Overview
Main description
The fast, fun, DeMYSTiFieD way to learn pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of Nursing Demystified is a self-teaching guide and subject review designed to help students and practitioners understand the fundamental concepts of pathophysiology. Using a building block appraoch, this entertaining book breaks complex material down into brief, easy-to-understand sections. Each chapter includes NCLEX-style questions and a 100-question final exam appears at the end of the book.
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Neurological System; Chapter 2: Respiratory System; Chapter 3: Cardiovascular System; Chapter 4: Gastrointestional System; Chatper 5: Endocrinological System; Chapter 6: Genitourinary System; Chapter 7: Musculoskeletal System; Chapter 8: Integumentary System; Chapter 9: Sensory System; Chapter 10: Hematological System; Chapter 11: Cancer; Chapter 12: Autoimmune System; Chapter 13: Reproductive System
Author comments
Helen Ballestas, PhD, RN, CRRN is an Assistant Professor at the Adelphi School of Nursing, where she teaches Pathophysiology and Medical-Surgical Nursing. She has written extensively, and has contributed to a number of quality books, including the Incredibly Easy series, Straight A's, and LWW's Nursing Series.
Carol Caico, PhD, CS, NP is Assistant Professor of Nursing at New York Institute of Technology and works as a nurse practitioner at Long Island Women's Healthcare. She has over 20 years of professional and teaching experience and is currently a peer reviewer for the American Journal for Nurse Practitioners.
