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  • Sherpath Vantage for Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 11th Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Sherpath® Vantage is the engaging and highly effective course-based learning solution. It offers an Elsevier eBook with interactive content and a variety of assignment types, teaching resources, adaptive quizzing, and Sherpath AI, along with integrated Osmosis® videos for select collections and Shadow Health® simulations. It’s everything you need to master key concepts and strengthen your nursing competency and clinical judgment — all on a single platform. Plus, Sherpath Vantage’s simple, seamless, and supportive environment provides meaningful performance feedback to help you gauge your progress and stay on track for course success.

  • Praxisanleitung Pflege

    Lehrbuch für die Weiterbildung
    • 2nd Edition
    • Christian Braunschweiger + 1 more
    • German
    Kompaktes Wissen zum Thema PraxisanleitungMit diesem Buch liegt Ihnen der perfekte Begleiter für Ihre Weiterbildung vor. Auch wenn Sie bereits eine Weiterbildung zur Praxisanleitung absolviert haben, sich aber nicht ganz sicher fühlen für die Neuerungen in der generalistischen Ausbildung, ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für Sie.Sie erfahren anschaulich beschrieben, wie Sie Ihrer Rolle als Praxisanleiter/in gerecht werden. Haben Sie Fragen nach Mentoring, Anleitungsmethoden und Ablauf der praktischen Prüfungen?Praxisanle... Pflege sorgt nicht nur zu diesen Themen für praxisnahe Antworten, sondern zu vielen anderen Themen in Ihrem Berufsalltag. Dieses Buch vermittelt Ihnen,wie Kenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Praxis miteinander kombiniert werden könnenwas Sie für ein gesundes Berufsbild auch selbst brauchenDas Werk ist geeignet für die 3 deutschsprachigen Länder (D, A, CH). Inhaltlich orientiert es sich an der DKG-Empfehlung und den ersten Weiterbildungsordnun... von Pflegekammern.Kurz und knapp: Das Standardwerk für Praxisanleitende und welche, die es werden möchten.

  • Study Guide for Foundations of Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of LPN/LVN nursing skills — and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® exam! Corresponding to the chapters in Foundations of Nursing, 10th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review, practice, and apply nursing concepts and principles. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and critical thinking activities help you develop clinical judgment skills. Now with Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions, this guide serves as an effective study tool for the NGN exam.

  • Fundamentals of Nursing

    Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
    • English
    Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s healthcare environment, Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th Edition, takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Unfolding case studies and critical thinking exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!

  • Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 11th Edition
    • Linda Lane Lilley + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pharmacology**Gain the pharmacology knowledge and skills you need to administer medications safely! Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 11th Edition, provides practical, easy-to-use pharmacology information, emphasizing the application of the nursing process, the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, and prioritization throughout the book. Coverage begins with pharmacology basics, then discusses drugs by body systems and drug functions. Hundreds of full-color illustrations show how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in medication administration. Written by pharmacology experts Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, and Julie S. Snyder, this bestselling textbook makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts and provide safe, quality nursing care.

  • Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

    • 11th Edition
    • 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!

  • Study Guide for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

    • 11th Edition
    • 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!

  • Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

    • 14th Edition
    • Anne Waugh + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its fourteenth edition, this best-selling textbook has been honed over many years to provide a clear, straightforward introduction to the human body for students of nursing, allied health or biomedical and paramedical science.The book covers the core essentials of anatomy and physiology, including basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders. This new edition presents additional illustrations to enhance understanding of key concepts, including pathophysiology and diagnostics. Included for the first time is an introduction to surface anatomy, while other updating reflects current scientific knowledge and developments, including coronavirus. Enhanced learning features and an extensive online resource help you grasp all the important areas.Like millions of readers before you, you will treasure Ross & Wilson as a go-to resource that you will refer to time and again to support this critical aspect of your healthcare education.

  • Study Guide for Foundations of Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of LPN/LVN nursing skills — and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® exam! Corresponding to the chapters in Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review, practice, and apply nursing concepts and principles. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and critical thinking activities help you develop clinical judgment skills. Now with Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions, this guide provides you with an effective study tool for the NGN exam.

  • Foundations of Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Master the skills that LPN/LVNs need to care for patients across the lifespan! Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition provides an essential guide to nursing care for pediatric, maternity, adult, and older adult patients. Through use of the nursing process, you will develop clinical judgment skills to assess patient needs, develop nursing care plans, and plan effective nursing interventions. Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment, and new Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this text also helps you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination.

  • Fundamentals of Nursing

    Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
    • English
    Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s students, Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!

  • Deutsch A2/B1 in der Pflege

    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Micucci + 1 more
    • German
    Das neue Lehr- und Übungsbuch für Pflegekräfte in der Alten- und Krankenpflege für das Sprachniveau A2/B1: Anhand von praxisnahen Lese- und Hörtexten des Pflegealltags werden wichtige Formulierungen, Redewendungen und Grammatikstrukturen geübt. Viele erklärende Bilder vermitteln Ihnen so auf einfache Weise den relevanten Pflege-Wortschatz. So macht Lernen Spaß, und das Gelernte kann auch gleich im Arbeitsalltag angewendet und geübt werden. Das besondere Plus: Korrekte Pflege-Inhalte und optimale Sprachdidaktik, da das Buch gemeinsam von einer Pflegepädagogin und einer Sprachlehrerin verfasst wurde. Ideal für Pflegefachpersonen aus dem Ausland, die in die deutsche Pflege einsteigen möchten; Pflegeschulen, die eigene Deutschkurse aufsetzen, Migranten in Erstausbildung sowie Pflegehilfskräfte aus dem Ausland.

  • Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

    • 10th Edition
    • Anne G. Perry + 3 more
    • English
    Track your performance of clinical nursing skills with convenient checklists! Skills Performance Checklists makes it easy to document and assess your proficiency in all of the more than 200 skills and procedures presented in Perry & Potter’s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition text. Follow these checklists step by step, and mark the completion of each step. Perforated pages make it easy to submit your work to instructors for evaluation. It’s an excellent tool for building and assessing essential nursing skills!

  • Ross en Wilson Anatomie en Fysiologie in gezondheid en ziekte

    • 13th Edition
    • Anne Waugh + 1 more
    • Dutch
    De nieuwste editie van 's werelds meest populaire inleiding tot de menselijke anatomie en fysiologie in gezondheid en ziekte!De nieuwe editie van de buitengewoon succesvolle Ross & Wilson Anatomie en Fysiologie in Gezondheid en Ziekte biedt opnieuw de belangrijkste elementen van de menselijke biologie, weergegeven op een duidelijke en eenvoudige manier. Het boek is nu volledig herzien en heeft verbeterde leeronderdelen en nieuw getekende illustraties – ontwikkeld door het team van Gray'sAnatomy for Students – om het leren nog makkelijker te maken. De aanvullende onderdelen zijn:Een nieuw, fris uiterlijk met nuttige kleurcodering en icoontjes bij afbeeldingen.Prachti... kleurenillustraties die de anatomische structuren en fysiologische processen helpen verduidelijken.Handi... toetsen aan het einde van elk onderwerp zorgen ervoor dat studenten hun vorderingen kunnen volgen.De zelftests aan het einde van het hoofdstuk helpen de lezer bij het begrijpen en onthouden van de tekst.Duidelijke definities van veelgebruikte voorvoegsels, achtervoegsels en grondbegrippen, plus een verklarende woordenlijst en een bijlage met de biologische normaalwaarden.De begeleidende website bevat animaties, een audiowoordenlijst, casestudy’s en ander testmateriaal, het unieke Body Spectrum© online kleur- en zelftestprogramma en handige weblinks.Ross & Wilson Anatomie en Fysiologie in Gezondheid en Ziekte kan worden gebruikt door studenten in de verpleging en aanverwante zorgberoepen, biomedische en paramedische wetenschappen, het praktijkonderdeel van de opleiding tot operatieassistent, in complementaire behandelingswijzen en massage therapie, maar ook door assistenten in opleiding in de gezondheidszorg. Het boek en de bijbehorende website zijn met name waardevol voor lezers die nieuw zijn in het vakgebied, voor mensen die weer gaan studeren na een periode van afwezigheid, en voor al degenen wiens eerste taal niet Engels is.

  • Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing

    • 6th Edition
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of basic nursing concepts and skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master essential LPN/LVN knowledge. Engaging exercises and questions help you learn to apply the nursing process, set priorities, practice critical thinking, make good decisions, and communicate effectively. With this practical review, you will get more out of your textbook and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® exam.

  • Nursing & Healthcare Ethics

    • 6th Edition
    • Simon Robinson + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its sixth edition, this highly popular text covers the range of ethical issues affecting nurses and other healthcare professionals. Authors Simon Robinson and Owen Doody take a holistic and practical approach, focused in the dialogue of ethical decision making and how this connects professional, leadership and governance ethics in the modern healthcare environment. This focuses on the responsibility of professionals and leaders, and the importance of shared responsibility in the practice of healthcare.With a foreword by the eminent medical ethicist Alastair Campbell, the revised edition includes contemporary topics, such as the duty of candour, recent cases, such as the Mid Staffs scandal, and ethical perspectives on vulnerable groups, such as; persons with intellectual/learnin... disability, dementia and those with an enduring mental illness. It builds on professional identity and personal development as part of ongoing learning, individual and organizational, and provides interactive ways that helps the reader to develop reflective ethical practice. This text aims to enable ethical engagement with the ever changing healthcare environment, and is a must-have for anyone serious about ethics in healthcare.

  • Clinical Nursing Practices

    Guidelines for Evidence-Based Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Sarah Renton + 2 more
    • English
    The new edition of Clinical Nursing Practices reflects the many changes in nurse education and practice. A team of clinical and education experts has updated the core practices contained within this text, while to ensure continuity the previous editors have acted as consultants in the development of this edition.To reflect the continuing evolution of nursing and nursing practice, this new 6th edition emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, values-based care, person centred care, health and social care integration and interprofessional education.To encourage reflective practice, self-assessment questions remain at the end of each chapter for some of the practices. Where appropriate, certain practices are evidenced mainly by National Guidelines and Standards such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Infection Control and Blood Transfusion; consequently, the presentation of the skill or procedure reflects this.The updated text addresses the wider issues which impact on everyday nursing and healthcare practice and is specially written to meet the needs of nurses today. The core philosophy of book, however, remains the same: to encourage its readers to deliver the highest quality care to each individual patient, safely and effectively.

  • Yoost - Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Fundamentals of Nursing

    Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
    • English
    Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) is the fun and engaging way to focus your study time and effectively prepare for class, course exams, and summative exams. EAQ is comprised of a bank of high-quality practice questions that allows you to advance at your own pace — based on your performance — through multiple mastery levels for each chapter. A comprehensive dashboard allows you to view your progress and stay motivated.

  • PART - Sherpath for Fundamentals (Yoost Version)

    • 2nd Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English

  • Applying the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model in Practice

    • 3rd Edition
    • Karen Holland + 1 more
    • English
    New edition of a successful textbook which demonstrates the theory and practice of one of the most popular models of nursing. Karen Holland, Jane Jenkins and their colleagues carefully explain and explore how the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model can help today’s student learn how to care for patients in a variety of health care contexts and use it as a framework for their nursing practice. Rich with ‘real-life’ case studies and thought provoking exercises, this book has a helpful problem solving approach which strongly encourages further learning and reflection.

  • Nursing Skills Online Version 4.0 for Fundamentals of Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to master important nursing skills for the clinical setting with Nursing Skills Online 4.0 (NSO) for Yoost Fundamentals of Nursing 2nd Edition. This interactive learning system offers 19 modules which include 4 to 8 lessons each, enhanced by 900 interactive activities, 130 video clips, 95 animations and slide shows, 1100 images, 855 assessment items, and 1020 glossary terms. Each module mirrors the text, using a structured pace to strategically guide you through chunks of information which you can apply to critical thinking tasks or case studies. In addition, lesson quizzes allow you to evaluate your mastery of the content.

  • Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

    • 13th Edition
    • Anne Waugh + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology presented in a clear and straightforward manner. Fully updated throughout, the book now comes with enhanced learning features including helpful revision questions and an all new art programme to help make learning even easier. The 13th edition retains its popular website, which contains a wide range of ‘critical thinking’ exercises as well as new animations, an audio-glossary, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test program, and helpful weblinks. Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness will be of particular help to readers new to the subject area, those returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language isn’t English.

  • Ross en Wilson Anatomie en Fysiologie in gezondheid en ziekte

    • 12th Edition
    • Anne Waugh + 1 more
    • Dutch
    Ross en Wilson is de eerste keuze van reeds meer dan een miljoen studenten sinds de eerste publicatie meer dan 50 jaar geleden. Als een van de meest populaire handboeken voor anatomie en fysiologie introduceert het de systemen en functies van het menselijk lichaam en de effecten van ziektes en aandoeningen op het normaal functioneren van het lichaam. Meer dan eender welk handboek is Ross and Wilson gekenmerkt door het gebruik van heldere taal aangevuld met kleurrijke illustraties en een groot aanbod van interactieve online-activiteiten voor een boeiende leerervaring.Ross and Wilson is noodzakelijk studie en leesmateriaal voor ieder in de ziekenzorg en vooral voor professionelen in opleiding in de verpleging en aanverwande beroepen, complementaire/alter... geneeskunde of voor paramedici en ambulancepersoneel.

  • The Student Nurse Handbook

    • 3rd Edition
    • Bethann Siviter
    • English
    This convenient Handbook will be invaluable to students starting out on a pre-registration nursing course. Covering a broad range of topics, from helping understand what tutors and mentors expect, how to plan work, and coping with stress, it will support undergraduates across all aspects of student life.

  • Foundations of Nursing Practice

    Fundamentals of Holistic Care
    • 2nd Edition
    • Chris Brooker + 1 more
    • English
    This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.Aids to learning in each chapter:Learning outcomesInteractive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practiceKey words and phrases for literature searchingUseful websites, references and further reading.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.

  • Calculating Drug Doses Safely

    A Handbook For Nurses and Midwives
    • 2nd Edition
    • George Downie + 2 more
    • English
    This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.

  • Bailliere's Study Skills for Nurses and Midwives

    • 4th Edition
    • Sian Maslin-Prothero
    • English
    Whether you are a first time student or returning to study, it can seem very daunting. This book can help you get the most from studying and shows how to make good use of your time and achieve success. This 4th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. It demonstrates how to develop and build on existing strengths and experiences to get the most out of any course. Using a down-to-earth and user-friendly style, it concentrates on what you need to know. It can help you to: • get the most from reading and lectures • access libraries • use the Internet and databases • develop IT skills • learn through reflection • develop a portfolio • prepare assignments • get the most from placements.

  • Nursing Knowledge and Practice

    Foundations for Decision Making
    • 3rd Edition
    • Maggie Mallik + 2 more
    • English
    Nursing knowledge and practice is a comprehensive textbook which forms an ideal basis for foundation nursing students. The core emphasis in the organisation and presentation of knowledge in this third edition remains focused on the in-depth knowledge required by nurses to deliver care in the practice setting.The chapter contents encompass knowledge that applies to all branches of nursing e.g. Communication, Confusion, Aggression and Rehabilitation Safety and Risk, Infection Control, Medicines etc. The structure of all chapters is unique in integrating knowledge from subject areas often taught separately in the nursing curriculum. This enables the foundation student to integrate this range of knowledge in making decisions about the delivery of nursing care to patients/clients in all fields of nursing. Exercises are included to encourage reflection on practice and develop critical thinking skills. It also promotes the expansion of professional knowledge through the development of portfolio evidence.Building on the outstanding success of previous editions the authors have drawn extensively on current best evidence, including research, policy and substantial internet based resources, reflecting UK and international perspectives.

  • Trounce's Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses

    • 18th Edition
    • Ben Greenstein + 1 more
    • English
    With the important part played by nurses in the administration of drugs and in recording their effects, an understanding of pharmacology and its application to patient care is an integral part of pre-registration nursing education. This popular textbook gives an up-to-date account of the action and use of drugs in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as exploring the principles underlying drug usage. The eighteenth edition of this highly successful textbook builds on the foundation of its predecessors by bringing the text fully up to date with developments in the world of clinical pharmacology and current trends in clinical practice.

  • The Student Nurse Handbook

    • 2nd Edition
    • Bethann Siviter
    • English
    This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to• Make the most of clinical placements• Make drug dosage calculations and administer medicationWrite assignments• Avoid plagiarism• Cope with stress • Create a portfolio• Reflect on practice• Understand nursing models, theories and philosophies• Unders... medical terminology and nursing jargon• Deal with legal and ethical issuesThis unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations. The Student Nurse Handbook is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course.

  • Sociology in Nursing and Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Hannah Cooke
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Nursing practice needs to be informed by an understanding of people and the societies in which they live. This introductory text has been designed specifically to discuss those aspects of sociology which are most relevant to nursing and the health care context in which it takes place.

  • Applying the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model in Practice

    • 2nd Edition
    • Karen Holland + 3 more
    • Karen Holland
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Applying the RLT Model in Practice has been written to enable students and their teachers in both Higher Education and clinical practice to explore the different dimensions of the model through a variety of case studies and exercises .The case studies can be viewed as ‘triggers’ for student problem-solving skills in using the Model. Many of the exercises are aimed at enabling readers to find evidence to support nursing activities. The authors have incorporated an international perspective throughout the text.

  • Just the Facts

    A Pocket Guide to Basic Nursing
    • 4th Edition
    • Veronica Peterson
    • English
    Just the Facts provides beginning students with all the facts and figures they need to know for their early clinical experiences. It's a portable, concise reference that contains a wealth of information, ranging from definitions and abbreviations to dosage calculations and lab values. It's a valuable tool that students will rely on throughout their nursing career.

  • Common Foundation Studies in Nursing

    • 4th Edition
    • Jenny Spouse + 2 more
    • English
    An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It is fully up to date in line with developments in nursing education. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.

  • Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses

    • 4th Edition
    • George Downie + 3 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use.

  • Essential Mental Health Nursing Skills

    • 1st Edition
    • Madeline O'Carroll + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book will help to identify the skills and resources that students already have and show how these can be developed into the essential skills needed for nursing in the mental health practice environment. Essential Mental Health Nursing Skills draws on the policy and theory underpinning mental health nursing but focusses on the practical aspects, providing an easily understandable guide to what to do and how to do it. It also provides a practical framework that can be applied in any setting. Examples are given to show how skills can be applied across the diversity of modern mental health nursing. Essential Mental Health Nursing Skills is also designed to be taken into the practice environment so that it can easily be referred to it when learning a skill.

  • Clinical Nursing Practices

    Guidelines for Evidence-Based Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Elizabeth Jamieson + 2 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a well-known text that provides guidelines for over 40 common nursing procedures carried out by carers in a variety of settings. The development of competence in these practices is one of the most important aspects of pre-registration programmes, and this is one of the few UK-based texts that takes an educational approach to these practices as opposed to a purely procedure-driven approach. As in previous editions, the emphasis is on a holistic approach with the recognition that each patient is a unique individual. Each procedure contains rationale and information for patient education in addition to step by step guidance.

  • Essential Study Skills for Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Christine Ely + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Study skills are essential to nursing and this easy-to-use guide will helps to develop the skills necessary to academic and professional life. This book takes a friendly approach and is written in a straightforward style. Using examples from the real experience of being a student nurse or midwife it covers vital areas such as self-motivation, why attention to detail is important, numeracy skills and how to make the most from the help available at universities and colleges. In addition it shows ways to: manage and plan your time effectively; get the most out of lectures and seminars; read effectively; remember more; make notes and use them to develop understanding; manage and succeed at assignments; develop practical nursing skills; learn from clinical experiences; and develop reflective skills.

  • An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care E-Book

    A Self-Teaching Package
    • 4th Edition
    • Andrew Hutton
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A knowledge of medical terminology is essential for employment in many health care professions. This attractive and easy to use self-teaching text provides a simple, interactive and comprehensive guide to the language of medicine.

  • Physiology for Nursing Practice

    • 3rd Edition
    • Susan E. Montague + 2 more
    • English
    It is increasingly recognised that nursing and midwifery students require a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body in order to practice safely and effectively. The third edition of this stimulating and highly successful text is designed to provide comprehensive support for the physiological component of diploma and degree courses for healthcare students at both initial registration and in continuing professional development.Written and edited by respected nurse educators and researchers, this edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changing needs of nursing students, midwifery students and their teachers. The text has been completely redesigned to promote understanding and critical thinking. All the illustrations appear in full colour and each chapter contains numerous questions.

  • A Guide for International Nursing Students in Australia and New Zealand

    • 1st Edition
    • Bernadette Hally
    • English
    This new book is an essential resource for overseas nurses and international students studying nursing in Australia and New Zealand. It provides clear, concise information about health care and nursing practice in our region, and assists the reader to develop essential communication skills for practice.