Textbooks

We recommend purchasing the electronic version of the following textbook, as page numbers for required readings will align with the electronic version. Some of the benefits of electronic textbooks are outlined in our Transition to Electronic Textbooks announcement.

Required

  • Aehlert, B. (2023). ECGs made easy (7th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-83294-6
  • Urden, L.D., Stacy, K.M., Lough, M.E. & Sanchez, K. (2025).  Critical care nursing: Diagnosis and management (10th Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. eBook ISBN: 978-0-443-11819-7  

Optional

  • Jarvis, C., Browne, A. J., MacDonald-Jenkins, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2024).  Physical examination and health assessment (4th Canadian ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-87521-9

Where to Purchase

Please check with your sponsoring manager prior to purchasing your textbook and keep your receipts. 

E-book codes can be purchased directly from the Elsevier Education Portal.

If you prefer to use a physical book, shipping is free when purchasing directly from Elsevier.

The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.