material is compiled and presented in such a clear and accessible format.","created_at":"2021-03-05T21:30:54.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-03-05T21:30:54.000-06:00"},{"id":4883,"first_name":"Mike","last_name":"Aldridge","position":"Associate Professor, School of Nursing","institution_name":"University of Northern Colorado","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The author strives to strike a balance in the amount of detail required in an ADN to BSN course that covers a broad range of topics. Clearly, different faculty will have areas where they wish there was more or less depth.  As an example, leadership theories are covered briefly in a table in Chapter 4, but I am not sure a student could truly understand and apply these theories to their nursing practice based on the minimal coverage.  However, faculty could augment this topic with other resources or case studies if desired.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I found no significant errors or statements that implied bias in this text.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Like most nursing textbooks in this arena, updates will be needed when the new Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Practice are formally adopted soon, since this text is based on the most recent version of the Essentials released in 2008.  This issue is not unique to this work, though.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The writing is clear, concise, and accessible to undergraduate students.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text and chapters flow together and are written with one voice.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Organization of the text is clear.  Given the topics, chapters could be used together or in a stand-alone / remix format.  Headings are used appropriately and helps organize and divide the content for the reader.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Well organized and easy to follow.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Online version of the text is easy to navigate, with images and tables appearing in appropriate places.  Links appear to work.  The pdf version of the text offers portability and the ability to print the text easily if students prefer that option.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Well written; no significant grammatical errors noted.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Given the topical coverage, I think the author does an adequate job here.  For example, in the communication chapter (Ch 3), differences in gender communication styles are covered, which is something that is important and only in a handful of nursing textbooks.  However, little coverage is given to other cultural issues in nursing.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"SUMMARY: This book is written for nursing students transitioning into professional nursing practice in an ADN to BSN program.  Six chapters, which could be used alone or kept together for an entire course, are written at an appropriate level for most undergraduate students.  Chapter 1 lays the foundation for what a profession is and what professional nursing practice specifically is.  Chapter 2 overviews the importance of professional development.  Chapter 3 discusses communication, including SBAR and interprofessional communication issues.  Chapter 4 focuses on leadership and briefly covers major leadership theories applicable to nursing practice.  Chapter 5 centers on nursing theory and how it can be used to develop nursing practice.  Chapter 6 discusses professional organizations, focusing mainly on the ANA and the benefits to being active in professional organizations.  Links to other specialty organizations are included.  Overall, this book is a very useful resource for a wide range of nursing students, as faculty can use this as a base for content and then augment it with additional resources, case studies, and application questions.  I appreciate the author's efforts for writing this text.","created_at":"2021-05-04T11:48:48.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-05-04T11:48:48.000-05:00"},{"id":4965,"first_name":"Ellen","last_name":"Rearick","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Framingham State University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text covered the subject well. No index or glossary included.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content was accurate for this student population","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is current with many recent references and links to professional websites","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text was lucid, clear, and provide context/definitions for all technical terms used.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Nursing standards provided the framework. They were threaded throughout the textbook","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"There were many tables in the textbook that linked to professional documents and websites.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The structure and flow of this textbook are clear. Introducing professional nursing standards and using them in context is well done.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"Overall the interface is well done. Some links that state \"read this article\" require a link to an LMS library. This can limit the student's ability to access the articles if they are not in an LMS.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No concerns noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"A comprehensive section on changing demographics in the USA, needs of immigrants to the USA, and working people of various backgrounds.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Overall, a good textbook. One concern is that in the later chapters, there are references to \"in Week 1\" and viewing TedTalks and other media in  \"the online course.\" This would indicate that additional content was only available through the specific college course for which this was developed.","created_at":"2021-05-23T12:48:21.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-05-23T12:48:21.000-05:00"},{"id":5123,"first_name":"Katie","last_name":"Polchlopek","position":"Assistant Professor/Chair of Practical Nursing Program","institution_name":"Berkshire Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook covers multiple nursing topics for the novice associate degree nurse transitioning into the baccalaureate level of nursing. The textbook has a comprehensive sequential flow covering the profession of nursing including scope of practice, professionalism, accountability, ethics, critical thinking, evidence based practice, and leadership. The table of contents provides readers the topics and references in a easy to read format. The book does not have a glossary.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The text is accurate at the time of publication. The instructors and readers at the time of reading may need to verify current practice standards due to the constant changes that happen in nursing practice. The topics have enough information to provide students enhanced learning and appreciation of nursing transition to practice. Instructors can add additional supplemental resources for students learning and practice. The textbook uses current and classic views for readers to learn and utilize in their nursing practice.  There is no evidence of bias represented in the textbook.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The book provides future nurses a comprehensive overview of what to expect when transitioning from novice nurse to a professional, practicing, baccalaureate nurse. The topics provide information on professionalism and best practice. The chapters flow nicely and provide the reader an overview of a foundation in nursing and advance them to the baccalaureate level. The accountability of practice is very detailed and helpful for nurses advancing their degrees. The book provides faculty a nice tool to share with students and provide them with a comprehensive overview for their continued practice and advancement in nursing.  The blend of nursing theory, practice, critical thinking, evidence based practice, and belonging to professional organizations brings the true art of the nursing profession to students accomplishing end-of-course learning outcomes successfully.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The writing is in a logical format that is clear for the reader to comprehend and utilize for practice.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The terminology and flow of the chapter engages the learner and provides a understandable framework.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The chapters within the text are organized and broken down into sub-topics. The textbook would have great use as a resource to a nursing leadership course or nursing transition into professional practice.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The content is very organized. The reader can go to each topic easily by looking at the table of contents and clicking the topic they wish to read and explore. The references are at the end of each chapter and they include links for readers to review and easily access. Overall, the organization of the text is student friendly.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is easy to navigate with no specific areas of concern. The font and tables are suitable for learning and use. The text has very few images.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"There appears to be no grammatical errors throughout the text.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The textbook is appropriately inclusive within the chapters and descriptions for readers.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This textbook is a comprehensive book to add to a nursing leadership course for students transitioning from a nurse to the baccalaureate level of practice. Instructors can use this book for a organized overview of nursing practice and future nurses advancing in leadership roles. Instructors can add critical thinking resources and assignments to stimulate use of the topics outlined in the chapters. Overall, this is a wonderful learning tool for discussing nursing practice.","created_at":"2021-06-20T12:32:54.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-06-20T12:32:54.000-05:00"},{"id":33401,"first_name":"Carol","last_name":"Thomas","position":"Adjunct Assistant Professor","institution_name":"New York City College of Technology","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text covered all areas that i presently teach with in depth examples and relevant videos and pictures.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"References were rechecked, also from my prior class text book.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The text is up to date but some references are old but the .information are important.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text are very easy to read.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is consistent in terminology and framework.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is easy to read and consistent with themes that support easy reading.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book is well organized and chapter four the male and female leadership was well represented. I certainly will have students discuss this.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The textbook was easy to read and navigate.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not observe grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The textbook is not culturally insensitive or offensive.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The textbook was easy to read and the themes presented few difficulties which will support students understanding. The female and male leadership style which emphasizes a power of approach held my attention. This leadership style can support both sexes communicating with each other and also their patients. This book will be an asset for the open education resources program, and is relevant for professional nursing.","created_at":"2021-10-05T14:57:21.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-10-05T14:57:21.000-05:00"},{"id":34166,"first_name":"Karen","last_name":"Jagiello","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"James Madison University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text provides a good overview; however, the content is abbreviated and does not fully discuss concepts in depth. The use of bullets is concise but does not lead to a full understanding of the material. For example, nursing theory is condensed and lacks any reference to theorists or how theory is foundational to practice. Needs updating to include the new AACN Essentials of Practice.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Content is accurate, error-free, and unbiased. Current and classic literature support used throughout.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Most content is current and accurate. An update is needed to include the new AACN Essentials of Practice. Some articles are just out of date or soon will be; however, they should be easily updated.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The writing is clear, concise, and flows well in a logical progression.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text provides readers a sound and uniform framework for learning using consistent language, vocabulary, and formatting.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is organized into chapters and subchapters. The content within chapters would be easily located if multiple readings assigned. Updating information in one chapter or subchapter would not require in depth revision.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Topics are organized and linked in the table of contents. The content flows well.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"The text navigation is uncomplicated and includes links that move you through the content. Links to supplemental content are active and pertinent. All tables and images are clear and easy to view. A few places that reference further information in “week resources” which are not included in this text or if they are – can easily identified.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted in the content. One missing citation found.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The text is non-biased but does not present any promotion for inclusive excellence or diversity in the writing.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"While this text book is a nice addition to an RN-BSN role transition course, there is a lot of material that would need to be supplemented from other sources. I found that the content was current and appropriate for the level of student. The short chapters and bulleted style of writing was easy to read. I did miss the personalization and stories found in other texts that I have used. This text is in a “just the facts” style of writing.","created_at":"2022-11-18T13:18:07.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-18T13:18:07.000-06:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/transitions-to-professional-nursing-practice-2nd-edition","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:36:04.000-06:00"},{"id":521,"title":"Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2017,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students is an open textbook designed for students in graduate-level nursing and education programs. Its intent is to recognize the significant role the literature review plays in the research process and to prepare students for the work that goes into writing one. Developed for new graduate students and novice researchers just entering into the work of a chosen discipline, each of the eight chapters covers a component of the literature review process. Students will learn how to form a research question, search existing literature, synthesize results and write the review. The book contains examples, checklists, supplementary materials, and additional resources. Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students is written by two librarians with expertise guiding students through research and writing assignments, and is openly licensed.","contributors":[{"id":4394,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Linda","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Frederiksen","location":"Washington State University Vancouver","background_text":"Linda Frederiksen is the Head of Access Services at Washington State University Vancouver. She has a Master of Library Science degree from Emporia State University in Kansas. Linda is active in local, regional and national organizations, projects and initiatives advancing open educational resources and equitable access to information."},{"id":4395,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Sue","middle_name":"F.","last_name":"Phelps","location":"Washington State University Vancouver","background_text":"Sue F. 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The Table of Contents is well-organized to reflect the book's progression, from establishing the basics of why to write a literature review and the various types of literature reviews, to getting started with formulating a research idea/question, finding and evaluating sources, synthesizing sources, and guidelines on writing the literature review, itself.  I found this text to be a straightforward guide for my graduate students in education, and while I worried at first that the merging of education and nursing topics would prove distracting to my education students, I don't believe this was the case.  \n\nOne thing that was not comprehensive in this book was discussion of qualitative research and methodologies as a valid means of conceptualizing research aims.  I hoped for a more balanced discussion between methodological branches as it applied to literature reviews; this book overly favored quantitative methodologies and studies in terms of its direction to readers about how to conceptualize/choose a topic and design a research question in relation to it.  Variables that cannot be measured are not inherently un-researchable, which is the conclusion put forth in this textbook.  This might serve nursing students better than education students in terms of their discipline's requirements, but it still represents an element that could be improved.  \n\nFinally, while the background on what a literature review is, how to conceptualize research, and how to search for and synthesize research was all valuable, the chapter on actually writing the literature review was a bit thin, simply offering tips for introduction, body, and conclusion and some questions for self-evaluation.  Some of the most difficult work for students writing a literature review is achieving proper focus, organization, hierarchy of themes, balance in treatment of related topics, etc.  None of these issues were discussed in the chapter pertaining to the writing of a literature review.   \n\n","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"I did not have any concerns about the book's accuracy.  Content was accurate, albeit biased to quantitative and positivist views of research.  I would have liked to see it include additional prompts to support students in conceptualizing and valuing qualitative research; this is an area where I had to supplement course readings with additional texts.  \n\nThe only significant error I could discern in the text was a lack of an Answer Key corresponding to the questions posed at the end of each chapter.  ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is up-to-date and seems like it will hold meaning well over the next few years.  The only things I anticipate might go out-of-date is technological information on things like citation managers, search guidelines, and database information.  This is easily updatable with future versions of the text.  In my view, ERIC is not the best database for educational research and I have confirmed this with educational librarians who support my students, yet it is the only one identified in this text as the best subject-specific source of educational research; this could be revised for additional relevance.  \n","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I noticed no issues with the book's clarity.  The authors write in a clear and straightforward style, making the text easy to read.  Overall, they did well writing for students across two disciplines by avoiding nursing or education-specific terms that would have been problematic to readers in the other discipline.  ","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book is internally consistent and did not have issues with terminology or framework.  ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"No issues with the book's modularity.  Chapter headings and sub-headings were appropriately paced and spaced.  I assigned this textbook to my graduate students as a whole text that I wanted them to read at the beginning of a course, but it has been easy to refer them back to particular topics as the course has continued.   \n\nIn future iterations of the book, I suggest hyperlinking the Answer Key to the exercises at the end of each chapter and/or listing the Answer Key in the Table of Contents for easy referral. \n","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"I found the book's organization to be straightforward and sensible.  The Table of Contents offers a helpful snapshot of the scope of the book and the authors write in a direct and clear style, which contributes to an appropriate flow for the text.   ","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I did not note any navigation problems with any links.  All charts/images loaded well in my iBook app.  The authors did a nice job of pulling relevant content and links in to support their ideas; it provided an easy way to seek more information if I wanted it, without feeling like the text was loaded down with unnecessary information.  ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I only found a few small typos in the text, with no grammar issues.  The book is obviously written by two very detail-oriented librarians.  I appreciated the clarity of the text and lack of errors.  ","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text was not culturally insensitive; a variety of topics across nursing and education were discussed as examples, which yielded a fairly balanced text regarding cultural considerations.  ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2018-03-27T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-27T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":1936,"first_name":"Alicia","last_name":"Rossiter","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of South Florida","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"I believe the book gives a comprehensive overview on how to complete a literature view at the graduate level.  It begins with an overview of the purpose of a literature review and moves through the steps to completing the review process.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I believe the book was accurate and unbiased.  It was easy to read but comprehensive.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Content within the text is relevant and supports the literature view process.  It did discuss the various databases for searches which may need updating to include new sites, search engines but otherwise relevant and useful information. ","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is easy to read, provides appropriate examples, includes a section on putting the process into practice as well as a \"test yourself\" section to ensure the content is understood.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is consistent throughout in regards to terminology, framework, and set up.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is easy to read and content is leveled for the reader but not over simplified.  Content is chunked into sections making it easy for the reader to digest the content.  The chapters are well laid out and flow from chapter to chapter.  Each chapter contains learning objectives, content sections, practice section, and test yourself section.  Well organized and great visuals.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Topics are presented in a logical, clear fashion that flow from chapter to chapter and build as the reader moves through the process.  ","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"The text is free of interface issues.  I could not get the videos to play but other visuals were appropriate and useful to support content.  ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The text contains no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text is not culturally offensive.  There was no evidence of bias or cultural insensitivity.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I think this would be a great resource for graduate student learning to navigate the literature review process.  It is easy to read, straightforward, and guides the individual through the process from start to finish.  I will recommend this text to my graduate students in evidence-based practice and research courses as a recommended reference.  ","created_at":"2018-03-27T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-27T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2143,"first_name":"Nancyruth","last_name":"Leibold","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Southwest Minnesota State University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text is overall comprehensive, yet it breaks the information up into manageable parts.  See the table of contents for an overview of the topics.  The text is very quantitative driven in that the focus is on reviewing quantitative studies.  The book included information about PICO statements, but did not include PICO(T) or the time variable, which is not always used in every case.  Population was included in the PICO explanation, but a bit more information on the population or aggregate narrowing could improve the PICO section.  These items do not hinder use of the book, but these items would need further inclusion by the faculty member using the text as specific to the discipline.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content in the book is very accurate.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content in the book is current and should not be obsolete within a short period of time.  Any updates would be easy to add.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and easy to understand.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The internal organization and terminology of the book is consistent and logical","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is set up in small reading sessions.  The videos and learning activities are well done and break up some of the content, so there is a variety of presentation.  The tutorials, figures, practice and self-test areas are also fantastic in that they are quality and sprinkled throughout the text.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics in the book are presented in clear and organized fashion.  I particularly like the upbeat and personal writing tone of the book.  This tone makes it seem like the authors are speaking to me.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text is free of any significant interface issues.  The book is available in many formats.   I used the book online and I did have one navigational problem and that is when clicking on a video, it does not open in a new tab and so the book is lost and have to start over going in the start to the book.   One easy solution to this is to right click your mouse and then select open in new tab to watch videos.  That way, your place in the book is not lost.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammar problems present.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The book is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Overall, this is a well written textbook and I recommend it!","created_at":"2018-06-19T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-06-19T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2208,"first_name":"Marjorie","last_name":"Webb","position":"Professor","institution_name":"Metropolitan State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"From the Introduction to the Conclusion, the text covers the step-by-step process of conducting a literature review. The text includes topics such as, “Where to find the Literature” and “Synthesizing Sources” that will be useful to graduate nursing students.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content in the text, including texts, links, and diagrams, is accurate and unbiased. Again, it will aid the graduate nursing student in the long process of conducting a literature review.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The text is current and this type of material does not become dated quickly. The authors did use internet links in the text which will need to be monitored periodically to ensure they are still available. Updates to the text will be relatively easy and straightforward. If media styles change, there may be some challenges to updating.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and easy to read. Technical terminology is defined and/or explained.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is internally consistent.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is organized in sections which facilitates assigning readings based on the subject matter for the class time. It would be pretty easy to divide up this text into easily readable units based on headings and subheadings.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"This text is structured well. The topics flow in an organized manner and really help the student see the process of a literature review. The authors discuss the both theory and purpose of the review and the day-to-day logistics of actually performing the review. The day-today organization is not always included in other texts.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The interface is well-done with no distractions.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"There was no indication of cultural bias.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"I think this text is appropriate for graduate nursing students. Some students struggle with the difference between writing about a topic (generally undergraduate writing) and synthesizing literature on a given topic (generally graduate writing). Chapters seven and eight focus on preparing the graduate student to make the jump to graduate-level writing and should really benefit new graduate students.","created_at":"2018-06-19T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-06-19T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2464,"first_name":"Bernita (Bernie)","last_name":"Missal","position":"Professor","institution_name":"Bethel University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book includes all areas that a graduate student needs to begin a literature review. However metasynthesis could have also been included in types of literature review. ","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"This book is accurate although missing qualitative research.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Although content is up to date, some of the article examples need to be updated. (Example: articles published in 1981 and 1992 need to be updated to more recent articles.)","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book is clear and easy to follow. Bullet points were used throughout the book with short paragraphs which helps the student. ","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter follows the same format with narrative followed by practice and test questions.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Clear subheadings are used throughout the book.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"This book is presented in a logical way and easy for the student to follow.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Images are clear and appropriate for the content.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No specific grammar issues were seen.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"It would be helpful for students to include additional examples of cultural studies throughout the book","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This book is an excellent resource for graduate students. It has helpful information for the preparation and process for a literature review. Examples of written literature reviews in chapter 8 or in an appendix would be helpful for students.","created_at":"2018-12-14T11:44:05.000-06:00","updated_at":"2018-12-14T11:44:05.000-06:00"},{"id":2879,"first_name":"Melissa","last_name":"Wells","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of Mary Washington","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book helps students in education and nursing complete a literature review, which may be the first time these students are tackling such a task.  The chapters break down the process into defining the special genre of a literature review; providing tips to get started; suggesting where students can find literature to review; explaining how to evaluate sources; detailing the process of documenting sources; giving advice for synthesizing sources; and finally, putting all of these pieces together into a final literature review.  Most significantly, the text provides specific examples of ideas presented in the context of both nursing and education, which makes the content directly relatable to the student's course of study.  The conclusion recaps the main points of each chapter in bullet form.  The text is lacking both an index and a glossary, which would be additions that could strengthen the text.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"The text explains 11 different types of literature reviews that students may encounter or be asked to create.  Also, the text is framed to work with multiple methodologies; for example, steps for writing a research question or a hypothesis to frame the literature review are provided.  One inconsistency I noted was in diagram 6.2:  the APA citation is incorrectly capitalized for the journal title (which should use sentence, not title, capitalization).","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The text also includes external links to sources, such as a videos, which provide students with multiple modalities in which to digest the information.  An example of a literature review for both education and nursing is provided at the end of the book; instead of embedding these in the text, the hyperlinks refer the reader to the external site.  This will be easy to change to a new example in the future, but checks will need to be done to ensure that all such external sources remain actively accessible.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Each chapter opens with learning objectives to help frame the content with which the reader is about to engage.  Throughout the text, the language is approachable and reader-friendly.  For example, when the text explains more factual components (i.e., what makes a literature review or what the basics of an effective literature review include), this information is presented in bullet points with hyperlinks to the original sources.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter follows a similar construction, which makes it accessible to the reader.  For example, chapters end with a \"Practice\" and \"Check Yourself\" section to apply new learning and self-check responses (an answer key is provided in an appendix).  Examples in these exercises are either related to nursing or education, continuing with the stated theme of the text.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"When I used this text with my own students, I assigned chapters in isolation, since they had already taken a research methods course and were applying that knowledge to create a research proposal in a specific area of study in my course.  ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book is organized in such a way that logically walks the reader through the literature review writing process.  Clear headings (which are hyperlinked in the table of contents) also allow the reader to jump to specific parts with which they need additional support.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The interface of this document offered a lot of flexibility.  Options allowed users to access the text online, or as a download in multiple file types (EPUB, Digital PDF, MOBI, XHTML, Pressbooks XML, Wordpress XML, and Open Document).  These formats provide the reader with an opportunity to pick the interface that works best for them.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not see any grammatical errors in the text.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"No culturally insensitive/offensive content was noted.  A variety of examples of research topics were included from both nursing and education.  Of the images/video thumbnails embedded in the text that involved people, all depicted White people except for 2 images; therefore, more intentional selection of culturally diverse visuals would be helpful in future versions of this text.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"I feel this text was helpful to my students as they wrote their own literature reviews.  The only weakness in their papers that I noted was their organization of their literature review based on themes/topic, which was addressed in Chapters 7- 8.  I now know to focus more on this part of literature review writing with future students.  This text is approachable and field-specific, and I will be using it again!","created_at":"2019-05-01T12:56:36.000-05:00","updated_at":"2019-05-01T12:56:36.000-05:00"},{"id":2967,"first_name":"Ruth","last_name":" Stoltzfus","position":"Professor of Nursing; Dir., Grad Programs in Nursing","institution_name":"Goshen College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text provides everything a graduate student needs to write a literature review in a concise manner. If you look at the digital pdf, there are many strategies to help the reader learn the process - videos, diagrams, and also text. ","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I found no evidence of bias and no errors.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book has long-term relevance. The content will not quickly out-date.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I really liked the way the textbook is structured. The author is concise which makes the textbook easy to read.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"I found no inconsistencies in terminology or other aspects related to the content.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"I will adopt this text for a research course I use and will likely assign only specific chapters. I plan to recommend the textbook to another faculty who teaches a comprehensive research course with the idea of assigning only specific sections to read.. ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The textbook begins with an introduction to the subject matter. Subsequent chapters develop specific aspects related to lit reviews. The textbook provides a nice \"how to\" for each element of a lit review. Chapters are also organized in a smooth, easy to follow format.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I only looked at the digital pdf and print pdf versions. The print pdf indicates that there are videos to watch, but of course since it is a print pdf, there is no linkage. I think this would be obvious to a savvy reader - that a print pdf will be limited in what the reader can access.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I found no grammatical errors in my quick read.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I found no evidence of cultural bias or insensitivity.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is the first open textbook that I have encountered. I was expecting it to be flat and boring! However, it was neither of those. There were color diagrams, color photos, and even videos embedded in the textbook.\r\n\r\nI have adopted this book for the Research Lit Review course that I am teaching soon. I am impressed!","created_at":"2019-06-01T14:32:07.000-05:00","updated_at":"2019-06-01T14:32:07.000-05:00"},{"id":3886,"first_name":"Ellen","last_name":"Rearick","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Framingham State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text covers all areas and the process of the integrative review appropriately. It is an engaging text for graduate students new to these assignments.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"This text is well done, very accurate","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"This text is relevant. The updates needed regarding APA format should be relatively easy to implement.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"This text is clear and provides users with definitions and examples of the variety of reviews.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Very well written using consistent terminology throughout.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text's reading sections are easily accessible and users will find them organized. Each chapter and its sections are presented in the sequence of the process of an integrative review.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Very clear and logical order.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The navigation of this text was problem-free.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No issues with cultural insensitivity noted.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This was a well-organized text using videos to reinforce content that would benefit any education or nursing graduate student new to the integrative review process.","created_at":"2020-06-01T13:18:01.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-06-01T13:18:01.000-05:00"},{"id":4150,"first_name":"Lisa","last_name":"Shooman","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Worcester State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Overall, this book provides a very comprehensive and thorough roadmap for creating a literature review. The videos assist the reader in crystallizing the information presented in the text. There is an effective index and glossary that provide helpful navigation to the reader.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content is detailed, clearly explained, error-free, and unbiased. My students would greatly benefit from the lucid information presented in this text to guide them with developing a literature review. I would be eager to adopt this book for my students.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content is timely and will not be quickly out-of-date. The quiz questions at the end of each chapter are relevant and will aid students with the consolidation of the material. The online format allows for updating, and the version history at the end of the text clearly indicated that the book was updated recently.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear and not ridden with any excess jargon /technical terminology.  Pictures, graphics, and videos further elucidate the text. There are helpful questions that stimulate thought and lists that help to organize information.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The internal consistency in the text is excellent. However, Chapter 1.1 and Chapter 2 have the same title and it would benefit the reader to have different titles that would highlight the differences between these two sections. Chapter 1.1 is an overview and Chapter 2 dives into more depth.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is efficiently divided into smaller reading sections that are demarcated by numbers. The subsections in each chapter can be assigned at different points in the course. The text is organized logically and systematically that assists the reader with comprehension and provides a roadmap for creating an effective literature review.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The entire text is presented coherently and concisely. The organization of the text takes the reader through the process of creating an effective literature review. It can be used by multiple health professions, although the length of the text is relatively short it includes a considerable depth of the material. Other disciplines that would benefit from using this test in their courses may include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech and language pathology students.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The interface of the text is simple and easy to follow. The cover of the text would benefit from photos, color, and graphic design to appeal to the modern digital reader.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical or spelling errors are noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No cultural biases existed in the text in any way. There are no individuals highlighted in the book, and due to the technical nature of the subject matter, the text is inclusive to a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. No offensive statements are included in this book.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"The authors should consider including other health professionals in the title and provide examples that can relate to other health professionals throughout the text. Other health professionals that can benefit from reading this text include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech and language pathology students. Literature reviews are relevant for many health professionals in their master's and doctorate programs and the text could serve a wider audience.","created_at":"2020-06-29T17:33:28.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-06-29T17:33:28.000-05:00"},{"id":4232,"first_name":"Rebecca","last_name":"Scheckler","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Radford University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Two missing topics were inter-library loan and how to avoid plagiarism in writing up the literature review. This second is such an important topic that it deserves its own chapter.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"It is accurate. I found no inaccuracies.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book is very relevant. Every advanced undergraduate or graduate students requires such a book","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I found the book clear. The videos interspersed within the book added much to the clarity. There are lots of good diagrams that add to the clarity. They are not all original but their sources are all cited. The section on boolean searches, usage of asterisks and quotes in searches is very helpful and appropriate although often left out of discussion of searches.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book is consistent in terminology and framework.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The chapters were cohesive.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"I like the links to within the text to the references and other matter. What is needed are back links to the text from the references. I also would have liked links from the exercises to the  answers of the exercises.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"See navigation links mentioned above. The grey literature link is broken.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I saw no grammatical problems. There are many bulleted lists rather than text which is appropriate to this topic.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"There could be more attention to cultural context in the frequent examples.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"I wondered why nursing and education were combined. They are similar in nature but not identical. separation them out into two books might be appropriate.","created_at":"2020-07-06T16:54:05.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-07-06T16:54:05.000-05:00"},{"id":33381,"first_name":"Leah","last_name":"Nillas","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Illinois Wesleyan University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book addresses the basic steps in the process of writing a literature review research. Chapter 2 (What is a  Literature Review?) needs to be retitled. I think Chapter 1 (Introduction) clearly defines and characterizes literature review as a research category. Chapter 2 focuses more on the creation of information, information cycle, and selecting appropriate sources.  Chapter 7 (Synthesizing Sources) and Chapter 8 (Writing the Lit Review) can still be improved to incorporate specific strategies in synthesizing research literature and examples of writing styles through analysis of a variety of published examples. Writing a synthesis is a challenging skill for most novice researchers.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Information shared is accurate. I did not  notice any content error.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Main content is up-to-date. A few citations maybe dated but they are necessary in illustrating different examples of literature reviews. It will be easy to include additional relevant examples of research work that are published recently.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I like how this text is written. Tone is reader friendly and narrative is accessible to novice researchers.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Clearly consistent throughout the chapters.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Clear and purposeful \"chunking\" of information per chapter.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Readers can easily follow the organization of topics and content.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"No obvious interface issues. Appropriate use of multimedia tools.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Text is culturally sensitive. Additional readings, references, or examples can easily be added to incorporate research conducted by diverse authors or literature reviews which focus on diversity and inclusion issues in education and nursing.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is a good introductory literature review text even for undergraduate education students. Clear discussion of the nature of the research and the writing process. The use of videos and images is helpful in providing multimodal approach in explaining topics or processes. Writing style and tone make the text accessible to novice researchers.","created_at":"2021-09-06T17:02:07.000-05:00","updated_at":"2021-09-06T17:02:07.000-05:00"},{"id":33454,"first_name":"Susan","last_name":"Bassett","position":"Instructor, Nursing Graduate Program","institution_name":"Eastern New Mexico University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Each chapter presented a different aspect of doing a literature review.  This was organized and orderly.  The index/table of contents was very detailed which allowed the reader to easily use this book as a reference while conducting a literature review.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content appeared to be entirely accurate.  It did a good job of combining information for both education and nursing students.  The authors addressed pertinent points of research study development as well as the specific methodology of approaching a research-focused literature review.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The text was up-to-date in methodology, which should not change frequently.  The many links to websites were very helpful and yet were basic enough that they should be relevant for years.  If they do need updating, the are clearly presented and should be easily updated.  The breakdown to very small \"chunks\" of information per section will help in easily updating specific parts of information.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book presented a rather complex topic in an extremely straight-forward, easy to read, clear manner.  Each small \"chunk\" of information was identified per section numbering which correlated with movement through the content.  The writing was professional and yet not overwhelmed with discipline-specific terminology.  Where potentially new terminology was presented, it was immediately followed with definitions and examples.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book was well-organized and moved along the structure set out early in the book.  Content was gradually unfolded, as divided per chapter.  There was a bit of repetition (probably about three examples) where the authors attempted to tie information together.  Although this stood out to a reader, it seemed more useful in organizing than detrimental in repetition.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book was subdivided into chapters and then into many small modules of discrete information.  It could easily be assigned in part.  It could also readily be used as a reference for students to go back and easily find processes or pieces of information they might need later.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"I found the continual clear and succinct organization of information to be a defining highlight of this book.  When presenting early steps of the research process and then linking these steps with how to conduct a literature review and subsequenty organize and write a literature review, this book is presenting numerous procews steps that must work in tandem.  This book did that in a clear and easily readable fashion.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The one feature that did distract me was within the bullet points of 1.3.1. \"Types of Reviews\".  There was a mix of complete and incomplete sentences that worked to convey information succinctly, but distracted me as a reader.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"I did find several spelling and grammaticl errors (1.3.1.8, , 1.3.1.9, 2.1.1, 2.3, 2.3.1.1, , 2.3.1.4, 2.3 Table A., p. 41, p. 53, p. 54).  Although small errors (a few letters or spacing) they should be corrected.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I did not find any mistakes in cultural appropriateness  The content did repeatedly talk about bias reduction in the process of writing a literature review","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I thought this book was very well-written and contained great information for my students.  The links provided were very appropriate and helpful.  The Table \"Guide to searching for literature at various stages of the scholarly communication process” was particularly helpful.  I will immediately begin using portions of the content in this book to support my research class.  Additionally, I will recommend the entire book as a reference for the dedicated student (or one intending to go forward to a doctoral level of education in nursing).  Thank you for collating all this information and helpful links into one clear, easily readable and understandable document.","created_at":"2021-11-09T21:33:32.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-11-09T21:33:32.000-06:00"},{"id":33538,"first_name":"Yolanda","last_name":"Griffiths","position":"Professor of Occupational Therapy","institution_name":"Drake University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The authors were thorough and very organized in stepping readers through the process of conducting and writing a literature review.  Each area is appropriately indexed and examples are provided in a variety of ways.  The synthesis section is especially useful as students often do not understand what this means.  Perhaps some content on plagiarism would benefit this section as well. The flow of the material easily guides users logically through each topic.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content is accurate and unbiased.  The content is presented in an easy to understand way with videos, and examples.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The relevance of the content is classic and the text should be pertinent for many years.  The links included in the text are very useful and should be easy for authors to check periodically.  Using a digital media is more relevant to today's students than print textbooks. Each section addresses a reasonable chunk of information.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book is user friendly, written in an easy to understand manner, and graphics or links add to the understanding of the content.  Definitions are clearly written. Such as clarifying the types of literature reviews will be useful for students.  Providing a test yourself section at the end of sections allows the reader to check if any content was confusing or not clear.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is consistently laid out in a logical manner which helps to unpack content which may be new or unfamiliar to the reader/student.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The amount of content allocated to each chapter is appropriate and will be easy to assign readings.  The chapter headings are clear and the embedded videos, charts and test questions enlighten each subunit.  The hyperlinking in the table of contents helps to navigate the chapters well.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization of the content is logical and easy to understand the process of completing a literature review.  The book is laid out much like a road map where students can see the big picture as well as the supporting parts to the process.  The references by chapter are very useful.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The graphics were clear, and the non-serif font aids in eye fatigue.  One recommendation is to lower the brightness of the bold blue text in the table of contents to reduce eye fatigue.  There was no problem to play the videos and the audio was clear.  All links worked well.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"There were no grammatical errors. There were a few typos such as 1.3.1.8 needs a space between \"A specific\", 2.3 in the phrase \"Articles by the type of periodical in which an article it is published\" perhaps remove the word \"it\", in the table on page 41. under Nursing , the word clinical is spelled \"Cclinical\", remove the capital C.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"No evidence of cultural bias or insensitivity.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I am very excited to use this textbook in my doctoral level occupational therapy class.  The inclusion of concise explanations of PICO and SPICE will be very useful.  This will be a wonderful resource for graduate students and being mindful of costs for textbooks is compassionate.","created_at":"2021-12-15T05:34:00.000-06:00","updated_at":"2021-12-15T05:34:00.000-06:00"},{"id":35023,"first_name":"Barbara","last_name":"Schneider","position":"Professor","institution_name":"University of Texas at Arlington","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook covers the range of topics important for a literature review, including formulating a research question, finding scholarly articles, evaluating sources, and synthesizing source content. The videos are great supplements to the text.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Overall, the content is accurate. Consider labeling Nursing as a health profession/discipline.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Much of the content remains relevant. Updated examples would be helpful to today's graduate students.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The textbook is clearly written.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"In general, the text is consistent. There could be more consistency in the formatting of the references.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The modularity is an asset.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"There is a logical flow to the topics.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The links to outside materials are helpful.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were evident.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The examples seemed inclusive.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Those who are new to writing a literature review would find this book useful.","created_at":"2024-04-29T17:15:06.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-04-29T17:15:06.000-05:00"},{"id":35034,"first_name":"Rebecca","last_name":"Appleton","position":"Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"Marshall University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"It is very through in covering the steps of a well written literature review","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I have not read the entire book, but what I did read was very good.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"It is up to date, but doing a Literature Review is covered in a step-wise manner, includes writing the LR\u003e","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Very clear step-by-step approach","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"It is very consistent!","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Chapters are orderly and succinct","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Strait forward order.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I did not notice Interface issues.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were noticed.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I did not notice any problems with cultural Insensitivity","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I plan to use this in a Nursing Research class for Graduate Students, and I am trying a new approach to finding the best Research Evidence on a Nursing Topic.  Can't wait to see if this help my graduate students understand research literature better.","created_at":"2024-05-07T22:43:37.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-05-07T22:43:37.000-05:00"},{"id":35309,"first_name":"Amanda","last_name":"Datesman","position":"Lecturer in Nursing","institution_name":"University of Virginia","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Provides a fairly comprehensive discussion of the general steps in performing a literature review. A discussion of copyright/plagiarism issues in scholarly writing would round out this resource.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"The content in this resource is largely error-free and is unbiased. Discussion of the different review types could be updated to reference the core frameworks of methodology for that review type.","relevance_rating":3,"relevance_review":"The general content of the book is up-to-date, though there's a need to either update information on review methodologies or make the discussion of review types somewhat more general so that guidelines, methodologies, and frameworks for specific review types are left out of the scope of this resource. (Scoping review methodology in healthcare, for example, does follow a systematic approach.).","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"This resource is easy to understand.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The structure of the book is logical and terminology is well-defined and consistent throughout.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book is logically organized and could be taught in blocks. Content is very clearly and concisely explained, allowing relevant sections to be taught without the need for the entire book to be read in order.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The chaptering of the book is simple to understand and the progression of topics is logical.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"No interface issues were experienced with this resource.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were noted in this resource.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Examples provided could be reviewed to ensure inclusivity, but no issues regarding cultural insensitivity or offensiveness were noted.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"This text provides a great introduction to literature reviews. It's clear, concise, and easy to understand. Video and visual content supplements the written text throughout the resource. The discussion of the knowledge production cycle and types of information is very helpful.","created_at":"2024-11-08T09:52:19.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-11-08T09:52:19.000-06:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/literature-reviews-for-education-and-nursing-graduate-students","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:12:47.000-06:00"},{"id":367,"title":"Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2015,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"The checklist approach, used in this textbook, aims to provide standardized processes for clinical skills and to help nursing schools and clinical practice partners keep procedural practice current. Each skill/procedure is covered in a chapter that has learning objectives, a brief overview of the relevant theory, checklists of steps for procedures with the rationale behind each step of the process, and a summary of key takeaways. Key terms are set in bold throughout the book and laid out again in a Glossary in the appendix. All 88 checklists are also summarized, and hyperlinked to the original checklist, in the appendix.","contributors":[{"id":3857,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Glynda","middle_name":"Rees","last_name":"Doyle","location":"British Columbia Institute of Technology","background_text":"Glynda Rees Doyle teaches at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Vancouver, British Columbia. She completed her MSN at the University of British Columbia with a focus on education and health informatics, and her BSN at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Glynda has many years of national and international clinical experience in critical care units in South Africa, the UK, and the USA. Her teaching background has focused on clinical education, problem-based learning, clinical techniques, and pharmacology. Glynda is involved in several interprofessional research projects within BCIT and also in collaboration with other Canadian nursing schools, studying the impact of mobile devices laden with clinical resources, social networks, and e-portfolios on nursing students and their education. Her interests include the integration of health informatics in undergraduate education, and the impact of educational technologies on nursing students’ clinical judgment and decision making at the point of care to improve patient safety and quality of care. Glynda currently sits on the Research Ethics Board at BCIT, is a digital health peer leader for the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and Canada Health Infoway, the communications director for the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association, and a member of the American Medical Informatics Association’s Education and Nursing Informatics Working Groups."},{"id":3858,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Jodie","middle_name":null,"last_name":"McCutcheon","location":"British Columbia Institute of Technology","background_text":"Jodie McCutcheon teaches in the undergraduate BSN program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is currently the nursing lab coordinator for the BSN program. She completed her BSN at the University of Victoria and came to BCIT to teach with experience in medical, geriatric, and cardiac nursing, as well as leadership experience as a nurse educator and clinical coordinator at VGH. She completed her MSN at the University of British Columbia with a focus on clinical education and online learning. Jodie chose to become an educator because she wanted to impact the future of nursing by preparing individuals to practise safely and effectively in a complex health care environment. Jodie has many years of teaching experience in problem-based learning, skill acquisition, and course development for the nursing program and allied health care programs at BCIT. Her interests include lab education and simulation as effective teaching strategies to promote learning. Jodie is involved in many Interprofessional Education (IPE) projects at BCIT. Her primary passion in nursing education is the promotion of patient safety and quality initiatives and teaching strategies in the School of Health Sciences at BCIT. She is the co-chair of the patient safety and quality committee in the BSN program and has brought various safety initiatives to BCIT, including Change Day and Canadian Patient Safety Week. Jodie is a member of the BC Lab Educators committee, Western and Northern Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning."}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":275,"url":"https://opentextbc.ca/clinicalskills/","year":null,"created_at":"2018-09-07T12:22:38.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-09-07T12:22:38.000-05:00","name":"BCcampus"}],"formats":[{"id":1010,"type":"PDF","url":"https://opentextbc.ca/clinicalskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":1011,"type":"Online","url":"https://opentextbc.ca/clinicalskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":1559,"type":"eBook","url":"https://opentextbc.ca/clinicalskills/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":10,"reviews":[{"id":1074,"first_name":"Thomas","last_name":"Dombrowsky","position":"Clinical Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of Texas at Arlington","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book covered most of the areas which I expected to see in a nursing procedure manual, but there were a few exceptions. There was no mention of basic nursing procedures such as bathing, feeding, and ambulating patients. There was also no discussion of IV insertion.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Errors were rare in the text. There were a few places where the language was confusing.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The content of this text is relevant to current nursing practice. Nursing practice is constantly changing, so it is difficult to determine how long this book will remain current. It is highly modular, so it would not be hard to update it as needed.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Overall the clarity was excellent. There were a few passages which I felt might be confusing to a student unfamiliar with the procedures being discussed. This problem could be ameliorated by supplementing this manual with other textbooks covering those same procedures.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The content is consistent in style. The checklist format provides structure to the narrative and gives the student a straightforward way of evaluating how well she/he is following the procedures.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book is highly modular. Each chapter and even the individual sections of the chapters can stand alone.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The text flows evenly and the book is highly readable. The progression is logical.","interface_rating":3,"interface_review":"The book is published in an .epub format. The interface is dependent on the reader which is chosen. After experimenting with several unsatisfactory readers I finally found the Sumatra pdf reader which displayed the book in a satisfactory manner. It would have been helpful to have had guidance on which reader to use from the start.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not detect any errors in grammar, spelling or usage.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Some of the content was Canadian specific such as the use of milliosmols to measure glucose and the directions for how to report adverse medication events. Most of the content applies outside the Canadian context. Most of the illustrations showed mannequins rather than actual humans. There could have been more effort at racial and ethnic inclusiveness.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"This would be an excellent supplemental resource for courses in nursing foundations, nursing assessment, and medical surgical nursing.","created_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":1077,"first_name":"Kristina","last_name":"Blyer","position":"Associate Director Clinical Operations, Student Health Services and Adjuct Professor School of Nursing","institution_name":"James Madison University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text provided step-by-step checklists for basis nursing procedures. The text title implies that this is patient safety book yet most often reads like a nursing procedure book. Safety is very important with all nursing procedures and safety step are included in each procedure checklist, just not quite what I was expecting.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Content appears accurate yet is very specific to Canada and mostly speaks to inpatient hospital care. Each checklist does remind readers to verify procedures based on their hospital policies/procedures. Images and step-by-step guides included mention of specific aspects of medical supplies which may not translate to other facilities and supplies. An example of this is the use of IV tubing with specific instructions to use the \"blue\" port.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Most of the text is basis nursing and will not require frequent updates. Parts of the text, including the use of paper records, already seem outdated.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book is written clearly and provides adequate context for terminology used.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"Consistency related to terminology seemed appropriate. Some procedures were not included in checklist, only in provided references. Special consideration related to age and facilities outside of the inpatient hospital setting where inconsistent.","modularity_rating":2,"modularity_review":"The book is divided into easily divisible reading sections with addition learning resources such as videos and online resources for each section.","organization_rating":4,"organization_review":"The organization and flow of the text was appropriate. Some areas seemed a little out of order including the section on IV medications which was explained before reference was given on how to insert a peripheral line. A step-by-step insertion checklist was not included in the text although online resources were provided.","interface_rating":3,"interface_review":"The book was slow to download from page to page, but was easy to navigate. Many images demonstrated procedures/anatomy on simulation mannequins which was distracting. Images of live patients would have been more effective especially when providing examples of anatomy, wounds, sutures, etc.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not find any grammatical spelling error during review.","cultural_rating":2,"cultural_review":"The book is not inclusive of diversity. The majority, if not all, of the pictures within the text are of Caucasians. No special considerations are offered related to race, ethnicity, or background. Very little consideration of age.","overall_rating":7,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":1180,"first_name":"Manuela","last_name":"Lescault","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Rhode Island College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"I felt the book was very comprehensive as a basic nursing skills text for foundational theory and practice.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I found no errors in the skills presented.  I liked the critical thinking exercises in the chapters and would like to see more.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Text theory and skills content is very relevant to current practice standards.  Agree that future updates to this text will be minor.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Enjoyed the step-by-step approach utilizing pictures on how to perform certain skills.  Also appreciate how the text clarifies focused assessments, highlights patient safety and provides up-to-date pictures of medical equipment.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Text content has clear objectives and theory flows well from one concept to the next more advanced concept.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Liked key take aways at end of each chapter and online resource links for additional references as needed.\nThe checklists in table format are easy to comprehend and make setting up equipment for these procedures easy.\nAppreciate the complications and related interventions, and safety consideration highlights provided.\nChecklist summary is a great idea.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each chapter flows well and progresses well into more advanced concepts/skills without causing confusion.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Very simplistic and straight forward images/charts that are important when learning about foundational concepts and skills.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I found no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Uncertain if I observed any comments related to cultural relevance.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Students really appreciate practice exam questions.\nFaculty really appreciate critical thinking based questions to be introduced at a very early stage in the student's educational journey.","created_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2017-04-11T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":1248,"first_name":"Kristie","last_name":"Riddle","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Southeastern Louisiana Univerisity","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Most areas needed for a nursing procedure manual are covered in this book. However, I did notice some basic skills were missing, such as starting intravenous catheters, feeding, and hygiene. The index and glossary are effective for ease in identifying and locating information.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"I had difficulty finding any errors sources of confusion in the text. Good use of space, graphics, pictures, tables, etc.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Since this book is related to basic nursing care, I think the content could be maintained with minor revisions/updates as needed.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I think that the overall clarity was excellent. However, I would supplement sections that use specific equipment with pictures/procedures for my institution's specific equipment. I do not think this is a flaw of the book. I think this is a flaw for all books and schools. We all use different equipment and procedures that are constantly changing and evolving.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is written terms and a format that is very straightforward. Steps are broken down and explained. Additional information and considerations provided. I appreciated that the students can select links to source out to addition more specific information from within the text.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Excellent use of tables, graphics, and pictures throughout text. No lengthy blocks of reading. Organized in a logical, manageable sections of information.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Step-by-step organization and flow are very important to beginning students learning new nursing processes and procedures. Checklists provide structure for evaluation.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I viewed the book through the online format. The text, images, charts, graphics, etc, were free from distortions. I did not experience any navigation problems.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I did not find any grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":3,"cultural_review":"Authors used mannequins for images to demonstrate nursing procedures, skills, and anatomical locations. Some content was Canadian specific.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2017-06-20T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2017-06-20T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":1253,"first_name":"Allison","last_name":"Adams","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Fletcher Technical Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":3,"comprehensiveness_review":"I believe this text could be used for nursing programs to supplement what is being used in the skills portion of a nursing course. I feel it only lacks the theory of delegation and assignment behind the skills. Few nursing programs could use this book to replace a nursing text book. It would be a great supplement to the learning of hands on skills.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Despite being a book originating in Canada, many of the references include CDC guidelines. Many of the citations  are current. Many of the citations use books that we currently use in our program for both ASN and PN students.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"Statement under the IM injection section clearly states the new policy of not aspirating before injecting and states that facilities sometimes still do. This shows me that the book is up to date with current practice and research.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"The links to the the other places in the book help the clarity of the book. This gives students a quick way to reference other material. Pictures next to steps in skills are great especially the respiratory breath sound assessment.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"This text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework. It is easy to navigate.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"This book is organized well. The table of contents link make finding a specific page in the book very easy. The bold words catch a readers eye to important data.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics in the text are presented in a logical, easy to complex fashion.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"I reviewed the book in the online format. I had no problems with navigation, distortion of images and other display features.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I see no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I see no culturally insensitive wording in this text. The blood administration references Jehovah Witness in a sensitive way.","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":"I would like to see a link at the top of the glossary page to cut to a letter in the glossary. I also believe the glossary could be a bit more comprehensive.\n\nI did not expect this book to be equal to the practices of the United States but I now feel that best practices are very similar in both countries.","created_at":"2017-06-20T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2017-06-20T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2277,"first_name":"Laurie","last_name":"Johansen","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Southwest Minnesota State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"I appreciate the step by step checklists provided, to add to the safety of procedures.  Important nursing procedures were included.  With the changing healthcare environment, one suggestion would be to include implementation of procedures in non-hospital settings, such as homecare settings.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Presentation of materials appears accurate and professional.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is currently relevant and applicable.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Great clarity for all readers.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Easy to read and follow due to the consistency in presenting content","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Along with consistency, the structure of each chapter, including the resources, checklists, and highlights were beneficial to the reader.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Very structured flow in each chapter – very organized.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Navigated through textbook with ease, with quality images displayed throughout textbook.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"None noted.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Note minimal references to varying cultures.  There could have been more diversity displayed in examples throughout textbook.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Great supplement to educational settings, or reference for healthcare settings.","created_at":"2018-08-02T19:00:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-08-02T19:00:00.000-05:00"},{"id":2328,"first_name":"Kristen","last_name":"McHenry","position":"Cardiopulmonary Science Program Director ","institution_name":"East Tennessee State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"Glossary of terms is very concise and easy to view. The content of the book describes many key clinical procedures performed by various health care providers- though some are very specific to nursing. ","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"There were multiple errors in spelling noted throughout the text. As a respiratory therapist, I focused specifically on oxygen therapy to check for accuracy and some of the Fi02 percentages for devices were not what we currently teach in the U.S. ","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Content is certainly relevant but finding the best placement for the information may be a challenge. Portions of the book would be best suited for an introductory course while others are much more specific and could be placed strategically within a program's curriculum. ","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is not overly jargon based and the description of terms is adequate for even a novice medical reader. ","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter is aligned similarly with a brief introduction, a procedure checklist, special considerations, and a summary. I enjoyed the additional resources (videos/links) and critical thinking questions. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Content is appropriately divided into more manageable sections. ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The text is well-organized and has a logical flow of topics. ","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"Several pages were cut off on the right side of the page in the pdf version. ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted; however, misspellings were present. ","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text did not seem to be culturally insensitive. ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2018-10-08T09:33:50.000-05:00","updated_at":"2018-10-08T09:33:50.000-05:00"},{"id":3661,"first_name":"Jackie","last_name":"Buchanan","position":"Instructor","institution_name":"East Tennessee State University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This is a quick reference style source for clinical procedures. It is also compiled as a \"checklist\" style that is easy to read. Could easily be modified to fit specific settings. I don't believe it is intended to be an in depth, nor all inclusive source, but an overview to guide persons who are either new to the profession(s) or those who are encountering an unfamiliar procedure.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I could not locate any inaccuracies.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"I feel this book would be an excellent resource for first semester nursing or any health related professions, to familiarize the student with basic procedures and tests. Or as a review resource for later semesters.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Precise without \"extra\" commentary.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Uses medical terminology without overuse of jargon.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The chapters are consistent with the titles.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Organized from \"easy\" to more complex procedures.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The graphics are easy to read and understand. Downloads easily. I am particularly impressed with the checklist format.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Did not note any grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The Diabetes section would be more applicable (for the US) if the results were translated from the Canadian Diabetic Association Standard reporting results to the US standards. That would be simple to accomplish for use in the US, given the flexibility of the Creative Commons copy-writing system.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This would be a valuable resource for beginning level students in health related fields. Nursing students would benefit as well as health related careers, and medical students. I saw some possible applications that would benefit physical therapy curricula as well.","created_at":"2020-03-18T16:59:15.000-05:00","updated_at":"2020-03-18T16:59:15.000-05:00"},{"id":34192,"first_name":"Abigail","last_name":"Chouinard","position":"Clinical Coordinator","institution_name":"Minnesota State College Southeast Technical","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The glossary reads well and accurately. I appreciate that each chapter starts with basic skills and moves to more advance skills, the flow works well. It is also helpful that the PDF glossary has links that will send you directly to the page when clicked.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book seems to be as accurate as standards are currently","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"While the content is up-to-date, it could use some expansion. I would have liked to see more information and guidance and proper dawning and doffing of PPE for different types of isolation precautions during procedures.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The book remains clear and precise","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The book remains consistent and professional throughout its terminology","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text would be easy to assign certain chapters out of the text. Its blocked off nicely that there won't be any overlap. One could mix and match the chapters to fix their course outline","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The order the chapters are aligned makes the flow nice as it starts of with basic skills and moves to more advanced ones.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"While no interface issues are obvious, the text is quiet dry. It reads much like a PDF flow chart.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"None that I could identify","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text does not come across insensitive or offensive","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Pieces of this textbook would benefit any patient care/health care setting. It covers proper infection control, basics of patient assessments, body mechanics/fall risk. It is not only inclusive of nursing programs. The way it is formatted would allow you to pull specific chapters to fit your programs needs. This text does read like a PDF flow chart, which is supplemental to the ease of reading it. But it does become difficult to hold your attention for long periods of time. Overall good, straight forward information!","created_at":"2022-11-26T03:09:27.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-26T03:09:27.000-06:00"},{"id":35601,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Riggs","position":"Professional Specialist","institution_name":"Saint Mary's College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"I am preparing nursing skill refresher sessions for upper-level nursing students who are returning to clinical rotations after summer break. I sought out this book because of its checklist approach to teaching skills and its focus on safety. It includes most of the fundamental nursing skills that we cover with the exception of bathing, hygiene and nutrition. It even includes more advanced skills such as how to manage tracheostomies and chest tubes, transfusion of blood and blood products and operating room basics. Another bedside skill that could be included is accessing an indwelling port. I appreciate the checklist and video summaries at the end of the book that list all of the checklist and videos provided by chapter for easy access. The only thing that I feel like I am missing is a way to print the checklists for students. Having access to the checklists in pdf format might be helpful. ","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The sources are listed within each checklist and are up-to-date. \r\n\r\n","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The checklists and the associated short readings and descriptions provide a great reference for lab skill practice. Rather than print out individual checklists, I plan to use QR codes that link students to the digital checklist.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The checklists are very thorough, yet concise. They represent just the basics; what is needed to practice the skill and nothing else. This is helpful, because Fundamentals textbooks typically include more information than what is needed for skill practice. The text is clear and easy to understand. ","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each book section and page are formatted in the same way. Quality and quantity of information are also consistent across the book. I believe that students will appreciate the short reading sections. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each section is visually appealing and easy to navigate. The headings for each topic are appropriate. ","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each section begins with a short paragraph that introduces the skill and offers some context as to when and why a skill would be performed. This is helpful because sometimes students memorize the steps of the skill without understanding the clinical reasoning behind a skill. Next in each section is a skill checklist that includes pictures with each step. I find that the majority of my students are visual learners and that they appreciate visual aids. Furthermore, each section includes a vetted skill video. I believe that the pictures and videos are especially helpful for novice nursing students who may not have seen or performed a skill in the clinical setting. Finally, each section ends with critical thinking exercises that can be used to further develop student clinical reasoning during skill practice. ","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I have not experienced any interface issues with this book. The book is available as an online book and an e-book and can be downloaded in pdf format. ","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Grammar is correct. Language is appropriate for an undergraduate student. \r\n\r\n","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"A cultural assessment is included in the health history checklist. Culture could also be explicitly discussed with the skills of head-to-toe assessment, pain assessment and transfusion of blood and blood products. ","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2025-08-20T22:11:41.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-08-20T22:11:41.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/clinical-procedures-for-safer-patient-care","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:19:47.000-06:00"},{"id":1230,"title":"Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2022,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"This textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY licensing developed specifically for prelicensure nursing students. The e-book and downloadable versions are free. Affordable print versions are published in collaboration with XanEdu and available on Amazon and in college bookstores. Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Mental Health and Community Concepts course (543-110), the NCLEX-RN Test Plan, 1 and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Education Council’s Crosswalk Toolkit: Defining and Using Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Education. 2 Mental health and community health concepts are discussed while emphasizing stress management techniques, healthy coping strategies, referrals to community resources, and other preventative interventions. Nursing care for individuals with specific mental health and substance use disorders is examined, and the nurse’s role in community health needs assessments and caring for vulnerable populations is introduced. The e-book is free and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF or other formats for offline use. Affordable print versions are also published in collaboration with XanEdu and are available on Amazon and in college bookstores.","contributors":[{"id":5868,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":"Dr.","first_name":"Elizabeth","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Christman","location":"River Falls, WI","background_text":"Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE"},{"id":5869,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Kimberly","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Ernstmeyer","location":"River Falls, WI","background_text":"Kimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC"}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"}],"publishers":[{"id":1209,"url":"https://www.cvtc.edu/","year":null,"created_at":"2022-08-19T15:40:40.000-05:00","updated_at":"2022-08-19T15:40:40.000-05:00","name":"Chippewa Valley Technical College"}],"formats":[{"id":3073,"type":"Online","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingmhcc/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":3072,"type":"PDF","url":"https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingmhcc/open/download?type=pdf","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"5","textbook_reviews_count":2,"reviews":[{"id":34145,"first_name":"Susan","last_name":"Fichera","position":"Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"Northern Essex Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This text addresses all necessary areas of mental health, and includes specific information regarding each age group across the lifespan, e.g., Leading Health Indicators across the lifespan.\"  I am most impressed by the clarity and flow of each chapter.  The Learning Objectives are clearly stated. The Glossary is very helpful, and the Index is inclusive.\r\nThere are many links that bring you directly to related content, seamlessly. \r\nIn Ch 16, Community Assessment, Florence Nightingale is referenced for her focus on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.  The images are helpful, and demonstrate the array of places that both screenings and interventions takes place, - including school nurse's contribution which is often overlooked.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"This book site many, many lead agencies and links you to the site!  Healthy People 2030, SAMHSA, and many Needs Assessment tools, and other Evidence Based resources.\r\nCitations are also very recent.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book is up to date, discussing the COVID Pandemic, and it's effect on Nursing.  It has Sociocultural and Culturally Competent Interventions. That is an important aspect of nursing care.\r\nIt addresses Health Equities and Inequities, and supports the learning by presenting the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) by presenting the imaging from the document, which enlivens the reading experience.\r\nAlso, \"Vulnerable Populations\" are addressed in a separate chapter, but linked through the Community chapter, which is very helpful.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The font is pleasing, the images are helpful and supportive to the text which is very clear.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter follows the same format.  I really appreciated the Learning Activities that are included at the end of the chapter.  Also, the Glossary is at each chapter's end.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Chapters are clearly delineated.  The book is also paginated, of course!","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Yes, as mentioned, each chapter has the same organization, so the teacher and the student know what to expect.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Navigation and links are seamless, and thoughtfully placed.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I read 2 chapters and glossaries carefully.  I did not note any issues.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"This text has a focus on equity, and many images make that point wordlessly.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"It's great!  I applaud the Editors: \r\nKimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC\r\nDr. Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE","created_at":"2022-11-13T13:56:18.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-13T13:56:18.000-06:00"},{"id":34259,"first_name":"Cindy Tumilty","last_name":"MSN-Ed","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Tidewater Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook covers the all necessary portions of mental health.  The authors cover the material in great detail across the lifespan. I felt the transition of the chapters and material were easy to follow and having a glossary section will be helpful to the reader.  They made sure to be inclusive and demonstrate the many areas that care for mental health clients.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Being a mental health nurse, I was impressed to see the book accurately make the reader aware of the various agencies and resources that are available.  I did check out several of the links and they were working correctly.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"As a mental health nurse who worked during the pandemic, I saw first hand how everyone was impacted.  I feel the text covers all populations well.  I was impressed by how the separate chapter gave the reader such insight.  The authors did a good job of threading the cultural interventions throughout the text.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"I feel the text is presented very clear and easy for the reader to follow.  The reader has the learning activities in each chapter that were easy to follow and understand.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The text is presented in a consistent format.  Having the same layout of material, I feel makes it easier for the novice mental health reader to understand.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The content is divided fairly and makes it,I feel, easier for the reader to absorb the information and it is clearly expounded upon.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The chapters are presented in a consistent format thus making the novice and expert (student and instructor) able to have a better understanding.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The connection of the material presented and the provided links are smooth and there did not appear to be any gaps in the material presented.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"I read several chapters and glossaries from start to end carefully and I did not notice any grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I feel the text incorporated awareness, understanding, and responsiveness to the values, beliefs, and customs fairly.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"I enjoyed this text.  As mentioned, as a mental health nurse and instructor, I found this text to a great possible adaptation for our students.  The text was presented very nicely.  Great job.","created_at":"2022-12-09T09:25:08.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-12-09T09:25:08.000-06:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nursing-mental-health-and-community-concepts","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:34:56.000-06:00"},{"id":1287,"title":"Urban Health: A Practical Application for Clinical Based Learning","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2022,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution-NonCommercial","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"Urban Health: A Practical Application for Clinical Based Learning is an openly licensed, peer-reviewed textbook for clinical-based nursing educators covering barriers in urban health and their impact on patient health outcomes. The authors explore perspectives of urban communities, urban patients, and urban healthcare providers to offer insight into how healthcare providers can address disparities in urban healthcare, provide meaningful care with the lived experiences of urban patients in mind, and improve patient-provider communication by moving towards a more solution-driven, team-based care approach. Features include learning activities, exemplars, and case studies.","contributors":[{"id":5984,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Cynthera","middle_name":null,"last_name":"McNeill","location":"Detroit, MI","background_text":"Dr. Cynthera McNeill is an assistant clinical professor and clinical coordinator for the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program at Wayne State University. Dr. McNeill holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Wayne State University and is nationally certified as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. She has worked as a primary care provider at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Detroit, Michigan, serving the uninsured/low-insured patient population, and is currently employed as an Internal Medicine provider for a large urban healthcare system in Detroit, Michigan. Her primary focus as a nurse practitioner has been in the field of primary care/chronic disease management for adults, with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in urban communities. Her research centers on the utilization of evidence-based, culturally sensitive interventions to decrease health disparities among at-risk populations. As a product of Detroit, Michigan, Dr. McNeill is committed to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities in urban communities."},{"id":5985,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Umeika","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Stephens","location":"Detroit, MI","background_text":"Dr. Umeika Stephens is a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner focused on the provision of holistic patient-centered mental health care. As a Detroit native she is acutely aware of healthcare needs in the community and the disparities impacting patients’ access to culturally sensitive services. Dr. Stephens has worked as a nurse practitioner for over 25 years providing for psychopharmacologic management and supportive therapy. Her areas of expertise are integrated care, substance abuse, mental health issues secondary to chronic medical illness, caregiver role stress/ coping, and women’s mental health issues. Dr. Stephens is also a clinical assistant professor at Wayne State University where she oversees the psychiatric nurse practitioner program."},{"id":5986,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Tara","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Walker","location":"Detroit, MI","background_text":"Dr. Tara Walker is an assistant clinical professor at Wayne State University College of Nursing and a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner in internal medicine at a local Detroit hospital. Dr. Walker holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Wayne State University. Dr. Walker’s 24 years of nursing experience includes medical, surgical, emergency, administration, cardiology, and internal medicine. Her areas of expertise include reduction strategies in length of stay, improvement in throughput, nursing professional development, and nurse mentoring. Dr. Walker incorporates her administrative and clinical experience to combat barriers to implementing evidence-based practice in urban environments. Her foundational principle for every project starts with patient-centered, high-quality, cost-effective care. She belongs to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau."}],"subjects":[{"id":5,"name":"Education","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"L7","visible_textbooks_count":144,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/education"},{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":27,"name":"Higher Education","parent_subject_id":5,"call_number":"LC980","visible_textbooks_count":34,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/higher-education"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"},{"id":8,"name":"Natural Sciences","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"QH301","visible_textbooks_count":252,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/natural-sciences"},{"id":9,"name":"Social Sciences","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"H1","visible_textbooks_count":285,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/social-sciences"}],"publishers":[{"id":1265,"url":"https://library.wayne.edu/","year":null,"created_at":"2022-11-30T16:54:12.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-11-30T16:54:12.000-06:00","name":"Wayne State University Library System"}],"formats":[{"id":3208,"type":"PDF","url":"https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001\u0026context=oa_textbooks","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":3209,"type":"MS Word","url":"https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=0\u0026article=1001\u0026context=oa_textbooks\u0026type=additional","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4.5","textbook_reviews_count":4,"reviews":[{"id":34331,"first_name":"Shirley","last_name":"Greenway","position":"Associate Professor","institution_name":"Tidewater Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book is comprehensive and informative. In addition to a Table of Contents that provides a breakdown of each chapter, a section titled \"About the Book\" follows the Table of Contents. I found this helpful when considering ways to utilize the book in a Community Health nursing course. By stating the goals of the book, I was able to correlate objectives of the class to the book. The \"About the Book\" section also includes \"key Learning Features\" and \"Chapter Composition.\" Both sections helped provide an overview for setting up a class schedule and assignments. Only suggestion might be to add some practice questions at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning of terminology and objectives.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The content is relevant and corresponds with other textbooks that I have used. The main goal of discussing provision of health care in urban areas is clearly met. There are no glaring errors and the text is supported by statistical data and research studies from professional sources.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This text is as up-to-date as a book can be. It includes recent (2019 - 2021) research study results and incorporates the impact of Covid-19.  It will be easy to update as studies evolve and new information is presented. Any charts or graphs will be easy to replace as research continues.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The authors did a good job providing definitions for much of the terminology. The definitions for terms like \"urban population\", \"social determinates\", and \"medically underserved populations\" are just three examples of how the authors clearly defined terms. All abbreviations (HPSAs, MUPs, SDOH) are clearly defined. \r\nIf I had any suggestion for improving clarity, it would be to change the title to amore descriptive one. At first glance, I did not think this book would be relevant to my practice. After reading it, every chapter was relevant to the Community-based class that I teach.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"This text carries the theme of health care in the Urban setting through every chapter. Each chapter develops a different element related to health care disparities and the underlying causes. It includes examples, research results and practical points for providers who are working in urban settings. By the last chapter, the reader has gained a strong foundation for understanding the urban population and for providing care in this arena.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The book is easy to read. It is written with well defined chapters broken into manageable paragraphs. The Learning Assignments would be easy to assign, both individually and as groups projects. A student would easily be able to read a section and then reference another textbook and find congruency.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The book is organized into 7 chapters, each with Learning Objectives and subunits found in that chapter. Each chapter includes either an Exemplar or Case Study. Learning Activities are provided at the end of every chapter. Additionally, there is a summary a the end of the chapter of what was covered in that chapter. The book is easy to navigate and to locate information. It flows in an orderly manner and incorporates previous concepts into each chapter that follows.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I did not experience any interface errors or problems with navigation. The charts in the text were useful, easy to read and they highlighted pertinent data. The authors clearly spent time choosing relevant charts to insert. The hyperlinks worked well and took the reader to material that expanded on the subject of each chapter. I noted that these hyperlinks would make good activities for Discussion Boards or group projects.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors were noted. Proper sentence structure and punctuation were seen throughout the book. I found it easy to read in spite of higher level terminology needed to present the subject.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The text is not culturally insensitive, but just the opposite. It focuses mainly on African American's in Detroit, but is easily transferable to other Urban areas which may have different cultures. Additionally, many of the links include data related to Hispanic and Asian cultures, not just African American. The book addresses providing health care in urban areas to all people, not just African American.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"While I was not drawn in by the title of the book, I will definitely be using the content in a Community-based nursing course. All the information provided is accurate and spot on when it comes to health care disparities and what social, economic, physical and psychosocial elements are at play.","created_at":"2022-12-27T12:22:21.000-06:00","updated_at":"2022-12-27T12:22:21.000-06:00"},{"id":35360,"first_name":"Jaquetta","last_name":"Reeves","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"University of Texas at Arlington","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"This book on urban health stands out for its comprehensive presentation of essential ideas such as urban health inequalities, clinical techniques, and community-based initiatives. I appreciate how thoroughly and plainly the authors described the distinctions between urban and rural societies. It gave clarity and a clear portrayal of the difference between the two, which is critical for the reader, particularly nursing students, who must be familiar with and knowledgeable about the population they serve, as well as comprehend why the requirements vary. The book also provides a thorough examination of both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications, ensuring that readers have a comprehensive understanding of urban health challenges. It addresses crucial issues such as socioeconomic determinants of health, health disparities, and community-based research. The use of case studies and real-world examples enhances the curriculum, making it more accessible to both students and professionals. While the book addresses many important areas of urban health, and though mental health and chronic illnesses are mentioned, it may have been beneficial to investigate deeper into mental health and chronic disease management, which are prominent in urban populations.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book accurately presents modern urban health concerns. Data are cited from credible sources, including CDC reports, peer-reviewed studies, and evidence-based frameworks. The author's reliance on current research adds to the book's legitimacy. The statistical data, health indicators, and examples are current and reflect the realities of urban health. However, healthcare is always evolving, and most data will become less relevant in the future, but it is still valuable information to have. For student learning, the book may have included links to where current data can be found or updated. Lastly, the major research findings section discussing \"COVID-19 racial disparities in Detroit\" provided an updated/recent clear depiction of what \"health disparities\" look like among Blacks living in urban areas, even now with all of the many resources here in the United States. This section helps put things into perspective as to why this book is relevant and essential to our healthcare studies.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This book is extremely relevant and pertinent to the advancement of nursing, public health, and healthcare education in the present era. Due to the fact that health disparities in densely populated places continue to expand, urban health has become an extremely important issue of concern. The social determinants of health, structural racism, and health equity are all topics that are discussed in this book. These are all problems that are extremely important for health professionals who work in areas that are receiving inadequate medical care. Practitioners who are looking for realistic solutions to address health inequities in urban populations may find the case-based approach and community-based strategies to be particularly relevant. Reinforcement of its relevance for public health professionals, policymakers, and nurse practitioners is provided by the inclusion of content on health policy and advocacy. Learning about the social determinants of health (SDOH) among minorities in urban neighborhoods is important for nursing students because nurses can contribute to reducing inequities by being aware of these SDOH; and striving to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care, regardless of the non-medical elements that influence their health and well-being.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"This textbook is very clearly written. Not only for early-careers in public health and/or medicine, but also for undergraduate students. Using simple language to convey difficult ideas, the author guarantees that topics connected to social justice, community health, and epidemiology will be readily comprehended. Important words are clarified at the start of chapters—which is quite crucial—and visual tools including charts and infographics help to reinforce key ideas. Reflective questions and end-of-chapter exercises help readers to think critically, hence improving clarity. Although the book's clarity is generally good, a glossary of important terminology at the conclusion would be much appreciated.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Consistency is a major of this textbook. It is very reader-friendly for under- and upper gradaute students. Each chapter is well-structured, starting with learning objectives, a conceptual overview, and key terminology. The next parts give theoretical backdrop, real-world case studies, and reflection exercises, ensuring a consistent flow throughout the book. Concepts like \"health equity\" and \"social determinants of health\" are consistently referenced and reviewed throughout the chapters, ensuring coherence. The regular application of a pedagogical method, which includes case studies, discussion prompts, and reflection tasks, improves the learning experience. This consistency allows for a more smooth reading experience for both students and health professionals.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The textbook is an excellent choice for modular use. It is extremely convenient and helpful that each chapter can be read on its own or in the order that they are presented. Learners are able to engage with individual issues, such as housing instability or access to healthcare, without having to read the full book because of the design and layout of the book. Additionally, because each chapter addresses a different subject matter but has a connected topic of urban health, teachers are able to assign particular chapters based on the learning objectives they have assigned. As a result of its modular design, it is a great resource for public health courses, nursing curriculum, and community health workshops. In accordance with the subject matter of the course, teachers have the option of selecting chapters that focus on advocacy, community-based participatory research (CBPR), or socioeconomic determinants of health due to the modularity of the book.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The layout and design of the book are user-friendly and straightforward, making it simple to explore from the point of view of the user experience. Every chapter is meticulously arranged, with distinct headings, subheadings, and section dividers that serve to direct the reader's attention. The use of infographics, charts, and tables improves readability and provides assistance to individuals who learn best through visual means. The activities, discussion questions, and reflection prompts that are offered at the end of each chapter are organized in a logical manner, which actively encourages student participation. Furthermore, the digital edition of the book may benefit from extra navigation aids, such as hyperlinked chapter headings and an interactive table of contents. The print version of the book is well-structured, and the digital version makes it easier to access and the reader's ability to zoom in on the pages.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"NOTE: I am not sure if I already answered this in the previous statement on \"organization\". But to add to the interface: \nThe book's presentation is an excellent visual aid. It is more engaging due to the clear, vibrant, and colorful visual aids. The book is well-designed and does not contain any distracting images.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"There were no grammar errors noted.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"This book is definitely \"culturally\" relevant and necessary! And one of its most appealing qualities is the cultural sensitivity. The book emphasizes marginalized communities' perspectives and the specific issues that Black, Hispanic, and low-income urban inhabitants face. The author's approach subjects like race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status with dignity and empathy, exhibiting an awareness of underprivileged groups' actual realities. The case studies highlight culturally adapted interventions, and readers are invited to think about implicit bias, systemic racism, and culturally appropriate care. The book also emphasizes the need for community engagement, which is crucial in providing equitable health services to various communities.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Yes. The book \"Urban Health: A Practical Application for Clinical-Based Learning\" by Drs. McNeill, Stephens, and Walker is a must-read for health professionals, public health educators, and nursing students. With its clear structure, modularity, and real-world applicability, the broad approach, cultural sensitivity, and practical application of concepts make it an important contribution to health education. The book discusses crucial subjects including health equity, social determinants of health, and community-based approaches, all of which are becoming increasingly important in modern healthcare. This textbook is an essential guide for instructors who would like to incorporate \"urban health\" teaching into their curriculum for nursing or public health students (undergraduate or graduate level) aiming to address health inequities in urban settings.","created_at":"2024-12-17T14:59:16.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-12-17T14:59:16.000-06:00"},{"id":35437,"first_name":"Stephenie","last_name":"Snodgrass DNP, RN, MSN-Ed","position":"Residential Faculty","institution_name":"GateWay Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"\"Urban Health\" is a very comprehensive textbook on the healthcare experience for not only those that live in urban environments but also that of the providers that serve this population. Through the appraisal of social determinates of health impacts on the client as well as the provider, the authors are able to evaluate and discuss multiple levels of care, as well as the challenges that providers experience. Written post-COVID-19 \"Urban Health\" is very contemporary and includes the challenges that cities and urban dwellers faced during the pandemic.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"As experience inner-city practitioners, the authors provide an precise picture of healthcare in an urban environment that is colorful and unflinching. Their application and illustration of the social determinants of health impact on the wellbeing of urban dwellers as well as their ability to attain and maintain quality healthcare rouses the reader and illustrates provider challenges masterfully.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"As a educator in healthcare I truly appreciate the relevance of this textbook. COVID-19 changed healthcare and illuminated disparities that were known but shadowed for many. This textbook addresses these issues and includes the pandemic in the discussion in a way that will promote future learning and continued study of the effects that society and heath care continue to experience in large cities.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"This is a very well written textbook. The organization and learning objectives are clear and move forward in a fashion that is easy to follow and develop with learners. Information discussed in earlier chapters is applied in a manner to promote deeper learning and develop understanding throughout the text.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The terminology and framework of the text is clear and consistent. The Table of Contents clearly defines each chapter and topics within the chapter. Terminology is clearly explained in a manner that lay readers can understand and learners can grow with.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is well organized and labeled in the Table of Contents. An instructor could easily use the entire textbook or specific topics within chapters to support their courses. Although very cohesive as a singular text, each area could easily stand on its own without the learner feeling lost or challenged to understand what an instructor intends with a more specific reading.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"\"Urban Health\" is very clearly and logically organized. The introduction of what urban health truly is as well as the differences providers experience in this healthcare environment is clearly discussed prior to the introduction the social determinants of health. With this defined, the remainder of the textbook incorporates this into the discussions, examples, exemplars, and learning activities brilliantly.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"There were no technical challenges that I experienced with the downloaded version of this book. The charts and images were brilliant and without distortion.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The professional voice used in writing this book was strong and well informed. I did not note grammatical errors that distracted from the learning.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"As a book about urban residents, this text had to address many culturally sensitive topics. The care and experience the authors of \"Urban Health\" demonstrate concerning diversity in races, ethnicities and backgrounds was evident in the way hard topics were addressed and discussed without further traumatizing the population or perpetuating biases. The reader develops a greater understanding of authentic challenges with hope that suggested practice changes can be impactful to their future clients.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"As an instructor in a urban nursing school, I greatly appreciate this textbook and the manner in which it addresses healthcare in an urban environment. This book addresses a gaping need in healthcare education with a graceful force that allows educators to expand the learners experience beyond a brief discussion of social determinant of health. The activities are very thoughtful and will be very helpful in developing curricula that \"Urban Health\" is added in. Thank you.","created_at":"2025-04-09T09:16:00.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-04-09T09:16:00.000-05:00"},{"id":35635,"first_name":"Melissa","last_name":"Cannon","position":"Professor","institution_name":"Western Oregon University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text covers a very broad range of topics and ideas. Given the number of factors to consider when exploring urban environmental health, it would be challenging to be 100% comprehensive.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"Some of the material may quickly become dated; also, it would be helpful to thoroughly check references for bias regarding some of the topics.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"Concepts and ideas are very relevant for today's socio-political climate.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"A glossary of terms or perhaps visual aids for understanding could be added, particularly for undergraduate students","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The writing is highly consistent throughout. ","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The text is well organized and sensibly broken into sections with appropriate headings and navigation aides.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Topics are presented in a logical, clear fashion.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Text, images, and other features seemed free of any significant issues.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Virtually no grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text is presented with cultural humility, providing historical context and relevant data to thoroughly explain social determinants of health. ","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"This textbook offers a valuable exploration of concepts such as health disparities, social determinants of health, and trauma-informed care within the context of living and aging in urban environments. Continued learning opportunities and exercises are offered at the ends of several chapters to help readers engage more with what they learned. Some concepts are complex to the point that, while explained well, a glossary of terms or perhaps visual aids for understanding could be added, particularly for undergraduate students. Overall, however, this text is a wonderful learning tool for teaching about intersectionality and the impacts of physical and social environments for students in healthcare-related programs.","created_at":"2025-09-17T19:00:04.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-09-17T19:00:04.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/urban-health-a-practical-application-for-clinical-based-learning","updated_at":"2025-09-17T19:00:04.000-05:00"},{"id":1318,"title":"Mental Health is a Verb: A Pocket Guide to Mental Health for Nursing Students","edition_statement":"Second Edition","volume":null,"copyright_year":2023,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":null,"license":"Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":["unknown"],"description":"MENTAL HEALTH IS A VERB is an open education resource written by Jake Bush, Ph.D., RN, CNE, and Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC through the University of West Florida which addresses mental health nursing care. The book opens with a foundational module that provides a brief history of mental health treatment, pertinent theorists, and the underpinning concepts of mental health versus mental illness, followed by a separate chapter on psychopharmacology. The heart of the text is arranged into the most common mental health diagnoses. Additionally, this second edition includes the addition of case studies (modules 8-19), two virtual simulation activities (modules 7 and 13), and a mental health cumulative study guide as an appendix.","contributors":[{"id":6040,"contribution":"Author","primary":true,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Jake","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Bush","location":"University of West Florida","background_text":"Jake Bush, Ph.D., RN, CNE, Lecturer"},{"id":6041,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":null,"first_name":"Jill","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Van Der Like","location":"University of West Florida","background_text":"Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, Clinical Assistant Professor"}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":1296,"url":"https://pressbooks.uwf.edu/","year":2024,"created_at":"2023-01-16T12:06:44.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-03-03T14:26:03.000-06:00","name":"University of West Florida Pressbooks"}],"formats":[{"id":3310,"type":"Online","url":"https://pressbooks.uwf.edu/uwfmentalhealthnursing2e/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":3312,"type":"PDF","url":"https://pressbooks.uwf.edu/uwfmentalhealthnursing2e/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":3311,"type":"eBook","url":"https://pressbooks.uwf.edu/uwfmentalhealthnursing2e/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"4","textbook_reviews_count":4,"reviews":[{"id":34491,"first_name":"Joseph","last_name":"Cusimano","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Shenandoah University","comprehensiveness_rating":3,"comprehensiveness_review":"This textbook attempts to provide a superficial overview of pertinent issues in the realm of psychiatric nursing care, written for an undergraduate nursing audience. While the book does span several topics, divided between \"foundational concepts\" in the first half and descriptions of notable disease states in the second half, there are some areas that could benefit from additional coverage. For example, Sigmund Freud is singled out, but other key figures like Carl Jung are not mentioned. The initial description of electroconvulsive therapy is also lacking, with surprising mention of the extremely rare practice of psychosurgery. The module on  \"childhood disorders\" covers ADHD, ID, and ASD, but not other DSM diagnoses seen in child and adolescent psychiatry practices (e.g. oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder). The text never addresses gender dysphoria.","accuracy_rating":1,"accuracy_review":"While the textbook does contain a lot of factual content, there are a number of concerning errors. The most severe inaccuracies are in the realm of psychopharmacology, including use of incorrect terminology, inaccuracies, oversimplification, and even dangerous information (e.g., the authors state, “If tardive dyskinesia is recognized, stop the antipsychotic and notify the provider” (Module 4: p. 47), which is dangerous. While tardive dyskinesia may be irreversible if not addressed promptly, nurses should not instruct patients to abruptly stop taking the medication before talking to their physician, as this may result in psychiatric decompensation). In addition, there is a faint bias against medications in the textbook, such as in the statement, “drugs alone cannot cure mental illness” (Module 4: p. 38), which is misleading because (1) many mental illnesses cannot be cured at all and (2) some patient do indeed achieve recovery with the use of psychotropic medications alone in the absence of other treatment modalities. It would be more appropriate to acknowledge, e.g., while medications are often helpful in the treatment of mental illness, they do not always work, and many patients may require more than one medication trial or combinations of medications. The errors are too numerous to list individually, suffice to say that this textbook would benefit immensely from expert review and editing by a psychiatrist or psychiatric pharmacist (of which I am the latter).","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"I have no significant concerns regarding the textbook's likelihood to become obsolete within a short period of time.","clarity_rating":3,"clarity_review":"The prose reads as overly familiar/informal, which may damage credibility with readers. Several sections could be made more clear or introduced with context, especially for an undergraduate audience. E.g., the section about the “Sunrise Enabler” (Module 2: p. 19) is not clear (one has to view the link provided to discover that this is a pictorial representation of Leininger’s theoretical framework) and Sigmund Freud is referenced without any formal introduction. There are instances of inaccurate terminology (e.g., the term “extrapyramidal side effects” is abbreviated with “EPS” when it should be “extrapyramidal symptoms”, Module 4: p. 45; “parkinsonism” is used instead of the correct term “pseudoparkinsonism”, Module 4: p. 46, which is important because \"pseudoparkinsonism\" reflects the fact that the symptoms are not arising from the pathology of true Parkinson’s disease; \"DSM-V-TR\" is used instead of \"DSM-5-TR\" in one place) and terminology without adequate context (e.g., the term \"neuroleptic\" is introduced without its etymology).","consistency_rating":3,"consistency_review":"The textbook is fairly consistent, though there are some notable errors. E.g., the textbook uses both the terms “mental illness” and “mental disorders\"; as “disorder” implies that one’s mental health has risen to the level of an “illness” (causing clinically significant distress), it would be simpler to rely on the term “mental illness” throughout instead of “mental disorder”. There's inconsistent use of the terms \"complementary alternative medicine\" vs. \"complementary/alternative medicine\" vs. \"complementary and alternative medicine\". The text is also inconsistently referenced, with many non-scientific sources.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"I have no significant concerns regarding the textbook's modularity.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"I have no significant concerns regarding the textbook's organization.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"There were only minor problems with the PDF copy that I used. There were links that did not work or were missing. There were a couple formatting issues, including one accidental lack of bolding in a module title (#11) and a random space character that was highlighted.","grammatical_rating":3,"grammatical_review":"I found a number of minor grammatical errors throughout, as well as sections that seemed oddly worded. Common errors included inappropriate capitalization (e.g., of generic medication names) and incorrect comma placement.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"Use of the term “the Devil” (Module 1: p. 12) gives credence towards a Christian worldview in which a capital “D” Devil exists. Otherwise, I did not note any specific concerns. It may be helpful to highlight some cultural issues (e.g., idioms of distress, cultural syndromes, or differences in how symptoms may present to members of one culture).","overall_rating":7,"overall_review":"I do not quite understand what the authors meant when they titled the text, \"Mental Health is a Verb\".","created_at":"2023-04-01T18:31:31.000-05:00","updated_at":"2023-04-01T18:31:31.000-05:00"},{"id":35243,"first_name":"Marie","last_name":"Beechy","position":"Assistant Professor of Nursing","institution_name":"Marian University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The textbook provides a brief overview of various mental health topics as outlined in the table of contents. It includes additional learning opportunities linked within the text, which can help readers explore topics further. However, the main text itself lacks depth, offering only a superficial examination of the subjects covered. While the supplementary materials are useful, the book could benefit from more comprehensive content in the core sections.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The text provides accurate and comprehensive coverage of mental health topics, making it a valuable resource for understanding various aspects of the field. However, many of the video resources included are somewhat outdated and may not reflect the latest advancements or current best practices. Updating these resources could enhance the textbook's relevance and utility for readers seeking the most current information. Overall, it remains a solid reference with room for improvement in multimedia content.","relevance_rating":4,"relevance_review":"The textbook offers a broad overview of various psychological topics, providing a useful introduction to the field. However, the coverage of these topics tends to be superficial, lacking depth in some areas. Additionally, the extra resources and videos included appear outdated and are likely to become obsolete soon. While the book serves as a starting point, it would benefit from more in-depth content and updated supplementary materials.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"The text is written at a basic level, making it accessible and easily understood by the average consumer and college students. However, its simplicity might be a drawback for those seeking a more in-depth exploration of mental health topics. While the clear language and straightforward approach are beneficial for beginners, the book may not offer the depth required for a more thorough academic understanding. Overall, it serves as a good introductory resource but might fall short for more advanced readers.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The textbook features a consistent structure across chapters, including a Module Outline, Module Learning Outcomes, and clearly defined concepts. Each chapter is well-organized and broken down into easily digestible sections, enhancing readability. While the language and terminology are simplified, this consistency ensures clarity throughout the text. However, the simplistic nature of the language may limit the depth of understanding for more advanced readers.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each chapter includes well organized sections that are broken down into easily digestible pieces. I found the text easy to look through and determine the highlights of the chapters. Important concepts and terms were bolded. The chapters were relatively short and easy to scroll through.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"This textbook is exceptionally well-organized, offering a clear and logical structure that enhances its usability. I found the organization more effective than my current text, as it establishes a solid foundation in the first seven chapters before progressing to detailed discussions on thought and mood disorders. This structured approach facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the material. Overall, the text's organization significantly contributes to its effectiveness as a learning resource.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The text and the images were clear and non-distorted.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"The text is free from grammatical errors. However, some sentences are poorly structured and do not meet the expectations of a college-level nursing textbook. This occasionally impacts the clarity and professionalism of the content. While the text is generally well-written, improving sentence structure would enhance its suitability for academic use.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The text does not display any obvious insensitivities and includes culturally diverse care plans, which is a positive feature. However, it lacks significant discussion on bias and diversity issues within mental healthcare. While the diverse care plans are a step in the right direction, the book would benefit from a more comprehensive exploration of these critical topics. Enhancing the coverage of bias and diversity would provide a more well-rounded perspective on mental health.","overall_rating":9,"overall_review":"This textbook serves as a useful resource for understanding basic mental health concepts, making it accessible for beginners. However, it does not delve deeply into the complexities of the subject matter. While it provides a solid overview, those seeking a more in-depth exploration of mental health topics may find it lacking. Overall, it is a good introductory resource but may need to be supplemented with more detailed materials for advanced study.","created_at":"2024-09-11T14:03:49.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-09-11T14:03:49.000-05:00"},{"id":35303,"first_name":"Katrina","last_name":"Stowers","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Marian University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"Great resource and covers many of the main subjects covered in mental health, except Aggression and Violence and Sleep Disturbance.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"I teach mental health and the content appears to be accurate and references APNA, 2022.  So the content and source is relevant.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The organzation and flow is very easy to navigate using sources \u003c5 years.  The APNA 2022 was referenced and the modules could easily be updated as the APNA is updated.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The terminology is appropriate, current, and relevant as the source is \u003c5 years, providing good clarity for a student learner.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The terminology and framework in the modules aligns with current terminology being taught in lecture and being used in practice.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Love the modules and videos, which could easily be assgined to individuals or groups of studnets.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization and flow of the modules is consistent, easy to follow.  However, I do not like how you must click on a drop down each time to access a different subject.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"The display is attrative, videos are clear, and easy to watch.  The sound is also great!","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Does not appear to have grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Cultural competence, including therapeutic communiction is threaded throughout the modules.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"Students frequently face challenges in grasping mental health concepts, especially given the complexities and ambiguities inherent in the field. Mental Health Is A VERB SECOND EDITION serves as a valuable resource, offering well-curated information from reputable sources, including recent APNA guidelines (2022). Its inclusion of videos adds a unique layer to the learning experience, catering effectively to visual learners and those who benefit from multimodal teaching approaches.\nEach module's integration of assessment guidelines, treatment strategies, concept maps, and case studies is particularly helpful, as it provides a structured, comprehensive approach that streamlines the learning process for nursing students. This guide could benefit, however, from additional modules focusing on aggression, violence, and sleep disorders. Given that many mental illnesses involve sleep disturbances, and aggression can sometimes co-occur with certain conditions, these additions would enhance the guide’s depth and applicability.\nOverall, Mental Health is A Verb is a highly effective educational tool and resource, well-suited to meet the diverse learning needs of nursing students in the mental health field.","created_at":"2024-11-03T19:14:41.000-06:00","updated_at":"2024-11-03T19:14:41.000-06:00"},{"id":35498,"first_name":"Kristina","last_name":"Sanders","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Mount Wachusett Community College","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text gives a general overview of the information in each module. I appreciate the adjunct learning videos and activities that are included in the text that go a bit more in depth about each topic. Working in the healthcare field, not specifically nursing, I could see this text being used for dental hygiene process of care in relation to special needs patients.  This text gives foundational knowledge of the subject matter, which can be helpful in other healthcare fields that aren't nursing specific. In dental hygiene, we use the same ADPIE process, and this text could help dental hygiene students gain a greater understanding to assist in assessing and treating patients with mental health disorders.","accuracy_rating":4,"accuracy_review":"I am not an expert on this topic, and as I said above, I just cover foundational information in regard to mental health disorders for dental hygiene students. In my experience and education, this text would be sufficient in teaching students the basics.","relevance_rating":3,"relevance_review":"Due to the content and ever-changing research, studies, and diagnoses in this field, I feel that this text will be outdated soon, if it isn't already.","clarity_rating":4,"clarity_review":"The text is written informally without going into much context and depth of definitions and terms. Though the text is easy to understand and follow, it does not read as technical as other college level texts.","consistency_rating":4,"consistency_review":"I believe the text is consistent. I do agree with the other reviewer that \" mental illness\" and \"mental disorders\" are used interchangeably.","modularity_rating":4,"modularity_review":"I have no issues with the modularity of this text. I found the text was easy to follow and allowed for easy navigation.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The text is organized and easy to follow and navigate.","interface_rating":4,"interface_review":"I had no issues with the interface while reviewing this text. All links that I clicked were in working order and I was able to navigate the text without issue. Though I did not click on every single link, (so there could be errors) my experience was positive.","grammatical_rating":4,"grammatical_review":"There are some run-on sentences. I didn't notice any other major grammatical errors.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"I did not note any specific concerns. Due to this text's focus on foundational knowledge, I would not expect it to elaborate on specific mental disorders of specific races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.","overall_rating":8,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2025-05-29T14:58:49.000-05:00","updated_at":"2025-05-29T14:58:49.000-05:00"}],"url":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/mental-health-is-a-verb-a-pocket-guide-to-mental-health-for-nursing-students","updated_at":"2025-12-15T02:36:32.000-06:00"}],"links":{"self":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing.json?page=1","total_pages":3,"total_count":25,"next":"https://staging.open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing.json?page=2"}}