This series helps students bridge the gap between concepts and application by presenting case studies for common complex medical-surgical disorders. Using a nursing-process approach, the cases provide a true-to-life context by which students can better appreciate and understand their course assignments.

Each of the eight modules (on one DVD) is 30 minutes and follows a nurse caring for a patient with a particular disorder. The overall series highlights the following aspects of nursing care:
* Assessment and Nursing Diagnosis (for the particular disorder)
* Implementation (including specific skills associated with the disorder)
* Communication
* Patient Teaching

The modules begin with nurses changing shifts and also shows nurse and patient interaction - ideal to model behavior for students. Realistic settings and diverse patients and healthcare providers prepare students for actual clinical environments. Content shows how to link assessments with interventions and how to integrate skills and techniques learned in various courses with actual patient care.

The following cases are presented:
Pain; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Diabetes; Heart Failure; Myocardial Infarction; Cancer; HIV (Pneumonia); and, Cerebrovascular Accident.