Davis Advantage for Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Davis Advantage for Health Assessment & Physical Examination combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether they’re teaching traditionally or virtually.

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See what instructors are saying...

“I would rate Estes’ Health Assessment text a 5 out of 5. The chapters are easy to read, well organized, and present content in a clear, engaging manner that holds the learner’s attention. I especially appreciated the clearly stated learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter and the high-quality visual aids throughout. The “Clinical Judgment in Action” sections, with case studies and review questions, effectively support application of concepts. Features such as the “Assessment in Brief” and “Equipment Needed” sections are student-friendly and would be especially valuable for nursing students.”—Alexis Best-Rhodes, Instructor, High Point University

“This textbook provides clear, well-structured content with inclusive features, practical tools, and concise, visually appealing chapters, making it an ideal resource for contemporary nursing education. I highly recommend this textbook for use in nursing education. Its chapters are clear, visually engaging, and organized to present essential information in a way that is accessible to beginning students. The inclusion of Special Assessments at the start, comprehensive Client Profiles, and the innovative Differing Abilities section demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusivity and clinical relevance. Health Maintenance Activities emphasize patient education and individualized care, while practical tools such as Nursing Checklists and Tips guide students in prioritizing tasks effectively. Designed in digestible segments, this text aligns perfectly with the learning needs and expectations of today’s generation of nursing students.”—Christy Meek, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, Instructor, University of Louisville

THE TEXTBOOK

Teach the how, the why, and the whole patient. This text provides a structured, step-by-step approach to mastering health assessment and physical examination. Designed to be easily read and assimilated, it equips students with the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills needed for confident nursing practice. More than just technical expertise, this text fosters a holistic perspective, encouraging learners to assess patients not only physically, but through social, spiritual, emotional, and psychological dimensions.

With the latest psychosocial, cultural, and healthcare advancements, the text prepares students to be practice-ready professionals, capable of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.

ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE)

Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess-Simulatecontinuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them to make the connections to key topics. Whether taught in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment.

• LEARN—Personalized Learning
  The foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.
• APPLY—Clinical Judgment
  Clinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.
• ASSESS—Quizzing
  Quizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.
• SIMS—Simulate
  Simulations give students a safe, supportive environment to develop clinical judgment while earning clinical hours. These immersive, video-based experiences reinforce core content, promote proper skill technique, and strengthen clinical decision-making skills. As students’ progress, a dynamic EHR evolves based on their choices, demonstrating how their actions directly impact patient outcomes and preparing them for real-world practice.