Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Fundamentals**

Learn the basic concepts and fundamental skills that LPN/LVNs need in current practice! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 7^th Edition, prepares you for nursing practice in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines provide a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Ideal for LPN/LVN programs with a concept-based curriculum, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN^� Exam and succeed in any care setting.