This pocket-sized spiral volume for students who are transitioning to becoming practicing nurses, as well as interns and externs, graduate nurses in residencies, and nurses in their first few years of practice, contains common elements that students find difficult to master. Campbell (nursing, Regis U.) et al. explain key concepts and skills in the areas of pathophysiology and pharmacology, physical assessment and findings, diagnosis and laboratory tests, patient care, shift planning, communication, critical nursing actions, ethics, and career advancement. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)