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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.

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    • Les génériques en un coup d'oeil pour les infirmiers

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2016
      • Stéphane CORNEC
      • French
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 5 6 7 4 0
      La connaissance des principaux traitements médicamenteux et de leurs effets secondaires fait partie des savoirs indispensables de l’infirmier(e). Toutefois, il existe de nombreuses situations, que ce soit un changement de service ou l’arrivée d’une nouvelle molécule, au cours desquelles le soignant, confirmé ou en devenir, peut avoir besoin de consolider ses connaissances, et distinguer les symptômes pathologiques des effets secondaires afin de pouvoir donner rapidement et pertinemment l’alerte aux médecins. Cet ouvrage basé sur le répertoire des médicaments génériques de l’ANSM, présente une synthèse des indications, contre-indications et effets indésirables des médicaments. Il est divisé en deux parties : - Un tableau récapitulatif répertoriant par ordre alphabétique les dénominations communes internationales (DCI). Pour chaque molécule sont indiqués le médicament princeps correspondant, les indications, les contre-indications et les principaux effets indésirables. - Un index alphabétique des médicaments princeps avec leur renvoi à la DCI correspondante. Ce livre, au format poche spiralé, de consultation rapide, simple et efficace, apporte de façon immédiate les réponses pharmacologiques aux étudiants et aux professionnels dans leur pratique quotidienne.

    • Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

      • 5th Edition
      • November 1, 2016
      • AACN + 2 more
      • Robin L. Watson + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 9 1 2 9 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 9 2 4 0 2
      Get ready for your neonatal intensive care nursing certification exam with the only review developed in collaboration with three leading nursing organizations! From AACN, AWHONN, and NANN, Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 5th Edition prepares you for your examination with hundreds of high-quality study questions and realistic test simulation. Based on the latest test plans of the AACN’s CCRN®-Neonatal exam and the NCC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, review questions cover the changes to the Core Curriculum and reflect the latest evidence, essential knowledge, and best practices. New to this edition are three new chapters and 225 completely new review questions. This powerful study tool offers unparalleled preparation for your certification exam!

    • Mechanical Ventilation in the Critically Ill Patient: International Nursing Perspectives, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-4
      • October 31, 2016
      • Sandra Goldsworthy
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 9 6 2 6 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 9 6 2 7 8
      Dr. Goldsworthy has created a state-of-the-art issue that emphasizes the nurse's role in mechanical ventilation. Pertinent clinical topics include the following: basics of mechanical ventilation for nurses; current modes for mechanical ventilation; best practices for managing pain, sedation, and delirium in the mechanically ventilated patient; mobilization of and optimal oxygenation for the mechanicaly ventilated patient; managing complications; and effective weaning strategies. Authors also address mechanical ventilation in both children and neonates. The current content in this issue will leave nurses with the clinical information they need to effectively manage mechanically ventilated patients.

    • Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine, 2-Volume Set

      • 7th Edition
      • October 19, 2016
      • Paul S. Auerbach + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 5 9 4 2 9
      Now in its 7th edition, Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine continues to help you quickly and decisively manage medical emergencies encountered in any wilderness or other austere setting! World-renowned authority Dr. Paul Auerbach and 2 new associate editors have assembled a team of experts to offer proven, practical, visual guidance for effectively diagnosing and treating the full range of issues that can occur in situations where time and resources are scarce. Now in an exciting 2-volume set that includes convenient online access, this indispensable resource equips physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, first responders, and rescuers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively address and prevent injuries and illnesses – no matter where they happen!

    • Case Studies in Primary Care

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 16, 2016
      • Joyce D. Cappiello + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 7 8 1 8 5
      Real-world scenarios help you develop clinical reasoning skills for primary care! Case Studies in Primary Care: A Day in the Office, 2nd Edition includes 50 case studies on the most commonly encountered situations in primary care. Demonstrating the kinds of health problems that a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant might see during a typical clinical day, case studies cover patients from various cultures and all ages. You’re asked to analyze data and think critically in reaching accurate diagnoses and planning effective treatment; you can then submit your responses online for grading and instant feedback.

    • Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

      • 10th Edition
      • September 8, 2016
      • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 2 9 8 3 2
      Updated to correspond to the bestselling textbook, the Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition features key terms, multiple-choice questions, case studies, and critical thinking exercises to help you learn difficult concepts. With practical activities and answers for review questions at the back of the guide, it enhances your comprehension — and encourages you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

    • Nursing Key Topics Review: Maternity

      • 1st Edition
      • September 8, 2016
      • Elsevier Inc
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 4 9 2 8 1
      Study efficiently with Nursing Key Topics Review: Maternity! This quick review and accompanying mobile web app focus on the most critical, practical, and relevant maternal nursing information to prepare you for success on course exams. Concise coverage includes topics from pregnancy, labor, and birth to postpartum and newborn nursing care. Summary tables and quick, bulleted lists make it easier to glance through and remember concepts. Mobile web app audio summaries reinforce content when you are on the go. Best of all, it’s easy to assess your understanding as you go along — because key maternity topics are always immediately followed by review questions with correct answers and rationales.

    • Nursing Key Topics Review: Pediatrics

      • 1st Edition
      • September 7, 2016
      • Elsevier Inc
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 9 2 4 5 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 4 9 3 3 5
      Study efficiently with Nursing Key Topics Review: Pediatrics! This quick review and accompanying mobile web app focus on the most critical, practical, and relevant maternal nursing information to prepare you for success on course exams. Concise coverage includes topics from physical assessment and family-centered care to laboratory tests, nursing interventions, and care of the child with issues such as respiratory or cardiac problems. Summary tables and quick, bulleted lists make it easier to glance through and remember concepts. Mobile web app audio summaries reinforce content when you are on the go. Best of all, it’s easy to assess your understanding as you go along — because key pediatric topics are always immediately followed by review questions with correct answers and rationales.

    • Le guide de la puéricultrice

      • 4th Edition
      • September 4, 2016
      • Sébastien Colson + 3 more
      • French
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 4 9 8 9 6
      Axé sur les spécificités et les compétences de l’infirmière puéricultrice, Le Guide de la puéricultrice présente de manière exhaustive les connaissances et les techniques nécessaires à la prise en soin du nouveau-né, de l’enfant et de l’adolescent, au sein de sa famille, en collectivité ou en milieu hospitalier. Cet ouvrage de référence, pour les étudiants comme pour les professionnels, propose un texte clair et illustré (encadrés, schémas, tableaux, etc.) structuré en 8 grandes parties et 49 chapitres rédigés par plus d’une centaine d’auteurs de renom. Partie 1 : La puériculture, une spécialisation infirmière Partie 2 : La famille, ses droits, ses obligations Partie 3 : La naissance et le nouveau-né Partie 4 : L’enfant de 1 mois à la période pré-pubertaire Partie 5 : L’adolescence Partie 6 : Les pathologies de l’enfance […] Partie 7 : La politique de santé en France Partie 8 : La place des infirmières puéricultrices dans la gestion Cette 4e édition, très attendue, a été entièrement actualisée et enrichie sous la direction de Sébastien Colson, en partenariat avec l’ANPDE, et préfacée par la présidente du CEEPAME. Vous y trouverez notamment de nouveaux chapitres, de nouveaux cas cliniques et de nouvelles fiches techniques. Dans un contexte d’évolution des besoins et des attentes de la population – ainsi que des formations et professions de santé – étudiants et professionnels trouveront dans cet ouvrage de référence toutes les connaissances théoriques et pratiques qui sont au cœur du métier de puéricultrice.

    • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review

      • 3rd Edition
      • September 1, 2016
      • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 2 8 1 3 2
      Ensure that you’re thoroughly prepared for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam with more than 1,500 questions! Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review, 3rd Edition reflects the latest evidence-based clinical practice and national treatment guidelines and protocols. This comprehensive resource features more than 1,500 high-quality multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales for correct answers. Questions related to patient safety are highlighted with a QSEN safety icon to highlight the graduate-level safety competency of the Quality & Safety Education for Nurses initiative. It also includes a companion Evolve website with virtually unlimited, randomly generated practice exams that match the length and question distribution of the actual AANP and ANCC FNP certification exams.

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