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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.

  • Biologie fondamentale et génétique

    Unité d'enseignement 2.1 et 2.2
    • 1st Edition
    • Laurent Chouchana + 3 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage est consacré à l'Unité d'enseignement 2.1, Biologie fondamentale (semestre 1) et à la génétique de l'UE 2.2 (semestre 1). Il aborde les grands thèmes du programme : - les molécules du vivant : molécules organiques et inorganiques ; - la cellule : cycle et différenciation cellulaire, types et structures de cellules, communication inter cellulaire et cellules excitables ; - l'information génétique : cellule eucaryote et procaryote, bases moléculaires, réplication de l'ADN, synthèse des protéines, méiose et hérédité humaine ; - chronobiologie et rythme de vie ; - homéostasie : régulation des gaz du sang, de l'équilibre acide/base, de la vitamine D et de la calcémie, de la respiration, de la température, de la glycémie, des hormones thyroïdiennes. Ces thématiques sont illustrées par de nombreux schémas en couleurs.
  • Year Book of Emergency Medicine 2012

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2012
    • Richard J Hamilton
    • English
    The Year Book of Emergency Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in emergency medicine, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Topics covered in the 2012 edition include Trauma, Resuscitation, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Gastrointestinal Emergencies, Infections and Immunologic Disorders, Neurology, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Focused, fast, and insightful information for the busy Emergency Room Physician!
  • Tobacco Control, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 47-1
    • Nancy L. York
    • English
    This issue of Nursing Clinics includes the following topics: Nursing interventions for smoking cessation; tobacco cessation clinics; Cessation strategies for pregnant and postpartum mothers; Evidence-based cessation strategies and policies for college-age smokers; Evidence-based cessation strategies for rural communities; Gender differences and tobacco cessation; Optimizing tobacco cessation outcomes; Community based participatory research and cessation interventions; Use of quit-lines for cessation; Advocacy and smoke-free laws; Hookah use in adolescents and adults; Chewing tobacco; and E-cigarettes.
  • Study Guide for Nursing Care of Children

    Principles and Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Susan Rowen James + 1 more
    • English
    Written in a study-friendly style, this study guide includes learning activities, NCLEX Exam review questions, helpful hints, and applications to reinforce your understanding of the concepts and information found in the Nursing Care of Children, 4th Edition textbook, and help you pass the NCLEX.
  • Atlas of Sexual Violence

    • 1st Edition
    • International Association of Forensic Nu
    • Tara Henry
    • English
    The ideal clinical companion for evaluating and documenting sexual violence, Atlas of Sexual Violence reflects the field's most up-to-date research and clinical practice. It reviews current practices for providing patient care to adolescent and adult victims of sexual violence, and uses diverse photographs to show variances related to race and age. Coverage of wound identification and terminology helps in accurate interpretation, documentation, and courtroom testimony. From the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and Tara Henry, a nationally known forensic nursing expert, this book is a durable, portable guide suitable for anyone who deals with cases of suspected sexual assault, including health care providers, social workers, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel.
  • Wounds and Lacerations

    Emergency Care and Closure (Expert Consult - Online and Print)
    • 4th Edition
    • Alexander T. Trott
    • English
    With Wounds and Lacerations: Emergency Care and Closure, you'll get clear, concise guidance on the latest techniques and strategies for treating lacerations, wounds, and burns. This medical reference book will help you optimize every aspect of patient care based on current literature and guidelines.
  • Burn Care Update, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 7-1
    • Patricia Fortner
    • English
    This issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics will include the following topics: History of Burn Care; Pathophysiology of Burns; Perioperative Considerations for the Burn Injured Patient; Surgical Procedures for the Burn Patient; Epicells; Reconstructive/Plast... Surgery; OR/PACU/ICU Hand Off; Pain; Infection Control; Surgical Care of Thermally Injured Patients on the Battlefield; Burn Pressure Ulcer Management in the Perioperative Burn Patient; Conducting Research in the Operating Room; High-Tech, High-Stress Environment for the Burn Nurse; Costs; and Personal Experiences of a Perioperative Burn Nurse in the Military.
  • Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology

    • 8th Edition
    • Linda Swisher + 2 more
    • English
  • Bobath-Konzept in der Pflege (DVD mit Handlings)

    Grundlagen, Problemerkennung und Praxis
    • 2nd Edition
    • Birgit Dammshäuser
    • German
    Die Behandlung unter ganzheitlichen Gesichtspunkten - "Bobath-Konzept in der Pflege" beschreibt ausführlich die aktuellen Behandlungsmethoden. Die Handlings der Bewegungsübergänge und die Lagerungsvorschläge werden mit Hilfe von Fotodarstellungen als auch in kurzen Videosequenzen nochmals verdeutlicht. Das Buch deckt den Grund- und Aufbaukurs zur Pflege nach Bobath ab und ist so strukturiert, dass auch Einsteiger einen schnellen Zugang zu dem Thema finden. Ein einzigartiges Handbuch, das sowohl durch Ausführlichkeit als auch durch Praxisnähe überzeugt. Ein verlässlicher Begleiter in der Praxis sowie der Pflege- und Kinderkrankenpflegea...
  • Nursing Care of Children

    Principles and Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Susan Rowen James + 2 more
    • English
    Master the art of caring for children with most effective, efficient, and affordable title on pediatric nursing care. Taking on a family focus, this student-friendly text teaches growth, development, and information on the major body system alterations. Plus, dramatically streamlined content and new learning tools make this new edition even more tailored to your learning needs.