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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.

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    • Instrumentation for the Operating Room

      • 8th Edition
      • March 8, 2011
      • Shirley M. Tighe
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 2 4
      With more than 1,000 photographs of surgical instruments and instrument tips in the book and online, Instrumentation for the Operating Room: A Photographic Manual, 8th Edition, shows more illustrations than any other manual. Instruments are organized by surgical specialty, beginning with basic sets and progressing to more advanced sets. Instructions on preparation, sterilization, and setup, as well as clear explanations for common surgical procedures can be found throughout the book. Within each chapter, instruments are commonly featured individually and as parts of sets, often showing close-up, individual tips. Written by an experienced perioperative nurse, Shirley Tighe, this edition includes new photographs of the operating room and of robotic and micro-surgical instruments, plus a companion Evolve website with additional photographs, flashcards, and review questions.

    • Urgences-Réanimation-Transfusion

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 4, 2011
      • Aurès Chaïb
      • French
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 2 0 3 9 0
      Les ouvrages de la collection Mémo Stage Infirmier offrent aux étudiants en IFSI des fiches synthétiques et accessibles, présentant les connaissances indispensables pour leurs stages en services de soins. Conformes au nouveau programme, ils intègrent l'ensemble des compétences évaluées lors de ces stages et font l‘objet d'une première partie détaillée. Cet ouvrage propose : — un rappel des notions de physiologie ; — l'ensemble des pathologies de la spécialité, déroulées selon un plan identique pour chaque fiche : - définition, - épidémiologie, - étiologie, - diagnostic : examen clinique; examens complémentaires, - traitement : règles de prescription, — une rubrique « conduite à tenir IDE » qui clôt chaque fiche de pathologie, exposant la prise en charge infirmière (accueil du patient, bilans, surveillance, gestes techniques spécifiques) et mettant en lien la compétence mobilisée ; — des fiches présentant les investigations et gestes techniques les plus courants en service d'urgence ou réanimation ; — une série de fiches récapitulant tous les médicaments, solutés et produits sanguins abordés dans l'ouvrage. Ce Mémo accompagnera efficacement les étudiants infirmiers tout au long de leur stage en service d'urgences.

    • Clinical Companion for Maternity & Newborn Nursing

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 23, 2011
      • Shannon E. Perry + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 7 9 9 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 9 3 9 3 8
      Provide competent and sensitive maternal and newborn nursing care with Clinical Companion for Maternity & Newborn Nursing, 2nd Edition! Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this book offers the information you need on topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and care of the newborn, including potential complications for each. Expert authors Dr. Shannon E. Perry, Kitty Cashion, Dr. Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, and Kathryn R. Alden stress the importance of safe nursing practice as outlined in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative.

    • Magnet Environments: Supporting the Retention and Satisfaction of Nurses, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-1
      • February 22, 2011
      • Karen Hill
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 4 7 3 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 9 3 9 7
      This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America will focus on Magnet Hospitals. Article topics will include nursing workforce data on magnet versus non-magnet hospitals, magnet culture and satisfaction, best practices in ensuring engagement among nurses, nursing retention, partnerships between academics and practice, and nursing retention strategies.

    • Processus psychopathologiques

      • 1st Edition
      • February 18, 2011
      • Solange Langenfeld Serranelli + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 2 2 1 9 6
      Les ouvrages de la collection LES ESSENTIELS EN IFSI ont été conçus et construits conformément au nouveau programme des études menant au Diplôme d'État infirmier. Ils couvrent toutes les Unités d'Enseignement (UE) de la formation correspondant aux quatre domaines suivants : - Sciences humaines, sociales et droit ; - Sciences biologiques et médicales ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, fondements et méthodes ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, interventions. Ce volume est consacré à l'UE 2.6 (S2, S5) Processus psychopathologiques. Chaque chapitre est articulé en trois volets. - Le volet COMPRENDRE permet d'acquérir les savoirs essentiels de manière claire et concise: les connaissances fondamentales y sont illustrées d'exemples concrets, et associées aux savoir-faire et savoir-être professionnels. - Le volet AGIR propose de mobiliser ces savoirs et savoir-faire pour agir en situation. Ces situations professionnelles sont analysées en quatre étapes, clairement exposées en tableaux très didactiques, qui rendent compte de la progression du raisonnement clinique infirmier. - Le volet S'ENTRAINER offre enfin de tester ses connaissances au moyen de QCM, QROC, etc. et de transférer ses connaissances à une situation nouvelle, permettant la transposition des savoirs dans un nouveau contexte. Les corrigés sont donnés à la suite.

    • Cancérologie-Hématologie

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 18, 2011
      • Jérôme Alexandre
      • French
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 2 0 3 3 8
      Les ouvrages de la collection Mémo Stage Infirmier offrent aux étudiants en IFSI des fiches synthétiques et accessibles, présentant les connaissances indispensables pour leurs stages en services de soins. Conformes au nouveau programme, ils intègrent l'ensemble des compétences évaluées lors de ces stages et font l'objet d'une introduction détaillée. Cet ouvrage consacré à la cancérologie et à l'hématologie propose : — en début d'ouvrage, des rappels physiopathologiques ; — l'ensemble des pathologies en cancérologie et en hématologie, déroulées selon un plan identique pour chaque fiche : - définition, - épidémiologie, - étiologie, - diagnostic : examen clinique; examens complémentaires, - traitement : règles de prescription, — 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 en cancérologie ; — une série de fiches récapitulant tous les médicaments abordés dans l'ouvrage. Ce Mémo accompagnera efficacement les étudiants infi rmiers tout au long de leur stage en service de cancérologie.

    • Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

      • 13th Edition
      • February 14, 2011
      • Roger Watson
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 6 0 4 9
      This title is now available under ISBN 9780702059803. This is a new edition of a highly popular introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and allied health students. Its clear writing style and competitive price make it accessible to a wide audience and its comprehensive coverage suits a variety of healthcare courses. The content is organised to reflect a systems approach.

    • Understanding Laboratory Tests: A Quick Reference

      • 1st Edition
      • February 14, 2011
      • Robin Maunder
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
        9 7 8 1 9 2 6 6 4 8 1 1 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 7 7 1 7 2 1 0 8 0
      In an effort to simplify the complex world of laboratory testing and diagnosis, this easy-to-use guidebook was developed by an experienced educator in response to student demand. Using clear, easy-to-understand terminology, this everyday reference covers common lab tests and testing methods. Causes of conditions, signs and symptoms, lab findings, normal values and ranges, and interpretation of results are also addressed. This resource covers the need-to-know aspects of lab tests and diagnoses with a student-friendly approach, a focus on key content, and outstanding visual tools to help engage the student in the subject matter. "Did You Know" boxes provide additional key facts as quick references throughout the book! Every health care student and professional needs this unique pocket-sized reference.

    • Health Information

      • 4th Edition
      • February 7, 2011
      • Mervat Abdelhak + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 9 1 7 3 6
      Following the AHIMA standards for education for both two-year HIT programs and four-year HIA programs, Health Information: Management of a Strategic Resource, 4th Edition describes the deployment of information technology and your role as a HIM professional in the development of the electronic health record. It provides clear coverage of health information infrastructure and systems along with health care informatics including technology, applications, and security. Practical applications provide hands-on experience in abstracting and manipulating health information data. From well-known HIM experts Mervat Abdelhak, Sara S. Grostick, and Mary Alice Hanken, this book includes examples from diverse areas of health care delivery such as long-term care, public health, home health care, and ambulatory care. An e-book version makes it even easier to learn to manage and use health data electronically.

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