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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Handbook of Home Health Standards

5th Edition
September 3, 2008
Tina M. Marrelli
English
eBook
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Handbook of Home Health Standards: Quality, Documentation, and Reimbursement includes everything the home care nurse needs to provide quality care and effectively document care based on accepted professional standards. This handbook offers detailed standards and documentation guidelines including ICD-9-CM (diagnostic) codes, OASIS considerations, service skills (including the skills of the multidisciplinary health care team), factors justifying homebound status, interdisciplinary goals and outcomes, reimbursement, and resources for practice and education. The fifth edition of this “little red book” has been updated to include new information from the most recently revised Federal Register Final Rule and up-to-date coding. All information in this handbook has been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated.

Mental Health Practice

2nd Edition
August 29, 2008
Peter N Watkins
English
Paperback
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eBook
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"Mental Health Practice: a guide to compassionate care" examines the relationship between mental health professionals and people using services during the recovery process. The disabling distress experienced by many people with mental health problems is viewed from a holistic, person-centred perspective with the road to recovery being seen as the result of true collaboration between professionals and service users.

Einzel- und Gruppenaktivitäten in der psychiatrischen Pflege

1st Edition
August 11, 2008
Kai Gold + 1 more
German
eBook
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Welche Pflege brauchen Patienten in der Psychiatrie? Wie können Sie den Gesundheitszustand durch Kommunikation ergründen oder sogar beeinflussen? Was können Sie tun, damit Patienten sich auf der Station wohl fühlen? Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen die verschiedenen Facetten von Aktivierung und Beschäftigung, die Sie gezielt in Ihr pflegerisches Handeln integrieren können. Es greift das Modell der Selbstfürsorge nach Dorothea Orem auf und erläutert häufige und relevante pflegerische Angebote: - Lebenspraktisches Training - Soziale Kompetenz und Kommunikation - Freizeitgestaltung - Umgang mit Erkrankungen - Persönliches Wohlbefinden und Hygiene - Geistige Aktivierung Auf medizinische Details verzichtend, werden nur reine Arbeitstechniken – die Einzel- oder Gruppenaktivitäten - aufgezeigt.

Kompetenzorientiert prüfen

1st Edition
July 14, 2008
Mathias Bonse-Rohmann + 2 more
German
eBook
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Kompetenzorientiert prüfen - ein Leitfaden für alle Lehrer in der Pflegeausbildung! Wie kann berufliche Handlungskompetenz in mündlichen und schriftlichen Prüfungen getestet und mit Noten bewertet werden? Mit welchen Methoden werden kommunikative und kooperative Fähigkeiten überprüft? Welche Bewertungsrichtlinien können zur Notengebung herangezogen werden? Dieses Buch bietet dem Lehrer praxistaugliche Lösungen. Aufbauend auf einer theoretischen Einführung werden sechs unterschiedliche Instrumente zur kompetenzorientierten Lernerfolgsüberprüfung dargestellt. Präzise und detaillierte Beschreibungen der Instrumente, Checklisten und Formulare ermöglichen eine einfache und rasche Umsetzung.

Trauma Nursing

4th Edition
July 9, 2008
Karen A. McQuillan + 2 more
English
eBook
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Using the unique cycles of trauma framework, the 4th edition of this classic and highly acclaimed resource is thoroughly updated to bring you comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research findings and current issues, trends, and controversies in trauma nursing. Detailed information guides you through all phases of care – from preventive care and the time of injury to the resuscitative, operative, critical, intermediate, and rehabilitative stages. Timely discussions on emerging topics such as mass casualty and rural trauma/telemedicine keep you up to date with the latest developments in the field. This practical, evidence-based reference is the most complete resource available for both novice and experienced trauma nurses working in a variety of care settings.

Building Your Nursing Career

3rd Edition
July 7, 2008
Gail J. Donner + 2 more
English
Other
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The only career planning book available in Canada developed specifically for nursing students!This specialized workbook has been written specifically for nursing students as a tool to assist them in the process of planning their future career. Following the Donner-Wheeler "Career Planning and Development Model", the book aims to provide students with practical advice on how to get the most from their education, and subsequently, their careers. Students will learn how to: Develop a clinical learning plan Appropriately select courses Determine a foci for course assignments Balance extracurricular activities Establish a sense of control and direction over their academic career Develop a plan for future success Building on the success of the previous two editions, the fully-updated Third Edition of Building Your Nursing Career will serve as a valuable aid to any nursing student, no matter if they are just entering school or are close to graduating. "This inexpensive text is used from year one to fourth year...The self-assessment and reality check are great for preparing the students and compiling the work they've done in the program. When students interview, I get phone calls and rave reviews on the students because they are interviewing so well. Students are being offered jobs six weeks into senior practicum! Students have said this book is the most valuable book to have!" - Nursing instructor Kathryn Hyndman, Brandon University "I spent hours trying to decide what area of nursing I wanted to go into, as well as where I wanted my career to lead me. These have always been questions that I have found hard to answer. With so many different career options how could I choose? [This book] uses questions to encourage you to reflect about the things that you enjoy most, and ways in which you currently spend your time. This challenges you to consider ways in which you want to progress through your nursing education to gain the end result of a career that is right for you. It asks you many questions, with plenty of space to write your answers. The final chapter contains information about choosing your first job as a registered nurse, as well as interview technique and some of the possible questions that you may be asked. As a 3rd year approaching interview time I have certainly found this section handy! This is a good, valid resource tool, which is very useful when considering and challenging your personal future nursing career." - Nursing student Helen Rowe, Bournemouth University

The Student Nurse Handbook

2nd Edition
June 25, 2008
Bethann Siviter
English
eBook
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This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to• Make the most of clinical placements• Make drug dosage calculations and administer medicationWrite assignments• Avoid plagiarism• Cope with stress • Create a portfolio• Reflect on practice• Understand nursing models, theories and philosophies• Understand medical terminology and nursing jargon• Deal with legal and ethical issuesThis unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations. The Student Nurse Handbook is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course.

Manual of School Health

3rd Edition
June 23, 2008
Keeta DeStefano Lewis + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 – in the school setting. You’ll find valuable guidance on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid, medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting today’s children, including mental health disorders, disaster management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works with children.

Lexikon der Pflegeforschung

1st Edition
June 20, 2008
Sabine Bartholomeyczik + 3 more
German
eBook
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Forschungsberichte oder wissenschaftliche Texte zu lesen, kann schwierig sein - besonders wenn sie seltene Fachbegriffe enthalten. Dieses Lexikon hilft weiter: Klar und prägnant bringt es die wichtigsten Begriffe zur Pflegeforschung auf den Punkt. Ob für Pflegende mit Basiswissen zur Pflegeforschung, Studierende oder routinierte PflegewissenschaftlerInnen: Vom Abbruchkriterium über die Methodeninterne Triangulation bis zum Empirischen Zyklus finden Sie Definitionen zu allen gängigen Begriffen. Forschungsberichte sind damit leichter verständlich; Fachbegriffe können korrekt verwendet werden. Eine Übersetzungsliste ermöglicht das rasche Verstehen englischsprachiger Fachbegriffe. Abgerundet wird dieses hilfreiche Nachschlagewerk durch Erklärungen zu den wichtigsten Begriffen aus der Statistik.

Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health

1st Edition
June 10, 2008
Lorna Davies + 1 more
English
eBook
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Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date and comprehensive information on how to perform a complete assessment of the newborn infant. Specialists from different disciplines provide in-depth information on examination of the body systems, and the book includes discussion of the psychosocial and emotional elements resulting from any unexpected findings. An essential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide.

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