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

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    • Gatford and Phillips’ Drug Calculations

      • 10th Edition
      • December 16, 2021
      • Julie Martyn + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      This bestselling pocketbook makes calculating medicine easy. Now in its tenth edition, it has been revised as a practical guide to rapid and accurate drug calculations for all health professionals who prescribe, supply and administer medication. Gatford’s Drugs Calculations supports the fundamental mathematical skills needed on the wards, then goes further to provide context and tips for application. With examples taken from everyday practice, readers will learn calculations for administering injections, tablets and mixtures, intravenous infusions, and safe dosages for children and the elderly. Not only will this essential aid boost your healthcare numeracy and confidence, the skills you develop will ensure patient safety when calculating drugs for which you are responsible and accountable in future. Included is an extensive online resource to enable you to test your knowledge.

    • Le vocabulaire médical des AS/AP/AES

      • 5th Edition
      • June 17, 2021
      • Alain Ramé + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      Indispensable pour une meilleure maîtrise de leur pratique quotidienne, cet ouvrage définit les termes médicaux et les expressions professionnelles employés par les aides-soignants et les auxiliaires de puériculture dans les unités de soins, mais également par les autres professionnels paramédicaux et par les accompagnants éducatifs et sociaux. Véritable guide professionnel, cet ouvrage propose d’acquérir des termes de vocabulaire classés par spécialité médicale par le biais de schémas légendés et les connaissances essentiels à chacune de ses spécialités. L’ouvrage est complété par : - les principaux affixes (suffixes et préfixes) et radicaux (racines) rencontrés dans le domaine médical et qui entrent dans la composition des termes médicaux ; - un lexique exhaustif qui garantit un accès rapide et facile aux définitions les plus courantes employées dans le domaine hospitalier et extrahospitalier. Les plus de cette 5e édition - Une actualisation des connaissances nécessaires à la compréhension du vocabulaire médical ; - un ajout de définitions, notamment celles liées à la COVID-19 ; - une méthodologie permettant de découper les termes médicaux en unités de sens pour en simplifier la compréhension

    • Guide AS - Aide-soignant

      • 5th Edition
      • August 24, 2021
      • Catherine Müller + 2 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Véritable « tout-en-un » de l’étudiant, le Guide AS présente, de manière claire et pédagogique, l’ensemble des connaissances fondamentales et pratiques indispensables aux élèves aides-soignants pour l’obtention du diplôme d’État (DEAS). Cette nouvelle édition a été entièrement mise à jour et est conforme au nouveau programme 2021 qui s’appliquera dès la rentrée. Désormais répartis en 5 blocs de compétences, les 10 Modules ont été réorganisés de façon pédagogique et intègrent de nouvelles compétences comme l’évaluation de l’état clinique d’une personne et la collaboration à la réalisation des soins. Les Modules sont repérables dans l’ouvrage par une couleur spécifique : ● Module 1 : Accompagnement d’une personne dans les actes de sa vie quotidienne et de la vie sociale ; ● Module 2 : Repérage et prévention des situations à risque ; ● Module 3 : Évaluation de l’état clinique d’une personne ; ● Module 4 : Mise en œuvre des soins adaptés, évaluation et réajustement ; ● Module 5 : Accompagnement de la mobilité de la personne aidée ; ● Module 6 : Relation et communication avec les personnes et leur entourage ; ● Module 7 : Accompagnement des personnes en formation et communication avec les pairs ; ● Module 8 : Entretien de locaux et des matériels et prévention des risques associés ; ● Module 9 : Traitement des informations ; ● Module 10 : Travail en équipe pluriprofessionnelle... traitement des informations, qualité/gestion des risques.Chaque module propose : ➜ un cours très complet, présentant l’ensemble des savoirs théoriques à connaître ; ➜ des encadrés « rôle de l’AS », qui récapitulent les compétences et activités à maîtriser par l’aide-soignant ; ➜ de nombreux exemples de situations concrètes analysées, illustrant les différentes notions abordées ; ➜ des fiches techniques très détaillées, décrivant les différents gestes à accomplir dans la pratique quotidienne. De nombreux tableaux et dessins illustrent le cours, dans une présentation tout en couleurs, claire et agréable. Enfin, l’AFGSU de niveau 2 complète la formation

    • Nursing Theorists and Their Work

      • 10th Edition
      • July 23, 2021
      • Martha Raile Alligood
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Theory**Find the thinking of 39 leading nursing theorists in one comprehensive text! Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 10th Edition provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. Lead author Martha Raile Alligood is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application.

    • Transculturalidad, género y salud

      • 1st Edition
      • June 15, 2021
      • Manuel Moreno Preciado
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 8 4 1 3 8 2 0 4 8 4
      Obra que trata de ser un acercamiento entre dos disciplinas, la enfermería y la antrolpología, y pretende ser una contribución a ese fin.^ Propone a las enfermeras y estudiantes de Enfermería profundizar en el sentido cultural de los cuidados a través de cuestiones como las adicciones, los trastornos alimentarios y de la imagen corporal, la soledad, el estrés y la depresión, entre muchas otras. Son los malestares de la modernidad y requieren ser tratados desde un enfoque holístico y no solo biológico. Aborda fenómenos relevantes como, por ejemplo, las adicciones, los trastornos alimentarios, la corporalidad, la transversalidad de género, la vulnerabilidad, los procesos migratorios, la vejez, la muerte y el duelo. La obra cuenta con un prólogo de Sandra Milena Hernández Zambrano, de la Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Bogotá, Colombia.

    • Pharmacology

      • 11th Edition
      • December 25, 2021
      • Linda E. McCuistion + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • LooseLeaf
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      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pharmacology**Gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and make it a part of patient-centered nursing care! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition makes it easy to learn the principles of pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process summaries enhance your skills in clinical judgment and patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this text provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the NCLEX® and as a professional nurse.

    • Baillière’s Midwives' Dictionary

      • 14th Edition
      • December 29, 2021
      • Denise Tiran + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Baillière’s Midwives’ Dictionary is an indispensable resource relied on by midwives around the world. Now in its 14th edition, this handy dictionary has been fully updated to define terminology relevant to contemporary midwifery and related obstetrics. The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions that can be easily understood by midwives of all levels, from first-year students to practising midwives, maternity support workers and birth professionals. It includes illustrations and appendices to explain key concepts further. This must-have little book will be your essential companion through your career, from the time you take your exams to your practice in an obstetric unit, community setting, home birth or an isolated location in a developing country.

    • Developing Clinical Judgment for Practical/Vocational Nursing and the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® Examination

      • 1st Edition
      • June 4, 2021
      • Donna D. Ignatavicius
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Get ready to pass the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® Examination (NGN-PN) on your first try with Developing Clinical Judgment for Practical/Vocational Nursing and the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® Examination. Written by renowned nursing education expert Donna D. Ignatavicius and a team of expert item writers, this practical workbook focuses on developing the clinical reasoning skills you need to succeed on the NGN-PN and in clinical practice. This collection of engaging and practical thinking exercises has been carefully developed to incorporate the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and to emphasize the new item types that will be integral to the NGN-PN. Exercises range from basic to more complex and address all key content areas to fully prepare you for all facets of the exam. This "next-generation" workbook will become an invaluable companion throughout nursing school, helping you grow your clinical reasoning skills to match what’s expected on the NGN-PN!

    • Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

      • 19th Edition
      • November 29, 2021
      • Michelle J. Willihnganz + 2 more
      • English
      • LooseLeaf
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      Learn safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. Known for its practical application of the nursing process to drugs and disorders, this book explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam. Concise and easy to use, this text teaches the basics of medication administration and drug actions.

    • Nursing Research

      • 10th Edition
      • September 14, 2021
      • Geri LoBiondo-Wood + 1 more
      • English
      • LooseLeaf
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      Find out why this book is a student favorite! Providing a solid foundation in nursing research and evidence-based practice, Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 10th Edition offers balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach.　This edition features new content on trending topics, including the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN), as well as improved usability, user-friendly learning aids, and full-text research articles to help you better understand how to apply research to everyday clinical practice.

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