Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Key differences between 13th and 12th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 4 years (2013 vs 2009).
• The first edition of Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing was printed in 1964 under the leadership of Lillian Sholtis Brunner and Doris Smith Suddarth.
• The Thirteenth Ed. is organized into 17 Units, whereas older Twelfth Ed. was organized into 16 Units. These units reflect content from the previous edition, but incorporate several changes.
• SimAdviser is a simulation support program, helping students obtain better simulation experiences.
• Adaptive Quizzing: Helping students practice course content.
• SkyScape accessible Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests And Handbook.
• Enhanced A+ ancillaries with two online case studies per chapter.
• New art program and an open but space-efficient revised design.
• More features such as guideline charts, health promotion charts, and ethnics and related issues charts.
• Watch & Learn video clips and Practice & Learn interactive exercises that highlight important nursing skills and responsibilities.
• For detailed information on the changes see Difference between 13th and 12th editions of Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook (link above).