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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.

  • Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine, 2-Volume Set

    • 7th Edition
    • Paul S. Auerbach + 2 more
    • English
    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

    A Day in the Office
    • 2nd Edition
    • Joyce D. Cappiello + 2 more
    • English
    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.
  • Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor

    A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Susan Maloney + 2 more
    • English
    Get quick access to the most important information surrounding cancer and oncology nursing care with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 2nd Edition. Covering everything from the various types of cancer and cancer treatment options to patient education and nursing best-practices, this indispensable nursing guide is like getting seven books in one! Plus, its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting. With 17 new chapters, updated evidence-based content throughout, and proven patient teaching handouts, this new edition offers the authoritative guidance you need to provide the best possible oncology nursing care.
  • Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    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
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    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
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    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

    Prendre soin de l'enfant de la naissance à l'adolescence
    • 4th Edition
    • Sébastien Colson + 3 more
    • French
    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
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
    • English
    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.
  • Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    Awarded first place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Child Health category. Known for its accuracy, evidence-based focus, and engaging writing style, Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition has been the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market since it first published in 1980! Thoroughly revised to equip you with the latest research and guidelines for treating children today, it encourages a whole-body approach by beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. A new chapter featuring all systems cancers provides comprehensive information in one place. Nursing Care Plans now incorporate additional case studies to personalize interventions and promote critical thinking.
  • L'indispensable en STAGE de Psychiatrie

    • 3rd Edition
    • Isabelle Lim-Sabbah
    • French
    Cet ouvrage propose : • en début d’ouvrage, une partie « Connaître votre lieu de stage » avec la description du parcours de soin et des principales structures de soins en psychiatrie adulte, afin de vous familiariser avec les particularités de vos stages ; • une partie sur les compétences infirmières en lien avec les situations cliniques récurrentes et les prises en charges thérapeutiques ; • une partie « Prérequis » avec les rappels physiopathologiques ; • les pathologies en psychiatrie sous forme de fiches, avec : - l’épidémiologie, - l’anatomopathologie, - le diagnostic : examen clinique, examens complémentaires, - le traitement : règles de prescription, - la surveillance ; • une rubrique « Conduite à tenir IDE » qui clôt chaque fiche de pathologie, et expose la prise en charge infirmière (accueil du patient, bilans, surveillance, gestes techniques spécifiques) en mettant en lien la compétence mobilisée ; • des fiches présentant le déroulement des examens complémentaires les plus courants ; • une série de fiches récapitulant tous les médicaments abordés dans l’ouvrage. Ce Mémo accompagnera efficacement les étudiants infirmiers tout au long de leur stage en service de psychiatrie.