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

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 58-4
  • October 12, 2023
  • Brent Macwilliams
  • English
  • Hardback
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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. 

Demystifying Integrated Care

  • 1st Edition
  • July 11, 2023
  • Kirsty Marshall + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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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
  • April 27, 2023
  • Linda Stone
  • English
  • Hardback
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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
  • April 21, 2023
  • Claire Carmichael + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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This isn’t just another book about anatomy or physiology – it’s a straightforward, practical guide that answers all the common concerns and questions of every student nurse. How to Make It as a Student Nurse has evolved from the online advice provided to student nurses in the UK by well-known advocate and nurse Claire Carmichael. She has teamed up with experienced nursing lecturer Ann Marie Dodson to provide a complete guide to being a student nurse, from the application stage through to writing assignments, passing exams, undertaking clinical placements and working in a team. This wonderful new guide is packed full of invaluable advice, including how to handle your finances and juggle your caring responsibilities. The content is supported by real life case studies and vlogs to summarise key points.

La trayectoria hacia el liderazgo

  • 1st Edition
  • February 9, 2023
  • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 2 more
  • Spanish
  • eBook
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Los recuadros de Reflexión que se encuentran en cada capítulo subrayan la importancia del proceso que se discute como estrategia de crecimiento y para fomentar la lectura activa. Los recuadros de ¡Alerta! citan ejemplos de acciones y afirmaciones que deben evitarse. El enfoque práctico presenta un contenido directo y conciso que aborda sólo la información más relevante sobre el tema de cada capítulo. Las Estrategias cubren las acciones necesarias que los líderes deben tomar para ser más influyentes en cualquier entorno y así lograr que ellos y su gente hagan mayores contribuciones. El Personal se refiere a los conceptos que los líderes deben desarrollar y perfeccionar para aumentar su influencia. El Entorno refuerza cómo los líderes pueden ejercer las estrategias y los factores personales de este modelo mediante la evaluación de las situaciones en las que se encuentran.

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

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 58-1
  • February 6, 2023
  • Kelly A. Wolgast
  • English
  • Hardback
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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.    

Enfermería clínica avanzada

  • 2nd Edition
  • January 2, 2023
  • Pilar Isla Pera
  • Loreto Maciá Soler
  • Spanish
  • eBook
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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. Todas las monografías han sido dirigidas por profesionales de reconocido prestigio en su campo. 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. Al finalizar el estudio de la monografía, los lectores 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.  

The Future of Nursing: Advancing Nursing Education and Practice Through Technology, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 57-4
  • October 23, 2022
  • Joni Tornwall
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and associate professor of clinical nursing Dr. Joni Tornwall brings her considerable expertise to the topic of The Future of Nursing: Advancing Nursing Education and Practice Through Technology. Ideal for both direct-care nurses and nurse educators, this issues presents articles related to quality and safety, disaster preparedness, simulation education, nursing resilience and self-care, inclusion, interprofessional education and practice, and continuing education for nurses. Articles also explore innovations in the use of technology in teaching and practice, including forensic nursing, mentorship for diverse learner populations, instructor and practitioner presence in telehealth and virtual clinical instruction, and practical applications in nursing policy and ethics.

Leading and Managing in Nursing

  • 8th Edition
  • September 9, 2022
  • Patricia S. Yoder-Wise + 1 more
  • English
  • Other
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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.

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