Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems vs Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Overall winner: Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
Key Differences
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing (0323789617) is a single-volume, comprehensive reference authored by a multidisciplinary expert team and has a higher average rating (4.70 from 198 reviews) while typically sitting at a more affordable price point. Brunner & Suddarth's (1975161033) is a well-known textbook valued for exam prep and has more reviews (448) but a lower average rating (4.30) and reported issues with missing pages and value concerns
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
Comprehensive single-volume nursing text covering assessment and management of clinical problems. Provides structured guidance for med-surg nursing practice and patient care planning. Customer insight highlights thorough content and practical relevance
Pros
- comprehensive coverage of clinical problems
- single-volume reference for med-surg nursing
- structured assessment and management guidance
- authoritative author group with diverse expertise
Cons
- no features listed
- no customer insights beyond generic
- no price or availability details
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Medical-surgical nursing textbook with detailed content and exam preparation aid. Customers note strong information content and some concerns about page completeness
Pros
- rich information content
- exam-preparation aid mentioned
- comprehensive medical-surgical coverage
Cons
- reports of missing pages in some copies
- perceived value for money concerns
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Mariann M. Harding PhD RN CNE FAADN, Jeffrey Kwong DNP MPH AGPCNP-BC FAANP FAAN, Debra Hagler PhD RN ACNS-BC CNE CHSE ANEF FAAN, Courtney Reinisch RN DNP FNP-BC |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Mariann M. Harding PhD RN CNE FAADN, Jeffrey Kwong DNP MPH AGPCNP-BC FAANP FAAN, Debra Hagler PhD RN ACNS-BC CNE CHSE ANEF FAAN, Courtney Reinisch RN DNP FNP-BC |
| User Reviews | Mariann M. Harding PhD RN CNE FAADN, Jeffrey Kwong DNP MPH AGPCNP-BC FAANP FAAN, Debra Hagler PhD RN ACNS-BC CNE CHSE ANEF FAAN, Courtney Reinisch RN DNP FNP-BC |