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Providing foundational knowledge and practical skills, this collection supports licensed practical and vocational nurses. It covers basic patient care, medication administration, and clinical procedures critical for safe practice.

  • Emergencies in Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-2
    • Petra Brysiewicz
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Petra Brysiewicz brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Emergencies in Nursing. Curated by high quality nursing knowledge and evidence-informed practices from across the globe, articles in this issue depict the management of a wide variety of emergencies (clinical, administrative, educational etc.) across different contexts. Content covers the broad spectrum of emergencies a clinical nurse may encounter, providing tools and guidance regarding the therapeutic involvement and resolution of the situation.

  • Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-1
    • Connie Braybrook + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Connie Braybrook and Pamela Wall bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation. Transforming mental health care is a top global priority, with the primary care nurse at its core. This special issue in mental health represents a vision of the future of mental health nursing with the main aim of optimizing health outcomes and reducing the disease burden.

  • The Leadership Trajectory

    Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship
    • 2nd Edition
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 2 more
    • English
    Designed to help you excel at every stage of your leadership path, The Leadership Trajectory: Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship, 2nd Edition, follows a five-element framework that addresses the core attributes of a leader — character, commitment, connectedness, compassion and confidence. This unique and practical text offers strategic guidance on the actions you need to take to become more influential in any environment to move yourself and your team to greater contributions. You’ll learn how to develop the skills, mindset, and aptitude to succeed regardless of where you are in your position, setting or education journey.The authors are pleased to donate all royalty proceeds to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to further its mission of providing resources that create opportunities to bridge science and practice to shape the future of nursing leadership.

  • Advances in Comprehensive Pain Management, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-4
    • Brett Morgan + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Brett Morgan and Jackie Rowles bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Comprehensive Pain Management. Top experts provide a comprehensive overview of adult and pediatric pain management, emphasizing the importance of pain epidemiology, treatment, and patient management. Bedside nurses will benefit from evidence-based strategies for pain assessment and management, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

  • Contemporary Issues in Infectious Disease: Implications for Nursing Practice, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-3
    • Jeffrey Kwong
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Jeffrey Kwong brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Issues in Infectious Disease: Implications for Practice. Top experts discuss emerging topics in infectious disease, provide a review of management of common infections seen in acute care and ambulatory settings, and highlight the latest information on prevention of emerging and re-emerging infections for patients across the lifespan.

  • Leadership and Nursing Care Management

    • 8th Edition
    • M. Lindell Joseph + 1 more
    • English
    Develop and strengthen your nursing leadership and management skills! Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 8th Edition, focuses on best practices for effectively managing interdisciplinary teams, client needs, and systems of care. A research-based approach includes realistic cases studies showing the application of management principles to nursing practice. Arranged by American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) competencies, the text addresses topics such as staffing and scheduling, budgeting, team building, legal and ethical issues, and measurement of outcomes. This new edition is enhanced with AACN Essentials competencies, post-COVID insights for nurse managers, and exercises to prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam.

  • Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-2
    • Sarah Dewell + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Sarah Dewell and Trina Walker bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge. Genetics is now influencing assessment, diagnosis, and management across all areas of practice, and in this issue, top experts explore the connection between health, genes, and nursing care. Articles equip nurses with an understanding of basic genomic concepts and principles, how they are used in practice, and how they will shape future nursing care - including key topics such as pharmacogenomics.

  • Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice

    A Guide for Nurses, Midwives and Other Health Professionals
    • 4th Edition
    • Sue Woodward + 1 more
    • English
    Fully updated to comply with the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health Professional Council (HPC) guidelines, this fourth edition of Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice (formerly Mentoring, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice) is an indispensable resource for clinical educators responsible for supervising and assessing nursing and allied health professional students. This book provides not only practical, evidence-based strategies for conducting fair and reliable assessments, but also delves into the theoretical foundations that support these practices.

  • Advances in Wound Care and Wound Management, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-1
    • Melania Howell + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Melania Howell, Tuba Şengül, and Holly Kirkland-Kyhn bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Wound Care and Wound Management. Top experts explore cutting-edge technologies, innovative treatment approaches, and evidence-based practices to provide readers with insights into the most recent developments in this fast-changing field. Articles emphasize the significance of these advancements, and why they are crucial in the medical world and healthcare services.

  • Addressing Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-4
    • Stephanie Devane-Johnson + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler and Stephanie Devane-Johnson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Addressing Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health. Today’s women's health issues encompass a diverse range of challenges, and in this issue, top experts provide updates on many of the most pressing concerns in women’s health, including reproductive and mental health, wellness, obesity, and substance use disorder.

  • Contemporary Nursing

    Issues, Trends, and Management
    • 10th Edition
    • Barbara Cherry + 1 more
    • English
    Get the big picture on professional nursing issues and prepare for leadership and management! Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 10th Edition ensures that you are prepared for the complex and rapidly changing world of today’s nursing. Coverage of key topics includes nursing theories and evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality care, clinical judgment, delegation and supervision, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, and working within a multicultural and multigenerational environment. Written by noted nursing educators Barbara Cherry and Susan R. Jacob, this text not only prepares you for success on the NCLEX-RN® examination but for a role as an effective nursing manager and leader.

  • Pflegemanagement Heute

    für Führungspersonen im Pflege- und Gesundheitsmanagement
    • 4th Edition
    • Jutta Freund + 1 more
    • German
    Pflegemanagement Heute begleitet Sie auf Ihrem Weg zum Manager im Gesundheitswesen. Sie erhalten einen Überblick über alle wichtigen Themen im Bereich Management – strukturiert und leicht verständlich mit praxisnahen Beispielen!Das Buch ist so aufgebaut, dass es auch für den bereits im Management Tätigen ein wichtiges Nachschlagwerk ist. Neu in der 4. Auflage:Alle Texte aktualisiert und alle aktuellen pflegerelevanten Gesetzgebungen berücksichtigtNachha... als separates KapitelAusfallmanage... Literacy bzw. Gesundheitskompetenz sind im Kontext von Pflegeberatung beleuchtetKapitel zu Pflegekammern mit Update zur aktuellen SituationDie Regelungen des neuen NachweisgesetzesGend... Kommunikation über das ganze Buch, aber auch in einem eigenen UnterkapitelAktuelle Pflegepersonalunterg... thematisiertDas Buch eignet sich für:Studierende PflegemanagementWohn... Heim- und StationsleitungenAmb... Pflegeleitungen

  • International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook

    A Success Guide to Working in the UK for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Annesha Archyangelio
    • English
    The International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook: A Success Guide to Working in the UK for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals is a compendium of advice, information and support for new international recruits embarking on careers in the UK – from those who have succeeded before.Written by Annesha Archyangelio, a Jamaican-born nurse who has worked for many years in the NHS, the book will help you navigate UK healthcare systems and processes with ease. It’s packed full of handy guidance, covering everything from terminology to cultural competency and how to adapt to new ways of working.This invaluable book will not only help you settle into your role in the UK but provides strategies for thriving in your career into the future.

  • Healthcare Simulation in Nursing Practice, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-3
    • Penni I. Watts
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Penni I. Watts, Assistant Dean for Clinical Simulation and Training at the University of Alabama School of Nursing, brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Healthcare Simulation in Nursing Practice. Simulation is typically utilized in nursing education, but there are many important uses, and positive outcomes, for simulation in the clinical setting. Topics covered include simulation for improving communication skills, professional integrity and ethical considerations, designing evidence-based scenarios for simulation experiences, plus many more. Top experts explore these topics with an eye on relevance to practicing bedside nurses.

  • Global Health and Nursing

    A New Narrative for the 21st Century
    • 1st Edition
    • Barbara Stilwell
    • English
    Nurses are critical in addressing the great health challenges we now face. For the first time, Global Health and Nursing provides an overview of global health issues specifically for nurses. Critical topics covered in this exciting new book include the social determinants of health, planetary health, globalisation and migration. It highlights the importance of investment in the nursing profession, the role of gender, and how nurses can find a global voice to become influential leaders as we rebuild health systems post-pandemic. Edited by Dr Barbara Stilwell, one of the UK’s most influential nurses and a champion for health workers and strong health systems, the book is suitable for all those interested in global health, including postgraduate nurses, nurse educators, practising nurses and nurses taking global health programmes.

  • Care of People Living with HIV: Contemporary Issues, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-2
    • Kara S McGee
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics, guest editor Kara S. McGee brings her considerable expertise to the topic of contemporary issues in the care of people living with HIV. The landscape of HIV prevention and treatment has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and HIV is now a chronic, manageable illness. Medical advances in the treatment of HIV have translated to normal life expectancy for people living with HIV who are on effective treatment, and innovations in HIV prevention approaches means that we have the tools to significantly reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United States.

  • A Clinician's Survival Guide to Leadership and Management on the Ward

    • 4th Edition
    • Brian Dolan + 2 more
    • English
    When you become a ward or unit manager or allied health professionals team leader, your responsibilities change and you need a very different set of skills compared with your previous roles. You are now required to manage a team of staff with a set budget and are responsible for maintaining an environment in which people can work together efficiently and effectively. This new fourth edition of the Survival Guide to Leadership and Management on the Ward welcomes AHP Krishna Gohil to the author team of nurses Brian Dolan and Amy Lochtie, and thereby extends its guidance on these crucial skills to both nurses and allied health professionals.

  • The Culture of Care, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59-1
    • Kellie Bryant + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Kellie Bryant of Columbia University School of Nursing and Tiffani Chidume of Auburn University College of Nursing bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Culture of Care. Although it has long been debated whether caring can be taught, guest editors and authors here examine best practices and strategies to provide optimal patient care. This issue will also address caring for special populations that face specific challenges and/or have been historically marginalized, with a focus on Black mothers and the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Care Trajectory Management

    Foundations in the Organising Work of Nurses
    • 1st Edition
    • Davina Allen
    • English
    Care trajectory management refers to the work that nurses do to coordinate and organise patient care. It’s a relatively unseen element of the nursing role that is absolutely vital for patient safety and quality care.Care Trajectory Management: Foundations in the Organising Work of Nurses is the first ever textbook of its kind for nurse educators, practice facilitators and policy makers as well as undergraduate nurses. It is both a theoretical and practical resource covering the concepts and theories around the organisational components of nursing practice, derived the research of nurse academic Davina Allen.This excellent book will help prepare nurses to be the ‘glue’ in increasingly complex healthcare systems, and provides an excellent foundation for embedding this important subject into student curricula.

  • Trends in Men’s Health, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-4
    • Brent Macwilliams
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Brent MacWilliams of the University of Wisconsin College of Nursing brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Trends in Men’s Health. Men in the U.S. have higher lifetime risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, suicide, liver disease, and additional morbidities than women. In addition, men have a general reluctance to seek help from physicians, are less likely than women to be aware of disease symptoms, use primary care services less frequently than women, and experience suicide rates nearly four times higher than women. In this issue, top experts in the field provide useful clinical information to bedside nurses while providing important updates in the areas of men’s health.

  • Updates and Advances in Cardiovascular Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-3
    • Leslie Davis
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Demystifying Integrated Care

    A Handbook for Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Kirsty Marshall + 3 more
    • English
    Integrated care aims to address inequality through removing fragmented health and social care. It is being adopted worldwide, including in the UK, where the NHS is undergoing significant transformation as it introduces integrated care for all providers.This new book aims to equip students and practitioners to take the lead in this new model of care delivery. It will help them understand the key principles of integrated care and then apply these to the design, implementation and practice of integrated care in their own work.Written by academics and operational healthcare leaders, this book is ideal for final year students of nursing, allied health and social care, postgraduates, and all nursing and allied health professionals who will be required to work within the UK’s new integrated care systems.

  • Substance Use/Substance Abuse, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-2
    • Linda Stone
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Linda Stone brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Substance Use and Abuse. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) has long been recognized as a serious issue in the nursing and medical professions and in healthcare in general, yet gaps in knowledge about this disease continue to exist. Education to promote SUD awareness, reduce stigma, and assist in the early recognition and intervention of impaired individuals is essential for helping nurses continue to protect patients in the healthcare environment. The clinical reviews in this issue help fill the existing knowledge gaps about SUD in the nursing profession.

  • How to Make It As A Student Nurse

    • 1st Edition
    • Claire Carmichael + 1 more
    • English
    There is very little out there as a ‘how to’ guide from start to finish in nursing – from applying to university to completing assignments, exams, placements, to qualifying and applying for your first job and surviving as a newly qualified nurse. How to Make It as a Student Nurse has all the things that student nurses really want, and need to know.

  • La trayectoria hacia el liderazgo

    Cómo se construye un liderazgo capaz de crear un legado
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Diseñado para ayudar a las enfermeras a sobresalir en cada etapa de su trayectoria de liderazgo, este práctico texto se ha organizado en torno a una trayectoria de liderazgo en enfermería y atención sanitaria de tres áreas fundamentales: las estrategias, lo personal y el entorno. Las Estrategias cubren las acciones necesarias que se deben tomar para ser más influyente en cualquier entorno. Lo Personal se refiere a los conceptos que se deben desarrollar y perfeccionar para aumentar la influencia. El Entorno refuerza el modo en que se pueden ejercer las estrategias y los factores personales de este modelo de liderazgo mediante la evaluación de las situaciones.

  • Enfermería clínica avanzada

    • 2nd Edition
    • Pilar Isla Pera
    • Loreto Maciá Soler
    • Spanish
    Cuidados de Salud Avanzados es una colección de monografías dirigida a profesionales de la salud y estudiantes de grado, máster y doctorado dentro del ámbito de las ciencias de la salud. En esta monografía se abordan las principales enfermedades crónicas (EC), las recomendaciones al respecto basadas en la evidencia y en las guías, y el papel que tienen las enfermeras de práctica avanzada (EPA) en cada una de estas patologías. La EPA basa su práctica clínica en la evidencia, y en el uso del método clínico y de técnicas de intervención complejas mediante un enfoque holístico de la salud. Al finalizar su estudio los lectores habrán adquirido las siguientes competencias: Serán capaces de describir las EC tratadas en la monografía y la actuación de las EPA, y podrán resolver problemas relacionados con los procesos de pacientes crónicos y su dependencia, garantizando cuidados de calidad, así como la dignidad, la seguridad, la intimidad y la autonomía de las personas con EC. Todas las monografías han sido dirigidas por profesionales de reconocido prestigio en su campo, que, a su vez, han constituido equipos de trabajo con expertos en cada área, permitiendo que la colección sea una referencia de consulta y apoyo docente y profesional en el entorno de las ciencias de la salud y, en particular, en el ámbito de la enfermería.

  • COVID-19 and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Next Steps, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58-1
    • Kelly A. Wolgast
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and Director of the COVID-19 Operations Control Center at Penn State College of Nursing Dr. Kelly A. Wolgast brings her considerable expertise to the topic of COVID-19 and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Next Steps Nurses have had to adapt and innovate in the clinical, leadership, technology, research, and academic environments to withstand the impacts of COVID-19, all while innovating new strategies to ensure that quality patient care remains the priority. This issue reflects the work and outcomes that stemmed from necessity by nurses and other health care partners to respond to the needs of patients during this extraordinary and challenging time in history.

  • Leading and Managing in Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 1 more
    • English
    Gain a solid foundation in nursing leadership and management skills! Using real-world examples, Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition helps you learn to provide caring, compassionate, and professional nursing leadership. Topics range from core concepts to knowing yourself, knowing the organization, communication and conflict, managing stress, delegating, staffing and scheduling, and managing costs and budgets. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX® exam-style case studies, three new chapters, and updated guidelines to evidence-based practice. Written by a team of nursing educators and practitioners led by Patricia S. Yoder-Wise and Susan Sportsman, this book combines theory, research, and practical application to help you succeed in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

  • Vulnerable Populations, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-3
    • Angela Richard-Eaglin
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and Certified Professional Cultural Intelligence I&II and Unconscious Bias Facilitator & Coach Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Vulnerable Populations. Conditions that compound and further compromise health outcomes for vulnerable, marginalized, and stigmatized populations have existed historically and continue to exist. Clinicians may not be aware of the additional circumstances that must be considered when caring for individuals from vulnerable populations. In this issue, top experts focus on information, strategies, and interventions that health care providers can apply in academic and clinical settings.

  • Cuidados intensivos de enfermería en pacientes con COVID-19

    • 1st Edition
    • Chris Carter + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Con la amplia reasignación de personal que se ha producido durante la pandemia de COVID-19, esta obra constituye un práctico recurso para todos aquellos profesionales sanitarios que se enfrentan por primera vez al contexto de los cuidados agudos e intensivos. Escrita por y para enfermeras, ayudará a los lectores a dominar la evaluación de los pacientes, la ventilación no invasiva, el uso de la oxigenoterapia de alto flujo y los cuidados renales. Además, permite aprender sobre los aspectos más complejos de la reanimación, el liderazgo y la respuesta ante una emergencia de salud pública, así como sobre la protección individual eficaz y las prácticas de higiene. Cuidados intensivos de enfermería en pacientes con COVID-19 ha sido escrita por expertos con experiencia clínica de primera línea durante la pandemia, por lo que será también de utilidad para aquellos que deban afrontar futuras olas de COVID-19 o brotes de otras enfermedades infecciosas.

  • Nursing Leadership in Long Term Care, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-2
    • Melodee Harris + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Melodee Harris, Ann Kolanowski, and Sherry Greenberg bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Nursing Leadership in Long-Term Care. Leadership in nursing and long-term care is crucial to inspire, influence, and motivate staff to provide high-quality care in an interprofessional manner. Leaders must not only identify areas for improvement but act and support team members toward common goals. In this issue, leading geriatric nursing scholars provide an in-depth understanding of what is needed to ensure effective professional nursing leadership in long-term care communities and the policy changes necessary to support quality care.

  • Leadership Development for Nurses and Midwives

    • 1st Edition
    • Gemma Stacey + 1 more
    • English
    This groundbreaking new text will help nurses and midwives develop their unique leadership capabilities for better care, no matter what their level of experience or where in the organizational hierarchy they work.Edited by the CEO and Director of the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation and written by specialists in their field, the book focuses on the personal development required for nurses and midwives to become authentic leaders. It guides the reader through a range of innovative and novel perspectives on leadership development, with an emphasis on self-awareness and personal growthLeadership Development for Nurses and Midwives offers an exciting new perspective that is sure to maximize the individual and collective influence of nurses and midwives, and all that each has to offer.

  • Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care

    • 3rd Edition
    • Kathleen Motacki + 1 more
    • English
    What makes a good nurse leader or patient care manager? Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the skills and competencies you need to lead effectively. Coverage includes a wide range of management concepts, such as prioritization, delegation, and care management in a hospital setting. To prepare you for today’s healthcare challenges, the book helps you master the staff nurse’s role in human resource management, relationship management, diversity, and shared decision making. From noted educators Kathleen Motacki and Kathleen Burke, this text prepares you for success on the Next Generation NCLEX® exam and helps you meet the job requirements of magnet-status hospitals.

  • Burnout in Nursing: Causes, Management, and Future Directions, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-1
    • George A. Zangaro + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Be a Leader in Nursing

    A Practical Guide for Nursing Students
    • 1st Edition
    • Heather Henry
    • English
    Nursing leadership is now regarded as a core competency to improve clinical outcomes, and nurses need to develop leadership skills from the very start of their career. Be a Leader in Nursing provides a comprehensive, practical guide for nurses through their leadership journey.Written by practising nurse leader Heather Henry, the book focuses on real-world application of leadership models at all levels – from the first moments of a student placement to effective management roles later in a nurse’s career.The enjoyable and approachable text helps the reader to understand, recognize and practise leadership skills, making the book suitable for student nurses covering leadership as part of their curriculum as well as nurses already practising in the system. It will also be invaluable to instructors teaching leadership skills to nursing students.

  • Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Elizabeth Anne Rosser + 1 more
    • English
    An understanding of leadership and management theory and practice is integral to the success of a new generation of health and social care professionals, and managers of services. It is equally important for educators in the field. Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care by Elizabeth Rosser and Cate Wood supports the development of all health and social care professionals as managers and leaders in today’s rapidly evolving environment. This new title addresses pertinent topics including: integration and enhancement of health and social care services; interprofessional working; the importance of a strong organizational culture; developing individual resilience; leading innovation; and practising successful project and financial management within global and culturally sensitive contexts. With a growing mandate for health and social care professionals to understand leadership and management within their organizations, and a strong appreciation of these skills by employers, this new book is an important contribution that students and educators alike will welcome.

  • Planificación de cuidados en enfermería basada en datos

    • 1st Edition
    • Evelyn J.S. Hovenga AM + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Obra basada en datos que presenta soluciones fundamentadas en la evidencia relativas a la dotación de personal y al uso de datos operativos que permitan a los servicios sanitarios aplicar estrategias para mejoar la atención al paciente y los resultados de la organizaciones. Se detalla cómo optimizar el uso de la informática para obtener, compartir, relacionar y procesar los datos obtenidos, y así proporcionar información en tiempo real a los responsables de la toma de decisiones a todos los niveles organizativos y formentar la colaboración y el uso óptimo de los recursos humanos y técnicos disponibles con el objeto de satisfacer las demandas de los servicios de salud. Presenta y analiza las evidencias obtenidas de casos clínicos reales de varios países. Ofrece distintas y detalladas perspectivas de la complejidad del sistema sanitario, orientadas a la mejora de la toma de decisiones. Muestra los vínculos existentes entre los datos de enfermería y su uso para la gestión de unos servicios sanitarios de la máxima eficacia. Esta obra consitituye un excelente recurso para estudiantes y graduados en infor´mática, enfermeras, personal de gerencia de enfermería y otros profesionales de la salud interesados en la enriquecedora aplicación de la informática para la mejora de los servicios de salud.

  • Obesity, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-4
    • Angela Golden
    • English

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Supervising and Assessing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Karen Elcock
    • English
    Are you supporting students in practice? This book provides an overview of the different approaches and summarises the key NMC Standards that you need to understand. You will follow the student's journey on placement starting from the preparation needed before they arrive through to the orientation, initial interview and planning of learning, plus how to provide feedback and ensure that your assessment is fair and objective. Some of the challenges you may face will be explored, along with approaches you can use to ensure successful outcomes.　 This is an indispensable handbook for: both new and experienced nurses seeking practical advice academic staff who prepare and support practice supervisors and assessors students undertaking modules on teaching and learning in practice

  • Best Practices in Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-3
    • Erica L. Stone
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics, guest editor Erica L. Stone brings her considerable expertise to the topic of best practices in nursing.

  • Prescripción temporal de cuidados

    Un avance en la práctica enfermera
    • 1st Edition
    • Loreto Maciá Soler
    • Spanish
    Cuidados de Salud Avanzados es una colección de monografías dirigida a profesionales de la salud y estudiantes de grado, máster y doctorado dentro del ámbito de las ciencias de la salud. La colección de 2021 está centrada en los elementos clave para el desarrollo investigador en salud, como son las herramientas para la investigación recogidas en las monografías Práctica basada en la evidencia y Estadística aplicada a las ciencias de la salud, en las que los autores aportan actualizaciones de interés respecto de la edición anterior. Por otra parte, se incluye una monografía nueva relacionada con la práctica avanzada en enfermería desde la perspectiva de la prescripción de cuidados evaluables, es decir, con la temporalidad como eje del desarrollo investigador de enfermería desde la base del cuidado. Todas las monografías han sido dirigidas por profesionales de reconocido prestigio en su campo, que, a su vez, han constituido equipos de trabajo con expertos en cada área, permitiendo que la colección sea una referencia de consulta y apoyo docente y profesional en el entorno de las ciencias de la salud y, en particular, en el ámbito de la enfermería.

  • Sleep Disorders, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-2
    • Shameka L. Cody
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics, guest editor Shameka Cody brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sleep Disorders.

  • Gestión clínica

    Colección Cuidados de Salud Avanzados
    • 2nd Edition
    • Loreto Maciá Soler
    • Loreto Maciá Soler
    • Spanish
    Cuidados de Salud Avanzados es una colección de monografías cuyo objetivo es ampliar los conocimientos básicos adquiridos durante el grado, proporcionando contenidos avanzados en cada materia. Su orientación recoge las cuatro funciones que la OMS otorga a las profesiones sanitarias: asistencial, docente, gestora e investigadora. La segunda edición de la monografía resalta la importancia y la necesidad de una formación en gestión en todos los niveles del sistema sanitario. Gestionar servicios implica tomar decisiones dentro del ámbito sanitario que afectan directamente a los cuidados que se prestan y, para ello, se precisa de una formación específica, complementaria a la formación propia de su titulación en ciencias de la salud y relacionada con gestión sanitaria. Los aspectos clave de la gestión clínica se implementan en los ocho capítulos del libro, en los que se analiza y revisa las compentencias relacionadas con la gestión de centros asistenciales y la importancia de la formación de grado y posgrado en gestión clínica, se desarrolla la gestión por procesos como elemento clave de gestión en el siglo XXI, y se detallan programas de gestión de la calidad, buenas práctias e indicadores de calidad, identificando sus elemenetos y resaltando la importancia de la mejora continua en el desarrollo de las actividades asistenciales. Es el resultado del trabajo de un amplio grupo de profesionales expertos en gestión Sanitaria y resultará de gran interés tatno a esudiantes como a profesionales y a todos aquellos que quieran completar sus conocimientos sobre gestión sanitaria, especialmente clínica, desde una perspectiva actualizada y amplia.

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Part II: Herbal Supplements and Vitamins, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-1
    • Stephen D. Krau
    • English
    In Part II of this special issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, Dr. Krau is serving as Guest Editor again to provide information on complementary and alternative medicine with specific focus on herbal supplements and vitamins. Distinguished authors have contributed clinical reviews devoted to the following topics: Precautions when using Herbal Medications and Supplements; Vitamin B6 and its role in Women’s Health; Fat Soluble Vitamins; Vitamin D: Vitamin or Hormone; Enhancing Cognitive Function with Herbal Supplements; Herbal Medications Used in Women’s Health; Herbal Medication to Enhance or Modulate Viral Infections; Herbal Medications used to treat fevers; Traditional and Current Use of Ginseng; Herbal Medications Used to ameliorate cardiac conditions; Cannabis, Marijuana, and CBD oil; and Highs, Lows, & Health Hazards of Herbology-A Review of Herbal Medications with Psychotropic Effects. Knowledge of this information is not easy to find in the nursing literature, and Dr. Krau believes readers will come away with valuable information on managing patients who use complementary and alternative herbal supplements and vitamins.

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Part I: Therapies, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-4
    • Stephen D. Krau
    • English
    In this unique issue, Dr. Stephen Krau, Consulting Editor, is serving as Guest Editor to present a topic not easily found in the nursing literature: complementary and alternative medicine. This issue serves as Part I and is devoted to therapies. Part II publishes in March 2021 and is devoted to herbal supplements and vitamins. This information is invaluable to nurses who care for patients taking complementary and alternative supplements and therapies, which often have an impact on care and healing. Specific articles are devoted to the following topics of Part I: Overview and History of Alternative and Complementary Interventions; Presence and Therapeutic Listening; Impact of Music Therapy on Mind-Body-Spirit; Impact of Music Therapy on Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Pilot Study; Guided Imagery; Meditation Journaling; Aroma Therapy; The Differences Between Healing and Therapeutic Touch; Therapeutic Effects of Reiki; Acupressure and Acupuncture; Therapeutic Effects of Tai Chi; and Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention. Readers will come away with hard-to-find information on complementary and alternative therapies, which will have an impact on patient outcomes.

  • The Leadership Trajectory

    Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 2 more
    • English
    Designed to help you excel at every stage of your leadership path, this unique and practical text is organized around a nursing and health care leadership trajectory of three core areas — The Strategies, The Personal, and The Environment. The Strategies covers necessary actions that you need to take to become more influential in any environment to move yourself and your people to greater contributions. The Personal relates to the concepts that you must develop and hone to increase your influence. The Environment reinforces how you can exercise the strategies and personal factors in this leadership model through assessing the situations in which you find yourself.

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-3
    • Courtney J Pitts
    • English
    In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Guest Editor Dr. Courtney J. Pitts has put together a comprehensive update on sexually transmitted infections. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: STI Prevalence in the United States and the relationship to the social determinants of health; Psychosocial aspects and ethical concerns of STIs treatment and management; Update on guidelines for STI treatment and management - adults and adolescents; STIs and HIV; Proctitis in MSM; Herpes simplex Virus; Pharmacological updates on Hepatitis C treatment; The Reemergence of Syphilis: Clinical Pearls for consideration; The use of technology in the screening and management of STIs; Decreasing barriers to sexual health in the LGBTQI community; STIs and pregnancy; Update on pharmacology of HIV; An update on HPV guidelines; and Pre-exposure (PrEP) prophylaxis versus Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Readers will come away with the updates and information they need to improve patient care and outcomes in patients with sexually transmitted infections.

  • Orthopedic Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-2
    • Tandy Gabbert
    • English
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Stephen Krau, Tandy Gabbert has put together a comprehensive issue that discusses important clinical topics for orthopedic nurses. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Proactive wellness care for the patient with osteoarthritis; Innovations in care of the elderly hip fracture patient; A Day in the Life of Advanced Practice Nurses providing care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions; Emerging spine care trends and innovations; Fighting the epidemic: Bone health and osteoporosis; An update on total joint arthroplasty: Current models of care, strategies and innovations providing the best patient outcomes, and the big changes in the patient experience; Legal implications in the care of orthopedic patients: Serious complications and how to prevent them; New on the scene: Orthopedic Nurse Navigator; Pain management for the orthopedic patient, closing the gap; Advances in sports medicine and care of the adolescent athlete; The ever changing world of limb salvage surgery for malignant bone tumors; and Excellence in patient education: Evidence-based education that improves patient outcomes. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in orthopedic patients.

  • Begutachtungsinstrument und Pflegegradermittlung

    Module und Themenfelder in Einklang bringen
    • 1st Edition
    • Ursula M. Borgiel
    • German
    Mit diesem Werk verstehen Sie den Zusammenhang zwischen Strukturmodell und Modulen der Begutachtung. So begleiten Sie Ihre Pfllegebedürftigen gut durch die Begutachtung des MDK und können auch Ihren Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern Sicherheit bei der Pflegeplanung vermitteln. Ob Sie umstellen müssen und bisher ABEDL® gewohnt sind oder von Anfang an mit dem Strukturmodell, der SIS®, arbeiten, mit diesem Buch als Hilfsmittel können Sie sich in jeder Situation sicher fühlen. Ideal für Wohnbereichsleitung und Pflegedienstleitunge... von stationären und ambulanten Pflegeeinrichtungen und examinierte AltenpflegerInnen. Ursula Borgiel, examinierte Krankenschwester und Pflegedienstleiterin... qualifizierte sich über zahlreiche Fort- und Weiterbildungen in der Pflege zur Gutachterin und hat sich durch ihre Fortbildungen zur Pflegeplanung sowohl im ambulanten als auch im stationären Sektor einen ausgezeichneten Ruf geschaffen.

  • Building Innovative Nurse Leaders at the Point of Care, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-1
    • Kelly A. Wolgast
    • English
    Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Stephen Krau, Dr. Kelly Wolgast has put together a unique issue that discusses nursing leadership. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Sustainability Strategies and Nursing; Building Skills in Policy, Advocacy, and Media to Promote Population Health; Integrating Technology Innovation Into Practice; Leading Change in Nurse Bedside Shift Reporting; Decision-making at the Bedside; Making Good Use of Your Limited Time; Nursing Model of Care in Behavioral Health; Mentor Relationships to Build Individual Leader Skills; Sepsis Management in the ED; Importance of GIS Mapping and Disaster Preparedness; Nurse Characteristics and Effects on Quality; Interprofessional Models of Care; Magnet and the Direct Care Nurse; and Home Health Nursing Satisfaction and Retention. Readers will come away with the information they need to create a successful environment for nurses that ultimately results in improving patient outcomes.

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