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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.

  • Nursing the Surgical Patient

    • 3rd Edition
    • Rosie Pudner
    • English
    The new edition of this highly successful text brings it fully up to date with recent developments in surgical nursing, and includes a new chapter on perioperative stress and anxiety . The need for surgical nurses to remain at the cutting edge in relation to their knowledge and skills has never been greater, as the demands of higher patient throughput and reduced hospital stays take their toll.Nursing the Surgical Patient is written for, and by, nurses. It adopts a patient-centred approach to the care of people requiring a wide variety of surgical procedures. Compiled by experienced practitioners and educators in the field, it covers relevant anatomy and physiology, investigations, brief information on relevant medical conditions leading to surgery, an outline of the surgical procedures and the nursing care the patient will require.The key nursing care issues are described and explored, with case studies and care plans to bring theory to life. Comprehensive and research-based, yet accessible and engaging, Nursing the Surgical Patients a vital companion to nurses caring for surgical patients in either the primary or secondary care setting.This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States.

  • Surgical Instruments, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-1
    • Kathleen B. Gaberson
    • English
    This issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Katherine Gaberson, PhD, RN, CNOR, on the topic of Surgical Instruments will include the following article topics: History of Surgical Instruments; Nursing Role in Creating New Instruments; Best Practices Related to Instrument Counts; Innovations in Instrument Care; Evidence Base for Hands-Free Techniques; Evidence Base for Sharps Design to Prevent Injury; Robotic Surgery Instrumentation; Instrument Readiness as a Patient Safety Issue; Cost Analysis of Outsourcing Instrument Repair and Refurbishing; Innovative Techniques for teaching Instrumentation; Best Practices for Reducing Instrument Loss; Providing Surgical Instruments for Medical Missions; and Humor Involving Surgical Instruments.

  • Perioperative Safety

    • 1st Edition
    • Donna S. Watson
    • English
    The only book devoted to this increasingly important issue, Perioperative Safety helps you reduce risk in a setting where even small errors can lead to life-threatening complications. Expert author Donna Watson addresses essential safety principles and concepts, covering patient safety with topics such as the latest safety strategies and initiatives, perioperative safe medication use, preventing infections, anesthesia safety, normothermia management, and electrosurgery. Coverage of staff and workplace safety helps you minimize risk with bloodborne pathogens, latex allergy, the use of lasers, and radiation exposure. Case studies show the application of safety concepts in real-world situations.

  • Diagnostic Testing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-1
    • Stephen D. Krau
    • English
    This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest edited by Stephen Krau, PhD, RN, on the topic of Diagnostic Testing will include the following article subjects: Overview of Diagnostic Testing; Electrodiagnostic Testing; Endoscopic Studies; Bronchoscopy Studies; Radiographic Studies; Angiography; Nuclear Scanning Studies; Intravenous Pyleogram; Manometric Studies; Ultrasound Studies; Urine Tests; Stool Tests; and Centesis Studies.

  • Math for Clinical Practice

    • 2nd Edition
    • Denise Macklin + 2 more
    • English
    Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for clinical practice.

  • L'animation des personnes âgées en institution

    Aides-soignants et animateurs
    • 2nd Edition
    • Philippe Crône
    • French
    Le paysage gérontologique en France est actuellement en pleine évolution. L'animation est désormais présente dans la plupart des établissements d'hébergement de personnes âgées dépendantes (EHPAD) ; des projets de vie incluant l'animation se mettent en place dans un nombre croissant de structures et de services d'hôpitaux de gérontologie… Néanmoins, il reste encore des établissements où l'animateur n'est pas véritablement formé, ou, s'il l'est, peine à faire entendre son point de vue. Cet ouvrage clair et pratique apportera aux animateurs et responsables d'animation toutes les réponses et pistes de travail nécessaires pour construire leur projet social en tenant compte des particularités de leur institution, de sa spécificité socioculturelle et des capacités relationnelles des résidents accueillis.L'animati... et ses applications en institution sont abordées selon quatre axes : • l'animateur en institution (rôle, attitude et manière d'être en institution, rôle de la famille et des bénévoles, évaluation de l'animation) ;• l'animation en psychogériatrie (classification des démences, détermination du type de mémoire du patient afin de permettre l'acte de soin, adaptation du climat social au patient) ; • les différents ateliers (deux exemples d'ateliers – atelier mémoire et gymnastique douce –, réflexions sur la mise en place d'un projet d'animation pour une population mixte souffrant de handicaps physiques ou mentaux) ; • les différents types de séjours (séjour de vacances, séjours relationnels). En fin d'ouvrage, des annexes présentent les informations indispensables sur les formations d'animateur, ainsi que des grilles d'évaluation et les chartes de la personne âgée. Simple et complet, ce guide intéressera aussi bien les aides-soignants désireux d'améliorer leur approche de l'animation que les animateurs soucieux d'adapter leurs techniques au milieu spécifique de la gériatrie.

  • Processus psychopathologiques

    Unité d'enseignement 2.6
    • 1st Edition
    • Isabelle Lim-Sabbah + 1 more
    • French
    La collection « Mémo infirmier » se met à l'heure du nouveau programme et propose des fiches de révision pour les étudiants infirmiers. Ces mémos leur seront utiles pour préparer les évaluations des Unités d'enseignement consacrées aux Processus physiopathologiques (UE 2.4 à 2.9) mais aussi pour accompagner les premiers stages hospitaliers dans les services de soins concernés. Cet ouvrage consacré aux processus psychopathologiques (Unité d'enseignement 2.6, semestre 2 et 5) distingue la psychiatrie de l'adulte de la pédopsychiatrie. Il aborde : - les troubles névrotiques, - les troubles de l'humeur, - les psychoses, - les troubles de la personnalité et du comportement, - les troubles des conduites alimentaires, - les troubles du développement et du comportement chez l'enfant, - les psychoses et névroses infantiles, Chaque partie est introduite par des rappels sur le dispositif de soin en psychiatrie et les psychothérapies, reprend ensuite pour chaque fiche de processus un plan identique (définition, étiologie, diagnostics, traitement, conduite à tenir infirmière).

  • Processus traumatiques

    Unité d'enseignement 2.4
    • 1st Edition
    • Laurent Sabbah + 6 more
    • French
    La collection « Mémo infirmier » se met à l'heure du nouveau programme et propose des fiches de révision pour les étudiants infirmiers. Ces mémos leur seront utiles pour préparer les évaluations des Unités d'enseignement consacrées aux Processus physiopathologiques (UE 2.4 à 2.9) mais aussi pour accompagner les premiers stages hospitaliers dans les services de soins concernés. Cet ouvrage consacré aux processus traumatiques (Unité d'enseignement 2.4, semestre 1) aborde : - les lésions de la peau, - les traumatismes de l'appareil locomoteur, - les traumatismes du crâne et du rachis, - les traumatismes thoraco-abdominaux et polytraumatismes. Chaque partie est introduite par des rappels d'anatomie et de physiologie, reprend ensuite pour chaque fiche de processus un plan identique (définition, étiologie, diagnostics, traitement, conduite à tenir infirmière) et se clôt quand nécessaire par des fiches consacrées aux examens complémentaires pertinents.

  • Current Issues In Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Perle Slavik Cowen + 1 more
    • English
    Current Issues in Nursing provides a forum for knowledgeable debate on the important issues that nurses face today. This resource provides the opportunity to analyze conflicting viewpoints and develop your own thoughts on demands being made for the nursing profession and the difficult issues affecting today's health care delivery. Continually praised for its in-depth discussion of critical issues, solid organization of material, and encouragement of independent thinking, you’ll find this text a valuable resource in the modern world of nursing.

  • Psychologie, sociologie, anthropologie

    Unité d'Enseignement 1.1
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacky Merkling + 1 more
    • French
    Les ouvrages de la collection LES ESSENTIELS EN IFSI ont été conçus et construits conformément au nouveau programme des études menant au Diplôme d'État infirmier. Ils couvrent toutes les Unités d'Enseignement (UE) de la formation correspondant aux quatre domaines suivants : - Sciences humaines, sociales et droit ; - Sciences biologiques et médicales ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, fondements et méthodes ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, interventions. Ce volume est consacré à l'UE 1.1 (semestre 1 et 2) Psychologie sociologie anthropologie. Chaque chapitre est articulé en trois volets. Le volet COMPRENDRE permet d'acquérir les savoirs essentiels de manière claire et concise : les connaissances fondamentales y sont illustrées d'exemples concrets, et associées aux savoir-faire et savoir-être professionnels. Le volet AGIR propose de mobiliser ces savoirs et savoir-faire pour agir et prendre en charge en situation. Ces situations professionnelles sont déroulées en quatre étapes, clairement exposées en tableaux très didactiques, qui rendent compte de la progression du raisonnement clinique infirmier. Le volet S'ENTRAÎNER offre enfin de tester ses connaissances au moyen de QCM, QROC, etc. et de transférer ses connaissances à une situation nouvelle, permettant la transposition des savoirs dans un nouveau contexte. Les corrigés sont donnés à la suite.

  • Étapes de la vie et grandes fonctions

    Unité d'Enseignement 2.2
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Debuigny + 7 more
    • French
    Les ouvrages de la nouvelle collection LES ESSENTIELS EN IFSI ont été conçus et construits conformément au nouveau programme des études menant au Diplôme d'État infirmier. Ils couvrent toutes les Unités d'Enseignement (UE) de la formation correspondant aux quatre domaines suivants : - Sciences humaines, sociales et droit ; - Sciences biologiques et médicales ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, fondements et méthodes ; - Sciences et techniques infirmières, interventions. Ce volume est consacré à l'UE 2.2 Cycles de la vie et grandes fonctions et aborde toutes les grandes fonctions physiologiques du corps humain, ainsi que les grandes étapes de la vie depuis la gestation jusqu'à la mort. L'homéostasie, la génétique et la biologie sont traitées dans le volume 1 de la collection. Les deux ouvrages forment un ensemble cohérent et complet, indispensable à l'acquisition des UE 2.1 et 2.2. Chaque chapitre est articulé en trois volets. - Le volet COMPRENDRE permet d'acquérir les savoirs essentiels de manière claire et concise : les connaissances fondamentales y sont illustrées d'exemples concrets, et associées aux savoir-faire et savoir-être professionnels. - Le volet AGIR propose de mobiliser ces savoirs et savoir-faire pour agir en situation. Ces situations professionnelles sont analysées en quatre étapes, clairement exposées en tableaux très didactiques, qui rendent compte de la progression du raisonnement clinique infirmier. - Le volet S'ENTRAÎNER offre enfin de tester ses connaissances au moyen de QCM, QROC, etc. et de transférer ses connaissances à une situation nouvelle, permettant la transposition des savoirs dans un nouveau contexte. Les corrigés sont donnés à la suite.

  • Mosby's Tour Guide to Nursing School

    A Student's Road Survival Kit
    • 6th Edition
    • Melodie Chenevert
    • English
    Encouraging, user-friendly, and altogether unique, Mosby’s Tour Guide to Nursing School encourages you to not only survive nursing school, but excel in whichever program you select. Throughout the book, Dr. Chenevert compares your journey through nursing school to a road trip, and she offers advice to increase your understanding, help you successfully navigate obstacles, and make your journey more enjoyable. You’ll learn how to prepare for the NCLEX® and your nursing career, how to get good grades, how to deal with failure, how to improve oral and written reports, and much more. A must-have for every nursing student!

  • Maternity Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk + 2 more
    • English
    A streamlined approach covers the fundamentals of maternity nursing! Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition focuses on the care of women during the childbearing years. Designed to meet the needs of today’s students, the book offers a clear, readable style and a concise, focused presentation. It integrates an understanding of family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care, and coverage of community-based care emphasizes nursing care in many different settings. Not only does Maternity Nursing focus on childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, but it also addresses wellness promotion and the management of common women’s health problems. The Evolve companion website includes useful study tools, including medical animations, video clips, a care plan builder, and NCLEX® exam-style review questions.

  • Bailliere's Study Skills for Nurses and Midwives

    • 4th Edition
    • Sian Maslin-Prothero
    • English
    Whether you are a first time student or returning to study, it can seem very daunting. This book can help you get the most from studying and shows how to make good use of your time and achieve success. This 4th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. It demonstrates how to develop and build on existing strengths and experiences to get the most out of any course. Using a down-to-earth and user-friendly style, it concentrates on what you need to know. It can help you to: • get the most from reading and lectures • access libraries • use the Internet and databases • develop IT skills • learn through reflection • develop a portfolio • prepare assignments • get the most from placements.

  • High Risk Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-1
    • Jeffrey Tabas + 1 more
    • English
    Guest editors Jeffery Tabas, MD and Teri Reynolds, MD have put together a top-notch panel of physicians on the topic of High Risk Emergency Medicine. Articles include: Pitfalls in the Low Risk Chest Pain Patient; Pitfalls in Patients with Shortness of Breath; High Risk Airway Management; Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Patient; Pitfalls in the Patient with Shock; and Pitfalls in the Evaluation/Resuscita... of the Trauma Patient.

  • Neuroscience, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-4
    • Anne Alexandrov
    • English
    This Neuroscience nursing issue, Guest Edited by Anne W. Alexandrov, focuses on: use of acute care Nurse Practitioners in neuroscience critical care; Post-graduate advances practice neurovascular fellowship education and training; NET SMART; management of Traumatic Brain Injury; management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; management of Hyperacute Ischemic Stroke; Telestroke Systems; Antiplatelet Therapy’ Migraine and Intracardiac Right to Left Shunt; Weight agreement in Ischemic Stroke Treatment; Inflammatory biomarkers for Ischemic Stroke; and glycemic control in neurovascular disease.

  • Pain, Analgesia and Anesthesia, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-4
    • Valerie Girard-Powell
    • English
    This issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics, titled Pain, Analgesia and Anesthesia, which was Guest Edited by Valerie Girard-Powell, RN, will include the following topics: Behavioral Approaches to Pain Management; The Diagnostic Workup of Patients with Neuropathic Pain; Interventional Approaches to Pain Management; Myofascial Pain Trigger Points; Nonopioid Analgesics; Topical Analgesics; Documentation and Potential Tools in Long Term Opioid Therapy for Pain; Critical Monitoring Issues for Surgery Performed in a Non-hospital Setting; Anesthesia for Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures; Anesthesiology and Gastroenterology; Interventional Radiology and Anesthesia; and Fee for Service Payments: Affect on Patient Care, Operating Room Procedures and Anesthesia Services.

  • Risk Management, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-4
    • Joseph H. Kahn + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics tackles the increasingly difficult legal issues facing doctors today, guest edited by Joseph Kahn, Brendan Magauran, and John Olshaker. Topics include: "Clinical Practice Guidelines," "The Legal Process: Being a Defendant or an Expert Witness," "Professional Liability Insurance," "Informed Consent, AMA, Refusal of Care, Capacity," "CQI, Incident Reports, Reporting Requirements, PEER Review," and more!

  • Legal and Ethical Issues: To Know, To Reason, To Act, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-4
    • Dana Bjarnason + 1 more
    • English
    The Legal and Ethical Issue, Guest Edited by Dana Bjarnason and Michele A. Carter, focuses on: Moral Accountability and Integrity in Nursing Practice; Care and Meaning in War Zone Nursing; Reflections on Delegation; Transcultural Nursing Practices; Information Technology; Science, Art or Both; Health Care Equity; Trust, Power and Vulnerability; Moral Certitude; and Nursing Responsibilities in Clinical Research.

  • Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs

    • 8th Edition
    • Adriana Tiziani
    • English
    Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs 8e is an essential resource for all nursing students and practitioners. The information presented in this user-friendly guide can be accessed either by therapeutic class or by system. Each section is introduced by a clear description, followed by the A–Z of drugs within the given therapeutic class. It includes the action, use and dosage of each drug as well as important nursing points and nursing cautions. This comprehensive guide includes both trade and generic drug names for the reader’s ease of use. As with previous editions of Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs each drug is independently reviewed with obsolete drugs being removed and new drugs added. Each existing drug is also independently examined so as to ensure that its use, doses, side effects, contraindication and precautions comply with that of the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA).

  • Mosby's Fluids & Electrolytes Memory NoteCards

    Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses
    • 2nd Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 2 more
    • English
    Completely portable, this pocket-sized collection of full-color, spiral-bound cards uses humor, cartoons, and mnemonics to help you understand and retain important information about fluids and electrolytes. This fun, colorful, and insightful approach makes these cards a valuable learning and review tool throughout nursing school, as well as a great resource for preparing for the NCLEX® examination.

  • Obesity in Critically Ill Patients, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-3
    • Linda Harrington
    • English
    The Obesity in Critically Ill Patients issue, Guest Edited by Linda Harrington, focuses on: Obesity-related risks and prevention strategies; Pulmonary considerations of the obese patient; cardiovascular effects of obesity; Postoperative coronary artery bypass patients; Nutritional needs of critically ill obese patients; Pain management in critically ill obese; Sedation of critically ill obese; Skin integrity in critically ill obese; Trauma in the obese patient; and Impact of obesity on critical care resource utilization.

  • Contrôle continu du DEAP

    Auxiliaires de puériculture
    • 1st Edition
    • Muriel Bénazet + 1 more
    • French
    Centré sur la préparation aux épreuves du diplôme d'État d'auxiliaire de puériculture (DEAP), cet ouvrage répond aux exigences des candidats soucieux d'aborder sérieusement les épreuves de la formation d'auxiliaire de puériculture. Il reflète la diversité des épreuves demandées (QROC, QCM, MSP, cas concret, épreuve pratique, épreuve orale…) et couvre les 8 modules de la formation : - Module 1 : Accompagnement d'un enfant dans les actes d'éveil et de la vie quotidienne. - Module 2 : État clinique d'une personne à tout âge de la vie. - Module 3 : Soins à l'enfant. - Module 4 : Ergonomie. - Module 5 : Relation-communicati... - Module 6 : Hygiène des locaux. - Module 7 : Transmission des informations. - Module 8 : Organisation du travail. Pour une préparation optimale aux épreuves de chacun des 8 modules, l'ouvrage propose : - des conseils méthodologiques pour mieux aborder l'épreuve ; - 2 ou 3 sujets d'annales ou d'entraînement corrigés. Méthodique et complet, cet ouvrage constitue donc un excellent outil pour préparer efficacement et réussir dans les meilleures conditions toutes les épreuves du DEAP.

  • Fallbuch Erwachsener Mensch

    Vernetzt denken, Pflege verstehen - mit pflegeheute.de-Zugang
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael Bossle + 1 more
    • German
    Vernetzt denken - Pflege verstehen Das erste fallorientierte Pflegelehrbuch für die Differenzierungsphas... Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege! Nach Luft ringend und bewusstlos wurde Herr Kerschbaumer auf dem Bahnsteig aufgefunden, nachdem er morgens das Haus mit Fieber verlassen hatte. Der beruflich stark eingespannte Vater von zwei Kindern leidet seit seiner Kindheit unter chronisch-intrinsisc... Asthma. Im Krankenhaus wird er zunächst akut mit Antibiotika über Kurzinfusionen versorgt ........ Doch wie sieht es im weiteren Verlauf aus? Welches Pflegeproblem steht im Vordergrund? Wie kann man den Patienten für den Umgang mit seiner Krankheit im Alltag anleiten? Typische Pflegesituationen wie diese bilden die Basis für jedes Kapitel. Prüfungsrelevante Inhalte aus Pflege und den Bezugswissenschaften werden vernetzt dargestellt: Authentisch, verständlich und praxisnah. Die Pluspunkte: Fälle- von der jungen Mutter bis zum älteren Arbeitnehmer, der demnächst in Rente geht Topaktuell: Anwendung von Pflegediagnosen im Pflegeprozess Inhalte aus den Bezugswissenschaften Recht, Psychologie, Ethik, Organisationsmanagem... Gesundheitsökonomie, Medizin und Soziologie Definitionskästen und Tipps für die Praxis Reflexionsfragen - zum Nachdenken und Diskutieren! Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit dem Code im Buch erhalten Sie zusätzlich: Weitere Fälle mit Fragestellung und Lösungen- optimal zur Prüfungsvorbereitung... Animationen zum besseren Verständnis von komplexen Inhalten aus Anatomie und Krankheitslehre Die Angebote auf pflegeheute.de werden aktualisiert und erweitert.* * Stand August 2009, Angebot freibleibend

  • Examination Emergency Medicine

    A Guide to the ACEM Fellowship Examination
    • 1st Edition
    • Garry Wilkes + 3 more
    • English
    Examination Emergency Medicine is a detailed fellowship exam guide to assist emergency medicine trainees; it is intended as a guide to supplement material available from ACEM and covers the preferred nature and format of question types that has evolved – for example a shift towards using photos that show clinical problems, rather than equipment or therapies in the VAQ section.

  • Promoting Health

    The Primary Health Care Approach
    • 4th Edition
    • Lyn Talbot + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition will provide readily accessible material for public health educators and practitioners, in a number of professions, who are increasingly being required to address the challenges emerging from the inter-related impacts of the social and environmental factors impacting on health in an era of globalisation.

  • Community Mental Health for Older People

    • 1st Edition
    • Gerard J. Byrne + 1 more
    • English
    Community Mental Health for Older People is the perfect resource for mental health workers as it discuses the ageing population, within the context of community mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the important issues and clinical practices that influence mental health care for older people. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective it is suitable for all health workers in community mental health teams (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, clinical psychologists, consumer representatives, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, registered nurses, social workers, etc) as it incorporates the use of case studies to aid in the application of evidence-based practice.

  • Using Evidence to Guide Nursing Practice

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mary Courtney + 1 more
    • English
    Using Evidence to Guide Nursing Practice 2e is an invaluable ‘how-to’ guide for students and experienced nurses alike. Emphasis is placed on how to develop an evidence-based culture in the workplace, support clinicians to make decisions using the best available evidence and translating this evidence into practice. This new edition is divided into five concise sections which guide readers from an examination of evidence, to developing a workplace culture that supports Evidence-Based Practice. It demonstrates how to locate and appraise evidence, how to evaluate practice and finally how to translate evidence into practice with a new applied case study included.

  • Public Health and Community Nursing

    Frameworks for practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Dianne Watkins + 1 more
    • English
    The third edition of this popular and useful text has been thoroughly updated to reflect the many major changes that have taken place in community nursing, making it an invaluable and up-to-date reference for all community nursing courses. The book covers the current public health landscape, epidemiology, frameworks for practice, with sections on family, and on the different Community Public Health Nurse Specialists.

  • Contexts of Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • John Daly + 2 more
    • English
    Contexts of Nursing 3e builds on the strengths of previous editions and continues to provide nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives underpinning the practice of nursing. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. New material on Cultural Awareness and Contemporary Approaches in Nursing has been introduced to reflect the realities of practice. Nursing themes are discussed from an Australian and New Zealand perspective and are supported by illustrated examples and evidence. Each chapter focuses on an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program and the new edition continues its discussions on history, culture, ethics, law, technology, and professional issues within the field of nursing.

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Critical Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Sharon L. Edwards + 1 more
    • English
    This small, pocket-sized book provides a solid introduction to aspects of care and management in critical care. The book contains not only information on patient assessment, ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, emergencies, critical care interventions, common conditions and pharmacology, all clearly relating to critical care, but also psychological, professional practice issues, palliative care and caring for relatives. It provides the factual information needed to assist nurses in providing holistic care in the critical care environment, in an accessible format.

  • Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy

    • 11th Edition
    • Nancy J. Peckenpaugh
    • English
    Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy provides complete coverage of all of the content needed in an LPN/LVN curriculum. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, the latest DRI’s, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. An LPN Threads Series title.

  • Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting

    • 2nd Edition
    • Diane M. Klieger
    • English
    Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting, 2nd Edition, is designed to give you just the right amount of the essential information you need to prepare for your career as a medical assistant. It covers all of the need-to-know information in an organized, approachable format. The condensed information is perfect for shorter programs of study and as a review tool for certification or re-certification for practicing medical assistants. Full-color and visually oriented, this text presents information in manageable segments that give you all the relevant facts, without being overwhelming. With the most up-to-date information on basic body systems; foundational concepts such as medical terminology, nutrition, and full coverage of office concepts and procedures, you’ll have everything you need to know to begin your Medical Assisting career with confidence.

  • Women's Health, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-3
    • Ellen Olshansky
    • English
    The Special Issue on Women’s Health, Guest Edited by Ellen Olshansky, includes: Historical Perspective on Women’s Health as a nursing Specialty; Integrative Health Care for Women: Acupuncture and Mindful Meditation and Yoga; Wellness in Women Across the Lifespan; Adolescent Health: HPV Vaccine as an Exemplar; Genetics: Breast Cancer as an Exemplar; Women’s Global Health; Health Care for Incarcerated Women; Women’s Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety; Women and Cardiac Health; Women and Cancer: Ovarian Cancer; and Reproductive Health.

  • Mises en situation professionnelle Auxiliaire de puériculture

    • 2nd Edition
    • Muriel Bénazet + 1 more
    • French
    Les modules 1 Accompagnement d'un enfant dans les activités de la vie quotidienne et 3 Soins du référentiel de formation d'auxiliaire de puériculture sont sanctionnés par une épreuve de mise en situation professionnelle. Cet ouvrage permet à l'élève de se préparer à ces épreuves, dont la réussite est indispensable à l'obtention du diplôme (diplôme d'État d'auxiliaire de puériculture). L'ouvrage se découpe en 3 parties : - une première partie « Méthodologie » qui présente de façon détaillée les épreuves, leurs enjeux et critères d'évaluation, ainsi que la méthodologie à adopter, en mettant l'accent sur la démarche de soins ; - une deuxième partie sur les « Mises en situation professionnelle du module 1 » qui propose des exemples de MSP corrigées et commentées ; - une troisième partie, identique à la deuxième, mais cette fois-ci sur les « Mises en situation professionnelle du module 3 ». Cet ouvrage s'impose donc comme l'outil indispensable pour réussir les MSP des modules 1 et 3 du DEAP.

  • Advancing Skills in Midwifery Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Jayne E. Marshall + 1 more
    • English
    Advancing Skills in Midwifery Practice provides a guide to continuing professional development needs and meeting the latest Post-Registration and Practice (PREP) requirements. Building on Skills for Midwifery Practice by Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, this book follows a similar format already familiar to many midwives. Whilst aimed primarily at registered midwives, the principles and philosophy apply across interprofessional boundaries. Grounded in safe practice and on contemporary evidence, this book also ensures that the health and wellbeing of the mother, baby and family remain at the forefront of care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Basics

    Volume 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Helen Baston + 2 more
    • English
    Basics is the first title in the Midwifery Essentials series and prepares the reader to understand and master a range of clinical skills safely and with confidence. The jigsaw model of midwifery care is introduced and explained, providing a framework to explore the application of each of the clinical skills described in subsequent chapters. Central to undertaking each of the skills discussed is the need to communicate effectively with women and their families.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Labour

    Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Labour' is the third title in the Midwifery Essentials series and is about the provision of safe and effective care during labour and birth. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred intrapartum care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Antenatal

    Volume 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Antenatal' is the second title in the Midwifery Essentials series and looks at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. This book prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care.

  • Midwifery Essentials: Postnatal

    Volume 4
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • English
    'Postnatal' is the fourth title in the Midwifery Essentials series and explores contemporary postnatal care for women and their families, exploring the role of the midwife as a member of the multi-professional team. This book thoroughly prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred postnatal care for mothers and their babies. The postnatal examination of the woman, and the baby check Care of the baby in the immediate postnatal period The features of the normal neonate The newborn clinical examination Hospital postnatal care and caesarean section The role of the community midwife and emotional wellbeing Postnatal fertility control Issues involved in supporting the woman to feed her baby.

  • Réanimation et coma

    Soin psychique et vécu du patient
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michèle Grosclaude
    • French
    L'ouvrage s'inscrit dans une double perspective : éclairer le vécu du patient en réanimation et dans le coma ainsi que les implications pour les différents partenaires (équipes soignantes et proches), proposer un soin psychique, considéré comme indispensable au sein de la démarche thérapeutique hospitalière, qui prenne en compte l'état psychique et somatique du Sujet réanimé. Après un rappel de notions sur la réanimation, le coma, l'éveil et leurs enjeux humains, l'auteur aborde la spécificité de la clinique psychique de réanimation – vécu subjectif d'une expérience hors du commun d'un « autre monde » aux effets bouleversants, « trou-réa », « rêves de réa » - aidant à comprendre le patient et à concevoir un soin pertinent dans des situations réanimatoires complexes (ventilation artificielle, éveil, états d'agitation, absence de communication). Puis, il fournit des outils indispensables pour cette prise en soin psychique : outils théoriques (utilisant les acquis de la psychanalyse notamment), techniques comme la grille Peyrefite, et cliniques se fondant sur la relation de la parole : il ne faut pas seulement parler au malade mais parler avec lui, en tant que Sujet, ce qui impose une réflexion sur le fond et la forme de ce « parler avec ». Cette nouvelle édition largement augmentée par l'auteur apporte plusieurs nouvelles situations pratiques pour les soignants qui illustrent ainsi concrètement la relation spéciale qui s'instaure avec le patient en réanimation et reflètent également la difficulté du soignant lui-même à prendre soin en réanimation et à accueillir les familles. Cet ouvrage s'adresse à tous ceux qui font l'expérience de la réanimation, pendant et également après : infirmiers, médecins, psychologues, kinésithérapeutes… et aussi les familles et les réanimés eux-mêmes. Il intéressera également les décideurs de santé.

  • Nursing Pathways for Patient Safety

    • 1st Edition
    • National Council of State Boards of Nurs
    • English
    With a wealth of helpful guidelines and assessment tools, Nursing Pathways for Patient Safety makes it easy to identify the causes of practice breakdowns and to reduce health care errors. It provides expert guidance from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), plus an overview of the TERCAP® assessment tool. The book systematically examines the causes of practice breakdowns resulting from practice styles, health care environments, teamwork, and structural systems to promote patient safety.

  • Research, An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-3
    • Robin D. Froman
    • English
    The Research issue, Guest Edited by Robin Froman, focuses on Quantitative Design; Qualitative Methods; Theory; Statistics; Measurement; QI vs Research; Recruitment and Retention; Intervention Studies; Clinical Studies; Monitoring In-Hospital Studies; Geriatric Applications; Cultural Concerns; and Complementary and Alternative Methods.

  • Emergency Medicine

    The principles of practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Sascha Fulde
    • English
    Emergency Medicine: The principles of practice, 5th edition is a practical guide to assist doctors and other health professionals with patients presenting with acute problems. With contributions from over 60 eminent emergency physicians, doctors and other health professionals, the book provides the most up-to-date coverage of treatment and management in acute medical care including resuscitation, diagnosis, investigations, treatment and further care. Emergency Medicine, 5th edition contains essential information and provides a quick reference tool for emergency physicians, hospital residents, paramedics, ambulance officers, nurses and general practitioners, as well as students of these disciplines.

  • Sheehy's Emergency Nursing - E-Book

    Principles and Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • English

  • Essential Decision Making and Clinical Judgement for Nurses

    • 1st Edition
    • Carl Thompson + 1 more
    • English
    This book provides the skills and knowledge to use information effectively when exercising professional judgement and clinical decisions. By integrating theory with practical examples, it provides an overview of the key issues facing nurses in decision making today.

  • Quand les soignants témoignent...

    Du droit individuel à "l'oubli" au devoir collectif de mémoire
    • 1st Edition
    • Philippe Gaurier
    • French
    L'auteur propose des « histoires de soins », recueillies auprès de professionnels (infirmiers, sages-femmes, ergothérapeutes, secrétaires médicales…) qui, comme lui, ont vécu des moments forts et ont souhaité confier, souvent pour la première fois, certains de leurs souvenirs les plus marquants. Moments d'indicible peine ou de joie extrême, toujours chargés de beaucoup d'émotion. Témoigner, donc, mais pour qui, pour quoi ? D'abord pour soi-même, pour se libérer du poids d'émotions trop longtemps retenues, prendre de la distance par rapport à son propre vécu, et pouvoir enfin «oublier», peut-être. Mais aussi, témoigner pour les autres, pour la construction d'une «mémoire collective soignante», puisque, ailleurs, autrement…, c'est un peu la même réalité à laquelle chaque soignant, séparément, est confronté. Enfin, témoigner de façon plus générale vers la société, pour que les soignants soient mieux connus et de fait, mieux reconnus. C'est ainsi que les soignants – ceux qui témoignent mais aussi tous les autres – pourront passer progressivement du «droit individuel à l'oubli» au «devoir collectif de mémoire».

  • Saunders Nursing Survival Guide: Critical Care & Emergency Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Lori Schumacher + 1 more
    • English
    Part of the popular Saunders Nursing Survival Guide series, this book prepares you to manage the most common health care problems you'll see in critical care, trauma, or emergency settings. Each chapter is organized from the most immediate and life-threatening conditions to less emergent critical care conditions. Its lighthearted, cartoon-filled approach simplifies difficult concepts, covering each body system in terms of current practice standards.

  • Older People

    Issues and Innovations in Care
    • 3rd Edition
    • Rhonda Nay + 1 more
    • English
    This edition captures the underlying new approach in patient centred care and thinking from a multidisciplinary perspective. It highlights the most recent ideas and experiences of policy analysts, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and the consumer experience from both Australia and Internationally. Contemporary research compliments the vignettes of practice and in conjunction with accompanying ‘video’ clips serve to capture the realities of caring for older people in our society.

  • Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition

    • 5th Edition
    • Patricia Jackson Allen + 2 more
    • English
    Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners, this one-of-a-kind resource provides the expert guidance you need to provide comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. It addresses specific conditions that require alterations in standard primary care and offers practical advice on managing the major issues common to children with chronic conditions. A consistent format makes it easy to locate essential information on each condition. Plus, valuable resources help you manage the issues and gaps in health care coverage that may hinder quality care.

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