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The Nursing & Midwifery subject area provides evidence-based content to support nurses and interprofessional teams in preparation, development, and everyday clinical care. Providing content for nursing students, nurse educators, NPs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, APRNs, and more, the nursing portfolio covers all areas of nursing including NCLEX & Certification titles, Community Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology, Oncology, Nutrition, Home Health, Case Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Gerontology, Critical Care, Pediatric Nursing, Care Planning, Midwifery, Leadership & Management, Nurse Anesthesia, Psychiatric Mental Health, and more.

  • Pflege in Einfacher Sprache Arzneimittel

    • 1st Edition
    • Urban & Fischer Elsevier GmbH
    • German
    Die Buchreihe Pflege in Einfacher Sprache erklärt wichtige Inhalte für die Pflegeausbildung leicht verständlich:einfach... und kurze Sätze auf dem Sprachniveau B1/B2Fachwörter werden erklärtviele Bilderextra Kästen: „Merkhilfe“, „Begriffserklärung“, „Praxistipp“, „Vorsicht“, „Fallbeispiel“So können Sie:den Lernstoff besser verstehendie Prüfung bestehenim Beruf richtig und sicher handelnPassend zu allen Lehrbüchern!Für wen ist dieses Buch:Auszubildende in der PflegePflegefachpers... mit Deutsch als Zweitsprache. Mit dem Buch können Sie sich schnell in leicht verständlichem Deutsch in die verschiedenen Themengebiete einlesen.Themen im Band Arzneimittel sind u.a.:Was sind Medikamente?Wie wirken Medikamente im Körper?Wie werden Medikamente gegeben?Welche Medikamente helfen gegen Beschwerden in verschiedenen Bereichen des Körpers? Zum Beispiel: Nervensystem, Herz-Kreislauf-Syste... Magen-Darm-Trakt, Urogenitaltrakt, Haut.Die Buchreihe Pflege in Einfacher Sprache gibt es für folgende Themen:AtmungHerz-Kr... Pflegeplanung PflegedokumentationG... und Pflegeberufe in DeutschlandWörterbuc...

  • Applied Sociology for Nurses, 4e

    • 4th Edition
    • Shama Lohumi + 1 more
    • English
    This book has been written keeping in view the specific requirements of undergraduate nursing students and it fully covers the new syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council. Although it primarily aims at catering to the curricular needs of B.Sc. Nursing students, it will also be immensely useful for degree students of various other streams studying sociology. The basic concepts have been explained in unambiguous terms from the students’ point of view. Sociological aspects relevant to nursing have been dealt with in detail wherever necessary so that students not only learn the subject but also are able to make practical use of the acquired knowledge in profession. Applied aspects of Sociology as per the new syllabus has been covered in the book. Aligned with the revised syllabus, additional content has been incorporated to make the book more comprehensive.

  • Understanding and Preventing Student Attrition in Pre-registration Nursing Education

    • 1st Edition
    • Amanda Costello
    • English
    More than twenty per cent of today’s nursing students will leave their training before qualifying. Understanding and Preventing Student Attrition in Pre-registration Nursing Education explores this challenging issue in nursing education, helping faculty, mentors and healthcare organisations recognise the causes of nursing student dropout, develop effective strategies for prevention, and provide better support to student nurses. With its emphasis on prevention and support, this practical text not only addresses the problem of attrition but provides solutions to help strengthen the future nursing workforce.

  • Emergencies in Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-2
    • Petra Brysiewicz
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Petra Brysiewicz brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Emergencies in Nursing. Curated by high quality nursing knowledge and evidence-informed practices from across the globe, articles in this issue depict the management of a wide variety of emergencies (clinical, administrative, educational etc.) across different contexts. Content covers the broad spectrum of emergencies a clinical nurse may encounter, providing tools and guidance regarding the therapeutic involvement and resolution of the situation.

  • Guide pratique de l'infirmier en santé au travail

    Apprendre - Prévenir - Agir
    • 1st Edition
    • Sandra Guillot
    • French
    L’infirmier(ère) en santé au travail (IDEST) contribue à prévenir et dépister les altérations de la santé des salariés au sein d’une équipe pluridisciplinaire et dans une perspective de Santé publique. Son rôle dépasse le soin : il évalue, conseille, oriente, forme et alerte, à la croisée du soin, de la pédagogie, de l’épidémiologie de terrain et du droit du travail.Ce guide, pensé comme un compagnon de terrain, présente les grandes orientations réglementaires en gestes professionnels concrets. Il offre des repères clairs, des outils pratiques et immédiatement utilisables.60 fiches sont regroupées en deux grandes parties : l’IDEST en consultation et l’IDEST sur le terrain. Une trentaine d’arbres décisionnels facilitent la mémorisation. Des check-lists, des trames de consultation, des modèles et des extraits réglementaires utiles structurent et simplifient la pratique quotidienneQuatorze annexes offrent des outils concrets : pré-consultation, observation en visite, aménagement ergonomique du poste de travail...Ces mêmes outils sont accessibles en ligne et peuvent être imprimés pour chaque consultation.Conçu pour être immédiatement exploitable, cet ouvrage est le guide de référence pour la pratique quotidienne des infirmiers en santé au travail.Sandra Guillot est infirmière en santé au travail.Licenciée en sciences de l’éducation.

  • Réflexion approfondie

    Raisonnement clinique, jugement clinique et prise de décision dans les soins infirmiers au Canada
    • 1st Edition
    • Karin L. Page-Cutrara
    • French
    Rédigé et développé par des Canadiens en tenant compte du contexte canadien des soins infirmiers, ce nouvel ouvrage est le seul texte fondamental sur les soins infirmiers centré sur le Canada qui vous aidera à développer vos compétences en matière de raisonnement clinique et de jugement clinique pour la prise de décision dans la pratique des soins infirmiers. Réflexion approfondie va au-delà du processus de soins infirmiers pour proposer des stratégies ciblées utilisant un processus unifié de réflexion et de prise de décision qui est visible, racontable, réel - et dont les futures infirmiers/ères ont besoin. En présentant des modèles utiles et des cadres pratiques comme des outils essentiels pour les soins infirmiers, ce guide structuré pour le développement cognitif des soins infirmiers est une ressource précieuse tout au long de chaque année de votre programme de soins infirmiers.

  • Manuel Canadien Complet de Révision D’Elsevier pour l’examen NCLEX-RN®/MD

    • 3rd Edition
    • Patricia A. Bradley + 1 more
    • French
    A truly Canadian edition of Elsevier’s best-selling NCLEX® exam review book, now in French! Elsevier’s Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, French Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX® exam — complete content review, more than 5,000 NCLEX practice questions in the book and online, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX®. In addition, all answers include detailed rationales and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Integrating Canadian approaches to nursing throughout the text, this book is the only French language comprehensive NCLEX review written from a Canadian perspective. It’s THE book of choice for NCLEX preparation!

  • Clinical Companion to Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 13th Edition
    • Debra Hagler
    • Mariann M. Harding + 2 more
    • English
    Designed for portability, this Clinical Companion provides at-a-glance access to key information on more than 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. Completely updated content mirrors the revisions in the 13th edition of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Organized alphabetically for quick reference, it includes a variety of full-color illustrations and summary tables, as well as a handy reference appendix with laboratory values, Spanish translations of key phrases, and other information commonly used in nursing practice.

  • Lasers: Innovation in Care, An issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1-2
    • Vangie Dennis
    • English
    In this inaugural issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care, guest editor Vangie Dennis brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Lasers: Innovation in Care. Laser technology has transformed modern medicine and healthcare disciplines using lasers to perform precise procedures, but with these advances are risks to patients and professionals. In this issue, top experts address eye safety; development of a departmental laser program; administrative aspects of a laser program; third-party services: maintaining safety in the perioperative care environment; and much more.

  • PFLEGEN Fokus Alter Mensch +E-Book

    • 2nd Edition
    • Roland Böhmer-Breuer + 1 more
    • German
    PFLEGEN – Fokus Alter Mensch– Buch mit E-Book inklusive: Unersetzlich für eine Vertiefung in der Altenpflege. (Buch und E-Book)Dieser Band richtet sich an alle Auszubildenden, aber insbesondere jene, die ihren Vertiefungseinsatz der generalistischen Ausbildung in der Altenpflege absolvieren. Auch jene, die als Ziel nach der Ausbildung den Arbeitsschwerpunkt in der Langzeitpflege oder ambulanten Pflege sehen, profitieren von dem genau abgestimmten Knowhow. Das Buch kann ergänzend zu den generalistischen PFLEGEN-Bänden vom ersten Tag der Ausbildung an genutzt, aber auch mit jedem anderen Lehrbuch kombiniert werden. Wer alte Menschen gut versorgen will, liegt hier genau richtig!PFLEGEN: So finden Sie sich gut zurechtZusammenfasse... Grafiken am Anfang eines jeden Kompetenzbereichs ebnen einen übersichtlichen Einstieg – zum schnellen Finden der Lerninhalte.Ein modernes und übersichtliches Seitenlayout erleichtert die Orientierung und fokussiert auf die wesentlichen Inhalte. Ein Farbleitsystem führt durch das Buch.PFLEGEN: So wissen Sie, was wichtig istInfokästen und Grafiken machen deutlich, was von Bedeutung ist.Definitionen und Notfälle sind extra gekennzeichnet.Spezi... Kästen zeigen wie Nachhaltigkeit in Pflege und Medizin gelebt werden kann.PFLEGEN: So wissen Sie, was zu tun istAuch dieser Band legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Handlungskompetenz. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und Schritt-für-Schritt-... unterstützen das Verständnis und zeigen, was zu tun ist.Klare Handlungsanweisungen unterstützen bei der praktischen Umsetzung und geben Ihnen Sicherheit.Komplexe Informationen sind lernfreundlich aufbereitet (z.B. in Tabellen) und verschaffen einen guten Überblick.PFLEGEN: So verstehen und wiederholen Sie den LernstoffPflegesitua... am Kapitelanfang stellen den Bezug zur Praxis her. Prüfungsrelevante Aufgaben zur Pflegesituation am Ende eines jeden Kapitels dienen zum Selbsttest und bereiten optimal auf die Prüfung vor.Inklusive: Ihr PFLEGEN E-Book bietet Ihnen zahlreiche wertvolle FunktionalitätenFarb... MarkierungenNotizen einfügenErstellen eigener LernkartenMarkierung... und Notizen teilenVorlesefunktio... BildergalerieOnline- und Offline-Nutzung

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals

    • 5th Edition
    • Tom McEwan + 1 more
    • English
    Now featuring a new author team and a new and expanded title, Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition, remains a core text for undergraduate and postgraduate education and is an ideal resource to support those working in maternity and perinatal care. This highly popular textbook presents reproductive anatomy and physiology in a manner which is ideal for those who are new to the subject or who desire a quick, well-illustrated review. Using an accessible, friendly writing style, it progresses from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition, and the transition to neonatal life.

  • 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.

  • Men's Health

    An Introductory Text
    • 1st Edition
    • Ian Peate
    • English
    When healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively address men’s health issues, the result is improved health outcomes for men, boys, women, families, and communities. Filling a gap in the current medical education literature, Men's Health: An Introductory Text, by Professor Ian Peate, is an essential resource for improving clinical practice, promoting preventive care, addressing health inequalities, and supporting holistic care for men. Abundant pedagogical features, full-color illustrations, and a focus on applying theory to practice make this up-to-date text ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, social workers, nurses, allied health care professionals, and all others who work, or will work, with men in the health care field.

  • The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions

    Pregnancy and Childbirth
    • 3rd Edition
    • Linda Wylie + 1 more
    • English
    Designed to help midwives optimally manage pregnancy and childbirth in women with systemic disease, The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions, 3rd Edition, provides up-to-date guidance on how to recognize the early onset of disease-related pregnancy complications and determine when it may be necessary to refer patients to another member of the healthcare team. Using an accessible writing style and clear illustrations throughout, this highly regarded text is edited and written by well-known authorities in the field to ensure that information is relevant to midwives in training or practice.

  • Moderne Wundversorgung

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    • 11th Edition
    • Jan Hinnerk Timm + 1 more
    • German
    Sie wollen Menschen mit Wunden professionell versorgen und suchen einen Überblick über zeitgemäße und leitliniengerechte Vorgehensweisen und Versorgungsformen? Sie kennen ein geeignetes Produkt zur Wundversorgung, sind aber in der Anwendung unsicher? Dann ist ''Moderne Wundversorgung'' genau das Richtige für Sie. Kompetent, verständlich und up-to-date führt das bewährte Standardwerk durch das Dickicht der Behandlung von Menschen mit chronischen Wunden.Nach einer anschaulichen Einführung in Aufbau und Funktionen der Haut, Wundentstehung und Wundarten, erfahren Sie alles Wichtige über eine indikationsbezogene Wundversorgung, Verbandwechsel und Hygiene und noch vieles mehr:Wundspülung, Wundantiseptik und WundreinigungKriteri... zur Auswahl von Wundauflagen und weiteren VersorgungsoptionenS... Durchführung des VerbandwechselsHygie... AspekteDiagnostik, Therapie und Prävention bei Dekubitus, Inkontinenz-assoziie... Dermatitis, Ulcus cruris venosum/arteriosum, Lymphödem und diabetischem FußsyndromStrategien zur Schmerzvermeidung beim VerbandwechselWunddo... Recht und KostenAspekte der Lebensqualität und Edukation von BetroffenenDas besondere Plus für Sie:Im Elsevier Online-Portal finden Sie viele Zusatzmaterialien für die Arbeit rund um Wunden: Wunddokumentationsbö... Standards zum Einsatz von Verbandmitteln und Methoden zur Wundversorgung, Patienten- und Angehörigenbroschüre... Produktübersichten sowie Assessementinstrumen... Inhalte der Wunddokumentationsbö... sind am DNQP-Expertenstandar... ''Pflege von Menschen mit chronischen Wunden'' orientiert, an dessen aktueller Fassung Frau Protz mitgewirkt hat.Moderne Wundversorgung – alles rund um chronische Wunden

  • 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.

  • Study Guide for Adult Health Nursing

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

  • Study Guide for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of LPN/LVN fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing! Corresponding to the chapters in Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 10th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review, practice, and apply nursing concepts and skills, and care for patients with common disorders. Review questions make it easier to achieve the objectives from the textbook, and critical thinking activities help you develop clinical judgment skills. Plus, Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN)–style case studies and questions help you prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination.

  • Living with Chronic Illness and Disability

    Principles for Nursing Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Esther Chang + 1 more
    • English
    Equip tomorrow’s nurses and health professionals with the knowledge, confidence and person-centred principles required to support people living with chronic illness and disability.Now in its fifth edition, Living with Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice continues to set the benchmark for holistic, evidence-based care. Edited by Esther Chang and Deborah Hatcher and written by a multidisciplinary team of expert clinicians and academics, this trusted text prepares students and clinicians to work in genuine partnership with individuals, families and carers across the continuum of care.Grounded in best practice and informed by current Australian, New Zealand and international evidence, the text explores the realities of living with chronic conditions and disability. It champions self-management, empowerment and interdisciplinary collaboration, and addresses major conditions including heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes, dementia, mental illness and palliative care, alongside essential dimensions of care such as spirituality, sexuality and sexual health, chronic pain, stigma and preferred place of care.Designed for nursing and allied health students, newly registered nurses and clinicians across Australia and New Zealand, this text supports the development of clinical reasoning, reflective practice and the delivery of safe, competent and responsive care throughout every stage of a professional career.

  • Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals

    • 5th Edition
    • Michael J. Tatterton + 1 more
    • English
    Using a clear, easy-to-read writing style, Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses, Midwives & Allied Health Professionals, 5th Edition, conveniently breaks down the skills required for healthcare professionals into manageable components. Reflecting the multidisciplinary team dynamic that has become prevalent in the recent decade, this fully revised text teaches how to find, critically read, and interpret a range of research studies, helping you discover optimal approaches toward helping people reach decisions that are informed by the best available evidence.

  • Fachpflege Außerklinische Intensivpflege

    • 3rd Edition
    • Christine Keller
    • German
    Profundes Lehrbuch für Selbststudium und Weiterbildung sowie übersichtliches Nachschlagewerk für Pflegefachpersonen im Bereich außerklinsiche Intensivpflege, Intensivpflegedienst... Fach- und Lehrbuch ist mit seinen Inhalten zur außerklinischen Intensivpflege speziell auf die Bedürfnisse der Pflegenden in der Praxis zugeschnitten.23 Kapitel decken alle wichtigen Themen der außerklinischen Intensivpflege ab, z.B.Grundlagen aus Anatomie, Physiologie, Krankheitslehre, Hygiene und RechtKenntnisse zur psychosozialen Situation von chronisch Erkrankten und zum Überleitungsmanageme... zur Beatmung: Atemgasklimatisierun... Tracheostomaversorgu... pflegetherapeutische... Handeln, Besonderheiten bei beatmeten KindernFakten zu Ernährung, enterale Sonden und DysphagieHilfe bei NotfällenMit Definitions-, Merke- und Vorsichtskästen werden wichtige Aspekte hervorgehoben. Kleine Praxisbeispiele dienen zur Veranschaulichung der Inhalte.Das Fachbuch Außerklinische Intensivpflege dient sowohl als Kurslehrbuch, als auch als Nachschlagewerk für die Praxis. Das Buch verzichtet bewusst auf Grundlagenwissen und legt den Fokus auf praxisorientiertes Spezialwissen, das von Experten der AIP verfasst wurde.Neu in dieser Auflage: Erweiterung der Kapitel "Palliative Care" und "Psychosoziale Besonderheiten", sowie das neue Kapitel Ethik

  • Foundations and Adult Health Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Build the nursing knowledge and skills you need to care for patients of all ages! Combining two leading LPN/LVN textbooks into one volume, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 10th Edition, covers the fundamental skills and medical-surgical content essential to providing quality care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, maternity, adult, and older adult patients. Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment, and Next-Generation NCLEX®–format questions help you apply theory to practice.

  • Maternal-Child Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Jacqueline Carroll + 2 more
    • English
    Build your nursing skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children! Maternal-Child Nursing, 7th Edition, makes it easy to understand the essentials of women’s health, maternity, and children’s nursing care. Content simplifies the practice of developing clinical judgment skills and providing safe, effective care in evidence-based practice. This edition adds new information on maternal mortality, human trafficking, and other topics. Best of all, active learning tools and features make it fun to master nursing concepts, offering plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge to the practice setting.

  • Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs 12e

    • 12th Edition
    • Adriana Tiziani + 3 more
    • English
    Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs is an indispensable guide for nurses and nursing students that can be used both as a quick reference for medicine information and to acquire a deeper understanding for safe and effective drug administration by nurses.The guide is accessible and user friendly. It provides all the information you need for safe administration of medication, with drugs classified by both therapeutic class and body system for easy navigation.The twelfth edition has been comprehensively reviewed and updated to ensure that usage, dose, side-effects, contraindications and precautions are consistent with current Australian pharmaceutical guidelines.

  • Medical Office Administration

    A Worktext
    • 6th Edition
    • Brenda A. Potter
    • English
    Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 6th Edition provides a clear, hands-on approach to help you master the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. With a focus on exceptional patient service, this easy-to-read text stresses comprehension, application, and critical thinking to ensure you are job-ready on day one. When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier’s educational EHR (sold separately), you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This worktext helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job.

  • Potter & Ostendorf’s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures

    • 11th Edition
    • Anne G. Perry + 3 more
    • English
    Potter & Ostendorf's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures is a concise, portable study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition. This reference presents more than 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos, plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills.

  • Enfermería psiquiátrica y de la salud mental

    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel Román Sánchez + 1 more
    • Spanish
    El propósito de este manual es brindar a los Estudiantes de enfermería una base sólida y entendible sobre los principales trastornos mentales, su clasificación, las manifestaciones clínicas y los criterios diagnósticos, así como los abordajes terapéuticos desde la perspectiva de la experiencia tanto docente como asistencial de los autores. Es también una herramienta útil y práctica para los futuros profesionales para identificar, atender y apoyar a las personas con trastornos mentales, promoviendo una atención integral, segura y humanizada. Se estructura en tres partes. La primera, introduce conceptos básicos de la salud mental, la historia de los trastornos, la organización de la atención en España y las bases biológicas, psicológicas y sociales de los trastornos. La segunda se centra en la psicopatología, abarcando áreas como la conciencia, memoria, afectividad, pensamiento y lenguaje, sensopercepción o necesidades básicas, entre otras. La tercera parte describe las actuaciones de enfermería en diversos trastornos como los del neurodesarrollo; psicóticos; depresivos; bipolares; de ansiedad; obsesivo-compulsivos... relacionados con traumas y el estrés; de síntomas somáticos; de la conducta alimentaria; del sueño-vigilia; sexuales, y de la personalidad, además de las urgencias psiquiátricas.

  • Enfermería y envejecimiento

    • 2nd Edition
    • Julia González Vaca + 3 more
    • Spanish
    Enfermería y envejecimiento es un tratado de geriatría en el que los estudiantes de másteres de Enfermería y todos los profesionales implicados en el cuidado de las personas mayores encontrarán una introducción a esta especialidad, que cada vez cobra más importancia debido al aumento de la esperanza de vida. Esta segunda edición, totalmente actualizada, conserva su carácter práctico y humanizador, basado en la amplia experiencia de los autores. La obra comienza dando importancia a papel activo que pueden ejercer el propio paciente y su entorno en la mejora de la calidad de su salud, centrándose en temas como el envejecimiento saludable, el cuidado centrado en el mayor y la sexualidad en las personas mayores. A continuación, se aborda la enfermedad, con varios capítulos dedicados a los síndromes (inmovilismo, caídas, aislamiento social y soledad, incontinencia urinaria, estreñimiento, desnutrición y disfagia). Más adelante se tratan las alteraciones cognitivas y sensoriales, el dolor, las situaciones agudas de urgencia, las lesiones cutáneas y los procesos crónicos, para acabar el tratado con un capítulo dedicado a los principios bioéticos aplicados en el cuidado geriátrico. Por último, se ofrecen cuatro casos clínicos con respuestas razonadas, para llevar al lector de la teoría a la práctica. Julia González Vaca, Carmen Sarabia Cobo, Rosa Martínez Sellarés y Misericordia García Hernández lideran en esta obra a un experto equipo de autores formado por profesionales y docentes del ámbito gerontológico.

  • Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider

    • 6th Edition
    • Constance G. Visovsky + 2 more
    • English
    Understand the most commonly prescribed drugs used in primary care! Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 6th Edition, is written for Nurse Practitioners, other Advanced Practice Nursing prescribers, and Physician Assistants/Associate... Mirroring how clinicians really practice, this unique text describes the condition or disease to be treated and then provides a step-by-step method to use when making treatment decisions. It shows how to evaluate drug information, presenting the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and tips for safe and effective practice. Featuring the most current drug information, this new edition continues to emphasize health promotion strategies and adds an enhanced focus on patient-centered care.

  • Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum

    • 8th Edition
    • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • English
    Expand your emergency nursing knowledge and skills with this essential resource! Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, 8th Edition, presents a clear, concise, and thorough overview of emergency nursing. Authored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), this edition includes new, updated, and expanded information on cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, mental health issues, disaster preparedness and response, and more. This core curriculum also serves as an invaluable resource when preparing for the Certification for Emergency Nurses (CEN) examination. Used by practicing emergency nurses at all levels, this highly respected resource is essential for gaining knowledge, developing practice standards, and improving quality of care.

  • Ostéopathie pédiatrique

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nicette Sergueef
    • French
    De la naissance à l’adolescence, l’être humain traverse des phases essentielles de son développement pour lesquelles l’ostéopathie peut jouer un rôle clé en soutenant ou en rétablissant l’harmonie. Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse globale et documentée des spécificités de cette prise en charge. En associant approche théorique et pratique, l’auteur aborde les thèmes prévalents de cette période cruciale, en évoquant notamment le concept crânien, les dysfonctions, l’axe hypothalamo-hypophys... et les troubles du sommeil. L’examen du patient est envisagé par le biais de l’anamnèse et du bilan ostéopathique en fonction de l’âge de l’enfant. Les grands principes et les procédures sont d’abord détaillés, puis les présentations cliniques sont abordées, accompagnées d’un protocole de traitement et de conseils aux parents. Les conduites thérapeutiques sont toujours éclairées par l’anatomie, la biomécanique et la neurophysiologie, et agrémentées de nombreuses photos en pratique et de schémas anatomiques.Cette nouvelle édition s’est enrichie de chapitres et illustrations inédits, abordant des thématiques essentielles pour la pratique ostéopathique pédiatrique, telles que la reconnaissance des signes d’alerte (drapeaux rouges), l’analyse des freins de langue, l’évaluation des déformations crâniennes positionnelles, ainsi que la compréhension et la prise en charge des pleurs du nourrisson. L’ouvrage aborde également divers troubles pour lesquels l’ostéopathie peut apporter une contribution complémentaire : troubles neurodéveloppementau... troubles du déficit de l’attention avec ou sans hyperactivité (TDAH), troubles spécifiques des apprentissages et conséquences de la non-intégration des réflexes archaïques. Cet ouvrage didactique et complet permet ainsi au praticien d’approfondir ses connaissances en inscrivant sa démarche en complément de l’approche médicale.

  • Taschenwissen Pflege

    • 4th Edition
    • Urban & Fischer Elsevier GmbH
    • German
    Mini Karten – maxi Wissen! Sie möchten bei bestimmten Pflegehandlungen mehr Sicherheit gewinnen? Sie suchen schnelle Tipps und klare Anleitungen, um Veränderungen bei den Patienten besser zu erkennen und im Blick zu behalten?Mit Taschenwissen Pflege wissen Sie immer Bescheid, wenn es am Patientenbett darauf ankommt.Auf das Wesentliche reduziert, übersichtlich mit Abbildungen, Tabellen und Schemata, liefert jede Karte punktgenau das benötigte Wissen, z.B. zu den ThemenArzneimittel und InsulinInfusionen, Injektionen, TransfusionenNotfall und ReanimationWunden und Verbandswechsel.Neu in der 4. Auflage:aktuelle Reanimationsrichtlin... und PEG-JSäuglingsbadSch... – sicher – praxisnah!Dieses Buch richtet sich an: Auszubildende Pflegefachfrau, Pflegefachmann, PflegefachpersonPfle... die in einer Klinik arbeiten

  • Study Guide for Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 13th Edition
    • Mariann M. Harding + 4 more
    • English
    Prepare for success in your medical-surgical nursing class and on the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination! With chapters corresponding to those in the Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 13th Edition, textbook, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master the nurse’s role in medical-surgical nursing care. Question formats reflect the most current NCLEX Exam test plan and include multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, prioritization, delegation, and alternate item formats, along with new NGN-style case studies and questions. To reinforce your understanding, answers to all questions are included in the back of the book.

  • Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-1
    • Connie Braybrook + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Connie Braybrook and Pamela Wall bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation. Transforming mental health care is a top global priority, with the primary care nurse at its core. This special issue in mental health represents a vision of the future of mental health nursing with the main aim of optimizing health outcomes and reducing the disease burden.

  • Varcarolis Clinical Companion for Psychiatric Nursing

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 8th Edition
    • Margaret Jordan Halter + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Psychiatric**Get quick access to psychiatric nursing care guidelines with this portable and concise clinical reference! Taking an interprofessional approach to care based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria, this essential resource helps you plan evidence-based, individualized nursing care for a range of healthcare settings. Clear, concise coverage focuses on the nursing process, summarizing topics from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. From noted educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual is a perfect clinical reference companion for creating psychiatric nursing care plans.

  • Nursing Today

    Transition and Trends
    • 12th Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
    • English
    Make a smooth transition from nursing school into the practice setting! Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 12th Edition, gives you a solid understanding of the issues and trends that affect the nursing profession. Not only will you graduate with patient care skills, but you will advance your career with insights into writing a resume, interviewing, finding a job, and obtaining specialty certifications. This edition takes a deeper look into topics such as workplace bullying, conflict management, artificial intelligence and its impact on health care, social determinants of health, and new question types found on the Next Generation NCLEX® examination. Written by well-known nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, this easy-to-read text prepares you for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam and in professional nursing practice.

  • Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant

    • 6th Edition
    • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 more
    • English
    Written in a clear, engaging style, Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition, provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's health services administrative assistants in Canada — whether working in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical office administrative assistant, such as good communication, privacy, customer service, stress management, medical transcription, filing, appointment booking, physical and virtual meetings, billing (ICD- 10-CA), and more. This new expanded edition includes in-depth coverage of topics including privacy and confidentiality, hospital procedures, cross-cultural communication, and more. Three new chapters explore health care's evolving landscape, therapeutic communication, and pharmacology, while a revised art program visually reinforces key concepts. Accompanied by a robust offering of invaluable learning resources on Evolve, this is the only text you'll need to prepare for your career in health care administration assistance.

  • Essentials of Nursing Communication

    • 1st Edition
    • Joy V. Goldsmith + 3 more
    • English
    Build your skills in communication with a scientific, competency-based approach! Essentials of Nursing Communication helps you gain communication knowledge and develop observable communication skills/behaviors in nursing. This text goes beyond an anecdotal, “soft skills” approach to communication. It integrates the COMFORT model with the concepts and domains of the 2021 AACN Essentials, covering key topics like professionalism, DEI, and person-centered care. Standards and learning objectives for undergraduate nurse communication training are scaffolded across chapters, implementing the gold-standard approach to competency-based learning to help you communicate effectively in today’s nursing practice.

  • PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum

    Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing
    • 5th Edition
    • ASPAN
    • Pamela E. Windle
    • English
    Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both in-hospital and ambulatory care. To keep you current, this edition also describes the latest advances in technology and emerging trends in patient care. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and edited by perianesthesia nurse Pam Windle, this book will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice.

  • Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

    • 8th Edition
    • HESI + 1 more
    • English
    Prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam with this proven HESI® review! Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition provides a complete, all-in-one guide to the information you need to know. Using an easy-to-read outline format, this book reviews content by nursing concepts and clinical areas. Along the way, valuable tips from HESI help you develop clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in real-life clinical situations. With 1,200 review questions on the companion Evolve website, you can practice test-taking in the same electronic format you will experience on nursing school exit exams and on the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN exam.

  • Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 13th Edition
    • Mariann M. Harding + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Medical/Surgical**Ga... the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition, uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation required in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, social determinants of health, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.

  • Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy

    • 7th Edition
    • Adrienne Foran + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its seventh edition, Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy is a much-loved, no-nonsense guide to medical practice for babies, children and adolescents.The new edition offers friendly and entertaining advice on the basics of paediatric medicine and the nuances of history taking, examination, and developmental assessment. Fully revised and updated, it’s full of great illustrations and practical advice on interacting with young patients as well as their guardians and families.Complete with short, manageable chapters, clinical examples, checklists and tips, this book will be an ideal companion for anyone who examines children, including medical students, paediatric trainees, GP trainees, paediatric nurses and paramedics.

  • Tratado de enfermería del niño y el adolescente

    Cuidados pediátricos
    • 3rd Edition
    • María José Aguilar Cordero
    • Spanish
    Tratado de enfermería del niño y el adolescente. Cuidados pediátricos se consolida en esta tercera edición como la obra de referencia esencial para los estudiantes de Enfermería y todos los profesionales interesados en la especialidad. Esta nueva edición mantiene su rigurosa vocación de tratado de asistencia sanitaria pediátrica, ofreciendo una exposición clara y exhaustiva de los aspectos psicosociales y las alteraciones más frecuentes en la etapa infantil, desde la lactancia hasta la adolescencia. Enfocada en el mantenimiento de la salud y la prevención de los trastornos, la obra profundiza en la descripción de problemas sanitarios de máxima actualidad, como la COVID-19, el calendario vacunal, la salud mental, el desarrollo evolutivo, el uso de pantallas y la prevención de la violencia en la infancia y la adolescencia. El equipo autoral, un conjunto multidisciplinar compuesto por profesionales de la enfermería, y concretamente de la obstétrico-ginecológ... la pediatría, la farmacia, la obstetricia, la fisioterapia, la nutrición, la terapia ocupacional y la psicología, ha plasmado en esta obra el objetivo primordial de la consecución del bienestar y la salud del niño y el adolescente en todos los ámbitos de su vida: físico, social, psicológico, emocional, familiar y educativo.

  • Transculturalidad, género y salud

    Manual de enfermería cultural
    • 2nd Edition
    • Manuel Moreno Preciado
    • Spanish
    · Esta 2.ª edición, es una apuesta en favor de que la enfermería como profesión amplíe su mirada hacia las nuevas necesidades de salud y cuidados de la población. · Es un acercamiento entre dos disciplinas, la enfermería y la antropología, y pretende ser una contribución a ese fin. Propone a las enfermeras y estudiantes de Enfermería profundizar en el sentido cultural de los cuidados a través de cuestiones como las adicciones, los trastornos alimentarios y de la imagen corporal, la soledad, el estrés y la depresión, entre muchas otras. · Supone un referente pedagógico para la formación de futuros profesionales de la enfermería, desde una perspectiva sociocultural, holística y ética; tan necesaria para dar respuesta a los desafíos presentes y futuros, que implican el cuidar de sí y el cuidar del otro, en contextos multiculturales y diversos.Destaca la riqueza de las narrativas y los textos literarios que utiliza el autor para contextualizar e ilustrar situaciones de cuidados en escenarios diversos. La riqueza pedagógica del texto dibuja itinerarios reflexivos que se nutren en la interrelación dialógica entre la enfermería y la antropología, y que invitan a sus lectores a convivir en la diversidad, a ser solidarios, a transitar hacia modelos de relación terapéutica horizontales y a ser sujetos éticos y compasivos en los diversos contextos de cuidado y en tiempos marcados por la precariedad, la complejidad y la incertidumbre.

  • Les techniques actives en kinésithérapie

    Utilisation de la contraction musculaire en kinésithérapie
    • 1st Edition
    • Patrick Colné
    • French

  • Alfaro. Juicio clínico en enfermería.

    Un enfoque práctico
    • 8th Edition
    • Donna D. Ignatavicius + 1 more
    • Spanish
    La nueva edición de esta obra clásica completamente revisada amplía la descripción básica sobre el juicio clínico que se presenta en la mayoría de los libros de texto de enfermería, proporcionando las pruebas, los fundamentos teóricos y los ejercicios de pensamiento para cada habilidad cognitiva del juicio clínico. Las autoras se han centrado en cómo utilizar múltiples tipos de pensamiento para razonar clínicamente y emitir juicios clínicos seguros y adecuados. Para ello, han reestructurado el contenido alineándolo con las seis habilidades cognitivas del JC del National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Incluye ejercicios de pensamiento intercalados a lo largo y también al final de cada capítulo que permiten aplicar ejemplos claros de habilidades cognitivas de juicio clínico. Su enfoque claro y directo, facilita aplicaciones prácticas, consejos de juicio clínico y escenarios clínicos reales que ilustran cómo realizar juicios clínicos eficaces en la práctica enfermera.

  • Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

    A Clinical Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Margaret Jordan Halter
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Psychiatric**Build a solid foundation in psychiatric-mental health nursing with this comprehensive, evidence-based text! Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 10th Edition makes it easy to understand the complexities of psychiatric disorders and how to provide quality mental and behavioral health care. Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. Other notable features include illustrated explanations of the neurobiology of disorders, DSM-5-TR™ criteria for major disorders, and nursing care plans. A market leader in RN psychiatric nursing, this text includes new Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam content to prepare you for success on your licensure exam.

  • Mein Pflegeguide für den praktischen Einsatz

    22 Pflegesituationen als Theorie-Praxis-Verknüpfung
    • 3rd Edition
    • Susanne Geppert
    • German
    Theorie-Praxis-Trans... leicht gemachtHandlungskomp... in der Pflege bedeutet nicht nur, Maßnahmen fachlich korrekt durchzuführen, sondern sie auch mithilfe des dazugehörigen Pflegefachwissens verstehen, begründen und hinterfragen zu können. Die Theorie muss mit der Praxis, die Praxis mit der Theorie und die Praxis mit der Praxis verknüpft werden! Doch wie kann das gelingen?Mein Pflegeguide für den praktischen Einsatz hilft da weiter. Ausgehend von 22 der häufigsten Pflegesituationen, z. B.Blutdruck, Puls und Blutzucker messenDekubitus-, Thrombose-, Kontraktur- und Sturzprophylaxe umsetzenHaut-, Mund- und Intimpflege durchführenSauerstof... Enterostoma- und PEG Versorgung realisierenbekommen Auszubildende mithilfe des Pflegeguide-Puzzleba... Theorie und Praxis erklärt. Dabei flankieren fünf Puzzleteile die Wissensverknüpfung.Z... mit den über 100 farbigen Abbildungen und insbesondere mit den visuell aufbereiteten Durchführungsschritt... können Lernende umfassende Handlungskompetenz erwerben – Puzzleteil für Puzzleteil.Die Inhalte wurden für die 3. Auflage an neue und aktualisierte Leitlinien, Expertenstandards und pflegewissenschaftli... Erkenntnisse angepasst. Es gibt zudem zwei neue Kapitel: die Prämedikationsgabe und das Beratungsgespräch mit Mikroschulung. Zudem kam der Kompetenzbaustein-Ka... hinzu, mit dem die 22 Pflegesituationen ab sofort mühelos mit dem betrieblichen Ausbildungsplan verquickt werden können.

  • 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.

  • 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!

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