Basic Nursing is a fundamental text designed for use in practical and vocational nursing programs. It covers all aspects of the nursing profession, including holistic approaches, complementary/alternative therapies, human development, health promotion, infection control, diagnostic tests, and elder, long-term, and home health care. Also includes sections on the profession's history and relevant cultural diversity concerns and legal/ethical issues. Illustrations, equipment lists, and rationales accompany procedure descriptions, which are divided into basic, intermediate, and advanced categories.Adheres to the nursing process format. ? Sample nursing care plans and case studies included as appropriate? Review and critical thinking questions reinforce material and develop necessary critical thinking skills? Reference and Resource lists and "Web Flash" boxes direct students to additional information? Full color illustrations enhance material and aid visual learners? Contains glossary, abbreviation and acronym list, immunization schedule, and English-Spanish phrases(key words: Nursing, LPN, LVN, Vocational Nursing)