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 NLRCHB 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.)
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