"..so much included in such a small space and is really handy as an all in one quick reference guide, diary and planner." Reviewed by Jade Day on behalf of Nursing Times, September 2015

• Updated information on common therapeutic diets includes gluten- and lactose-free, high-fiber, and the DASH Eating Plan.
• FOUR Score Neurological Assessment Scale guides you in assessing a patient’s level of consciousness.
• Time-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to take to bring along to class and clinical rotations.
• Time management strategies help you perform to your fullest potential.
• Advice on study skills and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency - giving you the edge you need to succeed.
• Alternate-format questions (explanation and examples) and information on taking the NCLEX exam help prepare you for the licensure exam.
• Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter educates you on patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, and documentation.
• The Joint Commission’s "Do Not Use" List of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols appears inside the front cover.
• Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides you with essential clinical tools and information in a concise, accessible format, and includes:
• Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations
• Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery
• Fall risk factors and assessment
• Most commonly used IV fluids table
• HIPAA requirements for confidentiality
• Safety guidelines to prevent medication errors
• Pain assessment tools
• Signs of geriatric and pediatric abuse
• Glasgow Coma Scale
• Tips for troubleshooting IV pumps
• Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk
• Common lab test values
• MyPlate dietary guidelines