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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Guide infirmier des urgences

1st Edition
February 1, 2008
Bernard MARC + 6 more
French
eBook
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Cet ouvrage traite des urgences médicales et chirurgicales de manière exhaustive et sous un angle pragmatique. Il comporte près de 200 fiches et est organisé en 4 parties: - partie 1: des fiches de conduites à tenir qui suivent un plan identique en détaillant la prise en charge infirmière, depuis les premiers gestes et questions au patient jusqu'à la mise en œuvre du traitement et sa surveillance. Dans chaque fiche, les dangers ou mises en garde et les recommandations ou conseils pratiques sont repérables par des pictogrammes. Toutes les grandes pathologies sont abordées telles qu'elles se présentent dans un service d'accueil des urgences : troubles de la conscience, dyspnée, malaise, chocs, intoxications, hémorragies, douleurs non traumatiques, urgences traumatiques, urgences de la femme enceinte et de l'enfant, situations médico-sociales et psychiatriques. - partie 2: des fiches de gestes techniques spécifiques à l'urgence : explorations, soins mais aussi techniques thérapeutiques sont déroulés étape par étape du point de vue infirmier ; - partie 3: des fiches consacrées aux médicaments et solutés de l'urgence ; - partie 4: des scores et échelles d'évaluation utilisés en urgence. Ce livre est un outil indispensable aux professionnels exerçant en service d'urgence et aux étudiants en IFSI. Il est le fruit de la collaboration de plus de 90 auteurs infirmiers et médecins aux expériences diverses et complémentaires en médecine d'urgence.

Emergency Nursing Procedures

4th Edition
January 24, 2008
Jean A. Proehl
English
eBook
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Written by expert emergency nurses across the country, EMERGENCY NURSING PROCEDURES, 4th Edition includes 193 step-by-step emergency procedures, including four new procedures — umbilical vessel cannulation, pelvic splinting, peripheral nerve stimulator (twitch monitoring), and methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy. Detailed illustrations visually reinforce techniques and clearly show steps to procedures — making this handbook an essential and comprehensive resource for any emergency professional.

Common Foundation Studies in Nursing

4th Edition
January 9, 2008
Jenny Spouse + 2 more
English
eBook
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An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It is fully up to date in line with developments in nursing education. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.

The Flesh and Bones of Medical Pharmacology

1st Edition
January 8, 2008
Domenico Spina
English
Paperback
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eBook
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A concise, accessible account of pharmacology, covering all the key concepts you need with no gaps. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid.

Perianesthesia Patient Care for Uncommon Diseases

1st Edition
January 4, 2008
Joseph A. Joyce
English
eBook
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This portable handbook provides comprehensive, clinically relevant information on nearly 100 uncommon diseases. It places all the information you need for expert care in a concise, easy-to-use format, right at your fingertips. This new title contains knowledge of these disorders that is crucial to ensuring safe and effective patient care and anesthesia administration.

E-Book - Watson's Clinical Nursing Pocketbook

2nd Edition
January 4, 2008
Mike Walsh
English
eBook
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This book is the essential practice companion to Watson’s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciencesand is designed to be carried in the pocket whilst on duty. It is invaluable for quick access to the key facts needed during clinical practice. By incorporating care from the primary health perspective, it is equally useful as a rapid read in community settings.The book is cross-referenced throughout to the relevant sections in Watson’s enabling more detailed follow-up study of patients and nursing care later.

Cardiac Nursing

2nd Edition
December 28, 2007
Richard Hatchett + 1 more
English
Hardback
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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a comprehensive reference text which covers all areas of cardiac care that nurses need to know about. As well as the clinical conditions and syndromes, it covers health promotion and rehabilitation. Nursing care in relation to a variety of specific conditions is discussed together with current changes and management in cardiac care provision. Contributions come from clinical experts across the sub-specialties, and the book is richly illustrated including a colour plate section.

Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses

4th Edition
December 28, 2007
George Downie + 3 more
English
eBook
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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use.

Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

2nd Edition
December 26, 2007
Thomas W. Barkley + 1 more
English
eBook
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PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive clinical reference tailored to the needs of advance practice nurses. With discussions of more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care, this reference includes everything you need on a day-to-day basis. Plus, quick reference is easy with a spiral binding and content organized by body system. Each condition lists a concise outline of defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subject and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies so you can find everything you need to know quickly. Includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, trauma, gerontological concerns, professional issues, and trends in advanced practice.

Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines

1st Edition
December 18, 2007
Betty J. Ackley + 3 more
English
eBook
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This groundbreaking reference — created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts — provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting.

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