Download the 2nd Edition of Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills by Gaylene Bouska Altman. Access 203 essential nursing procedures, step-by-step rationales, and clinical guidelines for students and professionals.
📘 Book Overview: Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills
Author: Gaylene Bouska Altman, RN, PhD Edition: 2nd Edition (2004) Focus: Clinical competency, critical thinking, and evidence-based nursing interventions.
Key Features
- 203 Nursing Skills: Comprehensive coverage from basic patient care to advanced clinical procedures.
- Step-by-Step Rationales: Every action is backed by scientific and professional reasoning.
- Video Integration: Designed to accompany the Delmar video series for visual learners.
- Research-Based: Updated interventions reflecting standards of nursing practice and quality assurance.
| Chapter | Subject | Focus Area |
| 01 | 🔍 Physical Assessment | Head-to-toe exams and diagnostic cues. |
| 02 | 🛡️ Safety & Infection Control | Standard precautions and sterile techniques. |
| 03 | 🛌 Client Care & Comfort | Patient positioning and environment management. |
| 04 | 🧼 Basic Care | Hygiene, grooming, and ADLs. |
| 05 | 💊 Medication Administration | Oral, parenteral, and IV protocols. |
| 06 | 🍎 Nutrition & Elimination | Feeding tubes, catheterization, and GI care. |
| 07 | 🫁 Oxygenation | Airway management and respiratory therapy. |
| 08 | 💓 Circulatory | IV therapy and cardiovascular monitoring. |
| 09 | 🩹 Wound Care | Skin integrity and dressing techniques. |
| 10 | 🦾 Immobilization | Cast care, traction, and support devices. |
| 11 | 📋 Special Procedures | Advanced clinical and emergency interventions. |
About the Author
Gaylene Bouska Altman, RN, PhD, is a distinguished educator from the University of Washington. With over 25 years of experience in intensive and coronary care, Dr. Altman is a pioneer in mobile coronary care systems and a recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. Her work focuses on developing critical thinking strategies through real-world case presentations.