Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing ANZ edition, 7th Edition
Trusted companion for the entire nursing journey
Potter & Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing is the core text nurses use from the start of their course right through to registration. It provides foundational concepts in nursing and covers the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe, effective and person-centred practice.
The seventh edition of this esteemed textbook has been comprehensively revised by nursing leaders and experts from across the spectrum of clinical practice, education, research and health policy settings to ensure relevance to contemporary practice.
Each chapter contains evidence, scenarios and case studies to support learning and critical thinking. The book is the core component of a suite of materials, including the Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Workbook, which allows students to apply clinical skills to real-world practice.
Trusted companion for the entire nursing journey
Potter & Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing is the core text nurses use from the start of their course right through to registration. It provides foundational concepts in nursing and covers the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe, effective and person-centred practice.
The seventh edition of this esteemed textbook has been comprehensively revised by nursing leaders and experts from across the spectrum of clinical practice, education, research and health policy settings to ensure relevance to contemporary practice.
Each chapter contains evidence, scenarios and case studies to support learning and critical thinking. The book is the core component of a suite of materials, including the Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Workbook, which allows students to apply clinical skills to real-world practice.
Key Features
- An essential ‘bookshelf’ reference for all students of nursing, clinicians and educators – includes information on the full range of learning required to register as a nurse
- Written by highly experienced nursing leaders, each contributing years of professional practice and experience to contextualise learning
- An emphasis on clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflection – shows students how to apply theory to practice and to consider pragmatic aspects of implementation
- Learning is supported by inclusion of key information, Clinical Reasoning in Action processes (including framework, pathway and case studies), scenarios, evidence, critical reflection points, and links to NSQHS Standards in each chapter
- Essential part of the Potter & Perry suite – complemented by the Workbook and Student and Instructor assets, including clinical skills videos.
New to this edition
- New chapter on sustainability and planetary health
- Enhanced focus on clinical reasoning through inclusion of Clinical Reasoning in Action Framework, embedded within new Clinical Reasoning in Action Case Studies throughout the text
Instructor resources on Evolve:
- NEW Teaching Tool
- Test bank
- Critical Reflection Points and answers
- PowerPoints
- Image collection
Students and Instructor resources on Evolve:
- Clinical Skills videos
- Clinical Cases: Fundamentals of Nursing Case Studies
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780729544870 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Clint Douglas, RN, BN, MClinEpi, MMedStat, PhD, FACN, Professor and Nursing Chair, Faculty of Health QUT School of Nursing & Metro North Hospital and Health Service, QLD; Geraldine Rebeiro, RN, Midwife, B.AppSci (Adv Nsng), B.Ed Studs, M.Ed, PhD, MACN, Associate National Course Coordinator - Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration, Senior Lecturer (Melbourne) School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (Vic) ACU, Melbourne; Donna Waters, RN, Paed Cert, BA, MPH, PhD, FACN, Professor, Sydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney; Tracey Moroney, OAM, RN, PhD, BN (Hons), Grad Cert Ed Studies (Higher Ed), MACN, Professor and Head of School, Curtin School of Nursing, Perth and Jackie Crisp, RN, PhD, Consultant – Leadership and Culture Change in Healthcare, Sydney, NSW |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 7 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 1350 |
| Publication Date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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Section 1
1. Creating a proactive and dynamic nursing profession
Francine Douce
2. Building nursing practice: the Fundamentals of Care Framework
Tiffany Conroy, Alison Lydia Kitson, Rebecca Feo, Sylvie Rey and Jan Alderman
3. Engaging patients and keeping them safe
Rebecca Feo, Tiffany Conroy, Alison Lydia Kitson and Jan Alderman
4. Enabling cultural safety
Leonie Cox, Ali Drummond, Chris Taua and Jacquie Kidd
5. Partnering in care
Nicola Brown and Yun-Hee Jeon
6. Sustainable health care
Lorraine Fields and Suzanne Bowdler
Section 2
7. Developing clinical reasoning for nursing practice
Sally-Anne Bessell, Jan Alderman and Elyce Pate
8. Gathering relevant information and making decisions
Jan Alderman, Elyce Pate and Sally-Anne Bessell
9. Collaborative priority setting, delivering care and evaluating outcomes
Jan Alderman, Elyce Pate and Sally-Anne Bessell
10. Generating and using nursing knowledge
Lynn Sinclair
11. Collaborating for integrated care
Alexa Buliak, Keith Jones, Louise Connolly, Margaret Martin, Sally Peters and Suzanne Murray
12. Examining the ethical practice of nursing
Megan-Jane Johnstone
13. Practicing within regulatory frameworks
Elaine Papps and Sally Ann Robertson
14. Placing communication at the heart of person-centred care
Jane Stein-Parbury, Mark Andrew Goodhew and Fiona Orr
Section 3
15. The vital signs: Using a primary survey approach for patient assessment
Clint Douglas
16. Undertaking a focused assessment: Physical assessment of body systems
Clint Douglas
17. Preventing and controlling infection
Vanessa Sparke and Andrea Grimes
18. Optimising skin integrity and wound care
Christina Narelle Parker and Kim Kaim
19. Ensuring medication safety
Jacqueline Bloomfield and Astrid Frotjold
20. Promoting mobility
Evan Plowman and Krishna Lambert
21. Assessing and managing pain
Anthony Schoenwald
22. Supporting oxygenation and perfusion
Sharon Maclean
23. Balancing fluid, electrolyte and acid-base
Georgina Willetts and Laurina Schmidt
24. Meeting nutritional needs
Andrea P. Marshall and Shelley Roberts
25. Maintaining hygiene
Lise Duggan
26. Managing continence: urinary
Elizabeth Watt
27. Managing continence: bowel
Elizabeth Watt
28. Fostering sleep
Christopher Gordon
Section 4
29. Care across the lifespan: conception to adulthood
Donna Waters
30. Considering the older person
Samuel Lapkin and Lynette L. Chenoweth
31. Considering the person with disability
Julie Pryo, Murray John Fisher and Angela Davenport
32. Considering sexuality and sexual health
Donna Margaret Tilley and Jo Perks
33. Managing mental health and wellbeing
Deb O'Kane
34. Considering end of life care
Patsy Yates and John Patrick Rosenberg
Section 5
35. Working in the aged care sector
Lynette L. Chenoweth and Anna Williams
36. Working in primary and community health sectors
Ailsa Munns
37. Working in the acute care sector
Debbie Massey and Leisa Swift
38. Working in mental health
Anthony O'Brien
