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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.

  • Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider

    • 6th Edition
    • Constance G. Visovsky + 2 more
    • English
    Understand the most commonly prescribed drugs used in primary care! Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 6th Edition, is written for Nurse Practitioners, other Advanced Practice Nursing prescribers, and Physician Assistants/Associate... Mirroring how clinicians really practice, this unique text describes the condition or disease to be treated and then provides a step-by-step method to use when making treatment decisions. It shows how to evaluate drug information, presenting the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines and tips for safe and effective practice. Featuring the most current drug information, this new edition continues to emphasize health promotion strategies and adds an enhanced focus on patient-centered care.

  • Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum

    • 8th Edition
    • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • English
    Expand your emergency nursing knowledge and skills with this essential resource! Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, 8th Edition, presents a clear, concise, and thorough overview of emergency nursing. Authored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), this edition includes new, updated, and expanded information on cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, mental health issues, disaster preparedness and response, and more. This core curriculum also serves as an invaluable resource when preparing for the Certification for Emergency Nurses (CEN) examination. Used by practicing emergency nurses at all levels, this highly respected resource is essential for gaining knowledge, developing practice standards, and improving quality of care.

  • Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring

    • 10th Edition
    • Lisa A. Miller + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Perinatal**Find real-world, clinically useful information on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring! Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 10th Edition, is an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians — whether you are a nurse, a physician, or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice. Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office.

  • Ostéopathie pédiatrique

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nicette Sergueef
    • French
    De la naissance à l’adolescence, l’être humain traverse des phases essentielles de son développement pour lesquelles l’ostéopathie peut jouer un rôle clé en soutenant ou en rétablissant l’harmonie. Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse globale et documentée des spécificités de cette prise en charge. En associant approche théorique et pratique, l’auteur aborde les thèmes prévalents de cette période cruciale, en évoquant notamment le concept crânien, les dysfonctions, l’axe hypothalamo-hypophys... et les troubles du sommeil. L’examen du patient est envisagé par le biais de l’anamnèse et du bilan ostéopathique en fonction de l’âge de l’enfant. Les grands principes et les procédures sont d’abord détaillés, puis les présentations cliniques sont abordées, accompagnées d’un protocole de traitement et de conseils aux parents. Les conduites thérapeutiques sont toujours éclairées par l’anatomie, la biomécanique et la neurophysiologie, et agrémentées de nombreuses photos en pratique et de schémas anatomiques.Cette nouvelle édition s’est enrichie de chapitres et illustrations inédits, abordant des thématiques essentielles pour la pratique ostéopathique pédiatrique, telles que la reconnaissance des signes d’alerte (drapeaux rouges), l’analyse des freins de langue, l’évaluation des déformations crâniennes positionnelles, ainsi que la compréhension et la prise en charge des pleurs du nourrisson. L’ouvrage aborde également divers troubles pour lesquels l’ostéopathie peut apporter une contribution complémentaire : troubles neurodéveloppementau... troubles du déficit de l’attention avec ou sans hyperactivité (TDAH), troubles spécifiques des apprentissages et conséquences de la non-intégration des réflexes archaïques. Cet ouvrage didactique et complet permet ainsi au praticien d’approfondir ses connaissances en inscrivant sa démarche en complément de l’approche médicale.

  • Taschenwissen Pflege

    • 4th Edition
    • Urban & Fischer Elsevier GmbH
    • German
    Mini Karten – maxi Wissen! Sie möchten bei bestimmten Pflegehandlungen mehr Sicherheit gewinnen? Sie suchen schnelle Tipps und klare Anleitungen, um Veränderungen bei den Patienten besser zu erkennen und im Blick zu behalten?Mit Taschenwissen Pflege wissen Sie immer Bescheid, wenn es am Patientenbett darauf ankommt.Auf das Wesentliche reduziert, übersichtlich mit Abbildungen, Tabellen und Schemata, liefert jede Karte punktgenau das benötigte Wissen, z.B. zu den ThemenArzneimittel und InsulinInfusionen, Injektionen, TransfusionenNotfall und ReanimationWunden und Verbandswechsel.Neu in der 4. Auflage:aktuelle Reanimationsrichtlin... und PEG-JSäuglingsbadSch... – sicher – praxisnah!Dieses Buch richtet sich an: Auszubildende Pflegefachfrau, Pflegefachmann, PflegefachpersonPfle... die in einer Klinik arbeiten

  • Study Guide for Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 13th Edition
    • Mariann M. Harding + 4 more
    • English
    Prepare for success in your medical-surgical nursing class and on the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination! With chapters corresponding to those in the Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 13th Edition, textbook, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master the nurse’s role in medical-surgical nursing care. Question formats reflect the most current NCLEX Exam test plan and include multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, prioritization, delegation, and alternate item formats, along with new NGN-style case studies and questions. To reinforce your understanding, answers to all questions are included in the back of the book.

  • Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-1
    • Connie Braybrook + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Connie Braybrook and Pamela Wall bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Policy, Innovation, and Diversity: A Blueprint for Mental Health Transformation. Transforming mental health care is a top global priority, with the primary care nurse at its core. This special issue in mental health represents a vision of the future of mental health nursing with the main aim of optimizing health outcomes and reducing the disease burden.

  • Varcarolis Clinical Companion for Psychiatric Nursing

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 8th Edition
    • Margaret Jordan Halter + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Psychiatric**Get quick access to psychiatric nursing care guidelines with this portable and concise clinical reference! Taking an interprofessional approach to care based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria, this essential resource helps you plan evidence-based, individualized nursing care for a range of healthcare settings. Clear, concise coverage focuses on the nursing process, summarizing topics from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. From noted educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual is a perfect clinical reference companion for creating psychiatric nursing care plans.

  • Nursing Today

    Transition and Trends
    • 12th Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
    • English
    Make a smooth transition from nursing school into the practice setting! Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 12th Edition, gives you a solid understanding of the issues and trends that affect the nursing profession. Not only will you graduate with patient care skills, but you will advance your career with insights into writing a resume, interviewing, finding a job, and obtaining specialty certifications. This edition takes a deeper look into topics such as workplace bullying, conflict management, artificial intelligence and its impact on health care, social determinants of health, and new question types found on the Next Generation NCLEX® examination. Written by well-known nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, this easy-to-read text prepares you for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam and in professional nursing practice.

  • Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant

    • 6th Edition
    • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 more
    • English
    Written in a clear, engaging style, Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition, provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's health services administrative assistants in Canada — whether working in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical office administrative assistant, such as good communication, privacy, customer service, stress management, medical transcription, filing, appointment booking, physical and virtual meetings, billing (ICD- 10-CA), and more. This new expanded edition includes in-depth coverage of topics including privacy and confidentiality, hospital procedures, cross-cultural communication, and more. Three new chapters explore health care's evolving landscape, therapeutic communication, and pharmacology, while a revised art program visually reinforces key concepts. Accompanied by a robust offering of invaluable learning resources on Evolve, this is the only text you'll need to prepare for your career in health care administration assistance.

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