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Master clinical nursing skills with this dynamic online course! Nursing Skills Online 5.0 uses ahands-on, self-paced approach to make learning easier. Based on Perry, Potter, Ostendorf and Laplante’s bestselling text, Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition,this interactive learning system includes 19 modules organized around the five-step nursing process. Each module uses structured lessons to guide you through vital nursing skills and real-world patient scenarios. New to this version are an added emphasis on cardiac care, patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and safety considerations. Case-based, problem-oriented format for learning activities provides you with real-life patient scenarios and lets you practice critical thinking. Up-to-date, evidence-based information keeps you on the cutting edge of nursing. Interactivity makes understanding complex concepts easier. Cardiac Care module covers vital skills related to cardiac monitoring. Patient Centered Care screens address variations in approaches to patients of varied cultures and ages during the performance of the skill. Safety Considerations screens address key safety issues. Quality Improvement exercises present critical thinking challenges, asking you to use patient care data to improve outcomes. Teamwork and Collaboration screens include information on delegation, as well as cooperation with other healthcare professionals who may have input in to patient welfare, such as physical therapists, nutritionists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists. Self-assessment exercises allow you to test your knowledge of key concepts and include immediate feedback with correct answers and rationales. Lesson posttests provide an immediate score upon completion, including correct responses and rationales. Printable procedure guidelines enable you to study and learn anytime and anywhere. NEW! Cardiac Care module covers vital skills related to cardiac monitoring. NEW! Patient Centered Care screens add