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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.

  • Study Guide for The Human Body in Health and Illness

    • 8th Edition
    • Barbara Herlihy
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of A&P with this engaging study guide! The Study Guide for The Human Body in Health and Illness, 8th Edition, corresponds seamlessly with Herlihy’s textbook, providing an interactive approach to mastering fundamental anatomy and physiology concepts. Through a variety of exercises, activities, and quizzes, this guide helps you effectively remember and apply key A&P terms while deepening your understanding of both normal physiological processes and related pathophysiology.

  • The Human Body in Health and Illness

    • 8th Edition
    • Barbara Herlihy
    • English
    Colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and an easy-to-read approach make it enjoyable to learn A&P! Herlihy’s The Human Body in Health and Illness, 8th Edition introduces you to the anatomy and physiology concepts needed for effective clinical practice. Organized by body systems, this text simplifies the often-intimidating subject of A&P with clear, step-by-step explanations, hundreds of full-color drawings, fascinating anecdotes, relevant clinical examples, and vivid online animations. It illustrates how each organ system is designed to function — and what happens when a system fails.

  • Leitfaden Ambulante Pflege

    • 6th Edition
    • Florian Friedrichs
    • German
    Kurz, klar, praxisnah: Ihr Leitfaden Ambulante Pflege Allein im Einsatz? Ob Alltag oder Ausnahmesituation – mit der 6. Auflage des Leitfaden Ambulante Pflege sind Sie bestens gerüstet. Dieses Buch begleitet Sie bei jedem Hausbesuch und gibt Ihnen Sicherheit, in allen Situationen professionell zu handeln.Was macht diesen Leitfaden so unverzichtbar?Klare Gliederung – neu aufgebaut nach dem Strukturmodell für noch bessere OrientierungStark in den Grundlagen der häuslichen Pflege – alles Wichtige knapp und praxisnah erläutert, z. B. zu Hygiene, Zusammenarbeit mit Angehörigen und Ärzten und Ärztinnen, rechtlichen Aspekten oder Qualitätsanforderung... im Pflegealltag – klar strukturierte Anleitungen für schnelles Handeln in allen Bereichen der häuslichen Pflege, z. B. bei Mobilisation, Körperpflege oder ErnährungPräzise Handlungshilfen – Prophylaxen und Pflegetechniken auf den Punkt gebrachtRat in besonderen Situationen – z. B. bei Notfällen, Schmerz, Beatmung, Demenz, Verwahrlosungstenden... oder PalliativpflegeKrank... von A bis Z – über 75 Krankheitsbilder kompakt und übersichtlich erklärtMedikamenteng... im Überblick – verständlich aufbereitet für den PflegealltagAktuelle... Fachwissen – auf Basis neuester pflegewissenschaftli... ErkenntnisseNeu in der 6. Auflage: Strukturmodell, Pflegeprozess-Modell... Expertenstandards, Haushaltsführung, Beratung nach SGB V, neue Krankheitsbilder (z. B. Allergien, PTBS) und Medikamentengruppen (z. B. Tranquillanzien, orale Tumortherapeutika)Di... Buch richtet sich an: Pflegefachpersonen, die in der ambulanten Pflege arbeiten und Pflegeauszubildende

  • Pflege in Einfacher Sprache Gesundheitssystem und Pflegeberufe in Deutschland

    • 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“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 Gesundheitssystem und Pflegeberufe in Deutschland sind u.a.:Wie funktioniert das Gesundheitssystem in Deutschland?Wie ist die Finanzierung im Gesundheitssystem?We... Berufe gibt es im deutschen Gesundheitssystem?Wa... bedeutet Qualitätssicherung in der Pflege?Die Buchreihe Pflege in Einfacher Sprache gibt es für folgende Themen:AtmungHerz-Kr... Pflegeplanung PflegedokumentationG... und Pflegeberufe in DeutschlandWörterbuc...

  • Contexts of Nursing

    An Introduction
    • 7th Edition
    • Debra Jackson + 3 more
    • English
    Embarking on a nursing career Authored by leading nursing academics from Australia and New Zealand, Contexts of Nursing is an essential resource that equips students with a foundational understanding of the theory, language and scholarship of nursing and healthcare. This book provides critical insights that shape the future practice of aspiring nurses, ensuring they are well prepared for the complexities of modern healthcare.The book is an indispensable guide for nursing students, covering everything they need to know to enter the nursing profession—from ethics to patient safety, preparing for clinical placements, and working across diverse health settings.The seventh edition of this well-established textbook has been completely updated, featuring five brand-new chapters. Designed to challenge and expand the reader's understanding, this edition prepares future nurses to enter the field with confidence, compassion, and with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Leadership and Nursing Care Management

    • 8th Edition
    • M. Lindell Joseph + 1 more
    • English
    Develop and strengthen your nursing leadership and management skills! Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 8th Edition, focuses on best practices for effectively managing interdisciplinary teams, client needs, and systems of care. A research-based approach includes realistic cases studies showing the application of management principles to nursing practice. Arranged by American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) competencies, the text addresses topics such as staffing and scheduling, budgeting, team building, legal and ethical issues, and measurement of outcomes. This new edition is enhanced with AACN Essentials competencies, post-COVID insights for nurse managers, and exercises to prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam.

  • Situations prévalentes - Cardiologie
    • 2nd Edition
    • Sandrine Dias + 1 more
    • French
    La collection Bonnes pratiques infirmières en fiches a pour objectif de répondre aux difficultés des étudiants en stages et des infirmiers lors de leur arrivée dans un nouveau service.Chaque ouvrage présente des situations cliniques prévalentes : en partant d’un patient type, les situations développent les connaissances et compétences requises du rôle infirmier afin de bien débuter dans un service de soins donné ou sur un aspect important en sciences et techniques infirmières.Cet ouvrage est destiné aux étudiants et aux professionnels infirmiers amenés à prendre en charge le patient atteint de pathologies cardiovasculaires.En trois grandes parties :Les prérequis fournissent les connaissances indispensables en cardiologie pour aborder sereinement les situations cliniques prévalentes.Les situations cliniques prévalentes permettent de se familiariser avec la prise en charge globale des patients et la pratique terrain. Le cas clinique met en avant les liens entre la symptomatologie du patient et sa prise en charge. La conduite infirmière et/ou conseils aux patients, ainsi que le rôle propre et le rôle prescrit infirmiers, sont clairement identifiés. Les compétences transférables sont mises en exergue.La boîte à outils détaille les aspects légaux, les aspects relationnels, les gestes techniques, les traitements et les examens complémentaires abordés dans les situations cliniques.Cette nouvelle édition propose des fiches en couleurs entièrement mises à jour. La compréhension est facilitée par une toute nouvelle présentation et de nombreux tableaux, photographies et illustrations.

  • Practical Professional and Leadership Skills

    A Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Norman Sartorius + 1 more
    • English
    Written by two prominent and influential psychiatrists of international renown, Professors Norman Sartorius and Graham Thornicroft, Practical Leadership Skills is a highly pragmatic guide designed to boost the abilities of healthcare students and professionals to lead and achieve their goals.The content in this book has been honed and tested over many years in the internationally acclaimed courses on leadership run by Professor Sartorius. Readers will gain essential, practical skills to become effective leaders, to work well with smaller and larger groups, and to work well when alone. Each skill is covered in a short chapter, along with case studies, examples, and key action points.The professional skills covered in the book will help readers work better with colleagues, supervisors and students, and will increase competence, confidence and satisfaction at work. Practical Leadership Skills is ideal for early career researchers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others working in allied health or human services. It will be invaluable for teachers and lecturers engaged in leadership training.

  • Knowledge Development in Nursing

    Theory and Process
    • 12th Edition
    • Peggy L. Chinn + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Theory**Learn how to apply the five patterns of knowing to nursing care! Knowledge Development in Nursing: Theory and Process, 12th Edition, explores nursing theory and how it is related to nursing research and quality patient care. It examines the principles of knowledge development, and uses the five patterns of knowing to help you develop sound clinical judgment. Each chapter begins with a Basics section, which is followed by a Now That You Know the Basics section, providing a deeper understanding of knowledge patterns for more advanced learners. Content aligns with the 2021 AACN Essentials for Nursing Education. Streamlined for easier readability, this edition reflects the latest thinking in nursing knowledge development and emphasizes to real-world application.

  • Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel

    • 11th Edition
    • Judith Z. Kallenbach
    • English
    Get complete dialysis coverage and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 11th Edition, uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and patients.

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