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Mosby's Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards, 1st Edition

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By JoAnn Zerwekh, EdD, MSN, RN, Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, PhD, RN and Tyler Zerwekh, DrPH, MPH, REHS
Memorize the medical-surgical nursing facts you need to know ― in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby’s Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic and Memory Aids for Nurses use illustrations, mnemonics, ...view more
Memorize the medical-surgical nursing facts you need to know ― in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby’s Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic and Memory Aids for Nurses use illustrations, mnemonics, and humor to make studying easier and more fun. This unique medical-surgical review may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards, so it’s perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educator JoAnn Zerwekh, these durable note cards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it!
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9780443261312
Publication Date :
17-01-2025
Stock Status :
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
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Memorize the medical-surgical nursing facts you need to know ― in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby’s Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic and Memory Aids for Nurses use illustrations, mnemonics, and humor to make studying easier and more fun. This unique medical-surgical review may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards, so it’s perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educator JoAnn Zerwekh, these durable note cards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it!

Key Features
  • UNIQUE! More than 100 full-color cartoons offer humorous and memorable presentations of key medical-surgical concepts and conditions
  • UNIQUE! Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most complex concepts
  • Concise information provided on the back of each image emphasizes specific nursing details and key concepts
  • Four distinctive colors are used to highlight serious/life threatening implications, common clinical findings, important nursing implications, and patient teaching
  • What You Need to Know sections on each card cover key information in a quick and easy-to-review format
  • Colored thumb tabs at the bottom of the page allow you to find topics quickly.
  • Thick pages and a spiral-bound format create a portable tool that is durable enough for use in the clinical environment

Author Information
By JoAnn Zerwekh, EdD, MSN, RN, President/CEO, Nursing Education Consultants, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA; Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, PhD, RN, Nursing Faculty, Department of Nursing, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA and Tyler Zerwekh, DrPH, MPH, REHS, Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, North America Facilities, Luminex Corporation, Austin, Texas, USA
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ISBN Number 9780443261312
Description Author List By JoAnn Zerwekh, EdD, MSN, RN, President/CEO, Nursing Education Consultants, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA; Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, PhD, RN, Nursing Faculty, Department of Nursing, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA and Tyler Zerwekh, DrPH, MPH, REHS, Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, North America Facilities, Luminex Corporation, Austin, Texas, USA
Copyright Year 2026
Edition Number 1
Format Book
Trim 102w x 152h (4.00" x 6.00")
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 248
Publication Date 17 Jan 2025
Stock Status Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

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