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Overview: "Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and
Science of Person-Centered Care, 10th Edition,"
authored by Carol Taylor, Carol Lillis, and Pamela
Lynn, is an essential textbook for nursing students
and professionals. This edition emphasizes the
holistic approach to nursing, focusing on person-
centered care that integrates both the art and
science of nursing. It provides comprehensive
coverage of fundamental nursing concepts, skills,
and procedures, with a strong emphasis on clinical
reasoning, evidence-based practice, and
compassionate care.
Structure and Organization: The textbook is
organized into several units, each focusing on
different aspects of nursing practice. Each chapter
includes learning objectives, key terms, case
studies, critical thinking exercises, and review
questions to facilitate understanding and application
of the material.
Unit I: Foundations of Nursing Practice
1. Nursing Today:
 • Overview of the nursing profession,
including historical development and current
trends.
• Roles and responsibilities of the nurse in
various healthcare settings.
2. The Healthcare Delivery System:
• Structure and organization of healthcare
systems.
• Impact of healthcare policies and regulations
on nursing practice.
3. Community-Based Nursing Practice:
• Principles of community-based care and
primary healthcare.
• Strategies for providing care in community
settings.
4. Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice:
• Overview of nursing theories and models.
• Application of theoretical frameworks in
nursing practice.
Unit II: Contemporary Issues in Nursing Practice
5. Health and Wellness:
• Concepts of health, wellness, and illness.
 • Health promotion and disease prevention
strategies.
6. Cultural and Spiritual Competence:
• Importance of cultural and spiritual
competence in nursing care.
• Techniques for providing culturally and
spiritually sensitive care.
7. Ethical and Legal Issues:
• Overview of ethical principles and legal
considerations in nursing practice.
• Strategies for ethical decision-making and
advocacy.
8. Evidence-Based Practice:
• Importance of evidence-based practice in
nursing.
• Steps involved in implementing evidence-
based practice.
Unit III: The Nursing Process
9. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment:
• Importance of critical thinking and clinical
judgment in nursing.
• Techniques for developing and applying
critical thinking skills.
 10. The Nursing Process:
• Overview of the nursing process, including
assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
• Application of the nursing process in clinical
practice.
11. Assessment:
• Techniques for conducting comprehensive
health assessments.
• Tools and methods for collecting and
analyzing assessment data.
12. Diagnosis:
• Process of formulating nursing diagnoses.
• Use of standardized nursing language and
classification systems.
13. Planning:
• Strategies for developing individualized care
plans.
• Setting priorities and establishing goals and
outcomes.
14. Implementation and Evaluation:
• Techniques for implementing nursing
interventions.
 • Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of
care.
Unit IV: Health Promotion and Maintenance
15. Health Education:
• Principles of health education and patient
teaching.
• Strategies for promoting health literacy and
patient engagement.
16. Nutrition:
• Importance of nutrition in health and illness.
• Nutritional assessment and planning for
diverse populations.
17. Activity and Exercise:
• Role of physical activity and exercise in
health promotion.
• Assessment and planning for activity and
exercise needs.
18. Sleep and Rest:
• Importance of sleep and rest for health and
well-being.
• Strategies for promoting healthy sleep
patterns.
Unit V: Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of
Nursing Care
19. Psychosocial Health:
• Concepts of psychosocial health and well-
being.
• Strategies for promoting mental health and
emotional well-being.
20. Stress and Coping:
• Impact of stress on health and illness.
• Techniques for stress management and
coping.
21. Loss, Grief, and Dying:
• Concepts of loss, grief, and the dying
process.
• Providing compassionate end-of-life care.
Unit VI: Basic Human Needs
22. Hygiene:
• Importance of hygiene in health and illness.
• Techniques for providing personal hygiene
care.
23. Safety:
 • Principles of patient safety and risk
management.
• Strategies for preventing and managing
safety risks.
24. Oxygenation:
• Concepts of oxygenation and respiratory
function.
• Techniques for assessing and promoting
respiratory health.
25. Circulation:
• Concepts of cardiovascular function and
circulation.
• Techniques for assessing and promoting
cardiovascular health.
Unit VII: Nursing Interventions
26. Medication Administration:
• Principles of safe medication administration.
• Techniques for administering medications
and monitoring effects.
27. Wound Care:
• Principles of wound healing and wound
care.
 • Techniques for assessing and managing
wounds.
28. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base
Balance:
• Concepts of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base
balance.
• Techniques for assessing and managing
imbalances.
29. Perioperative Nursing:
• Principles of perioperative care.
• Techniques for providing care before,
during, and after surgery.
Unit VIII: Managing Care
30. Leadership and Management:
• Concepts of leadership and management in
nursing.
• Strategies for effective team leadership and
management.
31. Delegation and Supervision:
• Principles of delegation and supervision in
nursing practice.
• Techniques for effective delegation and
supervision.
 32. Informatics and Documentation:
• Importance of informatics and
documentation in nursing practice.
• Techniques for effective documentation and
use of health information technology.
Pedagogical Features:

• Case Studies: Real-world scenarios illustrating

key concepts and applications in nursing care.
• Critical Thinking Exercises: Activities
designed to enhance analytical and problem-
solving skills.
• Nursing Skills Checklists: Step-by-step guides
for performing nursing skills and procedures.
• Reflective Questions: Questions at the end of
each chapter to encourage reflection and
application of concepts.
• Summary Tables: Tables summarizing key
points and best practices for quick reference.
• Glossary: Definitions of key terms and concepts
in nursing practice.
Conclusion: "Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and
Science of Person-Centered Care, 10th Edition" is
 an indispensable resource for nursing students,
educators, and practitioners. Its comprehensive
coverage of nursing concepts, skills, and
procedures, combined with a strong emphasis on
person-centered care, prepares readers to provide
high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient
populations. The textbook's integration of both the
art and science of nursing ensures that nurses are
equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to
improve patient outcomes and advance the nursing
profession through evidence-based, holistic care.