🩺 New from WisTech Open: Nursing Fundamentals 2e

WisTech Open is proud to share the release of Nursing Fundamentals 2e, a free, open textbook designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and clinical skills needed to thrive in nursing education and patient care.

Now available, this approachable, competency-based resource supports learners entering the healthcare field with essential nursing principles—from professional standards and safety to assessment and care planning.

🏥 Why this textbook matters

Every nurse starts with strong fundamentals. Nursing Fundamentals 2e helps learners:

🧍 Understand the roles and responsibilities of a nurse
📋 Apply the nursing process to real-world clinical situations
🩹 Deliver safe, patient-centered care
🧼 Practice infection control, hygiene, and safety procedures
🧠 Build critical thinking and communication skills for diverse care settings

It’s a practical guide for developing the core skills required in every nursing program.

👩‍⚕️ Who it’s for

This textbook is a great fit for:

🧑‍⚕️ Nursing students in Practical and Associate Degree Nursing programs
📚 Pre-nursing and introductory health science students
🏫 Dual-credit or career pathway high school courses
🧑‍🏫 Faculty looking for foundational, open nursing content
🔁 Workforce re-entry or bridge programs for healthcare professionals

📘 What’s inside

• Nursing history, ethics, and professionalism
• Step-by-step skills and patient safety protocols
• Communication, documentation, and health assessment guidance
• Case studies, review questions, and NCLEX-style practice
• Multimedia and interactive content for hands-on learning

🔓 Open, flexible, and free

Nursing Fundamentals 2e is published by WisTech Open and:

✅ Costs nothing—completely free for students
🛠️ Is openly licensed and fully adaptable
🌍 Works seamlessly in online, hybrid, or in-person formats
📲 Is accessible, mobile-friendly, and LMS-compatible

🚀 Explore or adopt the book today

Start reading here:
👉 https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/

Help your students build the confidence, care, and competence they need to succeed—with Nursing Fundamentals 2e from WisTech Open.

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