Health Assessment in Nursing, 4th Edition By Janet Weber RN, EdD; Jane Kelley RN, PhD This portable reference is designed to help practicing nurses and nursing students make a nursing diagnosis and write a care plan with ease and confidence. Its quick- access format allows the user to quickly find the information needed.   Nursing Diagnosis: Application To Clinical Practice, 11th Edition By Lynda Juall Carpenito (Editor) Revised to incorporate the latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, the Eleventh Edition of this classic text offers definitive guidance on key elements of nursing diagnosis and its application to clinical practice. Paperback | 1002 pages | ISBN 0-781-76131-Xi   Nurses' Quick Reference To Common Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests, 4th Edition By Frances Talaska Fischbach Designed with the practicing nurse and nursing student in mind, this portable-trim size book contains an alphabetical listing of common lab and diagnostic tests, and nursing diagnoses and interventions in a consistent format. Paperback | 715 pages | ISBN 0-781-74181-5 Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 9th Edition (Book with CD-ROM) By Peter Gabor Szilagyi, Lynn S. Bickley Now in its ninth edition, this classic text still provides the best foundation for performing physical examination and taking the patient history. The book features a vibrant full-colour design with over 1,400 drawings and photographs. Hardcover | 902 pages | ISBN 0-781-76718-0 Case Studies to Accompany Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 9th Edition By Fiona R. Prabhu, Lynn S. Bickley Using actual case vignettes, this resource will help students apply their skills in history taking and physical examination and test their knowledge by answering case- based questions. This edition includes additional cases on the older adult. Paperback | 133 pages | ISBN 0-781-79221-5 Assessment (Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series) By Lippincott Williams & Wilkins This full-colour quick-reference handbook covers all aspects of the patient history and physical examination to help nurses interpret assessment findings, recognise patient needs, and provide focused care. Paperback | 442 pages | ISBN 1-582-55939-2 Diagnostic Tests (Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)By Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Designed for quick reference, this full-colour handbook provides succinct, bulleted information on over 300 of the leading laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. Entries are arranged alphabetically and follow a consistent format: Paperback | 535 pages | ISBN 1-582-55903-1   Health Assessment Through the Life Span, 4th Edition By Mildred O. Hogstel, Linda Curry This information-packed, easy-to-use pocket guide serves both as a reference for nurses working in clinical settings and as a student text for programs that offer condensed coverage of health assessment in lieu of a more comprehensive, more expensive text. Paperback | 433 pages | ISBN 0-803-61293-1 Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 7th Edition By Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana Brandon/Hill Nursing List selection (#147). Pocket-sized handbook provides an A-Z presentation and includes a two-color design, special notes section, cross references, waterproof cover, each entry starts on a new page, and a new icon for patient teaching. Paperback | 1120 pages | ISBN 0-323-03021-1 Bates' Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, 8th Edition (Book with CD-ROM). By Lynn S. Bickley, Peter G. Szilagyi This eighth edition of this volume aims to provide the best foundation for learning and performing physical examination techniques and history taking. It features a clean, straightforward approach that retains the two-column format. Hardcover | 862 pages | ISBN 0-781-73511-4 Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), 3rd Edition By Sue Moorhead (Editor), Iowa Outcomes Project (Corporate Author), Marion Johnson (Editor), Meridean Maas (Editor) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) presents standardized terminology and measures for nursing-sensitive patient outcomes that result from nursing interventions. Paperback | 704 pages | ISBN 0-323-02391-6 Rapid Differential Diagnosis By Springhouse This is a practical and easy to use resource for nurse practitioners who must identify diagnoses quickly and accurately and then act accordingly. Over 200 common presenting signs and symptoms are covered. Paperback | 465 pages | ISBN 1-582-55174-X Assessment & Diagnosis Texts Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis By Gail B. Ladwig, Betty J. Ackley This portable reference is designed to help practicing nurses and nursing students make a nursing diagnosis and write a care plan with ease and confidence. Its quick- access format allows the user to quickly find the information needed. Paperback | 945 pages | ISBN 0-323-03665-1 Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice, 10th Edition By Lynda Juall Carpenito-Moyet (Editor), Lynda Juall Carpenito A reference for teaching undergraduate nursing students key elements of nursing diagnosis, its role in the nursing process and application to clinical practice. The text presents diagnosis, practical application, assessment, intervention and rationale. Paperback | 1019 pages | ISBN 0-781-74354-0 © 2011 BooksForNurses.org Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing By D'Amico, Donita; Barbarito, Colleen Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing offers you the tools to learn the art and skills of health assessment and physical examination.  With their hands-on mentoring style, true integration of text and media-based resources, and over a thousand colorful step-by-step photos, the authors help you develop your interviewing and assessment skills while you achieve their educational and professional goals. Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice By D'Amico, Donita; Barbarito, Colleen The Thirteenth Edition of Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice is a classic text that is revised to incorporate the 2009/2011 NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, offer definitive guidance on key elements of nursing diagnosis and its application to clinical practice. Section One thoroughly explains the role of nursing diagnosis in the nursing process and in care planning. Section Two, a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to current nursing diagnoses, has been reorganized into four parts. Prentice Hall Real Nursing Skills: Physical and Health Assessment By Pearson  This is the only skills series designed to help users visualize how to perform clinical nursing skills and understanding the concepts and rationales for each skill. This series is also endorsed by INACSL - The Board of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulations and Learning has been involved in focus groups and reviewing the videos of these skills throughout the development of this series. Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011: Definitions and Classification (NANDA NURSING DIAGNOSIS) By NANDA International (Author)   Accurate and valid nursing diagnoses guide the selection of interventions that are likely to produce the desired treatment effects and determine nurse-sensitive outcomes. Nursing diagnoses are seen as key to the future of evidence-based, professionally-led nursing care – and to more effectively meeting the need of patients and ensuring patient safety.