Pathophysiology Simplified

Understand the why behind disease.

Pathophysiology Simplified is a 208-page visual study guide and coloring workbook for nursing students. Connect disease processes with signs, symptoms, assessment findings, and nursing considerations through illustrations, approachable explanations, and active recall.

Printing & delivery

Printed on demand. Printing usually takes 2–5 days, with shipping time additional. Standard shipping is $8 USD to the United States and $15 USD to Canada. A free US shipping option is available on orders of $70 USD or more. Your shipping options and final charges are shown at checkout. Timing is estimated, not guaranteed.

What’s inside

• Detailed medical illustrations: Explore disease processes through black-and-white illustrations designed for coloring and active learning.
• Simplified explanations: Review the causes, mechanisms, signs, symptoms, and complications of common diseases.
• Body-system coverage: Study cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, and other major disorders.
• Clinical connections: Connect pathophysiology to assessment findings, nursing considerations, and clinical judgment.
• Practice questions and answer keys: Reinforce your knowledge with active-recall exercises and review activities.
• 7 Quick Check-Ins with Joe: Personal advice, practical reminders, and a little humor from a nurse who remembers the challenges of nursing school.

How to use it

Use it while studying for a pathophysiology exam, reviewing difficult concepts, or preparing for clinical practice. Coloring encourages you to slow down, examine the illustrations, and actively engage with the material. Move beyond isolated facts and explore why diseases cause the changes you see in patients.

Created by a nurse, for future nurses

Written by Joseph Servatius, RN, BSN, and published by ColorMed Press, Pathophysiology Simplified was created to make challenging nursing concepts more approachable.

Book details

• 208 pages
• 8.5 × 11-inch paperback
• Black-and-white interior with coloring illustrations
• Matte cover
• Practice questions and answer keys
• Designed for nursing students

Understand the disease. Connect the symptoms. Strengthen your nursing knowledge.