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A Nurse's Survival Guide to Drugs in Practice

  • 1st Edition
  • April 21, 2009
  • Ann Richards
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 0 8 2 - 5
The 'Nurses’ Survival Guide to Drugs in Practice' is a handy pocketbook designed to provide succinct information on a wide variety of drugs that nurses need to look up quickly. It provides an understandable and detailed account of common drugs and their actions. The level is suitable for all nurses in practice, including qualified and student nurses, as well as those taking Supplementary Prescribing Courses and will also be useful to other healthcare professionals . Pocket sized and easily transportable, it will become a constant companion both in ward and community environments. As well as the more routine use of drugs in clinical practice it covers emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.

Patient and Person

  • 4th Edition
  • January 5, 2009
  • Jane Stein-Parbury
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 8 9 1 - 2
Patient & Person provides a practical guide to establishing and building relationships in nursing practice. It systematically addresses the theoretical, practical and personal dimensions of relating to patients and provides guidelines for determining when and how to act. It encourages meaningful nursing practice by focusing on patients as individuals.

Chronic Illness and Disability

  • 1st Edition
  • November 20, 2008
  • Esther Chang + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 8 6 8 - 4
This text provides evidence-based principles for practice for chronic illness and disability. It provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation for students in their 2nd and 3rd years. The book will included a holistic framework for major and common chronic illness and disability.

Tabbner's Nursing Care

  • 5th Edition
  • November 20, 2008
  • Gabby Koutoukidis + 3 more
  • Gabrielle Koutoukidis + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 8 5 7 - 8
A vital member of the health care team, the contemporary enrolled nurse faces increasing challenges and an increasing level of responsibility. Written specifically for Australian and New Zealand enrolled nurse students, this long awaited new edition reflects the changes and challenges in contemporary enrolled nurse practice as well as the additions and modifications that are occurring in nursing curricula. Tabbner’s Nursing Care: Theory and Practice 5th edition has been written, reviewed and edited by the people who educate the enrolled nurse and continues to provide enrolled nurse students with the most comprehensive resource available.

Essential Nursing Skills

  • 3rd Edition
  • February 22, 2008
  • Maggie Nicol + 5 more
  • Maggie Nicol
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 3 4 - 3 5 3 5 - 8
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Easy to use and attractively designed in 2 colours throughout, this clinical manual concentrates on the preparation for each skill, the procedure, and post-procedure guidelines. With over 120 essential skills and procedures, written and produced in a clear, consistent style, this book is invaluable in any clinical setting and suitable for all foundation students regardless of their future specialty.

The Newly Qualified Nurse's Handbook

  • 1st Edition
  • February 14, 2008
  • Bethann Siviter
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 7 9 8 - 5
This book has been prepared by professionals working in the UK. It is not a primer on clinical skills but an indispensable handbook and resource for the new nurses who are about to embark on their first job and need to develop nursing judgment and the ability to organise and deliver care. It is about learning how to think like a nurse - developing the judgment and behaviour that is essential in competent practice. With an immensely readable style this book uses a friendly, conversational manner, with realistic hints, tips, and examples from real life, to encourage nurses in the early days of their careers. Issues such as assertiveness, delegation, CVs and interviews, leadership, developing “nursing intuition”, are covered as well as discussion about evidence based and reflective practice, direct entry into the community, and developing confidence in practice. This book will help nurses and students develop into competent and confident practitioners.

E-Book - Watson's Clinical Nursing Pocketbook

  • 2nd Edition
  • January 4, 2008
  • Mike Walsh
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 3 1 5 - 5
This book is the essential practice companion to Watson’s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciencesand is designed to be carried in the pocket whilst on duty. It is invaluable for quick access to the key facts needed during clinical practice. By incorporating care from the primary health perspective, it is equally useful as a rapid read in community settings.The book is cross-referenced throughout to the relevant sections in Watson’s enabling more detailed follow-up study of patients and nursing care later.

Watson's Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences

  • 7th Edition
  • July 25, 2007
  • Mike Walsh + 1 more
  • Anna Walsh + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 3 4 7 - 6
Previous editions of this popular textbook have provided nursing students with the comprehensive guide they need to a wide range of clinical nursing issues. This edition continues to provide this comprehensive support, but also reflects the changing context of nursing care in the 21st century. It reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing. It addresses health assessment and introduces students to key aspects of the medical history and physical exam. Contemporary issues such as substance misuse are also examined.Clearly written and well-organised to support study, the text also features case studies, critical incidents and care plans. The chapters include extensive 2-colour artwork and are supported by current references and suggestions for further reading. Electronic ancillary material is available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Walsh/Watsons/

Neuropsychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

  • 1st Edition
  • September 6, 2006
  • Chris Green
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 1 0 6 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 5 4 - 7
Neuropsychology offers a broad introduction to neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, clinical assessment, and the behavioural sequelae associated with neurological disturbance. It provides understanding of the common neurological disorders and enables informed choices in care. Important insight into differential diagnosis is given, as well as help to extend and support the health care role through an introduction to basic bed-side assessment techniques and their interpretation. It provides knowledge to assist health professionals in empowering patients in their recovery or rehabilitation and is an essential workplace manual.

Principles and Practice of High Dependency Nursing

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 6, 2005
  • Mandy Sheppard + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 7 1 2 - 3
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides invaluable information for nurses working in all acute hospital wards and departments including recovery units, high dependency units, acute surgical or medical wards, and accident and emergency units. Some chapters are devoted to specific clinical areas such as cardiac care and respiratory care, with others covering broader clinical issues such as pain management and post-operative care. The underpinning anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are included in relevant chapters. In all these areas there is a strong emphasis on clinical application. Chapters on non-clinical, yet vital, components of high dependency nursing are also included to address aspects such as the development, management, interpersonal and social issues associated with high dependency care.