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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.

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Critical Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Sharon L. Edwards + 1 more
    • English
    This small, pocket-sized book provides a solid introduction to aspects of care and management in critical care. The book contains not only information on patient assessment, ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, emergencies, critical care interventions, common conditions and pharmacology, all clearly relating to critical care, but also psychological, professional practice issues, palliative care and caring for relatives. It provides the factual information needed to assist nurses in providing holistic care in the critical care environment, in an accessible format.

  • Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy

    • 11th Edition
    • Nancy J. Peckenpaugh
    • English
    Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy provides complete coverage of all of the content needed in an LPN/LVN curriculum. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, the latest DRI’s, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. An LPN Threads Series title.

  • Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting

    • 2nd Edition
    • Diane M. Klieger
    • English
    Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting, 2nd Edition, is designed to give you just the right amount of the essential information you need to prepare for your career as a medical assistant. It covers all of the need-to-know information in an organized, approachable format. The condensed information is perfect for shorter programs of study and as a review tool for certification or re-certification for practicing medical assistants. Full-color and visually oriented, this text presents information in manageable segments that give you all the relevant facts, without being overwhelming. With the most up-to-date information on basic body systems; foundational concepts such as medical terminology, nutrition, and full coverage of office concepts and procedures, you’ll have everything you need to know to begin your Medical Assisting career with confidence.

  • Women's Health, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-3
    • Ellen Olshansky
    • English
    The Special Issue on Women’s Health, Guest Edited by Ellen Olshansky, includes: Historical Perspective on Women’s Health as a nursing Specialty; Integrative Health Care for Women: Acupuncture and Mindful Meditation and Yoga; Wellness in Women Across the Lifespan; Adolescent Health: HPV Vaccine as an Exemplar; Genetics: Breast Cancer as an Exemplar; Women’s Global Health; Health Care for Incarcerated Women; Women’s Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety; Women and Cardiac Health; Women and Cancer: Ovarian Cancer; and Reproductive Health.

  • Mises en situation professionnelle Auxiliaire de puériculture

    • 2nd Edition
    • Muriel Bénazet + 1 more
    • French
    Les modules 1 Accompagnement d'un enfant dans les activités de la vie quotidienne et 3 Soins du référentiel de formation d'auxiliaire de puériculture sont sanctionnés par une épreuve de mise en situation professionnelle. Cet ouvrage permet à l'élève de se préparer à ces épreuves, dont la réussite est indispensable à l'obtention du diplôme (diplôme d'État d'auxiliaire de puériculture). L'ouvrage se découpe en 3 parties : - une première partie « Méthodologie » qui présente de façon détaillée les épreuves, leurs enjeux et critères d'évaluation, ainsi que la méthodologie à adopter, en mettant l'accent sur la démarche de soins ; - une deuxième partie sur les « Mises en situation professionnelle du module 1 » qui propose des exemples de MSP corrigées et commentées ; - une troisième partie, identique à la deuxième, mais cette fois-ci sur les « Mises en situation professionnelle du module 3 ». Cet ouvrage s'impose donc comme l'outil indispensable pour réussir les MSP des modules 1 et 3 du DEAP.

  • Advancing Skills in Midwifery Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Jayne E. Marshall + 1 more
    • English
    Advancing Skills in Midwifery Practice provides a guide to continuing professional development needs and meeting the latest Post-Registration and Practice (PREP) requirements. Building on Skills for Midwifery Practice by Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, this book follows a similar format already familiar to many midwives. Whilst aimed primarily at registered midwives, the principles and philosophy apply across interprofessional boundaries. Grounded in safe practice and on contemporary evidence, this book also ensures that the health and wellbeing of the mother, baby and family remain at the forefront of care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal

    Volume 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Antenatal' is the second title in the Midwifery Essentials series and looks at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Labour

    Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Labour' is the third title in the Midwifery Essentials series and is about the provision of safe and effective care during labour and birth. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred intrapartum care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Basics

    Volume 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Helen Baston + 2 more
    • English
    Basics is the first title in the Midwifery Essentials series and prepares the reader to understand and master a range of clinical skills safely and with confidence. The jigsaw model of midwifery care is introduced and explained, providing a framework to explore the application of each of the clinical skills described in subsequent chapters. Central to undertaking each of the skills discussed is the need to communicate effectively with women and their families.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Postnatal

    Volume 4
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Postnatal' is the fourth title in the Midwifery Essentials series and explores contemporary postnatal care for women and their families, exploring the role of the midwife as a member of the multi-professional team. This book thoroughly prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred postnatal care for mothers and their babies. The postnatal examination of the woman, and the baby check Care of the baby in the immediate postnatal period The features of the normal neonate The newborn clinical examination Hospital postnatal care and caesarean section The role of the community midwife and emotional wellbeing Postnatal fertility control Issues involved in supporting the woman to feed her baby.

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