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San José State University

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing

Comprehensive Booklist for BSN Students (Spring 2011)

THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL STUDENT RESOURCE. FOR A DEFINITIVE LIST OF

REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED MATERIALS FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE, PLEASE

CONSULT YOUR CURRENT SEMESTER’S COURSE READER OR COURSE

SYLLABUS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, ADDRESS THEM TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

SEMESTER 1

REQUIRED:

Elsevier BUNDLE ISBN # 9781455790883. Other texts are also required.

NURS 23 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

REQUIRED:

Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2008). Understanding pathophysiology (4th

ed.). St. Louis:

Mosby-Elsevier (included in Bundle)

Nursing 23 Course Reader (from online “Desire 2 Learn” web page through course).

Highly Recommended:

Corbett, J. Lab tests & drug procedures in nursing (4th

ed.). ISBN# 9780131597006.

Recommended:

Nugent, P., & Vitale, A. Nugent test success: Test-taking (5th

ed.).

Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co. (optional) - NOT PART OF BUNDLE!

Venes, D., & Thomas, C. (Eds.). (2010). Taber's cyclopedia medical dictionary. Philadelphia:

Davis. ISBN# 9780803620537. NOT PART OF BUNDLE!

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(Optional ):

Adam Interactive Physiology CD ROM (2000). Benjamin Cummings Co. [www.adam.com].

IBSN 0-8053-6068.9 (ph 1-800-824-7799; 7 pack suite) - available for viewing in NLRC-

HB 301 as well.

NURS 33 PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT I

REQUIRED:

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed). Author. ISBN# 9780323054232 . NOT PART OF BUNDLE!

Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. (2011). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, & management (5th

ed.).

INCLUDED IN BUNDLE.

(Wait until first class for more information) California Board of Registered Nursing. (2009).

Nursing practice act with rules and regulations. (Available on-line: www.rn.ca.gov.)

NOT PART OF BUNDLE!

Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2008). Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, and practice

(7th

ed). St. Louis: Mosby-Elsevier. (Part of Bundle)

San Jose State University School of Nursing Student Handbook. Fall 2010. (from A.S. Print

Shop under “Dr. Sue Malloy”- about a month before school starts, at the earliest)

Nursing 33 Course Reader (from online “Desire to Learn” web page through course).

ANA's Foundation of Nursing Practice. Three book package ISBN# 978998008107

Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice (Keystone of the ANA Standards).

ANA's Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements.

Nursing's Social Policy Statement.

NURS 43 PHARMACOLOGY

REQUIRED:

ATI—2010 [Pharmacology for Nursing; Content Mastery Series Review Module; Version

4.1

ATI pharmacology online reviews ---Desire2learn web site

Deglin, J. F., & Vallerand, A. H. (2010). Davis’ drug guide for nurses (With CD) (11th

ed).

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Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Co. NOT PART OF BUNDLE

Elsevier’s “Evolve Patient Reviews” – Part of Elsevier Bundle and will be avail on a web site,

when school starts

Pickar, G. D., & Abernathy, A. P. (2007). Dosage calculations (8th

ed.) New York: Delmar

Cengage Learning. NOT PART OF BUNDLE.

Lilley, L., Collins, R., Harrington, S., & Snyder, J. (2011). Pharmacology and the nursing

process. (66h

ed.) St. Louis: Mosby-Elsevier. INCLUDED IN BUNDLE.

*Online: "Elsevier's Web Site Pharmacology online.

Nursing 43 Course Reader – Desire 2 learn web site through the course

Nursing 43 Math Module - purchase in A.S. Print Shop: First week of class

NURS 53 SKILLS IN NURSING I

REQUIRED:

ATI video online reviews

Elkin, M. K., Perry, A. G., & Potter, P. A. (2008). Nursing interventions and clinical skills (4th

ed.) St. Louis: Mosby. PART OF BUNDLE.

Elsevier’s “Evolve Patient Reviews” – Part of Elsevier Bundle avail on a web site,

when school starts

Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2008). Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, & practice

(7th

ed). St. Louis: Mosby-Elsevier. PART OF BUNDLE.

Nursing 53 Course Reader (from online “Desire 2 Learn” web page through course).

Optional Recommended:

A Physical assessment book, if desired.

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SEMESTER 2

REQUIRED:

Semester 2 Bundle ISBN# 978-1-4377-8082-6

NOTE: This bundle includes text and ebook package:

Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2010). Medical-surgical nursing (8th

ed.). St. Louis:

Mosby/Elsevier.

Touhy, T., & Jett, K. (2009). Ebersole and Hess’s gerontological nursing & healthy aging.

Pagana. Mosby’s diagnostic & lab test reference (9th

ed.). (electronic only)

Evolve Reach medical-surgical case studies 2 year license

NURS 24 ADULT CARE MANAGEMENT I

Semester 2 Bundle

NURS 34 PROCESS II

Semester 2 Bundle

Carpenito, L. (2010). Handbook of nursing diagnosis. (13th

ed. or latest edition). Philadelphia:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN# 0781759188

NURS 44 ADULT CARE CLINICAL PRACTICUM I

Semester 2 Bundle

Drug handbook of choice, current ed. See clinical instructor for recommendations.

NURS 54 SKILLS IN NURSING II

Same as NURS 53

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NOTE: the following book is pending CCC approval

Payne. Nursing student guide to clinical success. Jones & Bartlett. ISBN# 978-0763776145

SEMESTER 5

NURS 125 ADULT CARE MANAGEMENT II

REQUIRED TEXTS

Carpenito, L. (2004). Handbook of nursing diagnosis (10th

ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott

Williams & Wilkins (or latest edition). ISBN# 0781759188

Cavanaugh, B. M. (2003). Nurse's manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests (5th

ed.).

Philadelphia: Davis.

McCance, K. L., & Huerthe, S. E. (2002). Understanding pathophysiology (4th

ed.)

St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0730323049900

Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2007). Medical-surgical nursing (7th

ed). St. Louis:

Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN# 9780323036887

Venes, D., & Thomas, C. (Ed.) (2005). Taber’s cyclopedia medical dictionary (20th

ed.).

Philadelphia: Davis.

NURS 133 PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT IV

REQUIRED:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed). Washington, D.C.: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Course reader for current semester: Packet of activities & assignments (at A.S. Print Shop).

Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2001). Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, & practice

(5th)

ed). St. Louis: Mosby.

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Redman, B. K. (2007). The practice of patient education: A case study approach (10th

ed). St.

Louis: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN# 0323039057

Suggested Texts:

Carpenito, L. (2004). Handbook of nursing diagnosis (10th

ed. or latest edition). Philadelphia:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN# 0781759188

Purnell, A., & Paulanka, P., (1998). Transcultural health care. Philadelphia: Davis.

NURS 145 ADULT CARE CLINICAL PRACTICUM II

Carpenito, L. (2004). Handbook of nursing diagnosis (10th

ed. or latest edition). Philadelphia:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN# 0781759188

Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2007). Medical-surgical nursing (7th

ed). St. Louis:

Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN# 9780323036887

Lilley, L., Harrington, S., & Snyder, J. (2007). Pharmacology and the nursing process (5th

ed.)

St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0323044867

McCance, K. L., & Huerthe, S. E. (2002). Understanding pathophysiology (4th

ed.).

St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0730323049900

Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2008). Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, & practice (7th

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 9780323048286

NURS 155 SKILLS IN NURSING III

REQUIRED:

Jarvis, C. (2008). Physical examination and health assessment (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders.

IBSN 9781416032434

Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2007). Medical-surgical nursing (7th

ed.). St. Louis:

Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN# 9780323036887

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Potter, P. A, & Perry, A. G. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, &

practice (7th

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

Recommended:

Elkin, M., Perry, A. G., & Potter, P. A. (2007). Nursing interventions and clinical skills.

(4th

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 9780323044585

SEMESTER 6

REQUIRED:

ATI (2007). Nursing Care of Children. RN Edition 7.0 Content Mastery Review Module.

ATI (2007). Maternal-Newborn Nursing. RN Edition 7.1 Content Mastery Review Module.

Fadiman, A. (1997). The spirit catches you and you fall down. New York: Ferrar, Straus &

Giroux. ISBN# 9780374525644

Handbook of San José State University Nursing Students (current semester) (In AS Print Shop)

NURS 126 MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH THEORY

REQUIRED:

McKinney, E., James, S., Murray, S., & Ashwill, J. (2009). Maternal-child nursing (3rd

ed.).

St. Louis, Elsevier. ISBN# 978-1416099987

SEMESTER 7

REQUIRED:

NURS 127A PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH THEORY

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American Nurses Association. (2007). Scope and standards of psychiatric-mental health

clinical nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.

Arnold, E., & Boggs Underman, K. (2007). Interpersonal relationships: Professional

communication skills for nurses. (5th

ed.) St. Louis: Saunders. ISBN# 978-1-460-2913-7

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2007). Mental health RN (4th

Ed.) ISBN# 1933107588

Mohr, W. (2008). Psychiatric-mental health nursing (7th

ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams

& Wilkins. ISBN# 0781790970

Keltner, N., & Folks, D. (2005). Psychotropic drugs (4th

ed.). St. Louis, Elsevier.

ISBN# 9780323030205

NURS 147A PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL

REQUIRED:

American Nurses Association (2007). Scope and standards of psychiatric-mental health

clinical nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.

Arnold, E., & Boggs Underman, K. (2007). Interpersonal relationships: Professional

communication skills for nurses (5th

ed.). St. Louis: Saunders. ISBN# 978-1-460-2913-7

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2007). Mental Health RN (4th

Ed.) ISBN# 1933107588

Mohr, W. (2008). Psychiatric-mental health nursin. (7th

ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams

& Wilkins. ISBN# 0781790970

Keltner, N., & Folks, D. (2005). Psychotropic drugs (4th

ed.). St. Louis, Elsevier.

ISBN# 9780323030205

Martin, K. S. (2005). The Omaha system: A key to practice, documentation, and

information management (2nd

ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN# 978-0-7216-0130-4

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NURS 127B COMMUNITY THEORY

REQUIRED:

American Nurses Association. (2007). Public health nursing scope and standards of

practice. Washington, DC: Author.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2007). Community health specialty RN (4th

ed.).

ISBN# 1933107545

California Board of Registered Nursing. (2005). Nursing practice act with regulations and

related statutes. Sacramento, CA: Author. (available on line at the Board of Registered

Nursing website or can be purchased from CNSA).

Heymann, D. (2004). Control of communicable diseases manual (19th

ed.). Washington, DC:

American Public Health Association.

Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2012). Population-Centered Healthcare in the Community

(8th

ed). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0978-0-323-08001-9

NURS 137 PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT V

REQUIRED:

American Nurses Association. (2007). Public health nursing: Scope and standards of practice.

Silver Spring, MD: Author. ISBN# 9781558102460

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2007). Community health specialty RN (4th

ed.).

ISBN# 1933107545

Heymann, D. (2008). Control of communicable diseases manual (19th

ed.). Washington, DC:

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American Public Health Association. ISBN# 978-08755-31892

Mohr, W. (2008). Psychiatric-mental health nursing (7th

ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams

& Wilkins. ISBN# 0781790970

Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2008). Community and public health nursing (7th

ed). St. Louis:

Mosby. ISBN# 0-323-02240-5

Recommended:

Anderson, E., & McFarlane, J (2006). Community as partner: Theory and practice in nursing

(5th

ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (Chapters 10-15)

NURS 147B COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICAL

REQUIRED:

American Nurses Association. (2007). Public health nursing scope and standards of

practice. Washington, DC: Author.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (2007). Community health specialty RN (4th

ed.).

ISBN# 1933107545

California Board of Registered Nursing. (2005). Nursing practice act with regulations and

related statutes. Sacramento, CA: Author. (available on line at the Board of Registered

Nursing website or can be purchased from CNSA).

Heymann, D. (2008). Control of communicable diseases manual. (19th

ed.). Washington, DC:

American Public Health Association. ISBN# 978-08755-31892

Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2007). Population centered health care in the community

(7th

ed). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0-323-04540-7

* Recommended: * (Note: this is REQUIRED for NURS 147B Nurse Managed Centers)

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Martin, K. S. (2005). The Omaha system: A key to practice, documentation, and

information management (2nd

ed.).Omaha: Elsevier. ISBN#: 978-0-7216-0130-4

SEMESTER 8

NURS 128 EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE

REQUIRED:

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal

and utilization (6th

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (6th

ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Recommended:

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Study guide and computerized

learning resource to accompany: Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal,

and utilization. St. Louis: Mosby.

NURS 138 PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT VI

REQUIRED:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (6th

ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 9780323054232

Kelly-Heidenthal, P. (2007). Nursing leadership and management. New York: Del-Mar

Learning.

Recommended:

Sullivan, E. (2003). Becoming influential: A guide for nurses. New Jersey:

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Prentice-Hall. (Out of print)

NURS 148 NURSING PRACTICUM V

SUGGESTED TEXTS FOR VARIOUS CLINICAL SETTINGS:

Alligood, M., & Tomey, A. (2005). Nursing theory utilization and application (3rd

ed.). St.

Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 032303133-1

Ball, J. (2006). Clinical handbook for pediatric nursing. Upper Saddle River: Prentice-Hall.

ISBN# 013113316-0

Fortinash, K., & Holoday Worret, P. (2007). Psychiatric nursing care plans (5th

ed.).

St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN# 978-0-323-03981-9

Leeuwen, A.M. (2011) Davis’s comprehensive handbook of laboratory & diagnostic tests with

nursing implications (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Davis. ISBN#978-0-8036-2304-0.

Littwack, K. (2009). Clinical coach for effective perioperative nursing care. Philadelphia:

Davis. ISBN# 13 978080382121-3

Merenstein, G., & Gardner, S. (2006). Handbook of neonatal intensive care (6th

ed.). St. Louis:

Mosby. ISBN# 032303300-8

Otto, S. E. (2007). Oncology nursing clinical reference (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

ISBN# 978-0323041850

Peterson, S. (2003). Middle range theories application to nursing research. Philadelphia: J.B.

Lippincott. ISBN# 078174192-0

Schell, H., & Puntillo, K. (2006). Critical care nursing secrets (2nd

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

ISBN# 978-0323041

Stillwell, S. (2006). Critical care nursing reference (4th

ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

ISBN# 978-0-323-03214-8

Swearingen, P. (2006). Manual of medical-surgical nursing (6th

ed). St. Louis: Mosby.

ISBN# 978-0323037273

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BRIDGE SEMESTER

NURS 124: THEORY OVERVIEW

REQUIRED:

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 978-1-4338-0561-5

Board of Registered Nursing. (2005). Nurse practice act with rules and regulations. Sacramento,

CA: Author. (Access current version at www.rn.ca.gov/practact). Not in bookstore.

Creasia, J., & Parker, B. (2006) Conceptual foundations of professional practices (4th

ed.). St.

Louis: Mosby. ISBN# 0815114060

School of Nursing Faculty. (2006). Nursing student handbook. San José, CA: San José State

University. (Available at Print Shop)

NURS124 Course reader for the current semester. (Available at A.S. Print Shop)

NURS 144: CLINICAL NURSING APPLICATIONS

REQUIRED: (Books and Reading)

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th

ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN# 978-1-4338-0561-5

Fadiman, A. (1997). The spirit catches you and you fall down. New York: Ferrar, Straus &

Giroux. ISBN# 9780374525644

NURS 144 Course reader for the current semester. (Available at A.S. Print Shop.)