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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.

  • Soins infirmiers et douleur

    • 3rd Edition
    • André Muller + 3 more
    • French
    La douleur a longtemps été vécue comme une fatalité ; pourtant l'évolution des connaissances médicales nous donne aujourd'hui les moyens de la réduire dans des proportions importantes. Les infirmier(e)s sont en « première ligne » dans cette lutte. Ils ont un rôle essentiel qui les autorise, dans des cas d'urgence et selon des critères précis, à mettre en place un traitement antalgique. Cet ouvrage permet aux infirmier(e)s d'acquérir ou de perfectionner des compétences dans la prise en charge de la douleur du patient. Rassemblant des connaissances issues d'une riche expérience sur le terrain, il décrit les techniques antalgiques et les modalités d'évaluation et de surveillance de l'efficacité et des effets secondaires, apporte des exemples cliniques, présente des grilles d'évaluation de la douleur, décrit la psychologie des patients, en s'articulant autour des objectifs suivants : – connaître la physiopathologie et la sémiologie des douleurs ; – savoir procéder à une évaluation pertinente des douleurs ; – comprendre les personnes qui souffrent ; – améliorer la mise en œuvre des soins et la surveillance des patients. Cette troisième édition, apporte des éléments nouveaux sur l'imagerie cérébrale, la chirurgie de la douleur et actualise les données thérapeutiques. Elle présente désormais les ressources documentaires disponibles sur le thème de la douleur et tient compte du contexte nouveau de l'accréditation des établissements hospitaliers et de l'évaluation des pratiques professionnelles des soignants.

  • Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

    • 1st Edition
    • National Association of Pediatric Nurse + 1 more
    • Victoria Page Niederhauser
    • English
    Authored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), the Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners book accompanies the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This core review provides practice questions for recent graduates for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner programs to use in their respective certification exams offered by the PNCB and ANCC. Review questions include the Role of the PNP, Wellness Issues, Growth and Development, Genetics, Chronic Conditions, Pediatric Emergencies, and Pharmacology.

  • Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines

    Medical-Surgical Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Betty J. Ackley + 3 more
    • English
    This groundbreaking reference — created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts — provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting.

  • Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Eugenia M. Fulcher + 1 more
    • English
    Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession.

  • Pflegehandeln an Qualitätskriterien, rechtlichen Rahmenbestimmungen sowie wirtschaftlichen und ökologischen Prinzipien ausrichten

    Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute Themenbereich 7: Analyse und Vorschläge für den Unterricht
    • 1st Edition
    • Sandra Herrgesell
    • Angelika Warmbrunn
    • German
    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. Qualitätskriterien, Recht, Ökologie und Ökonomie begleiten das gesamte pflegerische Denken, Planen und Handeln. Dieses Werkstattbuch bietet Hilfestellungen, wie Schüler dazu befähigt werden, Qualitätskonzepte zu entwickeln und umsetzen zu können.Eine umfassende und einzigartige Darstellung der Relevanz von Wirtschaftlichkeit, Recht, Ökologie und Qualität in der Pflege.

  • Guide du calcul de doses et de débits médicamenteux

    Méthodologie - Entraînement - Evaluations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Dominique Rispail + 1 more
    • French
    Pendant la formation préparant au diplôme d'Etat d'infirmier, le calcul de doses est évalué de façon transversale au cours des évaluations théoriques, des épreuves de mise en situation professionnelle et au cours de l'épreuve finale du DE. En effet, l'infirmier(e), au cours de ses études, puis de son exercice professionnel, est amené(e) à administrer des médicaments sur prescription médicale, et le calcul de doses, des débits ainsi que l'administration de ces thérapeutiques engagent sa responsabilité, d'où l'importance de maîtriser parfaitement ce type de calculs. Cet ouvrage de méthodologie et d'entraînement a pour but d'aider les étudiants à comprendre comment résoudre ces problèmes et réussir tous ces calculs. Il leur permettra d'intégrer, par étapes progressives, les concepts mathématiques de base en liaison avec les situations professionnelles. Cette nouvelle édition propose : - un rappel sur la responsabilité professionnelle lors de l'administration des médicaments, - des repères méthodologiques sur la résolution des problèmes avec des exercices d'application, - des exercices d'auto-évaluation offrant trois types d'entraînement de difficulté croissante: questions-réponses, mini cas concrets et cas cliniques resituant l'infirmier(e) dans une situation professionnelle réelle, - des fiches-outils rappelant les opérations mathématiques indispensables. Complet et pédagogique, cet ouvrage est un instrument de révision et de préparation indispensable à tous les étudiants en IFSI.

  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care

    Clinical Practice Guidelines
    • 2nd Edition
    • Kim K. Kuebler + 2 more
    • English
    Palliative and End-of-Life Care, 2nd Edition provides clinicians with the guidelines and tools necessary to provide quality, evidenced-based care to patients with life-limiting illness. This text describes the care and management of patients with advanced disease throughout the disease trajectory, extending from diagnosis of advanced disease until death. Four units provide the general principles of palliative and end-of-life care, important concepts, advanced disease management, and clinical practice guidelines. Clinical practice guidelines offer in-depth discussions of the pathophysiology of 19 different symptoms, interventions for specific symptom management (including in-depth rationales), and suggestions for patient and family teaching.

  • Medical Devices

    Use and Safety
    • 1st Edition
    • Bertil Jacobson + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Saunders Fundamentals of Medical Assisting - Revised Reprint

    • 1st Edition
    • Sue Hunt
    • English

  • Practising Clinical Supervision

    A Reflective Approach for Healthcare Professionals
    • 2nd Edition
    • John Driscoll
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. With contributors from the UK and Australia, the second edition builds on the success of the original, which was praised for engaging readers and being a pragmatic and practice-orientated addition to the literature on clinical supervision. This edition is written in accessible style and will appeal to those both new to clinical supervision or experienced. It provides a thought-provoking, user friendly and practical guide to the subject.

  • Essential Study Skills for Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Christine Ely + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Study skills are essential to nursing and this easy-to-use guide will helps to develop the skills necessary to academic and professional life. This book takes a friendly approach and is written in a straightforward style. Using examples from the real experience of being a student nurse or midwife it covers vital areas such as self-motivation, why attention to detail is important, numeracy skills and how to make the most from the help available at universities and colleges. In addition it shows ways to: manage and plan your time effectively; get the most out of lectures and seminars; read effectively; remember more; make notes and use them to develop understanding; manage and succeed at assignments; develop practical nursing skills; learn from clinical experiences; and develop reflective skills.

  • Leg Ulcers

    A Problem-Based Learning Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Moya Morison + 2 more
    • English
    Using a unique problem-based learning approach, this comprehensive, full-color reference features case studies that link theory to practice. Chapters are written by an international group of 35 contributors and edited by a team of U.K. experts. The depth and scope of the material makes this an ideal core reference text, and an excellent resource for both nurses and medical staff involved in the management of leg ulcers.

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

    Werkstattbücher zu Pflege heute Themenbereich 2: Analyse und Vorschläge für den Unterricht
    • 1st Edition
    • Meike Schwermann
    • Angelika Warmbrunn
    • German
    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!

  • Research Ethics in the Real World

    Issues and Solutions for Health and Social Care Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Tony Long + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It departs from the usual principles-based approach and instead takes a predominantly consequentialist (harms and benefits) approach. It aims to be free of abstract philosophy, but will use the analysis of cases and a reasoned approach to examine alternative arguments. Whilst the book deals with issues in some depth it uses plain language and many clear examples of good and less good practice to illustrate points. It is at a level useful to both beginning and more experienced researchers.

  • Emergency Care and First Aid for Nurses

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Philip Jevon
    • English
    This portable, quick reference provides comprehensive coverage of first aid procedures and is highly illustrated. Its aim is to enable nurses to effectively and safely provide first aid outside their clinical working environment. However, the principles described will also be useful within the hospital setting and a section at the end of each chapter will describe the appropriate treatment once the patient reaches A&E.

  • ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Leanne Aitken + 2 more
    • English
    Developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), the text has been written and edited by the most senior and experienced critical care nursing clinicians and academics across the region. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing is a resource that will foster the development of skilled and confident critical care nurses. This comprehensive text provides detailed coverage of a number of specialty areas within critical care nursing including intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. It will encourage students to be reflective practitioners, ethical decision-makers and providers of evidence-based care.

  • Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

    • 1st Edition
    • National Association of Pediatric Nurse + 1 more
    • Nancy A. Ryan-Wenger
    • English
    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.

  • The New Midwifery

    Science and Sensitivity in Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Lesley Ann Page + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Massage and Bodywork

    Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Michele Petroni + 3 more
    • English
    Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.

  • Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting

    • 1st Edition
    • Roberta J. Emerson
    • English
    2007 AJN Book of the Year Award WinnerNursing Education in the Clinical Setting provides a practical approach to clinical nursing instruction. Although grounded in adult learning theory, this unique resource provides practical suggestions and addresses common questions and issues. The text incorporates illustrative scenarios, discussion questions, and reflection exercises designed to facilitate thoughtful application of the content.

  • Neuropsychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Chris Green
    • English
    Neuropsychology offers a broad introduction to neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, clinical assessment, and the behavioural sequelae associated with neurological disturbance. It provides understanding of the common neurological disorders and enables informed choices in care. Important insight into differential diagnosis is given, as well as help to extend and support the health care role through an introduction to basic bed-side assessment techniques and their interpretation. It provides knowledge to assist health professionals in empowering patients in their recovery or rehabilitation and is an essential workplace manual.

  • Bedlam Among the Bedpans

    Humor in Nursing
    • 1st Edition
    • Amy Y. Young
    • English
    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.

  • Key Debates in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • John R Cutcliffe + 1 more
    • English
    This book is unique, because no other psychiatric/mental health nursing text has ever brought together 'opposing' or contrasting views of the same issue, and subsequently invited two seperate chapters to be written in order to articulate the different perspectives in the debate. Further, no book has then followed up such a wide and thorough discussion by inviting a third party to offer commentary. The purpose of this book is to present a range of key issues that psychiatric/mental health nurses face. They are practice, policy, research and education related issues. The purpose then is to present the most complete, balanced arguments possible in order to inform, educate, and stimulate psychiatric/mental health nurses.Furthermore the purpose of the book is to make psychiatric/mental health nurses more aware of the, often, uncertain nature of much of psychiatric/mental health nursing practice and knowledge. Psychiatric/mental health nursing is not characterised by 'black and white', easily delineated issues, and is perhaps characterised by various 'shades of grey'. Indeed, it is often stated as axiomatic that psychiatric/mental health nurses can be described as a 'broad church'. Consequently, the purpose of this book is to help psychiatric/mental health nurses appreciate this broad church, be able to understand the various 'shades of grey', be able to understand that, often, there are differing views, inconclusive arguments and contentious debates and for this to influence their clinical practice. As the international range of contributors illustrates, these debates (to a greater or lesser extent) are issues and debates that psychiatric/mental health nurses face the world over; these are matters of real international importance and significance. These issues have been touched upon, and to a limited extent, debated at psychiatric/mental health nursing conferences and, to an even lesser extent, within some psychiatric/mental health nursing journals. Thus, they are real issues that many nurses are facing, talking about and trying to resolve.

  • Emergency Nursing Secrets

    • 2nd Edition
    • Kathleen S. Oman + 1 more
    • English
    Part of the nursing Secrets Series®, Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This comprehensive resource is designed for both new and experienced emergency nurses and provides a wealth of helpful "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Logically organized for quick access to key information, this book is divided into four main sections: Practice Topics, Chief Complaints, Trauma Care, and Special Populations.

  • Midwife's Guide to Antenatal Investigations

    • 1st Edition
    • Amanda Sullivan + 2 more
    • English
    This book serves as a guide to a comprehensive range of diagnostic screenings and tests used during pregnancy. It links routine antenatal care with specialist investigations, describing when follow up is required and how to interpret the results. Designed for ease of reference, this resource helps midwives make informed, evidence-based clinical decisions. It also provides guidance about how best to discuss sensitive issues with mothers and how to provide support to parents receiving bad news. This book is an essential resource for midwives and other health professionals involved in delivering antenatal care to women and their families. Expert contributors ensure that the information is reliable and up-to-date, and the easy-to-use format guides practitioners through each procedure, interpretation of results, and appropriate interventions.

  • Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse

    • 1st Edition
    • Sophie Pullen + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient

    • 2nd Edition
    • Lynelle N. B. Pierce
    • English
    The second edition of Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient functions as both an educational manual and a clinical reference for those involved in monitoring, managing, and delivering care to patients requiring respiratory intervention or mechanical ventilatory support. The range of coverage and practical approach in this easy to understand guide provides the nurse and other health care professional the clinical practice information needed to deliver safe and effective respiratory care.

  • The Practice of Patient Education

    A Case Study Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Barbara Klug Redman
    • English
    With patients leaving the hospital sicker and more care being done in outpatient settings or at home, patients need to become active, informed participants on their health care team. This one-of-a-kind text provides unique advice to help nurses apply their knowledge and skills to teaching patients in the clinical setting with specific diseases, including special populations. The book is organized into two basic sections - the first describes the theories and process of learning and teaching, and the second focuses on the major fields of patient education practice in place today. The new case study approach also makes it easy for students to understand how to apply teaching strategies to specific patient types resulting in better informed patients and a more positive teaching/learning experience.

  • Nursing Ethics

    • 5th Edition
    • Ian E. Thompson + 3 more
    • English
    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.

  • Nursing in Haematological Oncology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Maggie Grundy
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Haematological oncology is a rapidly advancing and exciting field of medicine and this is the first British textbook addressing haematological oncology written specifically for nurses. The second edition of this successful text has been fully revised and updated throughout in line with recent developments in clinical practice. There are seven new chapters and expanded sections on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative care.

  • An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care E-Book

    A Self-Teaching Package
    • 4th Edition
    • Andrew Hutton
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A knowledge of medical terminology is essential for employment in many health care professions. This attractive and easy to use self-teaching text provides a simple, interactive and comprehensive guide to the language of medicine.

  • Le toucher relationnel au coeur des soins

    • 1st Edition
    • Carine Blanchon
    • French
    Basé sur les besoins des infirmiers et des aides-soignants, cet ouvrage ne présente pas de techniques mais décrit le toucher comme prise de contact entre soignant et soigné et insiste beaucoup sur la relation avec le malade (comment aborder l'autre ? Rentrer en communication avec un patient pour apporter bien être...). Des photos permettent au lecteur de découvrir les gestes qui soulagent et qui facilitent l'installation d'un climat de confiance entre le personnel soignant et les malades. Beaucoup de témoignages et récits rendent compte du point de vue du malade.

  • Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans

    • 5th Edition
    • Katherine M. Fortinash + 1 more
    • English
    The most comprehensive psychiatric nursing care planning text available assists students and practitioners in providing effective care in a variety of settings. Clear presentation of information, consistent use of the nursing process, correlation of nursing and medical diagnoses, and prioritization of interventions make this text an invaluable resource. Grounded in the latest classification of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and the most current list of NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, this text covers a wide range of disorders, their psychopathology, and appropriate nursing interventions with rationales. Care plans use real clinical situations and include therapeutic and nontherapeutic dialogue examples to familiarize nurses with likely scenarios and equip them with the tools they need to feel confident in any clinical setting.

  • Transcultural Health and Social Care

    Development of Culturally Competent Practitioners
    • 1st Edition
    • Irena Papadopoulos
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It communicates current evidence-based knowledge in the area of transcultural care and meets the needs of health and social care practitioners who must change their practices to comply with national policies and the expectations of a multicultural public.

  • Churchill Livingstone Dictionary of Nursing, International Edition

    • 19th Edition
    • Chris Brooker
    • Mairi McCubbin
    • English

  • Integrated Care Pathways in Mental Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Julie Hall + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. As health and social care organisations respond to the health modernisation agenda, the use of integrated care pathways in mental health is fast growing. The combination of knowledgeable discussion and credible experience of the contributors make this is an innovative text which will be of great value to those who are challenged with developing mental health care.

  • Core Curriculum for Pediatric Critical Care Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
    • Margaret C. Slota
    • English
    From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), comes the definitive resource on administering quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. The 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the current state of pediatric critical care nursing practice and explores the anatomic, physiologic, and cognitive/psychosoci... changes that occur across the lifespan of a child and identifies the ways in which these changes are affected by specific health problems. Using a systems-based approach for quick and easy reference, this authoritative resource covers developmental anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and defining characteristics of common pediatric disorders, clinical assessment, relevant pharmacology, monitoring and diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. Disease coverage includes essential pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative management, and complications. Also serves as an effective study guide for the pediatric CCRN certification examination.

  • Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference

    • 4th Edition
    • Susan B. Stillwell
    • English
    Developed to provide nurse clinicians with a resource for the management of adult critical care patients, Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference condenses the most essential information needed by nurses working in the ICU. This valuable, pocket-sized reference provides information on broad topics that apply to a variety of critically ill patients, as well as detailed information on organ diseases. Chapters are dedicated to psychosocial concerns, complementary therapies, and the unique needs of a pediatric patient in an adult ICU. Therapeutic modalities and pharmacology are both examined, with information that is useful for the student, the new nurse, and the experienced professional.

  • Appraising Research into Childbirth

    An Interactive Workbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Wickham
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Concentrating specifically on research into midwifery and related disciplines, this book appraises eight previously published research articles that present both qualitative and quantitative research studies. Each of the various elements is analysed - from the methodology through to the interpretation of the results. Each article is annotated with notes and questions, thereby enabling the reader to actively participate in the appraisal.

  • The Physiology of Training

    Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series
    • 1st Edition
    • Gregory Whyte
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A title in the Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series, it provides valuable, current information for those involved in sports science, coaching science, physical education, and health promotion. Highly respected researchers and practitioners in the field have come together to produce a text containing a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with training at the highest level of athletics. Drawing on all available research literature, this book offers a significant contribution to training physiology by providing an in-depth explanation of coaching science using both theoretical and practical models for training across a wide range of coaching disciplines.

  • Suture and Surgical Hemostasis

    A Pocket Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Rebecca Pieknik
    • English
    Great for students and professionals, this portable reference offers a complete understanding of suture and hemostasis relating to surgical procedures. Its spiral binding and full-color photos and illustrations make it easy to find the appropriate suture materials and related information needed for any surgical procedure.

  • Mosby's Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment

    • 5th Edition
    • Joyce K. Engel
    • English
    Mosby's Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment offers a concise but comprehensive approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. It begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. Emphasis is on "how to" information, including how and what to assess in each body system. Psychosocial, anatomical, and physiological development variations are incorporated as appropriate, as well as normal and abnormal findings. Given the extensive information provided, this reference is ideal for a broad range of nurses and students dealing with pediatric patients.

  • Essentials of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Ethics

    Perspectives and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Davis + 2 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book aims to fill a gap with an in-depth exploration of nursing ethics content from the western philosophical tradition and some of the methods used in teaching this content. It addresses cross-cultural issues in using specific ethics content. It also reveals the poverty of the present dualism model in nursing ethics and replace this with a more complex and more useful model that invites debate. Its scope is both wide and deep but that is needed to enrich the basis for teaching nursing ethics.

  • Legal Aspects of Midwifery

    • 3rd Edition
    • Bridgit Dimond
    • English
    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.

  • Mosby's Surefire Documentation

    How, What, and When Nurses Need To Document
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mosby
    • English
    Mosby's Surefire Documentation, 2nd Edition offers clear, practical guidelines for how, what, and when to document for more than 100 of the most common and most important situations nurses face. Divided into 3 sections — Caring for Patients, Dealing with Challenging Patient Situations, and Handling Difficult Professional Problems — this essential resource details exactly what information to consider and document, to ensure quality patient care, continuity of care, and legal protection for the nurse and the institution where the nurse works.

  • Urinary & Fecal Incontinence

    Current Management Concepts
    • 3rd Edition
    • Dorothy B. Doughty
    • English
    Completely updated to reflect current practice, the 3rd edition of this comprehensive resource provides a multi-disciplinary, in-depth review of the physiology of continence, the pathologic mechanisms producing incontinence, and current treatment options for the various types of incontinence. Assessment, behavioral therapies, and multidisciplinary care are emphasized as key elements in the treatment and management of incontinence. In addition to the life-span content discussed throughout the book, an entire chapter is devoted to bowel and bladder management in children.

  • Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: ECGs and the Heart

    • 2nd Edition
    • Cynthia C. Chernecky + 3 more
    • English
    Using lighthearted cartoons and mnemonic tools, this easy-to-read guide simplifies and clearly explains the heart and how it works. It covers the principles of ECG interpretation, to help you understand ECG rhythm and its relationship to cardiac electrophysiology. The 2nd edition features two new chapters on normal sinus rhythm and idioventricular rhythms. Over 100 NCLEX® examination-style questions are included, with 2-3 rhythm strips at the end of most chapters, and 30 more at the end of the book to practice interpretation.

  • Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • American Association of Occupational Hea
    • English
    A comprehensive overview of occupational and environmental health nursing, this book is AAOHN's statement of the scope of practice for this nursing specialty. It represents the latest body of knowledge significant to this field. Written in an outline format, it can be used as a textbook for an occupational and environmental health nursing course, as a clinical reference in a variety of occupational settings, and as a certification review tool. This new edition is based on recent revisions to the AAOHN's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

  • Principles and Practice of High Dependency Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mandy Sheppard + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides invaluable information for nurses working in all acute hospital wards and departments including recovery units, high dependency units, acute surgical or medical wards, and accident and emergency units. Some chapters are devoted to specific clinical areas such as cardiac care and respiratory care, with others covering broader clinical issues such as pain management and post-operative care. The underpinning anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are included in relevant chapters. In all these areas there is a strong emphasis on clinical application. Chapters on non-clinical, yet vital, components of high dependency nursing are also included to address aspects such as the development, management, interpersonal and social issues associated with high dependency care.

  • Nurse Practitioners

    Clinical Skill and Professional Issues
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mike Walsh
    • English
    This title is directed primarily to health care professionals outside the United States. it is a comprehensive text for nurse practitioners that integrates the required clinical skills with professional and theoretical issues in one book. It uses a systems approach to cover the most frequently presenting problems that the nurse practitioner will encounter. The scope of the book then widens to include psychological and emotional problems as well as the special needs of children and those patients with chronic health problems. Using a practical approach the content is based on current best evidence. The book has been derived from the editors' experience as a course team running the RCN Institute BSc Nurse Practitioner course in Lancaster and Carlisle.

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