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Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare

  • 2nd Edition
  • September 12, 2024
  • Mary Jo Vetter + 1 more
  • English
Develop your skills to expertly conduct evidence-based practice (EBP) or quality improvement (QI) projects! Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, 2nd Edition, is a straightforward yet comprehensive guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating EBP and QI projects to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. Building on the legacy built by Geri LoBiondo-Wood and Judi Haber, this edition is newly tailored to meet the goals and strategic priorities of a variety of healthcare settings, with the tenets of ANCC Magnet designation, JCAHO accreditation, and other current regulatory and quality standards integrated throughout. This edition features a new focus on both academic and practice settings, including content informed by recent guidance documents such as The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021), Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A New Era for Academic Nursing (AACN, 2016), and the principles of Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity (NASEM, 2021). Also new to this edition are 10 new chapters (including topics related to the impact of academic practice partners; nurse wellness; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; population health and innovation; new models of evidence-based practice; and more!) and an entirely new unit on Evidence-Based Practice Innovation in Healthcare.

Nursing and Midwifery Research ANZ

  • 7th Edition
  • July 1, 2024
  • Dean Whitehead + 1 more
  • English
An indispensable guide to understanding, applying and conducting research in practice It is essential that nurses and midwives are able to understand, interpret, synthesise and apply research for effective practice. Nursing and Midwifery Research is a well-established, highly regarded and comprehensive resource that covers all the key fundamentals needed to become and be an evidence-based practitioner.This book provides an accessible and user-friendly roadmap of the entire research journey, from the conception of a research idea or question through to planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of findings. Readers will develop strong skills in research literacy and critical appraisal, and thus build confidence to embark on research projects of their own – an aim of developing research awareness and knowledge.Written by research experts in their fields specifically for undergraduate and postgraduate students and clinicians in Australia and New Zealand, and fully updated in its seventh edition, this book is a perfect introduction and long-term resource to support research methods and evidence-based practice throughout their professional careers.

Infusionen und Injektionen

  • 3rd Edition
  • June 25, 2024
  • Katja Fiebiger + 2 more
  • German
Endlich eine Anleitung, in der Sie alles finden: Vom Auflösen eines i.v.-Medikamentes bis zur Entfernung des ZVKs. Kein überflüssiges Drumherum, einfach nur Handlungsanleitungen und Materiallisten - praktischer geht es nicht!Für alle (angehenden) Pflegefachkräfte, die mit Injektionen und Infusionen professionell umgehen wollen.Sie erhalten Sicherheit durch:Detaillierte, reich bebilderte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen im handlichen Format mit Spiralbindung: so kann man das Buch auch aufgeschlagen ''danebenlegen'' und muss mit Handschuhen nicht mehr blätternChecklisten und Materiallisten zur raschen und sicheren Vorbereitung von Infusion und InjektionÜbersichtliche Zusatzinformationen zur Verabreichung von Blutprodukten und hilfreiche Infos zur Berechnung von Dauer, Geschwindigkeit und Konzentrationen von InfusionenAnatomische Beziehungen und Besonderheiten sind in den Abbildungen besonders hervorgehoben Neu in der 3. Auflage:Alle Inhalte aktualisiert und überarbeitetViele neue und aktuelle BilderDas Buch eignet sich für:Examinierte PflegekräftePflege-Auszubildende

The Social and Structural Determinants of Health

  • 1st Edition
  • June 5, 2024
  • Teri A. Murray
  • English
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to promote equity in health care! Focused on what nurses can do to address health disparities, The Social and Structural Determinants of Health: Educating Nurses to Advance Health Equity provides a comprehensive look at how factors such as income, education, and race can lead to systemic disadvantage in health and well-being. It shows how nurses can partner with communities and organizations to understand the root causes of inequities in health, develop equity-minded skills, and take action to advance long-lasting progress. Written by Teri A. Murray, a noted nursing educator with rich expertise in health equity, this text makes it easy to learn and apply the principles that can lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities.

Methoden von A bis Z

  • 2nd Edition
  • May 7, 2024
  • Carsten Drude
  • German
Als Nachschlagewerk und zur Inspiration finden Lehrende und Praxisanleitende in diesem Buch eine Fülle an unterschiedlichen Unterrichtsmethoden, wichtige Tipps und Tricks, zugeordnet nach Kompetenzbereichen und Einsatzmöglichkeiten.Unabhängig davon, welche Art des Unterrichtens Ihnen liegt, welche Lernziele Sie verfolgen und welche Kompetenzen Sie ansprechen möchten - Sie finden die passende Methode.Übersichtliche Anordnung von A - ZPräzise und detaillierte BeschreibungTipps und Tricks aus der Praxis.Neu in der 2. Auflage:Wichtiges zum digitalen Unterrichten mit all seinen Facetten sowie Hinweise für den Einsatz in der PraxisanleitungDas Buch eignet sich für:Lehrende/Dozierende in der PflegeausbildungPraxisanleitende in der Pflegeausbildung

Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

  • 11th Edition
  • February 12, 2024
  • Anne G. Perry + 3 more
  • English
Track your performance of clinical nursing skills with this convenient resource! Skills Performance Checklists makes it easy to document and assess your proficiency in each of the more than 200 skills and procedures presented in the Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition text. Simply follow these checklists step by step, mark the completion of each step, then tear off the perforated pages to submit your work for evaluation. It’s an excellent tool for building and assessing essential nursing skills!

Statistics for Nursing Research

  • 4th Edition
  • January 20, 2024
  • Susan K. Grove + 1 more
  • English
Get the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research! Statistics for Nursing Research, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques. This unique and practical workbook is divided into two parts to differentiate between basic and advanced statistical methods, with dozens of hands-on exercises that will help you practice working with the statistical methods needed for building an evidence-based practice. This workbook is an indispensable resource for any nursing student or practicing nurse wishing to gain competency in conducting statistical analyses.

Transitions in Nursing

  • 6th Edition
  • December 20, 2023
  • Esther Chang + 1 more
  • English
Highly respected guide to entering the world of workNow in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments.The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work.This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates.

Study Guide for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

  • 11th Edition
  • December 18, 2023
  • Constance G Visovsky
  • English
Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology with this practical study guide! Corresponding chapter by chapter to Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition, this workbook provides the practice and review needed to help you master pharmacology knowledge and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. A variety of questions includes a math review, dosage calculation exercises, and case studies that emphasize clinical decision-making and prioritization. It’s the ideal study tool and review companion for your textbook!

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