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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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    • Mosby®. Guía de pruebas diagnósticas y de laboratorio

      • 15th Edition
      • February 15, 2023
      • Kathleen Deska Pagana + 2 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 8 4 1 3 8 2 2 0 8 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 8 4 1 3 8 2 2 3 5 8
      En su decimoquinta edición, Mosby®. Guía de pruebas diagnósticas y de laboratorio es la obra de referencia en su campo. Conocida por su contenido preciso y actualizado, recoge toda la información necesaria en un formato práctico y de rápido acceso y se ha convertido en la fuente de información integral y actualizada para todas las pruebas de laboratorio y la información diagnóstica. La presente edición incluye nueve entradas de pruebas nuevas. Asimismo, el contenido refleja las últimas investigaciones sobre la utilidad diagnóstica de los resultados, la precisión de las pruebas, y el cuidado y la educación del paciente en cada prueba. Las pruebas están organizadas alfabéticamente para permitir una búsqueda rápida, sin necesidad de determinar primero su categoría o el sistema corporal correspondiente. Cada prueba comienza en una página nueva, lo que facilita su búsqueda y se enumeran por sistema corporal y por tipo de prueba en los apéndices. Los intervalos de referencia habituales, y la información sobre las pruebas sanguíneas y urinarias de rutina también se recogen en los apéndices. Los resultados normales y anormales para adultos, ancianos y pacientes pediátricos se incluyen cuando resulta pertinente y los posibles valores críticos se destacan para alertar de las situaciones que requieren una intervención inmediata.

    • Aufbauwissen Pflege Kommunikation und Beratung

      • 1st Edition
      • July 11, 2023
      • Veronika Schraut + 1 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Aufbauwissen Pflege – Die Lehrbuch-Reihe für die generalistische Pflegeausbildung!Für Ihre Pflegeausbildung lernen Sie speziell aus Kompetenzbereich II die Kommunikation mit Pflegeempfänger*inne... und Bezugspersonen zu gestalten und eine angemessene Information sicherzustellen.Schu... und Beratung können Sie verantwortlich organisieren, gestalten steuern und evaluieren.Das Buch bietet Ihnen alles, was Sie dazu wissen müssen: Gestaltung von Beratung, Empathie,Reflexion professioneller Kommunikation, Konfliktlösung und kritischen Themen wie Macht und Machtmissbrauch, Teamarbeit und Führung u.v.m.Jeder Band der Reihe nimmt einen thematischen Schwerpunk der neuen generalistischen Pflegeausbildung in den Blick. Dieser bezieht sich in der Regel auf einen Kompetenzbereich der bundeseinheitlichen Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung (PFLAPrV).Die Inhaltsauswahl orientiert sich an den alltäglichen Anforderungen der Pflegenden in der Praxis. Dennoch werden auch alle wichtigen theoretischen Hintergründe für die jeweiligen Kompetenzbereiche angesprochen.Kästen wie z.B. Tipps für die Praxis, Fallbeispiele, kritischer Blick bieten den optimalen Bezug zur Praxis und helfen den Auszubildenden bei Transferleistungen und beim Reflektieren.Wiederh... am Ende eines jeden Kapitels ermöglichen den Auszubildenden, den eigenen Wissenstand zu überprüfen und sich auf die schriftliche und mündliche Prüfung vorzubereiten.Aufbau... Pflege – optimal zur Vorbereitung auf Zwischenprüfung - Abschlussprüfung - Bachelorprüfung.Das Buch eignet sich für:Auszubildende und Lehrende in der generalistischen Pflegeausbildung

    • 90 fiches de soins AP auxiliaire de puériculture

      • 4th Edition
      • December 13, 2023
      • Lucie Latte + 2 more
      • French
      Dans la prise en charge spécifique du nourrisson et dans celle de l’enfant, l’auxiliaire de puériculture doit maîtriser une très grande variété de soins, que ce soit en crèche ou en services hospitaliers. Ainsi, cet ouvrage présente l’intégralité des gestes techniques et de soins réalisés par l’auxiliaire de puériculture sous la forme de 70 fiches pédagogiques illustrées. Classées selon les premiers modules de la formation, les fiches reprennent dans un style clair et synthétique l’essentiel des connaissances et des gestes à maîtriser. Chaque fiche, ponctuée d’encadrés « Mémo » et de tableaux récapitulatifs, précise : - les objectifs et les indications du soin ou du geste ; - les compétences requises ;- la démarche d’observation préparatoire ;- la réalisation du soin et les transmissions. Cette nouvelle édition offre des fiches entièrement actualisées et rendues encore plus pratiques grâce à une nouvelle présentation en couleur. L’ouvrage s’adresse en priorité aux AP (étudiants et professionnels), ainsi qu’à l'ensemble des professionnels de la petite enfance (ATSEM, AM, puéricultrices, CAP AEPE…) qui y trouveront des outils précieux pour leur pratique quotidienne.

    • How to Make It As A Student Nurse

      • 1st Edition
      • April 21, 2023
      • Claire Carmichael + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      This isn’t just another book about anatomy or physiology – it’s a straightforward, practical guide that answers all the common concerns and questions of every student nurse.How to Make It as a Student Nurse has evolved from the online advice provided to student nurses in the UK by well-known advocate and nurse Claire Carmichael. She has teamed up with experienced nursing lecturer Ann Marie Dodson to provide a complete guide to being a student nurse, from the application stage through to writing assignments, passing exams, undertaking clinical placements and working in a team.This wonderful new guide is packed full of invaluable advice, including how to handle your finances and juggle your caring responsibilities. The content is supported by real life case studies and vlogs to summarise key points.

    • Aufbauwissen Pflege Hygiene

      • 1st Edition
      • September 6, 2023
      • Stefan Drees + 3 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 0 6 0 1 7 5
      Um das Thema Hygiene kommt keine angehende Pflegefachkraft herum – auch wenn es manchmal lästig ist. In diesem Buch sind die Inhalte kurz, didaktisch sinnvoll und übersichtlich aufbereitet. So haben Sie die Möglichkeit alles in kurzer Zeit zu erfassen. Dabei helfen auch die rund 130 einprägsamen Abbildungen. Kästen mit Tipps für die Praxis, Fallbeispiele etc. bieten Ihnen den optimalen Bezug zur Praxis und helfen Ihnen, das Gelernte direkt auf Ihren Arbeitsalltag zu übertragen. Fallbeispiele und Aufgaben am Ende jedes Kapitels machen es Ihnen leicht, Ihren Wissensstand zu überprüfen und sich gezielt auf die Prüfungen vorzubereiten. Das Buch eignet sich für:Auszubildende in der PflegeausbildungLehr...

    • Mayes' Midwifery

      • 16th Edition
      • May 23, 2023
      • Sue Macdonald + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 3 4 8 3 4
      Mayes’ Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, known and loved for its in-depth approach and its close alignment with curricula and practice in this country. The sixteenth edition has been fully updated by leading midwifery educators Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, and input from several new expert contributors ensures this book remains at the cutting edge. The text covers all the main aspects of midwifery in detail, including the various stages of pregnancy, possible complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations related to women’s health. It provides the most recent evidence along with detailed anatomy and physiology information, and how these translate into practice. Packed full of case studies, reflective activities and images, and accompanied by an ancillary website with 600 multiple choice questions and downloadable images, Mayes’ Midwifery makes learning easy for nursing students entering the profession as well as midwives returning to practice and qualified midwives working in different settings in the UK and overseas.

    • Potter & Perry’s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures

      • 10th Edition
      • June 9, 2023
      • Patricia A. Potter + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      • eBook
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      Put essential nursing skills and procedures at your fingertips! Based on Potter & Perry's bestselling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, this pocket guide provides quick access to 83 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques, and also suggest nursing interventions for potential complications. The book’s portable size and spiral binding make it an ideal companion during clinical rotations. Reflecting the latest in evidence-based practice, this study tool and clinical reference helps you perform core nursing skills safely and effectively.

    • Black’s Adult Health Nursing I and II with complimentary Textbook of Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including Bioethics

      • 1st Edition
      • December 12, 2023
      • Malarvizhi S. + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 8 1 3 1 2 6 7 7 0 7
      The second South Asia edition of Black’s Adult Health Nursing I & II (including Geriatric Nursing) has been comprehensively updated to suit the regional curricula for undergraduate nursing students. This book will help student nurses to acquire the knowledge and skill required to render quality nursing care for all common medical and surgical conditions. The contents have been made easy to understand using case studies, concept maps, critical monitoring boxes, care plans, and more. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical-surgical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions and is richly illustrated with flow charts, drawings and photographs, and South Asian epidemiological disease data for better understanding of the subject. Integrating Pharmacology boxes help students understand how medications are used for disease management by exploring common classifications of routinely used medications. Review questions have been added to all the units within this book.This second South Asia edition will be a valuable addition to every student nurse’s bookshelf, given the revisions and modifications undertaken in line with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum.

    • Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 5, 2023
      • Debra O'Kane
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Understanding the basics of psychology – what drives human choices and behaviours – underpins good practice in health. Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals presents the latest relevant theories and concepts, as well as their application to specific health issues and clinical practice.Written by Deb O’Kane and other leading experts in the field, this book will help you understand more about why people act in certain ways related to their health and wellbeing, from diagnoses, health interventions and outcomes. For example, why does a person not complete a full course of antibiotics, or how can you expect a someone to respond to stress, loss or pain? Scenarios and reflection questions help to bring important psychology concepts to life.The book is written specifically for health science and nursing students undertaking discreet units of study in psychology, but will also be applicable to practitioners in their daily work.

    • Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • November 8, 2023
      • Natasha Phillips + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      As new technologies and data become essential for the delivery of optimal care, nurses will play an increasingly vital role in developing and implementing digital health strategies. This timely book is designed to help you develop proficiency and confidence to lead this digital transformation.Harne... Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the historical, theoretical and practical dimensions of the digital transformation in nursing. It considers a wide range of topics, from person-centred practice and user-centred design to nursing workforce development, evolving nursing practices, and the role of data in improving patient care and research. Expert insights are supported by learning activities and real-life case studies, with application of theory to practice throughout.Aimed at nurses in all settings and working at all professional levels, this book will leave the reader with an appreciation of how an array of digital technologies and data can positively impact nurses’ wellbeing, support and improve your daily practice, and ultimately ensure patient-centred, safe and effective care.

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Gerontology

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