Katherine Adams is an associate professor in the School of Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She draws on her expertise in medical-surgical, progressive care, and critical care nursing to create realistic clinical examples throughout this book.Karen Britt is a professor in the School of Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She brings expertise in fundamental and community/public health nursing to help build a strong foundation in basic math skills.Edie Hamilton-Claypool is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She incorporates her clinical expertise in pediatric and maternity nursing to support the development of practical, relevant applications in this text.