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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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    • Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-PN® Exam

      • 10th Edition
      • November 30, 2023
      • JoAnn Zerwekh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Who says studying has to be boring? The Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-PN® Exam, 10th Edition　uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to bring difficult concepts to life and help you recall the content you need to know to excel on the NCLEX-PN examination. Written in a concise and visually appealing outline format, this book makes learning and studying easier and more fun. The companion Evolve website includes more than 3,000 review questions, including alternate item and Next Generation NCLEX® formats, and allows you to personalize your study by creating practice exams, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and reviewing answers and rationales.

    • Burns' Pediatric Primary Care

      • 8th Edition
      • November 27, 2023
      • Dawn Lee Garzon + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pediatrics**Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition, covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols, and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.

    • Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care

      • 1st Edition
      • November 22, 2023
      • Jeremy S. Heiner + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Every moment counts when treating an emergency event. Emergency Management in Anesthesia and Critical Care provides quick access to essential information for rapidly identifying and treating complex medical emergencies. Its compact size makes this reference easy to carry in a pocket in the OR, ICU, ED, or critical care setting. An outline format with consistent headings and a logical organization puts vital content at your fingertips. It is also an ideal tool for developing and conducting crisis simulation scenarios to prepare for emergencies before they happen.

    • Les pathologies en un coup d'oeil pour les infirmiers

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 17, 2023
      • Stéphane CORNEC
      • French
      • Spiral-bound
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      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Pour cette nouvelle édition, l’ouvrage passe à 100 pathologies incontournables, classées par ordre alphabétique, et constitue toujours une aide précieuse pour connaître l’essentiel sur les pathologies.Cette troisième édition, revue et mise à jour aborde de nouvelles pathologies, tels le béribéri, l’électrohypersensib... la myofasciite à macrophages, l’ulcère de Buruli et le vitiligo.Chaque pathologie est présentée sous forme de tableaux en vis-à-vis, avec la mise en évidence de mots en caractères gras pour faciliter les révisions des étudiants et son utilisation sur le lieu de stage. En fonction de la pathologie, les rubriques suivantes sont développées : la définition, l’étiologie, les facteurs de risques, les complications, les examens complémentaires, le(s) traitement(s), le rôle IDE.L’ouvrage est complété par un glossaire.Présenté dans un format poche spiralé, il permet une consultation simple, rapide et efficace, et apporte de façon immédiate des réponses aux étudiants et aux professionnels dans leur pratique quotidienne.

    • 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.

    • Pediatric Physical Examination

      • 4th Edition
      • November 2, 2023
      • Karen G. Duderstadt + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      • eBook
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      **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Child Health, 2024**Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health.

    • Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

      • 1st Edition
      • November 2, 2023
      • May McCreaddie + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals is the first evidence-based, English-language textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region, where health systems are rapidly evolving and feature large numbers of expatriate health professionals serving a population with diverse ethnic, social, cultural and environmental needs.This unique book covers relevant research, conditions and appropriate interventions and treatment. Readers will gain an insight into the key health challenges of the region and how to approach them, as well as local healthcare structures and cultural considerations such as Islam and healthcare, culturally competent communication and the role of the family.Written by experienced international and local academics and professionals, this book will be invaluable for students, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in working in this fascinating region.

    • Critical Care Nursing

      • 5th Edition
      • October 30, 2023
      • Leanne Aitken + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The internationally acclaimed text Critical Care Nursing is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and critical care nurses in practice to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high quality patient care to contribute to improved patient outcomes.The fifth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence, resources and tools designed to help you master a range of competencies, from patient monitoring to delivering multidimensional interventions, using complex lifesaving equipment, and managing the deteriorating patient. There is a focus on the scope and principles of practice, quality and safety standards, ethical considerations, and increased support for nurses.Highly regarded by clinicians and students around the world, this book will encourage and challenge you to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the higest quality care.

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