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Books in Research and theory

This collection emphasizes research methodologies, evidence synthesis, and theoretical frameworks in nursing. Supporting scholars and practitioners, it fosters scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice advancements.

  • New Directions in Nursing Education, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-4
    • Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow
    • English
    This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, will focus on New Developments in Nursing Education: A Focus on Contemporary Content, Pedagogies, Deans, Trends, with article topics including: Game-based E-Learning; Incorporating Evidence-Based Care of Individuals with Developmental/Cognit... Disabilities into the Curriculum; Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate as Faculty Members; Clinical Nursing Education Evaluation and Re-Design; Transdisciplinary Simulation; New Dean of Nursing: Lessons Learned; Promoting a Healthy Workplace for Nursing Faculty; Nursing Education Trends; Learning from Business; Focusing Curricula on Primary Care, Health Promotion, and Public Health in Light of Health Care Reform; Genetics in the Nursing Curriculum; and A National Study of Doctoral Nursing Faculty.

  • Vínculos de NOC y NIC a NANDA-I y diagnósticos médicos

    Soporte para el razonamiento crítico y la calidad de los cuidados
    • 3rd Edition
    • Marion Johnson + 5 more
    • Spanish
    Obra que explora los vínculos entre los tres lenguajes estandarizados reconocidos por la profesión, NANDA, NOC y NIC. Se organiza en tres secciones: Introducción a las interrelaciones, Interrelaciones entre los tres lenguajes y etiquetas y Definiciones de NOC y NIC. Un complemento perfecto de NIC y NOC que, utilizado junto a estas dos obras y los diagnósticos de la NANDA, ofrece la información que enfermeros e instituciones necesitan para documentar los cuidados enfermeros. Cuenta con un nuevo capítulo en la toma de decisiones clínicas, otro sobre el uso de NANDA, NIC y NOC en sistemas de información, listados de intervención más concisa y 20 nuevas interrelaciones con diagnósticos comunes, con altos costes sanitarios.

  • The Evidence-Based Practice Manual for Nurses

    with Pageburst online access
    • 3rd Edition
    • Rosalind L Smyth
    • Jean V. Craig
    • English
    Printed book plus Pageburst™ access. You will receive a printed book and access to the complete book content electronically. Pageburst™ enhances learning not only by bringing world class content to your fingertips but also by letting you add to it, annotate it, and categorize it in a way that suits you. Pageburst™ frees you to spend more time learning and less time searching. The Evidence-based Practice Manual successfully breaks down the skills for evidence-based nursing into manageable components. The reader will learn how to find, critically read and interpret a range of research studies, and will discover optimal approaches to helping patients reach decisions that are informed by the best-available evidence. The more-strategic concepts of developing an organisational evidence-based culture and making evidence-based changes at organisational level are the focus of the final section.

  • Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe

    Kurzlehrbuch für Pflegeberufe
    • 5th Edition
    • Ilka Straßburger-Lochow + 1 more
    • German
    Die Kurzlehrbücher der sind der optimale Begleiter für die Pflegeausbildung! Angelehnt an die aktuelle Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung werden alle prüfungsrelevanten Themen umfassend besprochen. Erkrankungen werden mit Ursache, Symptomen, Diagnostik, Therapie und Pflegehinweisen dargestellt. Kurze Merksätze und Stichworte in der Randleiste wiederholen wichtige Fakten aus dem Text und erleichtern so das Einprägen des Lernstoffs. Zusätzlich helfen Übungsfragen das Gelernte zu überprüfen. Lernfreundlich aufbereitet, bietet dieser Band alles, was man für die Prüfung in den Fächern Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe wissen müssen muss. Die 5. Auflage wurde aktualisert und ist den Anforderungen des neuen Krankenpflegegesetze... angepasst.

  • Understanding Laboratory Tests: A Quick Reference

    • 1st Edition
    • Robin Maunder
    • English
    In an effort to simplify the complex world of laboratory testing and diagnosis, this easy-to-use guidebook was developed by an experienced educator in response to student demand. Using clear, easy-to-understand terminology, this everyday reference covers common lab tests and testing methods. Causes of conditions, signs and symptoms, lab findings, normal values and ranges, and interpretation of results are also addressed. This resource covers the need-to-know aspects of lab tests and diagnoses with a student-friendly approach, a focus on key content, and outstanding visual tools to help engage the student in the subject matter. "Did You Know" boxes provide additional key facts as quick references throughout the book! Every health care student and professional needs this unique pocket-sized reference.

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Mentoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Karen Elcock + 1 more
    • English
    Are you mentoring students? This is an indispensable handbook for: both new and experienced mentors seeking practical advice academic staff who deliver mentorship programmes link lecturers who support mentors in practice.

  • Nursing Research and Statistics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Suresh Sharma
    • English

  • 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.

  • Essential Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Philippa Sully + 1 more
    • English
    Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice - this book will enable readers to communicate effectively and with confidence in their professional practice. It focuses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships. It is a 'how to do it' book that relates the theory of effective and ethical communication to the practice of nursing and midwifery and provides a framework for developing communication skills to meet a variety of situations.

  • 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.

  • Essential Decision Making and Clinical Judgement for Nurses

    • 1st Edition
    • Carl Thompson + 1 more
    • English
    This book provides the skills and knowledge to use information effectively when exercising professional judgement and clinical decisions. By integrating theory with practical examples, it provides an overview of the key issues facing nurses in decision making today.

  • Modelle der Pflegedidaktik

    mit pflegeheute.de-Zugang
    • 1st Edition
    • Ingo Scheller + 1 more
    • German
    Dieses Buch bietet erstmalig eine Übersicht über die wichtigsten pflegedidaktischen Modelle. Es ist eine Grundlage für alle Lehrenden in Aus- und Weiterbildung in den Gesundheitsfachberuf... und für Studierende in den Studiengängen der Pflegepädagogik. Die erste Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten pflegedidaktischen Modelle namhafter Professorinnen in einem Buch. Eine pflegedidaktisch fundierte Darstellung der Praxisanleitung rundet dieses Buch ab. Modelle der Pflegedidaktik - ein Grundlagenwerk für die Ausbildung und berufliche Praxis. Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung der Modelle finden Sie zu dem Buch im Internet. Auf pflegeheute.de finden Sie*: Ein Interview mit der Herausgeberin, in dem sie u.a. die Praxisrelevanz der Modelle aufzeigt Ein ausführliches Glossar der wichtigsten pflegedidaktischen Begriffe, welches ein schnelles Nachschlagen garantiert Der Code im Buch schaltet Ihnen diese exklusiven Inhalte im Internet kostenlos frei. Die Angebote auf dem PflegeHeute-Portal werden aktualisiert und erweitert*. *Stand April 2009; Angebot freibleibend

  • Kurzlehrbuch Altenpflege

    Band 2: Lernfelder 1.2; 1.3; 1.4 und 1.5 - mit pflegeheute-Zugang
    • 1st Edition
    • Christine Maria Brendebach + 3 more
    • German
    Diese Kurzlehrbücher (Bd.1+2) sind der optimale Begleiter für die Altenpflegeausbildun... Angelehnt an die aktuelle Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung werden alle prüfungsrelevanten Themen besprochen. Themenschwerpunkte des 2. Bandes: Pflege alter Menschen planen, durchführen, dokumentieren und evaluieren Alte Menschen personen- und situationsbezogen pflegen Anleiten, beraten und Gespräche führen Bei der medizinischen Diagnostik und Therapie mitwirken Mit Buch und Internet sicher durch die Prüfung - besser geht's nicht!: pflegeheute.de bietet für diese Bücher:* Fallbeschreibungen aus der Praxis - mit Reflexionsfragen und Lösungen zur optimalen Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung Weiterführende Literatur zur Vertiefung des Gelernten Die Angebote auf dem PflegeHeute-Portal werden aktualisiert und erweitert.* *Stand Januar 2009, Angebot freibleibend.

  • Dictionnaire médical de l'infirmière

    L'encyclopédie pratique de référence
    • 8th Edition
    • Jacques Quevauvilliers + 2 more
    • French
    Ouvrage devenu incontournable, le Dictionnaire médical de l'infirmière couvre l'ensemble des spécialités médicales et présente les connaissances utiles à l'infirmière par ordre alphabétique. Il est organisé en deux grandes parties : * Une partie Symptômes, maladies et médicaments qui présente toutes les pathologies avec causes, signes cliniques, examens et traitements. Des encadrés thématiques et des tableaux accompagnent chaque article : - Surveillance infirmière - Pour la pratique, on retiendra - Éducation du patient - Tableaux pharmacologiques détaillés * Une partie Examens complémentaires qui présente selon les indications, les techniques, le matériel et enfin les tableaux de résultats des différents examens. Plusieurs index facilitent l'accès le plus direct possible aux informations recherchées. À la fois Encyclopédie de référence et guide pratique, ce dictionnaire largement illustré est l'outil indispensable pour les étudiants comme pour les professionnels en exercice qui y trouveront des réponses précises pour parfaire ou approfondir leurs connaissances.

  • Kompetenzorientiert prüfen

    Lern- und Leistungsüberprüfungen in der Pflegeausbildung
    • 1st Edition
    • Mathias Bonse-Rohmann + 2 more
    • German
    Kompetenzorientiert prüfen - ein Leitfaden für alle Lehrer in der Pflegeausbildung! Wie kann berufliche Handlungskompetenz in mündlichen und schriftlichen Prüfungen getestet und mit Noten bewertet werden? Mit welchen Methoden werden kommunikative und kooperative Fähigkeiten überprüft? Welche Bewertungsrichtlinie... können zur Notengebung herangezogen werden? Dieses Buch bietet dem Lehrer praxistaugliche Lösungen. Aufbauend auf einer theoretischen Einführung werden sechs unterschiedliche Instrumente zur kompetenzorientierte... Lernerfolgsüberprüfu... dargestellt. Präzise und detaillierte Beschreibungen der Instrumente, Checklisten und Formulare ermöglichen eine einfache und rasche Umsetzung.

  • Building Your Nursing Career

    A Guide for Students
    • 3rd Edition
    • Gail J. Donner + 2 more
    • English
    The only career planning book available in Canada developed specifically for nursing students!This specialized workbook has been written specifically for nursing students as a tool to assist them in the process of planning their future career. Following the Donner-Wheeler "Career Planning and Development Model", the book aims to provide students with practical advice on how to get the most from their education, and subsequently, their careers. Students will learn how to: Develop a clinical learning plan Appropriately select courses Determine a foci for course assignments Balance extracurricular activities Establish a sense of control and direction over their academic career Develop a plan for future success Building on the success of the previous two editions, the fully-updated Third Edition of Building Your Nursing Career will serve as a valuable aid to any nursing student, no matter if they are just entering school or are close to graduating. "This inexpensive text is used from year one to fourth year...The self-assessment and reality check are great for preparing the students and compiling the work they've done in the program. When students interview, I get phone calls and rave reviews on the students because they are interviewing so well. Students are being offered jobs six weeks into senior practicum! Students have said this book is the most valuable book to have!" - Nursing instructor Kathryn Hyndman, Brandon University "I spent hours trying to decide what area of nursing I wanted to go into, as well as where I wanted my career to lead me. These have always been questions that I have found hard to answer. With so many different career options how could I choose? [This book] uses questions to encourage you to reflect about the things that you enjoy most, and ways in which you currently spend your time. This challenges you to consider ways in which you want to progress through your nursing education to gain the end result of a career that is right for you. It asks you many questions, with plenty of space to write your answers. The final chapter contains information about choosing your first job as a registered nurse, as well as interview technique and some of the possible questions that you may be asked. As a 3rd year approaching interview time I have certainly found this section handy! This is a good, valid resource tool, which is very useful when considering and challenging your personal future nursing career." - Nursing student Helen Rowe, Bournemouth University

  • 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.

  • Lexikon der Pflegeforschung

    Begriffe aus Forschung und Theorie
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabine Bartholomeyczik + 3 more
    • German
    Forschungsberichte oder wissenschaftliche Texte zu lesen, kann schwierig sein - besonders wenn sie seltene Fachbegriffe enthalten. Dieses Lexikon hilft weiter: Klar und prägnant bringt es die wichtigsten Begriffe zur Pflegeforschung auf den Punkt. Ob für Pflegende mit Basiswissen zur Pflegeforschung, Studierende oder routinierte Pflegewissenschaftle... Vom Abbruchkriterium über die Methodeninterne Triangulation bis zum Empirischen Zyklus finden Sie Definitionen zu allen gängigen Begriffen. Forschungsberichte sind damit leichter verständlich; Fachbegriffe können korrekt verwendet werden. Eine Übersetzungsliste ermöglicht das rasche Verstehen englischsprachiger Fachbegriffe. Abgerundet wird dieses hilfreiche Nachschlagewerk durch Erklärungen zu den wichtigsten Begriffen aus der Statistik.

  • 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.

  • Nursing Research: Designs and Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Roger Watson + 3 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It has been written by nurses for nurses and is research-minded, conceptually and theoretically up-to-date and student-centred. It is a comprehensive introduction to nursing research that will allow readers to build up their understanding of the research process and develop confidence in its practical application.

  • 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.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Research

    Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Dean Whitehead + 4 more
    • English
    The new edition upholds the premise that knowledge about research process and design is mandatory in today's health care arena, and that all nurses and midwives need to understand research findings and their implication for changing practice. It is completely revised with many new chapters. The text has been restructured into three sections. Section 1 Research Awareness sets the scene for the importance of nursing and midwifery research and provides an overview of research theory and practice as processes. Chapters on searching for and reviewing the literature provide detailed advice for undergraduates and facilitate access to research articles online. One of the new chapters discusses ethical issues in Australia and New Zealand. Section 2 Appreciation and Application provides a detailed discussion of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches with many useful examples from the clinical area. Section 3 Conducting primary research is new and is designed to accommodate both undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research effort. Writing research proposals may be a requirement for undergraduates in their research program and postgraduates will find the information useful for undertaking a higher degree or applying for university or external funding. This final Section is also useful as a guide on disseminating and publishing conducted research findings.

  • 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.

  • Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines

    Medical-Surgical Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Betty J. Ackley + 3 more
    • English
    This groundbreaking reference — created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts — provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting.

  • Pflegehandeln an Qualitätskriterien, rechtlichen Rahmenbestimmungen sowie wirtschaftlichen und ökologischen Prinzipien ausrichten

    Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute Themenbereich 7: Analyse und Vorschläge für den Unterricht
    • 1st Edition
    • Sandra Herrgesell
    • Angelika Warmbrunn
    • German
    Die Reihe Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute ist ein offenes Konzept, das vielfältige theoretische und praktische Inhalte, Ideen und Hilfsmittel für den Unterricht zu den einzelnen Themenbereichen bietet. Es ist die ideale Ergänzung zum Lehrbuch Pflege heute; aber offen genug, um auch in Verbindung mit anderen Lehrbüchern genutzt zu werden. Qualitätskriterien, Recht, Ökologie und Ökonomie begleiten das gesamte pflegerische Denken, Planen und Handeln. Dieses Werkstattbuch bietet Hilfestellungen, wie Schüler dazu befähigt werden, Qualitätskonzepte zu entwickeln und umsetzen zu können.Eine umfassende und einzigartige Darstellung der Relevanz von Wirtschaftlichkeit, Recht, Ökologie und Qualität in der Pflege.

  • 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.

  • Unterstützung, Beratung und Anleitung in gesundheits- und pflegerelevanten Fragen fachkundig gewährleisten

    Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute Themenbereich 2: Analyse und Vorschläge für den Unterricht
    • 1st Edition
    • Meike Schwermann
    • Angelika Warmbrunn
    • German
    Die Reihe Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute ist ein offenes Konzept, das vielfältige theoretische und praktische Inhalte, Ideen und Hilfsmittel für den Unterricht zu den einzelnen Themenbereichen bietet. Es ist die ideale Ergänzung zum Lehrbuch Pflege heute, aber offen genug, um auch in Verbindung mit anderen Lehrbüchern genutzt zu werden. Diese Reihe lehnt sich an kein bestimmtes Curriculum an und ist deshalb bundesweit einsetzbar. Pflegemaßnahmen auswählen, durchführen und auswerten - das sind wesentliche pflegerische Tätigkeiten im Rahmen des Pflegeprozesses, für die Pflegende umfassende Kompetenzen benötigen. Bereits im Unterricht sollen Auszubildende methodisches und reflektiertes Vorgehen bei der Pflege lernen. Dazu liefert dieses Buch die umfangreiche didaktische Aufbereitung einer Lernsituation zum Thema "Palliative Care" . Anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen wird der Themenbereich 2 pflegewissenschaftli... fundiert und zugleich praxisnah erarbeitet. Detaillierte Arbeitsvorschläge, praktische Kopiervorlagen zum sofortigen Einsatz sowie sinnvolle Evaluationsangebote ermöglichen eine kompetente und schülerorientierte Unterrichtsvorbereit... Dieses Buch bietet Lehrern die optimale Basis für einen abwechslungsreichen, berufsbezogenen und reflektierten Unterricht!

  • Research Ethics in the Real World

    Issues and Solutions for Health and Social Care Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Tony Long + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It departs from the usual principles-based approach and instead takes a predominantly consequentialist (harms and benefits) approach. It aims to be free of abstract philosophy, but will use the analysis of cases and a reasoned approach to examine alternative arguments. Whilst the book deals with issues in some depth it uses plain language and many clear examples of good and less good practice to illustrate points. It is at a level useful to both beginning and more experienced researchers.

  • Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting

    • 1st Edition
    • Roberta J. Emerson
    • English
    2007 AJN Book of the Year Award WinnerNursing Education in the Clinical Setting provides a practical approach to clinical nursing instruction. Although grounded in adult learning theory, this unique resource provides practical suggestions and addresses common questions and issues. The text incorporates illustrative scenarios, discussion questions, and reflection exercises designed to facilitate thoughtful application of the content.

  • The Practice of Patient Education

    A Case Study Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Barbara Klug Redman
    • English
    With patients leaving the hospital sicker and more care being done in outpatient settings or at home, patients need to become active, informed participants on their health care team. This one-of-a-kind text provides unique advice to help nurses apply their knowledge and skills to teaching patients in the clinical setting with specific diseases, including special populations. The book is organized into two basic sections - the first describes the theories and process of learning and teaching, and the second focuses on the major fields of patient education practice in place today. The new case study approach also makes it easy for students to understand how to apply teaching strategies to specific patient types resulting in better informed patients and a more positive teaching/learning experience.

  • Nursing Ethics

    • 5th Edition
    • Ian E. Thompson + 3 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The authors have developed a holistic approach that explores: ethics in hospital and community settings, inter-disciplinary teamwork, ward and hospital management, nursing research, performance management and the political ethics of nursing administration, health service re-structuring and reform. The content has been substantially revised for this edition and significant new material added to reflect developments in theory and practice.

  • Appraising Research into Childbirth

    An Interactive Workbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Wickham
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Concentrating specifically on research into midwifery and related disciplines, this book appraises eight previously published research articles that present both qualitative and quantitative research studies. Each of the various elements is analysed - from the methodology through to the interpretation of the results. Each article is annotated with notes and questions, thereby enabling the reader to actively participate in the appraisal.

  • Essentials of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Ethics

    Perspectives and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Davis + 2 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book aims to fill a gap with an in-depth exploration of nursing ethics content from the western philosophical tradition and some of the methods used in teaching this content. It addresses cross-cultural issues in using specific ethics content. It also reveals the poverty of the present dualism model in nursing ethics and replace this with a more complex and more useful model that invites debate. Its scope is both wide and deep but that is needed to enrich the basis for teaching nursing ethics.

  • 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.

  • Evidence-Based Practice

    A Primer for Health Care Professionals
    • 2nd Edition
    • Martin Dawes
    • English
    The book is a comprehensive guide to all the main strands of EBHC - finding and implementing evidence for use in clinical practice. Its focus is health professionals in the primary care field, and it consciously uses case examples from a variety of professional contexts. Examples and questions relevant to primary care practice are featured throughout the text. It discusses principles as well as practice, and provides guidance for teachers.

  • Research into Practice

    • 2nd Edition
    • Patrick Crookes + 1 more
    • English
    The need for all health care professionals to develop research appreciation skills has been recognized and emphasized. Otherwise, research remains irrelevant and unrelated to practice. Traditional research textbooks have used the format of the research process which makes research seem even more difficult and remote. This book is different. Because the purpose of research appreciation is to enable practitioners to use research to develop and improve practice, it focuses instead on the skills of research appreciation and application which are distinct from the skills necessary to undertake research. It prepares you to access, critically evaluate, understand and use research-based literature within the multi-disciplinary context of today's health services, and emphasises:The range of sources of knowledge which inform nursing practiceContemporary research and the context in which health care research and development takes placeCritical evaluation of research reports and research-based literature, examining the implication of project design and conductThe range of skills needed for the application of research findings and innovation within practice

  • Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • Karen Whalley Hammell
    • English
    This book provides an inexpensive and accessible discussion of qualitative research and the potential role for qualitative research in enhancing both the theoretical bases of occupational and physical therapy and the knowledge bases that inform evidence-based practice. It is a comprehensive text for students in the rehabilitation disciplines with examples drawn from research undertaken by physical therapists and occupational therapists. The book provides a resource for graduate students, researchers new to the field and to clinicians who seek a greater understanding of qualitative research and its use within the professions of occupational and physical therapy.Coverage and Orientation Occupational and physical therapists are being urged to adhere to "evidence-based practice" because clients and payers want services that are based on evidence that demonstrates their effectiveness. Qualitative Research in Rehabilitation : informing evidence-based practice will be a timely, practical and practice-related exploration of qualitative research, client-centred practice and evidence-based practice as these inter-relate and as they pertain to occupational and physical therapy.

  • Interpersonal Communication in Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Roger Ellis + 2 more
    • English
    Good communication is fundamental to effective nursing, and the teaching of interpersonal skills is now an established part of all nursing courses, at both pre-and post-registration level. The book meets the student's needs, and is specifically tailored to nurses. It interweaves theoretical concepts of communication into the analysis of everyday nursing situations. This approach makes the book more interesting to read and has the added benefit of encouraging reflective practice.After reading and studying this book, students and qualified staff should be better able to make sense of face-to-face communication and know how their interactions can be improved.

  • Writing Research

    Transforming Data into Text
    • 1st Edition
    • Judith Clare + 1 more
    • English
    The primary aim of Writing Research is to create a frame of reference for writing research from a number of approaches to inquiry; and for a number of purposes. The content is directed to identifying principles for writing from within commonly used methodologies and methods in health research, which will guide writers to transform research data into written forms. The emphasis will be on the writing task, not on how to conduct the research, which follows after research data has been collected. The explanatory aspects of the content of the book will assist researchers in the development of research proposals and those who critique or review research for any purpose.

  • Ogier's Reading Research

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nicky Lanoe
    • English
    The importance of evidence-based nursing and the need to be research-minded means that all nurses must be aware of research and use it to inform their practice. But how can you find out what research is available? How do you find your way around reports? And how can you decide what research is relevant to your practice? This book will help. Thousands of nurses found the first 2 editions' down-to-earth style and step-by-step guidance invaluable. The new edition will retain and enhance this straightforward approach, but reflect changes in locating and reading research, including the impact of new technologies such as CDROM, Medline and the Internet.

  • Staff Development Nursing Secrets

    • 1st Edition
    • Kristen L. O'Shea
    • English
    Staff Development Nursing Secrets is a practical guide for nurse educators working in staff development. The question and answer format helps provide readers with specific answers to their everyday questions and challenges. The text explores the state of today's healthcare world and identifies the myriad of competencies and skills necessary for a nurse educator to succeed. In addition, nurse educators will gain useful tips and knowledge regarding the planning, implementation and evaluation of many types of educational programming. The text concludes with a section on the nuts and bolts of common staff development programs.

  • The Essential Researcher's Handbook

    For Nurses and Health Care Professionals
    • 2nd Edition
    • Maggie Tarling + 1 more
    • English
    This book contains a wealth of practical guidance about what doing research actually involves for the often hard-pressed and isolated researcher. It bridges the gap and provides 'real-life' insight into undertaking research in nursing. It focuses on the practicality of research and identifies the pitfalls that can so easily undermine even the most carefully planned project.

  • Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Carl Thompson + 1 more
    • English
    The book provides a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. The text helps individuals apply different techniques to practice, aiming for a 'non-academic' style which will be easy for readers to understand. Both the editors are researchers in the field of nurse decision making and have considerable experience teaching the subject on third level diploma/degree, masters level and post-registration nursing courses. This text is therefore unique in drawing together both the research and practical experience of implementing techniques in practice.

  • The Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing

    Based on Activities of Living
    • 1st Edition
    • Nancy Roper + 2 more
    • English
    This book provides the definitive account of the Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing, including in-depth discussion of its conceptual development, its place within the wider body of nursing theory and a critique of its application in practice. The book will conclude with a wider discussion of the place of this model for nursing in the face of ongoing challenges in both nursing and health care throughout the world.

  • Nursing Faculty Secrets

    • 1st Edition
    • Linda J. Scheetz
    • English
    Using the popular question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series, this helpful resource offers practical tips, answers, and secrets from expert nursing faculty. From securing the very first faculty assignment to preparing for tenure review, this book addresses those frequently asked questions posed by faculty in their early years. Updated coverage is included on new and emerging subjects such as integrating technology in the classroom, mentoring, distance learning, landing that faculty position, organizational structure, and much more.

  • 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.

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