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50 Nursing Books Every Nurse Should Read

The best nursing books every nurse should read include inspirational books for nurses, nursing books for beginners, experienced nurses, and also popular books. In the field of nursing, as in most professions, it is incredibly important to stay current on industry information. From critical care to professional development, it is important to read frequently. However, there is so much information available that narrowing down which books are best to read or use for reference can be a rather daunting task.

What’s One Book Every Nurse Should Read?

We couldn’t pick just one, so we’ve listed fifty for you! Start with one of these top 50 books that every nurse should read. And, we’re sure you’ll find more than one you want to check out. The list is given in no particular order, as each book provides its own unique benefit. It was compiled mainly by speaking with nurses and consulting reviews of nurses who have actually read and utilized the books in their careers.

1. Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 7th edition

By meg gulanick and judith l. meyers, featured programs.

This book provides nurses with over 200 care plans that are designed to treat the most common ailments nurses encounter. It is technical enough for nurses to be able to provide adequate care but is also easy to follow and has a very reader-friendly format, which is unique to most care plan books. It even comes with an online companion. The seventh edition comes with 11 new conditions for which care plans are included, such as Fibromyalgia Solid Organ Transplant, and Cystic Fibrosis.

2. Cooked: An Inner City Nursing Memoir

By carol karels.

This non-fiction memoir tells the story of a young nurse who worked at a west-side Chicago hospital during a time when drug use was rampant. She tells about her experience with stress and triumph and offers a very interesting look into nursing to which all nurses can relate.

3. 2009 Lippincott’s Nursing Drug Guide

By amy m. karch.

An excellent resource for the various drugs commonly used by nurses, this book offers a wealth of information to nurses that is still relevant.

4. Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

By anne waugh.

This is an interesting and thorough book explaining the anatomy and physiology of the human body, in a traditional sense, and which explains what the body is going through and doing when various illnesses occur. This can provide nurses with a clear understanding of what “breaks”, so to speak, so that fixing it is more simply and easily addressed.

5. The Everything New Nurse Book

By kathy quan.

This is an excellent resource for new nurses, explaining the typical situations that new nurses encounter and how to handle them.

6. Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science

By atul gawande.

The author recounts actual experiences he has had as a surgeon and comments on the abilities and limitations of the field, offering a very balanced view of the profession.

7. The Comfort Garden, Tales from the Trauma Unit

By laurie barkin.

Outlining the need for psychiatric support for caregivers routinely exposed to traumatic events, this beautifully touching and informative book uses real-life events from a nurse who worked as a psychiatric nurse for five years in a surgical and trauma ward.

8. Saving Lives: Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nurses Puts Us All At Risk

By sandy summers.

This is a current and very much needed account of how the unrealistic portrayal of nurses on TV shows, movies, and in the media, in general, can significantly impact how patients see nurses. She outlines how nurses are usually portrayed as pill-givers and supply-gatherers instead of actual medical professionals with a wealth of knowledge, and how this image of nurses, however unintentionally, can inhibit the trust patients have in their nurses. The book also outlines suggestions for improving this image.

9. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide to Planning Care

By betty j. ackley and gail b. ladwig.

Another great care planning book, this handbook is a resource every nurse should own and keep on hand for planning the treatments they will be carrying out for their patients. It covers a wide range of illnesses and situations in which careful planning is extremely crucial and walks the nurse through how to develop and carry out these plans. Instead of simply offering pre-written care plans, it helps nurses through the process of how to write their own care plans so that they are equipped to do so to suit nearly any situation.

10. Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse

By echo heron.

This book was originally published in the 1980s but still holds amazing relevance for nurses today. Through her description of both her experiences as a nurse and her reflections on the work she did, she still helps nurses today, particularly those working in emergency rooms and other critical care environments.

11. Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing

By sonya r. hardin.

This book is absolutely essential for nurses who are working in cardiac critical care. It is a guide to patients’ first days and weeks after cardiac surgery and is critical for nurses who are caring for those who have just undergone such an operation.

12. Think Twice! More Lessons from the ER

By brady pregerson.

Although it is certainly a humorous account at times, these stories, told in a conversational manner, do offer nurses an insight into the ER and critical care and are easy to read.

13. When Nurses Hurt Nurses: Recognizing and Overcoming the Cycle of Bullying

By cheryl dellasega.

This book offers a much-needed discussion of the conflicts that can sometimes arise between nurses when working in close quarters for long hours begins to take its toll. Nurse bullying can be a problem, but knowing how to spot it before it gets out of hand and knowing how to handle confrontational situations provides nurses with the necessary steps to diffuse such situations.

14. The Nurse’s Communication Advantage

By kathleen pagana.

Nurses work long hours with a large variety of people. From different personalities of patients to doctors and other professionals, nurses must communicate with a wide array of people and in varied situations. This is a succinct and helpful guide designed to help nurses effectively communicate in these situations and with these people so their jobs are a bit easier and everyone is accurately informed, ensuring the efficiency of everyone’s job.

15. Rnotes: Nurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide

By ehren myers.

This great guide is, as the name implies, small enough to fit in your pocket and contains valuable information pertaining to the most basic and common pieces of information you’ll need during your days, such as coagulation formulas and conversions. It is truly a must-have for all nurses.

16. Health Assessment & Physical Examination

By mary ellen zator estes.

This comprehensive guide illustrated with color photos offers nursing students a practical description of basic health assessments that nurses must perform. It includes such information as clinical examination techniques, patient instruction guidelines, and developmental assessment and focuses on the patient as an entire human being, both physical and psychosocial, for the best approach.

17. Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary

Edited by donald venes, clayton l. thomas, and clarence wilbur taber.

This comprehensive dictionary is a wonderful resource for any nurse and is also helpful for the nursing student , as well. It also includes full-color illustrations, tables, charts, and other references that are helpful to the nurse and nursing student, and it also comes in a thumb-indexed version, making it extremely easy to find the information you’re looking for.

18. How Doctors Think

By jerome groopman.

While not directly related to nurses, this book gives an in-depth look into life from a doctor’s perspective. Since nurses work closely with doctors, it is valuable information and can help nurses better understand the doctors they work with and better equip them to be of assistance.

19. Your 1st Year as a Nurse

By donna cardillo.

Nursing is an extremely rewarding profession, but it can be grueling, as well. This book is a great guide by a nurse for nurses on how to survive their first year. This book has become like a best friend to many first-year nurses, guiding them not only on the how-to’s associated with the first year but also providing encouragement for the rough days.

20. Bedlam Among the Bedpans: Humor in Nursing

By amy y. young.

If you’re ever having a rough day as a nurse, this book will make you laugh and help you appreciate the humor in the human condition.

21. Who Moved My Cheese?

By spencer johnson.

Written by a doctor, and carrying a fair amount of humor, this book is very informative and discusses the four basic personality types when it comes to how people deal with change. Nurses have to deal with change on a daily basis, and this book can be an excellent tool to equip you not only to deal with change but to discover what personality type you are and how you can coexist with other personality types, as well.

22. The Last Lecture

By randy pausch.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of obstacles on the way to achieving your goal, this book will inspire you to jump right over them in a heartbeat. Written by a man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer , the book is filled with excerpts from the last lecture he gave at the college for which he taught. The lecture was all about achieving your dreams, and the author certainly lived out that determination in the last years of his life.

23. Journal of Nursing Administration

By lisa burkhart.

This authoritative journal is the leading resource for academic writing in the field of nursing, providing up-to-date information and new research.

24. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care, Single Volume

By priscilla (lemone) koeplin.

Utilizing many case studies and informative information this book clearly outlines the importance of decision-making in the field of nursing and how to apply critical thinking skills to arrive at the best possible solutions and conclusions.

25. Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management

By barbara cherry.

In the ever-changing world of nursing, this book provides a relevant and current look at the issues and trends facing nurses today and suggests ways to address them.

26. Nursing Ethics in Everyday Practice

By connie m. ulrich.

While the physical and medical aspect of a nurse’s job is the most commonly recognized aspect, the ethical side of nursing is also incredibly important. Aimed specifically at those nurses who serve in surgical , outpatient, and hospital settings, this ethical guide to the nursing profession is a must-read for every nurse.

27. Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgement in Nursing: A Practical Approach

By rosalinda alfaro-lefevre.

Another excellent guide to the importance of critical thinking and reasoning in the nursing profession, this guide should be consulted by every nurse. Not only does it outline the importance of critical reasoning and thinking but it provides practical tips for the implication of such thought, which helps nurses to make the best possible decisions in a variety of circumstances.

28. Too Busy For Your Own Good: Get More Done in Less Time With Even More Energy

By connie merritt.

The author speaks from experience in the area of letting life take over. She was on top of the world, doing everything for everyone, and then one day found herself hospitalized with a panic attack. She realized something had to change, and she learned valuable lessons in prioritizing so that life is less busy, and in this book, she passes that wisdom on to others. For nurses, who spend long hours working and have many different stressors on their plate, this book offers essential advice.

29. How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse

By kelli s. dunham and staci j. smith.

Kelli and Staci both have many credentials as a nurse, Kelli being an RN and BSN and Staci being an RN-C, and together they provide a light-hearted but also very instructive guide on how to manage stress, finances, difficult patients and people, and other aspects of nursing life so that you can enjoy your life and your job.

30. How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier

By jan garavaglia.

Known simply as “Dr. G” on TV, Jan Garavaglia gives some interesting tips on how people can stay healthier longer and prevent an early demise. Although this book is aimed at the general public, nurses can still learn a lot from it, gain advice for passing on to patients, and simply enjoy the book as a fellow medical professional.

31. Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business

By michael gurian.

By utilizing the knowledge science has on male and female brain differences and creating practical implications of that knowledge for every area of business life, Michael Gurian offers readers a unique insight into how gender science can open doors of opportunity for both sexes. This knowledge can be applied directly to a medical setting, as well, so it is a suitable suggestion for nurses.

32. A Paramedic’s Diary: Life and Death on the Streets

By stuart gray.

While most specifically helpful for nurses who work in emergency care, this account of the lessons learned by one paramedic is of much use to medical professionals across the board. It offers a great insight into what patients and paramedics experience and is very useful for nurses who not only work in an emergency capacity but who treat patients of trauma at a later date, as the effect the trauma originally has is better remembered and described by the paramedic than the patient, oftentimes. This first-hand account is a valuable tool for all nurses.

33. Confessions of a Trauma Junkie

By sherry jones.

There is hardly an emergency or critical care situation that Sherry has not worked in as a nurse. From the emergency room to Hurricane Katrina, she has put her nursing skills to work saving countless lives. In this book, she discusses traumatic situations and critical care from the patient’s and nurse’s point of view and offers an honest look into the life of a critical care nurse. Even for nurses who do not specialize in critical care, this book is a great read.

34. Something for the Pain: Compassion and Burnout in the ER

By paul austin.

While the author’s experience working in the field of nursing may have made him somewhat of a cynic, this book still offers a unique and interesting perspective into the life of a critical care nurse and is a beneficial read for nurses in all specializations.

35. The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Budgeting & Finance

By al rundio.

While the main point of this book is to provide nursing managers with essential information on the budgeting and financial management skills required to run a nursing unit, it is a beneficial read for all nurses, particularly if you hope to achieve a management position at some point during your career.

36. The Nurse’s Social Media Advantage

By robert fraser.

An incredibly relevant and current discourse, this book provides insight into the ways in which nurses can use social media to their advantage. Since social media has infiltrated nearly every profession, and nursing is not exempt, it is not only an interesting read but an instructive guide on utilizing this technological tool to your advantage throughout your nursing career for a variety of purposes.

37. Helping Children Overcome Fear in a Medical Setting

By rob luka.

Written by an RN, this is a wonderful tool for nurses, particularly those with a pediatric specialization. Children are often fearful of medical environments, scary procedures, and big technical equipment, and even simple procedures can become quite an ordeal. Learning how to calm a child and help them to overcome their fear not only expedites the entire process for everyone involved but provides children with the comfort they need and helps them better deal with frightening situations. This book is a great read for every nurse.

38. A Daybook for Critical Care Nurses

By ellen gallen bademan.

Written by an RN and BSN, this critical care book is unique in that it not only provides guidance for the critical care nurse but daily inspiration and journal space, as well, which is incredibly beneficial to nurses.

39. Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide

By carolyn buppert.

While written specifically for nurse practitioners, understanding the business and legal side of nursing, in general, is helpful for nurses, as well. While nurse practitioners will experience the most applicable benefits from the book, nurses can also gain valuable insight by reading it.

40. Curriculum Development in Nursing Education

By carroll iwasiw.

This book is specifically aimed at the nursing educator who is faced with the task of developing an interesting, informative, relevant, and current nursing curriculum. While it is helpful for all nurses to read in some way or another, it is most specifically helpful for those in an educational position and offers excellent tips on creating the best curriculum possible.

41. Inspired Nurse

By rich bluni.

As an RN, Rich knows how wonderful the job of nursing can be and also how stressful it can become. Sometimes nurses face burnout, or perhaps just a very difficult day, and it can be difficult to feel that fire and passion for nursing that was once there. This book was written to remind nurses of why they first began their career, help them to feel that inspiration once more, and provide just enough fire to overcome burnout and nurses back on their feet. This is an excellent book that every nurse should keep on his or her bookshelf.

42. A Complaint Free World

By will bowen.

Will Bowen, a Kansas City preacher, explains why he thinks that if everyone focused only on the positive things in their lives, there would be a world free from complaints. While clearly neither the author nor anyone else expects that the world will literally be free of complaints someday, the book provides a much-needed focus on positivity. This is a great inspirational book for nurses and can be of great help in focusing on the positive aspects of every day.

43. Leave No Nurse Behind: Nurses Working with disAbilities

By donna maheady.

This book is directed both at nurses who work with disabilities and those who have disabilities, as well. It is inspiring and makes the point that disabilities may exist but it doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your dreams. This is an exceptional book with an inspirational message and is a great read.

44. Conspiracies of Kindness: The Craft of Compassion at the Bedside of the Ill

By michael ortiz.

While nursing is a very clinical and analytical job, the human touch cannot be neglected, either, particularly when dealing with very ill patients. In this book, the author argues that compassion is not something you either have or don’t but rather it is a skill you can teach yourself and an art form with which you must become intimately familiar in order to be the most effective nurse possible. This is a wonderful book that is recommended by many nurses in all specializations.

45. Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses

By cynthia saver.

Widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive and helpful books on writing for nurses, this book takes you from writing ideas all the way through publishing for a variety of mediums, such as academic journals or book publications. The author and 15 of the most recognized names in nurse writing offer highly valuable information for those nurses who hope to become published authors.

46. The Last Adventure of Life: Sacred Resources for Living and Dying from a Hospice Counselor

By maria dancing heart.

From her many years as a Hospice counselor comes Maria’s elegant and beautiful outlook on death, seeing it not as a scary and fearful thing but as life’s last adventure. Through her writing, she hopes to teach others how to deal with death and how to see it as a peaceful transition rather than a terrifying destination. Since nurses will inevitably have to deal with death during the course of their careers and since it is important to know how to teach patients to deal with death, this book should absolutely be on the bookshelf of every nurse.

47. Notes on Nursing

By florence nightingale.

Even though this book was penned, literally, by Florence Nightingale in 1859 , it is still highly relevant to the career of every nurse today and deserves a place at the top of every nurse’s reading list.

48. My Name is Mary Sutter

By robin oliveira.

Although this is a work of fiction, it is still highly relevant to and enjoyable for every nurse. The brave story of a woman who struggled to overcome gender discrimination and make a name for herself as a nurse. It is a story of strength, conviction, and determination, and is highly inspiring for nurses especially. While Mary Sutter is not a real person, her story is similar to many historical accounts of women who became nurses and tended to Civil War soldiers, so it is grounded in enough fact to make it relevant.

49. Way of the Peaceful Warrior

By dan millman.

Though Dan is a New Age writer and has a unique set of spiritual beliefs, the lessons he learned while trying to find his identity in life are still applicable, regardless of your religious or spiritual affiliation, even if that means no affiliation at all. The universal lessons he shares are thought-provoking and inspiring for everyone and nurses can gain a lot of wisdom from his thoughts and conclusions about life.

50. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

By rebecca skloot.

Though Henrietta Lacks was not famous while she was alive, her cells have made her nearly immortal. In the 1950s, Henrietta’s cells were taken without her consent while she was undergoing medical treatment and since then have become the subject of over 60,000 research studies. This story is the story of a patient but it has vast implications for those in the field of nursing and is an incredible read.

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Nursing is a complicated profession, and nurses must master both technical and human aspects of healthcare. Mostly written by or for nurses, the books in this list feature historical insights, advice on getting through nursing school and the first year of nursing, inspiring and uplifting stories from nurses, thought-provoking ethical explorations, and quick reference tools.

Read on for our roundup of the top 15 books for nurses, including picks from other professionals in the nursing field.

Top Books Recommended for Nurses

Notes on Nursing: What it Is, and What it Is Not (Florence Nightingale)

Florence Nightingale is credited with inventing modern nursing, training nurses as healthcare professionals, proving the importance of sanitation and fresh air, and advocating for nursing as a vital profession. Dr. Jenna Liphart Rhoads describes Nightingale’s book, the profession’s first body of knowledge, as “a must-read for any nurse who wishes to truly understand the passion of Florence Nightingale.”

Editor’s note: While Nightingale’s influence and contributions to modern medicine are undeniable, we acknowledge and believe it is important that readers understand other aspects of her legacy, such as Nightingale’s role in colonialism .

The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives (Theresa Brown)

Author Theresa Brown is a nurse and columnist for The New York Times. Here, she describes a twelve-hour shift in a teaching hospital’s oncology ward. While the book covers one nurse’s duties in just twelve hours, it also provides broader insights into the nursing profession , the challenges and rewards of nursing, and how healthcare and major hospitals function. This is one of the best nursing books to read for healthcare professionals and laypeople alike.

First Year Nurse: Wisdom, Warnings, and What I Wish I’d Known My First 100 Days on the Job (Kaplan Nursing)

Best known for its test preparation services, Kaplan also publishes books for professionals. This collection of advice for beginner nurses includes sections on topics such as organization, dealing with challenging patients, and the value of mentors. Each section features short quotes and advice from seasoned nurses. One of the best books for nursing students, it may hold less value for experienced nurses.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)

This bestseller describes how researchers at a free clinic found extraordinary properties in cancer cells from a Black patient named Henrietta Lacks. Researchers and medical establishments used these cells without notifying or compensating Lacks or her estate. This book delves into the historical context and ethical issues related to this event.

Rhoads notes that this is “an excellent book for nurses or nursing students who wish to think deeply about the ethical implications of science, health care, and humanity.”

Nursing School Thrive Guide (Maureen Osuna)

This is one of the best books for nursing students, this volume explores study and learning habits, getting and staying organized, managing coursework, maximizing the value of study groups, and getting the most out of clinical rotations. Much of the material covers general study and organization habits, so students who have already attended college may benefit most from the book’s nursing-specific sections.

Your First Year as a Nurse (Donna Cardillo, Ph.D.)

The first year at any profession presents challenges and opportunities. This book is full of insights into choosing a specialty, working as part of a healthcare team, and avoiding burnout. Rhoads recommends it as “a great read for nursing students or new nurses to help get past some of the stumbling blocks that nurses experience early in their practice.”

Critical Care: A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between (Theresa Brown)

This book describes the author’s experiences as a nurse in an oncology ward. Nursing students, those considering a career in oncology nursing , and individuals with a loved one with cancer can also benefit from this engaging look at healthcare’s human side.

A Daybook for Beginning Nurses (Donna Cardillo)

Nurse and columnist Donna Cardillo offers advice for new nurses in this daybook. Organized into 365 separate segments, it includes prompts and quotes for reflective writing to help nurses learn more from their experiences and manage stress.

The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story (Christie Watson)

Detailing the author’s career as a nurse in British hospitals, this memoir is one of the best nursing books to stress the importance of kindness in healthcare and the difference that compassionate nursing can make. The New York Times Book Review, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, and The New Yorker praised Watson’s memoir for its depth of humanity and storytelling.

I Wasn’t Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse (ed. Lee Gutkind)

Lee Gutkind interviewed nurses of all kinds to collect stories of their most intense professional experiences. These stories include ethical dilemmas, first births in the maternity ward, facing a patient’s death, and moments of crisis and doubt, reflecting each nurse’s resiliency and passion.

Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis (Lisa Sanders)

Lisa Sanders’ New York Times column Diagnosis was a major inspiration for the television drama “House M.D.” Her book explores some of the most puzzling cases in medical literature and how they were solved. While it is not specifically about nursing, the book’s insights make it one of the best books for nursing students interested in diagnostics.

Oh Sh*t I Almost Killed You, A Little Book of Big Things Nursing School Forgot to Teach You (CCRN Sonja M. Schwartzbach, BSN, RN)

Using a lively and engaging style, this book surveys the things nurses need to know that may not be included in clinical textbooks. Prospective nurses can gain insight into the profession, while seasoned nurses may enjoy this book like a chat with an experienced colleague.

Charge nurse Sandra Crawley praises this nursing book for its ability to “remind us that we are human and that humor is the best medicine.”

RNotes®: Nurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide (Ehren Myers)

This quick reference guide is one of the best nursing books for students and new graduates alike, offering helpful illustrations on procedures such as bladder irrigation or opening airways, lists of medicine interactions, and laboratory test result ranges. The book covers topics which have appeared on the NCLEX-RN examination. Its printed format is designed to fit into scrubs pockets.

Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul: Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession (Jack Canfield)

This bestselling title features heartwarming stories about the nursing profession, reminding readers of the difference that nurses can make. One of the best nursing books for inspiration, Crumpton describes it as “a great book to check out if you are short on time because the stories are short and sweet.”

Nursing Mnemonics: 108 Memory Tricks to Demolish Nursing School (John Haws)

Mnemonics, or memory tricks, are one of the easiest ways to remember complex lists. This collection is ideal for students or practicing nurses who need to memorize lists such as the causes of pancreatitis, symptoms of shock, types of anemia, or medication classes for irritable bowel disorder.

Meet Our Contributors

Jenna Liphart Rhoads, Ph.D.

Dr. Jenna Liphart Rhoads is a nurse educator and freelance author and editor. She earned a BSN from Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and an MS in nursing education from Northern Illinois University. Jenna earned a Ph.D. in education with a concentration in nursing education from Capella University, where she researched the moderation effects of emotional intelligence on the relationship of stress and GPA in military veteran nursing students. Her clinical background includes surgical-trauma adult critical care, interventional radiology procedures, and conscious sedation in adult and pediatric populations. She currently resides in Texas with her husband and two children.

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Sandra Crawley Sandra Crawley, BSN, RN is a charge nurse in a family birth center and serves as a medical consultant for MomLovesBest.com . She provides medical expertise and care for expectant mothers and their newborn babies. Crawley takes pride in knowing she can be of service to families during this memorable and life-changing time.

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Discover cutting-edge research and novel approaches in nursing education and practice in this comprehensive collection. This book offers an overview of the latest advancements in nursing. All authors received global acclaim for the relevance of their research for clinical interventions and the discovery of the transformative potential of the integration of new technology in clinical practice. This...

Discover cutting-edge research and novel approaches in nursing education and practice in this comprehensive collection. This book offers an overview of the latest advancements in nursing. All authors received global acclaim for the relevance of their research for clinical interventions and the discovery of the transformative potential of the integration of new technology in clinical practice. This book explores the challenges and opportunities faced by healthcare professionals in today's complex global healthcare environment. The authors clearly emphasize the role of education in shaping nursing practice for developing the next generation of nursing providers since the quality of clinical competences has a powerful impact on therapeutic progression and recovery from illness. This book presents a comprehensive overview of clinical research and education that aims to help healthcare providers give their patients the best treatments for different metabolic and psychiatric diseases. Whether you are a patient, student, or experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this volume is a valuable resource. It provides a state-of-the-art review of different aspects of nursing research and education and is recommended for everyone who is focused on the care of patients, their families, and their communities.

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• Acknowledgments
• Summary and Recommendations
• The Diversity of Registered Nurses' Responsibilities
• Variety of Nursing Service Personnel
• Variations in Nursing Service Staff Mix
• Education for Registered and Practical Nurses
• Relation of Type of Generalist Nurse Education to Licensure and Practice
• Debate Over Appropriate Generalist Nurse Education
• Responsibilities of Advanced Level Nurses
• Education for Advanced Level Positions
• Federal, State, and Private Financing of Nurse Education
• Current Supply and Demand
• Future Supply and Demand
• Supply of Registered Nurses Educated in the Three Types of Generalist Programs
• State and Local Planning for Generalist Nurse Education
• Student Decision Making
• State and Institutional Decision Making
• Attracting New Kinds of Students
• Opportunities for Educational Advancement
• Collaboration Between Education and Service
• Advanced Education for Nursing Administration
• Advanced Education for Teaching and Research
• Advanced Education for Nurse Specialists
• Interrelationships Among Types of Advanced Education
• The Need for More Nurses with Graduate Education
• The Effect of Financing on Future Supply
• Statement of Exception to Recommendation
• Some Reasons for Areas of Underservice
• The Nature and Consequences of Underservice
• Educational Outreach
• Education Opportunities for Minority Students
• Adequate Revenues for Inner-City Hospitals
• Nursing Education for Care of the Elderly
• Upgrading Existing Staff in Nursing Homes
• Adequate Payment for Long-Term Care
• Lowering Barriers to Expanded Nurse Practice
• Financing Recommended Actions
• The Effects of Management Decisions on Supply and Demand
• Job Turnover and Attrition in Nursing
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• Accounting for Nursing Services
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Nursing Fundamentals

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Kimberly Ernstmeyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Elizabeth Christman, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Copyright Year: 2020

ISBN 13: 9781734914146

Publisher: WI Technical Colleges Open Press

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Reviewed by Jennifer Riggs, Professional Specialist, Saint Mary's College on 12/12/23

The book covers a large amount of relevant content and nearly all of the theory content that I typically cover in my fundamentals course. It does not, however, cover the nursing skills that I review in lecture and that students practice in the lab... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 4 see less

The book covers a large amount of relevant content and nearly all of the theory content that I typically cover in my fundamentals course. It does not, however, cover the nursing skills that I review in lecture and that students practice in the lab portion of the course. Yet, the same editors (Ernstmeyer & Christman) also provide a separate OER entitled Nursing Skills which covers everything that Nursing Fundamentals does not. So, I have named both books (Nursing Fundamentals AND Nursing Skills) as required resources for the course. Nursing Skills contains the skill checklists and videos, as well as sample documentation, that are associated with the theory content. One topic not covered in Nursing Fundamentals is medication administration. For the 2-3 weeks that we spend on this topic, students will use primarily the Nursing Skills OER.

Additionally, in the past, students have purchased a textbook package that also includes digital quizzing and virtual simulations. Both Nursing Fundamentals and Nursing Skills have sections titled “Learning Activities” which include interactive case studies, quizzes and simulations that incorporate NGN NCLEX-style questions. I plan to use these activities during class. I would like to be able to assign these activities but, as far as I can tell, there is no way to view student performance and ensure that they are being completed.

Finally, LibreText ADAPT is a test bank of quiz and exam questions that faculty can draw from. It feels good to have this support, but I will continue to use the exams that I have created in the past for now. Any supplementation to the course will be minor and well worth the hundreds of dollars in savings to students.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

Content is accurate and aligns with what is being taught in nursing fundamentals courses. The material perfectly compliments my lecture PowerPoints as they are. I will not need to change anything and can simply assign readings and activities from the book. I have not encountered any errors.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Content is up-to-date. Sources are current and at most, only a few years old. Sources are evidence-based and reliable. They are cited at the bottom of each individual content page and are hyperlinked for easy access.

Clarity rating: 5

The text is clear and concise. The headings are helpful for organizing information and key terms are bolded. The presentation is visually appealing and easy to understand. The pages are easy to navigate. I believe that students will appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the pages.

Consistency rating: 5

Each book section and page is formatted in the same way. Students will know what to expect as they access each new chapter. Quality and quantity of information is also consistent across the book.

Modularity rating: 5

This is my favorite feature of this book. I believe that students will greatly appreciate and benefit from the concise reading sections. It seems to me that this generation of students does not like to read and that that they do not learn best by reading. Yet, they need and want a place where they can go for clarification or an alternate explanation of a topic. With the short readings, they can find answers to their questions quickly. Also, the pictures and video links are visually appealing and attractive to students. Additionally, I like how I can easily link relevant sections and assignments directly in the syllabus, course calendar and online learning platform. I can have the confidence that students are getting reliable information and students can directly access information in a way that better agrees with their preferred learning style.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Each chapter begins with an introduction and then presents related topics in a logical order. Chapters contain 6-12 topics, and topics are appropriately separated. The last section in each chapter is titled “Putting it all Together” and includes a relevant patient scenario and application of the nursing process.

Interface rating: 5

I have not experienced any interface issues in the several months that I have been using this book. LibreText provides options for "Readability." Students can adjust text and margin size, as well as color gradients that allow for ease and efficiency of reading. There is also a "Reader Mode" that eliminates the website navigation information and decreases distractions while reading. Additionally, there is a scientific calculator in the "Tools" section. This is helpful for this course, because students must often complete medication math problems. I like the accessibility options included in this program.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I have not noticed any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The end-of-chapter patient scenarios include a variety of patient types. Chapter 3 is titled ‘Diverse Patients’ and includes information on health disparities as well as how to perform an appropriate cultural assessment and provide culturally competent care. Additionally, the content can be translated into 133 different languages with Google Translate. In some cases, Google Translate can use “conversation mode” to provide an audio version of the content.

In addition to being able to access a free digital copy of the book, students can also download a FREE pdf version of this book and/or purchase a copy of the book at the following prices: Paperback: Grayscale ($40.47) Full Color ($55.48); Hardcover: Grayscale ($50.70) Full Color ($65.78).

LibreText offers the following tips for working with a PDF: “Encourage students to use a program like Adobe Reader, iBooks, or Notability to download, read, and annotate the PDF. These tools allow for highlighting, commenting, bookmarking, etc, that will make interacting with the file easier than reading it in the web browser. Here is a list of 15 free PDF readers Links to an external site.(though not all of them support highlighting and annotating). This resource from Reed CollegeLinks to an external site. It provides helpful tips for using Adobe Reader and Preview for Mac. Students can use Ctrl-F (the command for "find"), which helps find a particular point in a long PDF document.”

Reviewed by Eileen Weatherby, Nursing Instructor (PhD, MS, MBA, CNE), Normandale Community College on 5/20/23

Overall, the book covers topics expected of nursing fundamentals textbooks. Some topics are developed very well such as therapeutic communication strategies, writing SMART outcomes, and highlighting Watson's caring theory. Other topics would... read more

Overall, the book covers topics expected of nursing fundamentals textbooks. Some topics are developed very well such as therapeutic communication strategies, writing SMART outcomes, and highlighting Watson's caring theory. Other topics would benefit from futher development such as the role of the nurse as the teacher applying learning theory principles to patient education. The text does a good job introducing the challenges faced by older adults, and would benefit readers by expanding on the developmental stages of other age groups. Only cursory references are made to theorists Piaget and Erikson.

No errors noted with the information. The authors successfully impart unbiased content with the exception of predominantly Caucasian images and models. Up to date information addresses the social determinants of health and health care disparities.

The electronic nature of this textbook allows for updating ease. The use of and emphasis on nursing diagnoses seems to be waning and this topic may be one of the areas of the textbook that will require modification.

Sections are succinct and easily readable. The glossaries and flash cards assist with mastering common medical terminology.

Each section is set up similarly. The reader can anticipate the review exercises at the conclusion of each section.

Each unit presents small "chunks" of information appropriately. The reader is not overwhelmed with a very large section under a single heading. I antipcate that learners would be more adherent with reading assignments using this format.

The arrangement of topics is done very well starting with a "big picture" of the nursing profession then gradually narrowing down to very specific topics.

The electronic version worked well for jumping from link to link. Some images had such high definition that every pore and blackhead was visible on the model's face. The learning activities also worked well. The pdf version contains many blank pages and more effort is required of the reader to try the links and explore the learning activities.

No grammar errors encountered.

Cultural Relevance rating: 4

The proportion of images and models that represent people of color is small. This could be shored up.

Nurse educators often classify teaching content as, "Need to know, nice to know, or nuts to know". This textbook exemplifies the "need to know" & has eliminated the superfluous and/or detailed content. Overall, I believe nursing students would be more likely to complete reading assignments from this textbook as it is succinct and provides activities that help solidify concepts.

Reviewed by Bailey Kuhlman, Instructor, Pittsburg State University on 1/9/23

The comprehensiveness of the text is sufficient. It includes all subjects our current text has. A benefit of the text is the instructor resources being readily available. Particularly, the NextGen instructor resources will be helpful. read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The comprehensiveness of the text is sufficient. It includes all subjects our current text has. A benefit of the text is the instructor resources being readily available. Particularly, the NextGen instructor resources will be helpful.

The book is accurate and up to date with EBP.

The texts longevity and relevance are beneficial to the subject of nursing fundamentals.

The text is clear and concise.

The text is consistent with EBP.

The setup is beneficial to the user.

The organization of the text is easy to follow.

Easy to follow and no problems experienced with technology.

No grammatical errors discovered in the text.

No cultural insensitivities were found.

This is a great text for nursing fundamentals students. The readily available instructor resources are a plus, especially when helping students prepare for NextGen. The online text is user friendly and up to date with EBP. There is no cost to the student which is a massive benefit.

Reviewed by Carol Blanchard, Instructor, North Shore Community College on 11/9/22

This text covers all the subjects of our current text with the additional easily available instructor resources. The topics were covered well and included activities that were very well laid out, including relevant case studies that will help with... read more

This text covers all the subjects of our current text with the additional easily available instructor resources. The topics were covered well and included activities that were very well laid out, including relevant case studies that will help with our Next Generation questions.

Content Accuracy rating: 4

The book is accurate and covers all of the most updated evidenced based best practices.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 4

Because of this format, updates are easy to add, a real plus for Nursing and it's frequent updates.

Although the text is sometimes dry, it is very clear and understandable to a student.

The framework and terminology within the text is consistent.

The Module setup is very user friendly, and easy to access.

The topics are organized in such a way that is consistent with how most schools approach Nursing Fundamentals as a course.

No problems were encountered with navigating throughout the text. The charts and activities were clear as well as the instructor resources and answer keys.

No grammatical errors were encountered.

This text is an excellent resource for Nursing students. The many activities and resources woven within each chapter makes this an excellent products for all types of learners. Additionally, because Nursing texts are often updated to reflect best practices, an online text is much easier to update with little to no expense for the student.

Reviewed by Bonnie Wilkinson, Primary Faculty, Nursing Assistant, Clackamas Community College on 12/29/21

Great introductory exploration of concepts and topics germane to nursing students. Can be adapted to meet the needs for education of nursing assistants as well as those pursuing practical/vocational licensure or registered nurse read more

Great introductory exploration of concepts and topics germane to nursing students. Can be adapted to meet the needs for education of nursing assistants as well as those pursuing practical/vocational licensure or registered nurse

Includes multiple recent and relevant sources with the ability to review or further explore the resources.

Includes links to resources that are frequently updated, rather than including the current standard at the time of publication which may change over time.

Written to meet the needs of a student unfamiliar with the subject with multiple clarifications of terms that can be referenced directly in the text. Each chapter included a glossary at the conclusion, which could be accessed prior to reading the subchapters if desired. Chapters divided into digestible sections that build upon the previous subchapter.

Each chapter arranged in a consistent pattern. Includes a summary subchapter as well as glossary of terms covered in the chapter. Each chapter has a learning assessment which includes critical thinking scenarios, flashcards with information, and an interactive quiz with immediate feedback function.

Chapters divided into digestible sections that build into a cohesive overview of the subject. Works well with supplemental texts by same group on Nursing Skills and Pharmacology.

Information presented from a global perspective followed by specific information and a summary section in each chapter. Chapters arranged with foundational information (scope of practice, communication, diverse populations, nursing process) at the beginning, followed by more specific subject areas.

Links embedded in the text upload smoothly and images and charts placed in appropriate places to accent the subject being discussed. Additional information can be accessed easily by either clicking on the web addresses of the references or imbedded in boxes within the section

Clear and inclusive text

Full section on cultural issues plus references throughout the rest of the text

The authors have allowed access to further modify the publication to meet the needs of individuals pursuing nursing education outside the Wisconsin area. It is available for purchase in a print format, as referenced data showed students prefer a print text over 50% of the time. Has a companion publications for nursing skills and pharmacology.

Reviewed by Janelle Patterson, Professor of Nursing, Des Moines Area Community College on 11/23/21

Includes all topics covered in our fundamentals nursing curriculum. The two topics not included in detail in this textbook are nursing skills and nursing assessments, but these resources are included via hyperlinks to other texts covering this... read more

Includes all topics covered in our fundamentals nursing curriculum. The two topics not included in detail in this textbook are nursing skills and nursing assessments, but these resources are included via hyperlinks to other texts covering this content within this fundamentals textbook.

The text contains accurate photos, tables, and figures to help visual learners and depict current equipment.

Most fundamental topics are straightforward and universal. Some content that may be outdated are the NANDA-I diagnoses since these are no longer included on the NCLEX-RN. Nursing problems terminology have now replaced NANDA-I.

There is a glossary included at the end of each chapter to review unfamiliar bold-faced terms within the text. This book is written at a nursing fundamentals student level. Nursing interventions are explained in simple terms and include photos and tables to depict details further.

Each chapter follows the same sequence (nursing process) and ends with application exercises including "Putting it all Together" and "Learning Activities."

Text is very organized, predictable, and divisible.

Text is very organized, systematic, and logical.

Excellent and thorough use of hyperlinks to additional references, evidence-based practice, national organizations, assessment steps, and skill steps.

Minimal grammatical errors

A variety of examples are included.

Reviewed by Tabatha Morgan, Assistant Professor, Emporia State University on 11/2/21

There were some errors noted within the context. There are also many blank pages between information and the labeling for the tables are on separate pages, which may be very confusing to a reader. read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 3 see less

There were some errors noted within the context. There are also many blank pages between information and the labeling for the tables are on separate pages, which may be very confusing to a reader.

Content Accuracy rating: 3

There was some information that could be correct, such as the ISBARR examples. I believe the information listed under the situation, background, and assessment needs to be under the correct title. In the nursing diagnosis examples, there is conflicting information regarding the risk for nursing diagnosis. When it's potential, there are two parts of the nursing diagnosis: the problem and the related factors due to there is no evidence since it has not happened. The text states to include the problem and as evidence for a risk for diagnosis. When also stating if a goal has been met with evaluating a patient for their plan of care, it's best to list it as "Goal met, Goal partially met, or Goal met." The mnemonic for pain is "OLD CARTS," not "OLDCARTES," which I had looked up within other resources to see if there is an update, and every resource I found still states "OLD CARTS."

Relevance/Longevity rating: 3

The accuracy of the information that is stated needs to be updated in areas. Please review the information listed under accuracy.

Information is clear and explained in layman's terms.

Consistency rating: 3

Please refer to the comment under accuracy.

Modularity rating: 4

There are many blank pages noted between each section of information while reading the information.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 3

The information flows well, except there are many blank pages noted between each information section while reading the information.

Interface rating: 3

The labeling for the tables doesn't always go with the information, and we cannot view some information. For example, in table 3.2b, part of the table is cut off over cultural concepts and cannot view information. Now, if this is a hard copy, some of the links would not be clicked on, making this textbook an ebook only.

No grammatical errors noted.

This textbook was not insensitive or offensive in any way to any culture.

By reviewing the textbook and changing the information provided, I believe this would be a great textbook. This textbook appears to be more at an Associate degree level for nursing students than a Bachelor in Science of Nursing degree.

Table of Contents

• I. Scope of Practice
• II. Communication
• III. Diverse Patients
• IV. Nursing Process
• VI. Cognitive Impairments
• VII. Sensory Impairments
• VIII. Oxygenation
• IX. Infection
• X. Integumentary
• XI. Comfort
• XII. Sleep and Rest
• XIII. Mobility
• XIV. Nutrition
• XV. Fluids and Electrolytes
• XVI. Elimination
• XVII. Grief and Loss
• XVIII. Spirituality
• XIX. Care of the Older Adult
• XX. Answer Key

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This Nursing Fundamentals textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY licensing developed for entry-level nursing students. Content is based on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Fundamentals course (543-101), the 2019 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, the 2020 NCLEX-PN Test Plan, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.

This book introduces the entry-level nursing student to the scope of nursing practice, various communication techniques, and caring for diverse patients. The nursing process is used as a framework for providing patient care based on the following nursing concepts: safety, oxygenation, comfort, spiritual well-being, grief and loss, sleep and rest, mobility, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and elimination. Care for patients with integumentary disorders and cognitive or sensory impairments is also discussed. Learning activities have been incorporated into each chapter to encourage students to use critical thinking while applying content to patient care situations.

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• Jarkko Hautamäki 5

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• Includes case studies from 8 countries on the competence-turn in the curriculum
• Describes pedagogical approaches to foster 21st century skills
• Outlines the components of environmental literacy

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Front matter, introduction.

• Maria Dobryakova, Isak Froumin

The World Is Changing, and Education Is Changing with It

A framework of key competences and new literacies.

• Maria Dobryakova, Isak Froumin, Gemma Moss, Norbert Seel, Kirill Barannikov, Igor Remorenko

Canada (Ontario): A Unifying Theme for Canadian Education Is Equity

• Michele Peterson-Badali, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone, Evelyn Wilson, Bev Freedman, Denese Belchetz, Karen Grose et al.

China: Fostering Students with All-round Attainments in Moral, Intellectual, Physical and Aesthetic Grounding

• Huanhuan Xia, You You

England: Knowledge, Competences and Curriculum Reform—Why the English Case Stands Out

• Gemma Moss, Ann Hodgson, Susan Cousin

Republic of Korea: Cultivating Key Competences

• Junehee Yoo, Euichang Choi, Dongil Kim, Kyunghee So, Chan-Jong Kim, Il Lee et al.

Finland: Improving Pupils’ Opportunities for Experiencing the Joy of Learning, for Deep Learning, and for Good Learning Achievement

• Jarkko Hautamäki, Raisa Ahtiainen, Natalia Gustavson, Risto Hotulainen, Sirkku Kupiainen, Marja Tamm et al.

Poland: The Learning Environment that Brought About a Change

• Maciej Jakubowski, Jerzy Wiśniewski

Twenty-First Century Skills and Learning: A Case Study of Developments and Practices in the United States

• Michael Russell, Henry Braun, Binbin Zhu

Russian Federation: At a Conceptual Crossroads

• Kirill Barannikov, Maria Dobryakova, Isak Froumin, Igor Remorenko

Pedagogical and School Practices to Foster Key Competences and Domain-General Literacy

• Maria Dobryakova, Norbert Seel

A Modern Aspect of Instrumental Literacy: Coding

• Suhas Parandekar, Eugeny Patarakin, Gulcan Yayla

How to Integrate New Literacy in the Curriculum—Example of Environmental Literacy

Maria Dobryakova

How Countries Reform Their Curricula to Support the Development of Key Competences

• Kirill Barannikov, Igor Remorenko, Isak Froumin
• Learning Objectives
• New Literacies
• Canadian Education
• Education in China
• Education in the UK
• Cultivating Key Competences
• Education in Republic of Korea
• Education in Finland
• Education in Poland
• Twenty-First Century Skills and Learning
• Education in USA
• Education in Russia
• Key competencies
• 21st Century Curriculum
• Curriculum Reform
• Transversal Competences
• Functional Literacy
• Digital literacy
• Competence-based Education
• Critical Thinking

This edited book is a unique comprehensive discussion of 21 st  century skills in education in a comparative perspective. It presents investigation on how eight very different countries (China, Canada, England, Finland, Poland, South Korea, the USA and Russia) have attempted to integrate key competences and new literacies into their curricula and balance them with the acquisition of disciplinary knowledge. Bringing together psychological, sociological, pedagogical approaches, the book also explores theoretical underpinnings of 21 st  century skills and offers a scalable solution to align multiple competency and literacy frameworks.

The book provides a conceptual framework for curriculum reform and transformation of school practice designed to ensure that every school graduate thrives in our technologically and culturally changing world. By providing eight empirical portraits of competence-driven curriculum reform, this book is greatresource to educational researchers and policy makers.

Isak Froumin

Kirill Barannikov, Igor Remorenko

Jarkko Hautamäki

Maria Dobryakova  graduated from the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences and Manchester University (M.A. in Sociology) and defended her Ph.D. in social stratification at the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Since 2006 and until 2022 she worked at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, where she headed and coordinated a number of large-scale projects in education, social sciences, as well as publications and translation projects. Prior to that, she had worked at the Independent Institute for Social Policy (as head of publications) and the Ford Foundation (Higher Education and Scholarship program). 

Isak Froumin  headed the Institute of education at the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow (Russia)—the first graduate school of education in Russia—from 2009 to 2021. After beginning his career as a principal of Kransnoyarsk University Laboratory School  (Russia), he worked as the Lead Education Specialist at the World Bank, and the advisor to the Minister of Education and Science of Russian Federation. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Education.

Kirill A. Barannikov  is the vice-rector for strategy, Moscow City University. He is working in MCU since 2015 and has led a number of projects over Moscow schools and the university development. Among the most striking projects are the online platform for teachers to create curricula (www.prok.edu.ru), the electronic platform for assessing the quality of the educational environment (www.ecers.ru, www.sacers.ru), internet service for supporting and developing initiatives  (www.zamisli.pro). Over the past ten years, he headed the center for distance education of children with disabilities of the Pedagogical Academy of Postgraduate Education, the center of curricula design and standards of the Academy of Social Management. He coordinated over 40 research projects of the Department of Education of the City of Moscow, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. The main areas of interest are competency models in school education, issues of standardization and curricula design in an international context, change management in schools and universities. 

Jarkko Hautamäki  graduated from University of Helsinki (majors in experimental psychology and social psychology) and defended his Ph.D. Dissertation (Measurement and Distribution of Piagetian Stages of Thinking) in University Joensuu. He became a full professor in Special Education in Helsinki University, served also the dean and founded and directed Helsinki University Center for Educational Assessment. He is the honorary professor of Faculty of Psychology at Moscow State University, member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters and member of The Russian Academy of Educational Sciences. His research interests include human development and schooling for thinking, interventions and special education and applying the science of development into schooling. He lives in Helsinki, Finland. 

Gemma Moss  is the professor of Literacy at UCL Institute of Education. She has been the president of the British Educational Research Association (2015–17), was a member of the European Education Research Association Council (2016–18), was director of the Centre for Critical Education Studies at the Institute of Education (2007–11) and was director of the International Literacy Centre at the Institute of Education, UCL (2017-22).  Her main research interests are in literacy as a social practice; literacy policy; knowledge transfer and knowledge exchange; evidence-informed practice and curriculum design; pedagogy and new technologies; primary assessment; and gender and literacy attainment.  Her research includes running multi-site ethnographic case studies, combining quantitative and qualitative methods in innovative ways and using rapid evidence assessment systematic review processes to bring knowledge to bear on contentious questions in education, where funders require rapid answers.  

Igor M. Remorenko  has been holding the post of the rector of the Moscow City University since 2013. He has a Ph.D. and full-doctor degree in Education. From 2009 to 2011, he held the post of the director of the Department of the State Policy and Legal Regulations in Education, Department of the State Policy in Education, Department of the Strategic Development of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation; supervised the top-priority national project “Education” and programs to support the innovative development of the higher education institutes. From 2011 to 2013, he is the deputy minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. He is the author of a number of the scientific publications, two monographs. He participates in the researches in the field of educational policy, development of managerial approaches in education and multiple international and national projects in the sphere of education.

Book Title : Key Competences and New Literacies

Book Subtitle : From Slogans to School Reality

Editors : Maria Dobryakova, Isak Froumin, Kirill Barannikov, Gemma Moss, Igor Remorenko, Jarkko Hautamäki

Series Title : UNIPA Springer Series

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23281-7

Publisher : Springer Cham

eBook Packages : Education , Education (R0)

Copyright Information : The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-031-23280-0 Published: 23 August 2023

Softcover ISBN : 978-3-031-23283-1 Due: 23 September 2023

eBook ISBN : 978-3-031-23281-7 Published: 22 August 2023

Series ISSN : 2366-7516

Series E-ISSN : 2366-7524

Edition Number : 1

Number of Pages : VI, 426

Number of Illustrations : 18 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour

Topics : Curriculum Studies , Study and Learning Skills , International and Comparative Education , Educational Policy and Politics

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