Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles [Pearson Channel]
- ISBN-10
- 0136785840
- ISBN-13
- 9780136785842
- Series
- Microbiology
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-09-03
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Author
- Lourdes Norman-McKay
Description
For introduction to microbiology (mixed majors) courses. Built from the ground up for pre-nursing and allied health students Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles teaches microbiology fundamentals in a manner that encourages students to think clinically and critically. This is the first microbiology text to emphasize medically relevant topics and align with ASM''s Curriculum Guidelines for Microbiology in Nursing and Allied Health. In the 2nd Edition, interactive features expand the clinical focus. New content covers Covid-19 throughout; sepsis scoring standards; therapeutics, diagnostics, and preventatives; transmission precautions; and diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM. Hallmark features of this title Visual Summaries help students synthesize chapter content, focus on key microbiology concepts, and see the bigger picture. The art program incorporates research-based learning design principles and step-by-step process figures to focus on essential details and support visual learners. Think Clinically, Be S.M.A.R.T. About Cases share the author-created S.M.A.R.T. framework to help students apply what they''ve learned to clinical scenarios. Bench to Bedside introduces cutting-edge advances in translational medicine, highlighting the collaboration between scientists and clinicians to improve patient outcomes. New and updated features of this title NEW: Healthcare Hero chapter openers present real and diverse healthcare heroes in a step toward empowering students to envision themselves in the careers for which they are training. EXPANDED: NCLEX/HESI/TEAS Style Reading Questions help students practice critical thinking and build confidence for entrance and licensure exams. NEW and UPDATED: Figures enhance textual and visual clarity and present the most current and accurate information. NEW: More than 40 photos show how skin conditions present in people of color, an often-overlooked aspect of dermatology. EXPANDED: Promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues from the first edition and includes even more non-native speaker language footnotes and in-text features that highlight healthcare disparities. NEW: COVID-19 content is infused throughout the text in art and in general content and prominently featured in Chapter 6 (Viruses), Chapter 14 (Vaccines), and Chapter 16 (Respiratory System Diseases). Features of Mastering Microbiology for the 2nd Edition Learn more about Mastering Microbiology. EXPANDED: 7 new Concept Coach animations with built-in quizzing to engage learners and coach them on challenging microbiology topics. NEW: 6 Interactive Content Reviews help students learn the most challenging topics in the course with active learning that guides content exploration in an integrated way to foster deeper understanding. NEW: Pearson® Interactive Labs are structured around the process of science and feature real-world scenarios and guided feedback so students can make and learn from their mistakes. NEW: 14 Micro Lab Explorations are decision-tree style lab exercises that allow students to learn important lab techniques and concepts in a low-stakes environment. EXPANDED: NCLEX/HESI/TEAS Style Reading questions help students practice critical thinking and build confidence for entrance and licensure exams. Think Clinically, Be S.M.A.R.T. About Cases share the author-created S.M.A.R.T. framework to help students apply what they''ve learned to clinical scenarios. All are tagged with ASM''s nursing-centric learning outcomes.
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Other editions
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- 2018-01-19
- 768 pages
- Paperback
- Pearson
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- 2015-04-06
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- Pearson
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