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  • 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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-4
    • Joni Tornwall
    • English
    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
    • 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.

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