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Books in Nursing and midwifery

The Nursing & Midwifery subject area provides evidence-based content to support nurses and interprofessional teams in preparation, development, and everyday clinical care. Providing content for nursing students, nurse educators, NPs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, APRNs, and more, the nursing portfolio covers all areas of nursing including NCLEX & Certification titles, Community Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology, Oncology, Nutrition, Home Health, Case Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Gerontology, Critical Care, Pediatric Nursing, Care Planning, Midwifery, Leadership & Management, Nurse Anesthesia, Psychiatric Mental Health, and more.

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    • Mastering Concept-Based Teaching and Competency Assessment

      • 3rd Edition
      • December 20, 2022
      • Jean Foret Giddens
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Learn how to develop and implement a successful concept-based curriculum and competency assessment! Written specifically for nursing faculty by thought-leader Jean Giddens, Mastering Concept-Based Teaching and Competency Assessment, 3rd Edition provides the understanding and expertise you need to make the transition from traditional content-focused instruction to a conceptual approach to teaching and learning, and from knowledge assessment to competency assessment. New to this edition is a new chapter on differentiating concept-based and competency-based approaches. A perfect complement to Giddens’ student-oriented textbook Concepts for Nursing Practice, this book is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate faculty, and also serves as a helpful study tool for faculty preparing for the Certified Nurse Educator exam.

    • Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant

      • 15th Edition
      • November 22, 2022
      • Brigitte Niedzwiecki + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • LooseLeaf
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Medical Assisting**More than any other product on the market, the most successful medical assistants begin their careers with Kinn. Known for more than 65 years for its alignment with national curriculum standards, Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 15th Edition teaches the real-world clinical skills essential for a career in the modern medical office — always with a focus on helping you apply what you’ve learned. This edition features a new unit on advanced clinical skills and expanded content on telemedicine, infection control related to COVID-19, IV therapy, radiology, rehabilitation, and much more. With its approachable writing style appropriate for all levels of learners and a full continuum of separately sold adaptive solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation experience, and HESI remediation and assessment, quickly master the leading skills to prepare for certification and a successful career in the dynamic and growing medical assisting profession!

    • The Clinical Placement

      • 5th Edition
      • March 18, 2022
      • Tracy Levett-Jones + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Clinical placements are wonderful learning experiences but they can also be daunting. This book is written specifically for nursing students undertaking a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing. It will help you prepare for clinical placements and enhance your knowledge and confidence. Written by leading academics Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl, The Clinical Placement will give you the knowledge, strategies, practical tips and insights you need to excel in your placements. It has a strong focus on both person-centred care, self-care, professional and personal responsibilities. With a supporting video series containing a wealth of practical ideas from expert nurses and recently graduated students, this book will empower you to complete your clinical placements feeling confident and capable as you undertake your journey to becoming a registered nurse.

    • Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing

      • 12th Edition
      • July 2, 2022
      • Mariann M. Harding + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2023****Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Medical/Surgical**Ga... the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.

    • Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds

      • 5th Edition
      • April 16, 2022
      • Susan Turner
      • English
      • LooseLeaf
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      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Use the simplicity of dimensional analysis to make accurate drug calculations! Mulholland’s The Nurse, The Math, The Meds, 5th Edition helps you overcome any math anxiety you may have by clearly explaining how to use the dimensional analysis method to minimize drug calculation errors. First, a review of basic math ensures that you remember essential math skills. The book then shows how to analyze and set up problems, estimate a reasonable answer, and evaluate the answer for accuracy. From nursing educator Susan J. Turner, this edition includes plenty of practice exercises as well as new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies to prepare you for the NGN exam.

    • Manual para la elaboración y defensa del trabajo fin de Grado en Ciencias de la Salud

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 15, 2022
      • Rafael del Pino Casado + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      El presente manual tiene como finalidad servir de base para la elaboración del trabajo de fin de grado en los distintos grados de ciencias de la salud. Se estructura en cuatro módulos; de ellos, los dos primeros constituyen una introducción tanto al trabano de fin de grado como a los aspectos básicos necesarios para su elaboración (búsqueda bibliográfica y bases conceptuales de la investigación), y los dos últimos detallan el proceso de elaboración de trabajo de fin de grado y su exposición. Está organizada de manera que se consigue una exposición progresiva y escolanada de contenidos que va de lo básico a lo avanzado; incluye recomendaciones prácticas de cómo pasar a la acción, abundantes esquemas y gráficos, y ejemplos prácticos, y puede consultarse a distintos niveles de profundidad, en función del nivel metodológio del lector respecto de las herramientas de búsqueda y las bases conceptuales de investigación. La obra, revisada, actualizada e ilustrada con numerosos ejemplos prácticos en esta segunda edición, está dirigida a docentes y estudiantes universitarios de último curos de los grados de ciencias de la salud.

    • Toute l'année 2 du DEI Le cahier de l'étudiant infirmier

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 16, 2022
      • Pascal Hallouët
      • French
      • Paperback
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      La 2e année des études infirmières est une année charnière : l’étudiant doit maîtriser de nouveaux enseignements, tels que la pharmacologie et les thérapeutiques, de nouveaux processus et soins infirmiers, tout en répondant aux exigences du monde professionnel qui attend davantage de lui.Ce cahier de l’étudiant infirmier, rédigé par des formateurs, est le compagnon idéal pour cette nouvelle année. Organisé en deux semestres, selon la chronologie des études, il couvre en un seul volume les 15 UE au programme avec :• la synthèse des cours et les notions essentielles à acquérir, • les indications relatives à la pratique infirmière pour se préparer aux situations cliniques, • des tableaux et illustrations ainsi que de nombreux encadrés : « Focus », « Cas concret », « Points clés ».Il propose également : • des conseils pour s’organiser et se préparer aux stages, • un cahier d’entraînements et ses corrigés, avec des schémas muets, QCM, calculs de dose et situations cliniques.Cette nouvelle édition, entièrement mise à jour, a été actualisée pour répondre aux attentes des étudiants. Elle comprend de nouvelles illustrations ainsi que de nouveaux exercices d’entraînement.

    • Ausbildungsnachweis Pflege

      • 1st Edition
      • March 11, 2022
      • Susanne Lunk
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Sicher durch die praktischen Einsätze zur Pflegefachperson - mit allen erforderlichen Nachweisen! Viel Praxis – viele Anforderungen. Eine erfolgreiche praktische Ausbildung zum Pflegefachmann/zur Pflegefachfrau muss gut geplant, übersichtlich strukturiert und sorgfältig dokumentiert sein. Vom Orientierungseinsatz bis zum letzten Vertiefungseinsatz bietet Ihnen dieser Lern- und Entwicklungsbegleite... vereinfachte Aufgaben und Fragen, angelehnt an den Rahmenausbildungspla... eine Anleitung für die Erstellung von Arbeits- und Lernaufgaben und Musteraufgaben am Kompetenzerwerb orientiert Platz für die Erstellung eigener Arbeits- und Lernaufgaben, zum Beispiel aus Ihrem Praxiseinsatz alle gesetzlichen Pflichtformulare, z.B. Gesprächsprotokolle, Einsatznachweise sowie Formulare für die Zwischenprüfung und das Examen einen Katalog von Wissensinhalten und Themen. Diese sind angelehnt an den theoretischen Rahmenlehrplan und praktischen Rahmenausbildungspla... und können -je nach Möglichkeit - in praktische Pflegesituationen integriert werden können. Der Ausbildungsnachweis Pflege enthält ein umfassendes Lern- und Arbeitsportfolio, so dass Sie Ihre Praxiseinsätze kompetenzsteigernd, vollständig und gut strukturiert durchführen und mit geringstmöglichem bürokratischem Aufwand zuverlässig dokumentieren können.Jederzeit lassen sich so transparent die praktischen Einsätze, der Kompetenzerwerb und die Kompetenzsteigerung im spiraligen Ablauf nachvollziehen. Zum Ende der Ausbildung liegen so alle Dokumente vollständig vor, die Auszubildende für die Zulassung zum Examen benötigen! Aber nicht nur das! Das Werk bietet die Möglichkeit, die Kompetenzentwicklung für Praxisanleitung und Auszubildende nachvollziehbar zu machen und befähigt, zunehmend Handlungsmuster zu entwickeln, damit Gelerntes auch auf andere Situationen übertragen werden kann. Ihr Vorteil: Online erhalten Sie alle Formulare des Buches auch zum Ausdrucken! So behalten Praxisanleitende, Schule und Auszubildende den Überblick - quer über die verschiedenen Einsatzorte (alle Settings)!

    • Nursing Leadership in Long Term Care, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 57-2
      • June 6, 2022
      • Melodee Harris + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Melodee Harris, Ann Kolanowski, and Sherry Greenberg bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Nursing Leadership in Long-Term Care. Leadership in nursing and long-term care is crucial to inspire, influence, and motivate staff to provide high-quality care in an interprofessional manner. Leaders must not only identify areas for improvement but act and support team members toward common goals. In this issue, leading geriatric nursing scholars provide an in-depth understanding of what is needed to ensure effective professional nursing leadership in long-term care communities and the policy changes necessary to support quality care.

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