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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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    • Nursing Ethics

      • 5th Edition
      • June 14, 2006
      • Ian E. Thompson + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 4 5 2
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The authors have developed a holistic approach that explores: ethics in hospital and community settings, inter-disciplinary teamwork, ward and hospital management, nursing research, performance management and the political ethics of nursing administration, health service re-structuring and reform. The content has been substantially revised for this edition and significant new material added to reflect developments in theory and practice.

    • Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2006
      • Sophie Pullen + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 8 8 4 4 4
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.

    • Unterstützung, Beratung und Anleitung in gesundheits- und pflegerelevanten Fragen fachkundig gewährleisten

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2006
      • Meike Schwermann
      • Angelika Warmbrunn
      • German
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 3 1 9 1 9 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 5 9 0 5 4 2
      Die Reihe Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute ist ein offenes Konzept, das vielfältige theoretische und praktische Inhalte, Ideen und Hilfsmittel für den Unterricht zu den einzelnen Themenbereichen bietet. Es ist die ideale Ergänzung zum Lehrbuch Pflege heute, aber offen genug, um auch in Verbindung mit anderen Lehrbüchern genutzt zu werden. Diese Reihe lehnt sich an kein bestimmtes Curriculum an und ist deshalb bundesweit einsetzbar. Pflegemaßnahmen auswählen, durchführen und auswerten - das sind wesentliche pflegerische Tätigkeiten im Rahmen des Pflegeprozesses, für die Pflegende umfassende Kompetenzen benötigen. Bereits im Unterricht sollen Auszubildende methodisches und reflektiertes Vorgehen bei der Pflege lernen. Dazu liefert dieses Buch die umfangreiche didaktische Aufbereitung einer Lernsituation zum Thema "Palliative Care" . Anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen wird der Themenbereich 2 pflegewissenschaftli... fundiert und zugleich praxisnah erarbeitet. Detaillierte Arbeitsvorschläge, praktische Kopiervorlagen zum sofortigen Einsatz sowie sinnvolle Evaluationsangebote ermöglichen eine kompetente und schülerorientierte Unterrichtsvorbereit... Dieses Buch bietet Lehrern die optimale Basis für einen abwechslungsreichen, berufsbezogenen und reflektierten Unterricht!

    • Bedlam Among the Bedpans

      • 1st Edition
      • August 31, 2006
      • Amy Y. Young
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 4 5 2 4 7
      A must-read for nursing professionals, Bedlam Among the Bedpans: Humor in Nursing, includes over 100 of the funniest and most creative stories about nursing collected from nursing journals, books, and the internet that highlight the humor in the situations nurses face every day. Inspired by the experiences of real nurses, the stories relate situations with insights that only nurses who have "been there" in the field could have.

    • Medical Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • December 8, 2006
      • Bertil Jacobson + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 2 5 9 2
      Patient safety is important to all health professionals, but fatal accidents occur with medical devices every year. This is the first book for people who use medical equipment, rather than for engineers or technicians. It will help personnel within healthcare to avoid accidents by bridging the gap between the design principles and the user. The book encourages safe use of a wide range of equipment, from simple thermometers and blood-pressure cuffs to complex equipment such as pacemakers, ventilators and patient monitors.

    • Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 5, 2006
      • Valentina L. Brashers
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 4 5 3 0 8
      This practice-focused review guide and workbook covers 27 of the most commonly encountered health problems to outline the connections between pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management, with an emphasis on the clinical use of pathophysiologic concepts. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate the application of pathophysiology principles to clinical situations with questions relating to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies, and follow-up care. Each question is designed to promote clinical reasoning and a deeper understanding through application of the concepts presented. Information on differential diagnosis is included.

    • Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

      • 1st Edition
      • October 12, 2006
      • National Association of Pediatric Nurse + 1 more
      • Nancy A. Ryan-Wenger
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 2 7 5 6 4
      2007 AJN Book of the Year Award WinnerWritten by expert pediatric nurse practitioners, this resource is a fully endorsed compendium of essential information. Using an easy-to-use outline format, it defines the parameters of the specialty by outlining the entire scope of PNP practice and covers everything in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) certification exams. In light of the increase in the number of PNP programs and students seeking certification, Core Curriculum for Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioners offers the big-picture view that every PNP needs.

    • Legal Aspects of Midwifery

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 7, 2006
      • Bridgit Dimond
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 4 6 2
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The aim of this book is to provide information that a midwife can use with confidence, knowing that the law is there to protect her and her clients. All information and case law has been thoroughly revised and updated and takes into account sensitive areas that midwives may face in practice including female genital mutilation, domestic violence, infertility treatment and issues surrounding the treatment of human tissue.

    • The New Midwifery

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 6, 2006
      • Lesley Ann Page + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 0 0 2 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 5 0 6 7
      Practicing as a midwife today requires not only good clinical skills but also a broad understanding of the social and emotional changes a woman experiences before and after birth. This book combines scientific knowledge with the more intangible skills needed for sensitive communication to provide the best possible care to the mother and her family. The second edition of this celebrated text vividly explores the various skills and approaches that lead to successful midwifery practice and uses care stories to bring these to life.

    • Principles and Practice of Research in Midwifery

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 3, 2006
      • Elizabeth R. Cluett + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 1 9 4 6
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Written by authors with clinical and research experience, this book is intended for midwives and student midwives participating in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and first level degree programmes. It aims to increase research awareness and develop the skills of critical appraisal of research evidence that are essential to evidence based practice.

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