Brigitte Moseley – författare

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition, equips LPN/LVN students with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment and embrace expanding opportunities in medical-surgical nursing practice. This practice-focused text prioritizes the skills LPNs need most, with accessible explanations of common disorders and clear guidelines for patient care. Through vibrant visuals and an approachable writing style, complex concepts become manageable, preparing students for the realities of professional nursing.The 14th Edition is tailored to LPN/LVN practice requirements, with clinical judgment — a critical skill for LPNs — emphasized throughout, helping students develop the decision-making abilities employer’s demand. Clinical scenarios mirror real-world situations LPNs encounter daily, while Drug Therapy Tables, Nursing Guidelines, and Client and Family Teaching resources provide the practical tools needed for immediate application in clinical settings. Cultural competencies have been thoughtfully integrated throughout the text, preparing LPNs to provide appropriate care across increasingly diverse populations.This comprehensive resource doesn't just teach medical-surgical nursing concepts; it develops practice-ready LPNs equipped with the confidence and capabilities needed for success in an evolving healthcare landscape.

The Workbook for Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 12th edition, provides an engaging review of essential material from the latest edition of the parent text to help students make the most of their study and prepare for success on exams and in nursing practice. Each chapter includes three sections — Assessing Your Understanding, Applying Your Knowledge, and Practicing for NCLEX® — and features images from the text, review exercises, application activities and additional NCLEX-PN® practice questions to reinforce students’ understanding and test their ability to apply essential concepts and skills. Content revisions throughout reflect the latest updates to the textbook, and a digital version of the complete answers to all review questions and exercises in the workbook are provided in the Instructor Resources on thePoint for the companion textbook.

Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition, continues a long tradition of success and equips LPN/LVN students with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment and embrace expanding opportunities in medical-surgical nursing practice. Easy to read and optimized for today’s visual learners, this approachable yet comprehensive text clearly details the common adult disorders treated medically and surgically and the basic concepts students need to deliver safe, effective patient care. Coverage is presented at a level ideal for practical/vocational nursing students, accompanied by vibrant photos and illustrations that clarify challenging material and reinforce essential understanding. Updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice, this 13th Edition ensures a mastery of essential concepts, emphasizes health promotion in accordance with the Healthy People 2030 initiative, and strengthen students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment capabilities.