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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.

  • Toutes les pathos en 250 cartes mentales

    Le raisonnement clinique infirmier facile
    • 1st Edition
    • January 2, 2025
    • David Naudin + 1 more
    • French
    Les cartes mentales ont été développées pour permettre de revoir en un coup d’oeil les notions importantes à mémoriser ! Cette méthode efficace et synthétique aborde l’apprentissage grâce à un support visuel et coloré.Avec 250 cartes mentales, rédigées par des formateurs en IFSI, cet ouvrage traite les pathologies prévalentes de 15 spécialités, dans le but d’améliorer la compréhension des maladies, de leur diagnostic, de leur physiopathologie, ainsi que de leur gestion clinique.L’ouvrage est découpé en 15 parties basées sur les systèmes ou appareils du corps humain, subdivisées en catégories de maladies.Pour chaque pathologie, la carte mentale se divise en :Description de la pathologie : le Problème.Signes cliniques et résultats paracliniques pertinents : les Indices.Les Savoirs qui reposent sur :• la physiopathologie : explication des mécanismes de la maladie,• les facteurs favorisants : éléments augmentant le risque de développer la maladie,• les diagnostics différentiels : autres pathologies avec des présentations similaires.Les Risques associés :• les complications : issues potentiellement négatives,• les réactions humaines : impact sur le patient (physique, émotionnel).La Prise en soins : stratégies thérapeutiques, incluant les traitements médicaux, chirurgicaux, et lessoins de support.Ce guide est un support pour les étudiants et professionnels de santé désireux d’approfondir leurs connaissances des pathologies, de manière ludique et efficace, mais aussi d’enrichir leur raisonnement clinique, en vue d’une intervention appropriée et confiante.David Naudin est adjoint au directeur de l’Institut de formation des cadres de santé de l’AP-HP, coordonnateur du Pôle de la recherche paramédicale en pédagogie du CFDC, docteur en sciences de l’éducation et chercheur associé au Laboratoire Éducations et Pratiques en Santé (LEPS ER 3412) de l’Université Paris Sorbonne Nord.Marion Ettendorff est cadre de santé formatrice à l’IFSI Picpus (AP-HP) à Paris.
  • Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • December 11, 2024
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neona... Nursing, 2025**Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Tenth Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, making it easy to locate information by organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. From nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this bestselling text helps you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and for the expanding role of the nurse in today’s healthcare practice.
  • Lewis's Adult Health Nursing I & II with Integrated Pathophysiology and Geriatrics, 5SAE (2-Vol Set)

    • 5th Edition
    • December 9, 2024
    • Chintamani + 2 more
    • English
    The 12th edition of Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing served as the model for Lewis's Adult Health Nursing I & II, Fifth South Asia Edition, which offers a thorough, authentic approach to medical-surgical nursing or adult health nursing in a clear, approachable manner for students. This fifth South Asia edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the most current information in a format that is easy to learn and practice. Not just a textbook, this edition is a reference for essential information needed by the students for preparing for all international nursing examinations. Additionally, it can serve as a vital companion in clinics, operating rooms, and emergency settings to standardize patient care in all stings.
  • Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare

    • 2nd Edition
    • December 9, 2024
    • Mary Jo Vetter + 1 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Nursing Research, 2025****Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Quality Improvement**Develop your skills to expertly conduct evidence-based practice (EBP) or quality improvement (QI) projects! Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, 2nd Edition, is a straightforward yet comprehensive guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating EBP and QI projects to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. Building on the legacy built by Geri LoBiondo-Wood and Judi Haber, this edition is newly tailored to meet the goals and strategic priorities of a variety of healthcare settings, with the tenets of ANCC Magnet designation, JCAHO accreditation, and other current regulatory and quality standards integrated throughout. This edition features a new focus on both academic and practice settings, including content informed by recent guidance documents such as The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021), Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A New Era for Academic Nursing (AACN, 2016), and the principles of Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity (NASEM, 2021). Also new to this edition are 10 new chapters (including topics related to the impact of academic practice partners; nurse wellness; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; population health and innovation; new models of evidence-based practice; and more!) and an entirely new unit on Evidence-Based Practice Innovation in Healthcare.
  • Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

    • 20th Edition
    • December 4, 2024
    • Michelle J. Willihnganz + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.
  • Pharmacology

    A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach
    • 12th Edition
    • December 3, 2024
    • Linda E. McCuistion + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Pharmacology**Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition, makes it easy to learn the principles of nursing pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this popular book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries enhance your skills in applying clinical judgment skills for safe patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this time-tested textbook provides the nursing pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and administer drugs safely.
  • The 3P's for Advanced Healthcare Providers

    Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology
    • 1st Edition
    • November 30, 2024
    • Julia Rogers + 1 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2025**Master the three Ps and provide quality care for the common medical conditions APRNs will encounter in practice! A concise, full-color reference, The 3P's for Advanced Healthcare Providers: Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology provides an evidence-based approach to pathophysiology, physical examination findings, and pharmacologic treatment. Algorithms are included for each diagnosis to help you visualize the link between the three Ps, with an emphasis on how these three topics directly impact patient treatment. Written by noted NP educators Julia L. Rogers and Jodi Allen, this resource helps APRNs deliver accurate, patient-centered care in any setting.
  • Nursing Care Plans

    Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes
    • 11th Edition
    • November 27, 2024
    • Meg Gulanick + 1 more
    • Collin Bowman-Woodall
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Medical–Surgical Nursing, 2025****Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Diagnosis/Assessment... the skills you need to create customized nursing care plans! Covering the most common medical-surgical nursing diagnoses and clinical problems, Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 11th Edition features 232 care plans, each reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international treatment protocols. It also features ICNP diagnoses, highlighted QSEN competencies, and a clear differentiation of nursing and collaborative interventions. New to this edition are a full-color format, seven new care plans, and a new online care plan template that makes it easier to create care plans. The #1 care planning book is better than ever and will help you learn to think like a nurse!
  • Le vocabulaire médical des AS/AP/AES

    aide-soignant, auxiliaire de puériculture, accompagnant éducatif et social
    • 6th Edition
    • November 26, 2024
    • Alain Ramé + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage définit les termes médicaux et les expressions employées par les professionnels paramédicaux dans les établissements de santé. C’est un outil indispensable pour une meilleure maîtrise de leur pratique quotidienne.Le vocabulaire par spécialité médicale constitue le corps de l’ouvrage et permet d’acquérir par le biais de schémas légendés, les connaissances sur l’ensemble des spécialités. Cette partie est complétée par deux autres, très utiles :les affixes, où est présentée la signification des principaux suffixes et préfixes rencontrés dans le domaine paramédical ;un lexique exhaustif, qui garantit un accès rapide et facile aux définitions, y compris celles relatives à la COVID-19La 6e édition de cet ouvrage consiste en :l’actualisation des connaissances et des ajouts de définitions ;une modernisation de maquette et de format ;une mise à jour des schémas d’anatomie de tête de chapitre.PUBLICCet ouvrage s’adresse aux aides-soignants (AS), aux auxiliaires de puériculture (AP), ainsi qu’aux accompagnants éducatifs et social (AES), qu’ils soient étudiants ou déjà des professionnels expérimentés.Alain Ramé était cadre enseignant à l’IFSI-IFAS à l’hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière (Paris)
  • Les bilans sanguins en un coup d'oeil

    Professionnels et étudiants
    • 3rd Edition
    • November 23, 2024
    • Stéphane CORNEC
    • French
    La maîtrise de tous les examens sanguins est indissociable de la connaissance des normes biologiques ainsi que des modalités de prélèvement.Cet ouvrage décrit plus de 150 bilans sanguins incontournables, sous forme de fiches claires et didactiques, classées par ordre alphabétique, présentant de façon systématique :les tubes préconisés (couleur des tubes à utiliser) ;les recommandations spécifiques pour effectuer le prélèvement ;les délais de conservation avant analyse ;les délais moyens d’obtention des résultats ;les normes biologiques ;des commentaires sur l’interprétation clinique des résultats afin de faciliter la coopération avec le médecin prescripteur.Que ce soit dans un service hospitalier, un EHPAD, un foyer d’accueil médicalisé ou à domicile, le format spécifique de l’ouvrage, ainsi que le classement des fiches par ordre alphabétique, permettent une consultation rapide et efficace, qui donnera des réponses immédiates aux infirmiers, étudiants en soins infirmiers ou en DFGSM 2-3, facilitant ainsi l’organisation au quotidien.Cette 3e édition procède à une mise à jour correspondant à une réalité de terrain : suppression des bilans obsolètes, mise à jour des bilans existants et ajout de bilans sur les allergies, notamment alimentaires (trophallergènes). Elle est complétée d’un glossaire des pathologies précisant pour chacune les dosages sanguins requis.Stéphane Cornec est infirmier diplômé d’état.