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Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing

  • 3rd Edition
  • December 13, 2005
  • American Association of Occupational Hea
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 2 3 7 4 - 6
A comprehensive overview of occupational and environmental health nursing, this book is AAOHN's statement of the scope of practice for this nursing specialty. It represents the latest body of knowledge significant to this field. Written in an outline format, it can be used as a textbook for an occupational and environmental health nursing course, as a clinical reference in a variety of occupational settings, and as a certification review tool. This new edition is based on recent revisions to the AAOHN's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Pathophysiology Applied to Nursing

  • 1st Edition
  • November 30, 2005
  • Esther Chang + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 7 4 3 - 4
This valuable resource is designed to provide a foundation for understanding major pathophysiological processes, applied pharmacology, and related nursing implications. It includes a holistic framework for assessing major health problems, based on fundamental concepts drawn from biological and behavioral sciences. The book's engaging case study approach builds in complexity with each chapter, illustrating applications of pathophysiology and pharmacology to nursing practice.

Achieving Evidence-Based Practice

  • 2nd Edition
  • November 17, 2005
  • Susan Hamer + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 7 7 6 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 6 3 0 8 - 4
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides a practical introduction to and overview of the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. It focuses on how to look for and appraise the available evidence, how to apply the evidence using a variety of approaches and in different organisational contexts, and how to understand different dimensions of personal and organisational change and its ethical components.

Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Fluids and Electrolytes

  • 2nd Edition
  • November 8, 2005
  • Cynthia C. Chernecky + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 2 8 7 9 - 6
Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Fluid and Electrolytes, 2nd Edition presents a complete review of the ever-challenging topic of fluid and electrolytes, using lighthearted cartoons and mnemonic tools designed to make your learning experience more relaxed and enjoyable. Each book in the unique Saunders Nursing Survival Guides series features brief, focused material and lively illustrations that make complex subjects approachable and easy to understand. Consistent unit headings - What You Will Learn, What It Is, What You Need to Know, What You Do, and Do You Understand? - break information into manageable sections to make learning easier. Each chapter also includes a number of NCLEX® Exam-style review questions to reinforce important information and help you prepare for the examination as well as future clinical applications.

Starting Your Practice

  • 1st Edition
  • October 28, 2005
  • Jean Nagelkerk
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 2 4 8 8 - 4
This unique resource is an ideal career-planning guide for advanced practice students, recent graduates, and practicing nurse practitioners who want to expand their careers. It's filled with helpful guidelines and proven strategies for success in every aspect of NP practice, including certification and licensure, finding and negotiating a practice opportunity, and developing community and professional partnerships.

Herbal Treatment of Children

  • 1st Edition
  • August 26, 2005
  • Anne McIntyre
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 1 7 4 - 5
Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book not only provides answers to frequently asked questions, but will also enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate.

Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children

  • 1st Edition
  • May 24, 2005
  • Carol Chamley + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 3 4 1 - 0
This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach and addresses all the body systems. As well as addressing normal growth and development it places pathology in perspective when related to developmental issues, such as congenital abnormalities.

Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 22, 2005
  • Karen Atkinson + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 4 0 6 - 6
Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of patient problems. The content of the book progresses logically from normal to abnormal findings and from simple to complex conditions. Engaging case studies and self-assessment sections help readers develop a reasoned and logical approach to the management of orthopaedic patients.

Essential Anatomy & Physiology in Maternity Care

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 22, 2005
  • Linda Wylie
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 0 4 1 - 3
Anatomy and physiology presented in a clear and accessible manner for the midwifery student. Well illustrated with numerous line diagrams, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IN MATERNITY CARE takes a system-approach to the physiological changes that occur throughout the childbearing year. Varied case studies reflecting the latest research findings ensure that theory is firmly rooted in midwifery practice. This is an excellent first textbook for those students needing to understand the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth.

Disease Management

  • 1st Edition
  • February 4, 2005
  • Diane Huber
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 1 6 - 3 9 1 1 - 6
Written specifically for case managers, this innovative reference presents a practical integration of disease management and case management to ensure comprehensive coverage of these two rapidly evolving and expanding fields. It explains and clarifies these two areas with in-depth expert commentary that offers a fresh, contemporary approach and captures both provider and payor perspectives. Its strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps ensure that disease managers are using the best evidence to formulate the best results.

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