{"data":{"id":1639,"title":"Nutrition for Nurses","edition_statement":null,"volume":null,"copyright_year":2024,"isbn10":null,"isbn13":"9781961584389","license":"Attribution","language":"eng","accessibility_statement":null,"accessibility_features":null,"description":"Nutrition for Nurses is structured to support the flexible integration of nutrition content across both system-based and nursing competency-based curricula. It can be used whether nutrition is taught as a standalone course or part of another nursing course. The table of contents for Nutrition for Nurses presents content in 20 chapters, organized into 9 thematic units. The text emphasizes evidence-based practice and holistic assessment to facilitate the integration of nutritional awareness for pre-licensure nursing students in the provision of client-centered care. Nutrition for Nurses helps students develop sound clinical judgment as well as a deep understanding of the impact of nutrition on body systems across the lifespan. Written and reviewed by highly experienced faculty, Nutrition for Nurses includes a detailed narrative, extensive features and learning resources, and ample student support. The presentation utilizes concepts promoting the development of clinical judgment by building upon the systematic model developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).","contributors":[{"id":7012,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":"Dr.","first_name":"Emerald","middle_name":"Charity","last_name":"Bilbrew","location":"Fayetteville Technical Community College","background_text":"Dr. Bilbrew holds an ASN from Southern Union State Community College, a BSN in Nursing from Jacksonville University, an MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management from Jacksonville University, a Post Master’s in Nursing Education from Walden University, and a Doctor in Nursing Practice in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems from Regis University. Dr. Bilbrew has been a nurse for more than 20 years and is certified in the specialty of medical-surgical nursing. She is a Lead Instructor of Nursing at Fayetteville Technical Community College where she teaches courses in the Associate Degree Nursing Program that include clinical, lab, online, classroom, and preceptorship components. Dr. Bilbrew is a member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) and has served on multiple volunteer committees, including the Legislative Committee, where she advocates for changes in laws for the advancement of nursing and betterment of the care and safety of clients. She is a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN), a charter member of the Omega Upsilon Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and a peer reviewer for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)."},{"id":7013,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":"Dr.","first_name":"Jody","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Vogelzang","location":"Grand Valley State University","background_text":"Dr. Vogelzang holds a BS in dietetics from Michigan State University, an MS in Health Science from Grand Valley State University, an MA in Biology from Miami University of Ohio, and a PhD in Health Services specializing in community health from Walden University. Dr. Vogelzang is a registered dietitian and health education specialist and an expert in community health who has spent the last two decades teaching in higher education. As a practitioner, Dr. Vogelzang is especially well-rounded, working in the community setting with infants, children, pregnant women, and chronically ill adults and older adults and in palliative and hospice care. In 2016, Dr. Vogelzang was the founding director of a coordinated graduate program in clinical dietetics. She is a nationally recognized speaker and researcher. Her peers have formally recognized her for excellence in professional practice—Excellence in Public Health Nutrition (AND) and Achievements in Public Health Nutrition (APA). Dr. Vogelzang has also been recognized for her dedication to the high standards of the nutrition and dietetics profession through active participation, leadership, and devotion to serving others in nutrition and dietetics as well as allied health fields (AND Medallion Award). She regularly volunteers in professional and community organizations locally, nationally, and internationally."},{"id":7014,"contribution":"Author","primary":false,"corporate":false,"title":"Dr.","first_name":"Kelli","middle_name":null,"last_name":"Whittington","location":"Southern Illinois University","background_text":"Dr. Whittington holds a BS in Nursing from Middle Tennessee University, an MS in Nursing from Southern Illinois University, and a PhD in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University. She is Program Director of Nursing, School of Health Science, at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Whittington’s nursing career spans more than 30 years, with practice in the acute care setting. Her nursing experience includes ICU, oncology, management, and administration. Her nursing education career began in 1993 with an adjunct clinical position at the community college level. Throughout her nursing education experience, she has taught nurses across all academic levels, from certified nurse assistants through bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses, culminating with doctorally prepared registered nurses. She currently teaches nutrition courses to accelerated, traditional, and RN-to-BSN students. Dr. Whittington is a member of the Illinois Nurses Association, Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders, Registered Nurse Education League, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is the recipient of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award (2019), the visiting scholar award from Michigan State University (2009), and an Illinois Nurse Educator Fellowship (2023). Dr. Whittington is a Certified Nurse Educator."}],"subjects":[{"id":72,"name":"Nursing","parent_subject_id":17,"call_number":"RT1-120","visible_textbooks_count":23,"url":"https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/nursing"},{"id":17,"name":"Medicine","parent_subject_id":null,"call_number":"RA440","visible_textbooks_count":111,"url":"https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/medicine"}],"publishers":[{"id":1614,"url":"https://openstax.org/","year":2024,"created_at":"2024-04-09T23:12:48.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-04-09T23:12:48.000-05:00","name":"OpenStax"}],"formats":[{"id":4178,"type":"Online","url":"https://openstax.org/details/books/nutrition","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null},{"id":4179,"type":"PDF","url":"https://openstax.org/details/books/nutrition","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":"978-1-961584-38-9"},{"id":4180,"type":"Hardcopy","url":"https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-paperback-Emerald-Charity-Bilbrew/dp/1998428036/","price":{"cents":3170,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":"978-1-711472-77-5"},{"id":5348,"type":"Audiobook","url":"https://audileo.com/audiobooks/openstax/nutrition-for-nurses/","price":{"cents":0,"currency_iso":"USD"},"isbn":null}],"rating":"5","textbook_reviews_count":3,"reviews":[{"id":35198,"first_name":"Lisa","last_name":"Kuppler-Lee","position":"Nursing Faculty","institution_name":"Radford University","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The text addresses nutrition in conjunction with all body systems as well the lifespan from infancy to the older adult including nutrition in pregnancy. The 1st 4 chapters cover basic nutritional information, micro and macronutrients, and digestive process. Appropriate body system diagrams along with glossary of terms are included in each chapter. Unfolding case studies, many starting with pregnancy, are part of the chapters with questions to stimulate thinking. The text addresses interactions between medications and nutritional intake including alcohol. All chapter have multiple choice questions at the end of chapter as well as key terms \u0026 listing of suggested readings. Chapter reference listing at end of text along with all inclusive index. Also, text has appendix of frequency used nutrition apps such as Weight Watchers, NOOM, Kidney Diet for example.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Text is accurate and error free.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This text is designed to be easily updated. The chapters can be changed as needed with information added or deleted.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is very clear to understand with up-to-date terminology.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each body system is assigned 2 separate chapters. The 1st chapter looks at applying clinical judgement to the specific system while the 2nd chapter focuses on nutritional considerations with the lifespan and illness.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"This text can be utilized as a separate Nutritional course or it can be used as part of medical-surgical course.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The topics are presented in a clear format.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"Text is easy to navigate online or as PDF. Charts and diagrams are easy to follow and do not distract from the text.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"No grammatical errors noted within text.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"Impact of various ethnic diets is included in the text under appropriate body system. Alternate dietary recommendations meeting ethnic requirements as well promoting wellness are discussed. The unfolding case studies, starting with pregnancy, often address issues involving various background situations i.e. ethnic, financial, adolescence pregnancy. Appropriate handling and interventions are discussed in these situations.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2024-08-13T17:03:14.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-08-13T17:03:14.000-05:00"},{"id":35226,"first_name":"Kristen","last_name":"Council","position":"Assistant Professor","institution_name":"Huntington University","comprehensiveness_rating":4,"comprehensiveness_review":"The book does an excellent job of addressing disease process and the nutritional interventions and needs based on various body systems. There is very little content on cultural considerations and it is difficult to connect the lifespan information because it is so spread out.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"The book is accurate and unbiased.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"This is what nursing students need to understand how nutrition impacts wellness and disease processes.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"Easy to read in language that is understandable to a new nursing student.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"The modules/chapters are laid out in a consistent manner. The content is consistent and understandable in terminology and framework.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"The sections are excellent. They are divided in a way that is easy to navigate and consistent throughout.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"The organization is very easy to understand and navigate.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"There are no interface issues that I noted","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"The text is grammatically correct throughout.","cultural_rating":4,"cultural_review":"The text is not insensitive in any way. I wish that it discussed cultural nutritional impacts on health and wellness more. The educator may have to provide supplemental resources for the student to understand how cultural food preferences may impact wellness or cause nutritional deficiencies.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":"This is an excellent text to support nursing students in understanding the impact of nutrition on various body systems.","created_at":"2024-08-26T14:02:46.000-05:00","updated_at":"2024-08-26T14:02:46.000-05:00"},{"id":35695,"first_name":"Jennifer","last_name":"Riggs","position":"Professional Specialist","institution_name":"Saint Mary's College","comprehensiveness_rating":5,"comprehensiveness_review":"The authors note that this book could be used for a stand-alone course or in conjunction with another course. I am reviewing this OER for possible use in my sophomore-level Foundations of Nursing Practice course. Our students take a 3-credit nutrition course in their junior year that covers how nutrition promotes wellness and prevents illness. Foundations, however, covers the topics of obesity, Body Mass Index measurements, and how to use nutrition to manage and treat illness. This book could be used to introduce students to these topics and more. It includes information on how to care for clients across the lifespan from pregnancy and infancy through later adulthood. I found the section “The History of Nutrition in the Provision of Client Care” particularly helpful. I also believe that this book would be helpful to use in a pharmacology course, because it does an excellent job highlighting food and drug interactions for each body system.","accuracy_rating":5,"accuracy_review":"Resources including articles from reputable journals and professional organizations are cited in reference section at the end of the book. Sources are current with most being no more than 2-3 years old. Older works are foundational and appropriate for context.","relevance_rating":5,"relevance_review":"The authors intentionally thread concepts of the NCSBN’s clinical judgment model throughout the book to help students develop clinical nursing judgement and to prepare them for taking the NCLEX. The authors discuss the effects of technology, social media, and internet use on food choices. They also list frequently-used health and wellness apps and websites. “Trending Today” boxes highlight current research and case studies provide real-world examples. Additionally, “Media” boxes provide links to videos to aid in learning.","clarity_rating":5,"clarity_review":"The text is clear, concise, and easy to understand. It is appropriate for an undergraduate nursing student.","consistency_rating":5,"consistency_review":"Each chapter is formatted in the same way and is easy to navigate.","modularity_rating":5,"modularity_review":"Each chapter subsection is one “page”. I like this because all of the information is in one place and cannot be missed. You can move to other areas of the book by using the “previous” and “next” buttons at the bottom of each page or by going back to the Table of Contents. The amount of information in each subsection is appropriate. I believe that students will appreciate the conciseness and simplicity of the modules.","organization_rating":5,"organization_review":"Each chapter begins with an introduction and includes 3-5 subunits. Each subunit lists learning outcomes. Each chapter ends with a summary and links to key terms, review questions, and suggested reading. An answer key and index are provided at the end of the book.","interface_rating":5,"interface_review":"I have not experienced any interface issues with this book. The book is available as an online book and can be downloaded in pdf format.","grammatical_rating":5,"grammatical_review":"Grammar is correct. Language is appropriate for an undergraduate student.","cultural_rating":5,"cultural_review":"The concept of cultural awareness is emphasized throughout the entire book. The introduction notes the importance of including cultural considerations within a holistic nursing assessment. It prompts the student to consider how to complete body measurements for diverse populations, how to provide food guidelines that incorporate cultural food traditions, and how geographic location impacts food availability (food deserts and food swamps). Several areas of the book discuss the effects of social determinants of health on food security, food literacy, and food choices. Authors address special considerations for vulnerable populations including children and older adults. It is noted that evidenced-based practice suggests diverse implications versus a one- size-fits-all approach to nutrition.","overall_rating":10,"overall_review":null,"created_at":"2025-12-11T19:22:04.000-06:00","updated_at":"2025-12-11T19:22:04.000-06:00"}],"url":"https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/nutrition-for-nurses","updated_at":"2026-07-13T13:19:31.000-05:00"}}