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Books in Nursing and midwifery

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.

  • PASS CCRN®!

    • 5th Edition
    • Robin Donohoe Dennison
    • English
    Fully updated to mirror the test plan for the latest CCRN®-Adult certification exam, Dennison’s widely acclaimed PASS CCRN®! is known for its targeted yet comprehensive content review, innovative learning strategies, and meticulous accuracy. This new fifth edition addresses each section of the most current CCRN® exam in detail, with review content presented in a quick-reference outline format and supported by a wealth of illustrations, tables, and algorithms. Learning activities for each chapter, as well as more than 1,000 review questions on the companion Evolve website, offer valuable practice and test-taking experience to prepare you for success on the CCRN®-Adult exam.
  • Children in Intensive Care

    A Survival Guide
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joanna H. Davies + 1 more
    • English
    Children in Intensive Care fulfils a unique role in supporting clinical staff during the day-to-day management of the sick child. Presented in quick reference format, and in plain English, the book offers a unique guide to the wide variety of situations that a practitioner is likely to encounter during daily practice. Rich with reference tables, algorithms, artworks and ‘Alert’ boxes, the book offers a wealth of information which ranges from physiology to drug dosage calculation, drug compatibility lists, reference ranges, and X-ray interpretation. New chapters include oncologic emergencies, pain management and sedation, together with the latest information on the management of sepsis, the collapsed child, and care of the child following spinal surgery.
  • Validez votre semestre 1 en IFSI en 900 questions corrigées

    QCM, QROC, schémas muets, calculs de doses - UE 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.10, 2.11, 3.1, 4.1
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jérôme Chevillotte + 8 more
    • French
    Vous êtes étudiant en IFSI et vous devez valider les unités d’enseignement du semestre 1de votre formation ? Validez votre semestre 1 en 900 questions corrigées est votre outil d’auto-évaluation.Ce... 2e édition se renforce sur l’UE 2.11 en proposant des exercices de calculs de doses, et intègre les UE suivantes – UE 1.1, 2.10, 3.1 et 4.1 – avec de nouveaux exercices corrigés.Cochez, complétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez vos réponses afin de vous assurer que vous maîtrisez l’indispensable pour les UE suivantes :• 1.1 : Psychologie, sociologie, anthropologie• 1.3 : Législation, éthique, déontologie• 2.1 : Biologie fondamentale• 2.2 : Cycles de la vie et grandes fonctions• 2.4 : Processus traumatiques• 2.10 : Infectiologie et hygiène• 2.11 : Pharmacologie et thérapeutiques + calculs de doses• 3.1 : Raisonnement et démarche clinique infirmière• 4.1 : Soins de confort et de bien-êtreVéritable mise en situation aux épreuves de validation du diplôme d’État infirmier, cet ouvrage d’entraînement intensif propose :• la méthodologie ;• le planning de révision pour bien organiser votre travail ;• les objectifs des épreuves ;• les tests d’auto-évaluation corrigés sous forme de QCM ;• les entraînements et leurs corrigés organisés par typologie d’exercices (QCM, QROC et schémas muets).
  • Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Karin Beifuss
    • French
    Rédigé de façon claire et synthétique, cet ouvrage en format poche présente les connaissances essentielles sur l’anatomie, la physiologie et les pathologies. En particulier :– les connaissances à maîtriser pour réussir les examens d’anatomie, de physiologie et de pathologie sont facilement compréhensibles et résumées à l’essentiel – l’ouvrage contient les cours les plus importants pour le personnel en formation et les étudiants du secteur de la santé publique ;– les dessins remarquables, en couleurs, illustrent le texte au contenu solide ;– le texte est résumé, bien structuré, pour faciliter l’apprentissage et mettre en valeur les points essentiels à connaître pour la préparation aux examens ;– pour chaque système organique, les indications sur les soins et les pathologies permettent de relier la pratique infirmière à la médecine ;– des encadrés présentent les cas d’urgence fréquents et comment y faire face ;– un index clair et détaillé : optimal pour retrouver rapidement les références.Compact, pratique et clairement illustré, cet ouvrage sera l’outil idéal pour tous les étudiants en IFSI et les professionnels de santé soucieux d’actualiser leurs connaissances.
  • Validez votre semestre 2 en IFSI en 800 questions corrigées

    QCM, QROC, schémas muets, situations cliniques - UE 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jérôme Chevillotte + 4 more
    • French
    Vous êtes étudiant en IFSI et vous devez valider les unités d’enseignement du semestre 2de votre formation ? Validez votre semestre 2 en 800 questions corrigées est votre outil d’auto-évaluation.Ce... 2e édition se renforce en intégrant les UE suivantes – UE 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3,4.4, 4.5 – avec de nouveaux exercices corrigés.Cochez, complétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez vos réponses afin de vous assurer que vous maîtrisez l’indispensable pour les UE suivantes :• 1.1 : Psychologie, sociologie, anthropologie• 1.2 : Santé publique et économie de la santé.• 2.3 : Santé, maladie, handicap, accident de la vie• 2.6 : Processus psychopathologiques• 3.1 : Raisonnement et démarche clinique infirmière• 3.2 : Projet de soins infirmiers• 4.2 : Soins relationnels• 4.3 : Soins d’urgence• 4.4 : Thérapeutiques et contribution au diagnostic médical• 4.5 : Soins infirmiers et gestion des risquesVéritable mise en situation aux épreuves de validation du diplôme d’État infirmier, cet ouvrage d’entraînement intensif propose :• la méthodologie ;• le planning de révision pour bien organiser votre travail ;• les objectifs des épreuves ;• les tests d’auto-évaluation corrigés sous forme de QCM ;• les entraînements et leurs corrigés organisés par typologie d’exercices (QCM, QROC et schémas muets).
  • Neonatal Nursing in Australia and New Zealand

    Principles for Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Victoria Kain + 1 more
    • English
    Neonatal Nursing in Australia and New Zealand: Principles for Practice uniquely reflects the local practice, context and standards of neonatal nursing in Australia and New Zealand. Edited by Victoria Kain and Trudi Mannix, the content spans all neonatal care settings, addressing the considerations of all levels, including special care and intensive care units, while highlighting the collaborative nature of neonatal care and interdisciplinary teamwork within this environment. The text comprehensively addresses ANZ-specific perspectives, including the neonatal context for First Peoples; the neonatal nurse practitioner and advanced practice roles; workplace culture; newborn screening, resuscitation, retrievals and transport; stabilisation of the high-risk newborn; the range of disorders by body system; legal and ethical issues; and end-of-life care in the neonatal unit.
  • Residential, Home and Community Aged Care Instructors Pack

    • 2nd Edition
    • Carla Unicomb + 1 more
    • English
    The Instructors Resource Pack is an ideal resource for instructors teaching the Certificate III in Individual Support. Written by Carla Unicomb and Wendy Bell, both skilled VET practitioners with extensive experience in and up-to-date knowledge of the Australian community services and health sector, the Instructors Resource Pack contains essential tools that can be customised to meet individual training needs and support compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. The Instructors Resource Pack includes: Final assessments Model answers to activities in the workbook Model answers to final assessments PowerPoint slides To find out more, visit www.elsevierhealthon...
  • Women’s Health Across the Lifespan, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-2
    • Alice L. March
    • English
    This issue has the unique focus of complete health care for the female--from birth to advanced age. Specific topics covered include the following: Ambiguous genitalia; Precocious puberty; Issues related to care access (consent, confidentiality); Teenage pregnancy; Menopause symptom management; Sexuality; Pessary care; Preconception planning; IPV and dating violence; Sexually-transmitted infections (include HPV and vaccination); Care of Women living with HIV/AIDS; Sexual minority care; High-risk pregnancy; and Lactation. The reader will come away with the current clinical information needed to provide care for girls and women of all ages.
  • Practice Management: Successfully Guiding Your Group into the Future, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Amr Abouleish + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics focuses on Practice Management, with topics including: Measuring Clinical Productivity; OR Throughput and Efficiency; Measuring Quality of Individual Anesthesia Clinicians; Challenges in outcome reporting; Reporting Quality; Quality and The Health System; Value Proposition and Anesthesiology; Bundled Payments and the Hidden Costs; Pre-Anesthesia Assessment and Pre-Facilitation Process; Perioperative Surgical Home and the Role of Pain Medicine; Anesthesiology’s future with Population Health; Successful Negotiations; and Challenges of merging academic and private-practice cultures.