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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ECG fácil

10th Edition
June 15, 2025
Joanna Hampton + 1 more
Spanish

ECG fácil, reconocido como un «clásico de la Medicina» por el British Medical Journal, ha cumplido 50 años. Se ha consolidado como uno de los favoritos entre los estudiantes de Medicina, las enfermeras y los paramédicos, ya que proporciona información clara y accesible sobre todos los aspectos del uso del ECG en la práctica clínica. Dirigido a todos los profesionales sanitarios, tanto en formación como en ejercicio, es una lectura imprescindible para quienes utilizan ECG en su trabajo diario. Es una guía fácil de seguir, práctica e informativa sobre la realización, la interpretación y la notificación de ECG. Todos los ECG provienen de pacientes reales de la práctica clínica de los autores. La primera parte sintetiza los conocimientos esenciales, combinando un mínimo de teoría con un máximo de sentido práctico. La segunda parte explica la teoría en la que se basa el registro de un ECG, facilitando así la interpretación básica de las 12 derivaciones. La tercera parte se centra en la interpretación clínica de ECG en pacientes con síntomas como dolor torácico, disnea, palpitaciones y síncope, además de ofrecer una explicación de las variaciones normales en ECG de individuos sanos. Esta décima edición, completamente actualizada incluye novedades como la nueva sección sobre interpretación del ECG de una sola derivación, cada vez más frecuente en dispositivos inteligentes; y un nuevo diagrama de flujo para facilitar la interpretación y la elaboración de informes.

Developing Clinical Judgment for Practical/Vocational Nursing Practice and NGN Readiness

2nd Edition
June 3, 2025
Donna D. Ignatavicius + 1 more
English

Get ready to pass the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® Examination (NGN-PN) on your first try with Developing Clinical Judgment for Practical/Vocational Nursing Practice and NGN Readiness, 2nd Edition. Written by renowned nursing education expert Donna D. Ignatavicius and Dr. Tami Little, this practical workbook focuses on developing the clinical judgment 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 are 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 workbook is an invaluable companion throughout nursing school, helping you grow your clinical judgment skills to match what’s expected on the NGN-PN!

Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice

4th Edition
May 27, 2025
Sue Woodward + 1 more
English

Fully updated to comply with the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health Professional Council (HPC) guidelines, this fourth edition of Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice (formerly Mentoring, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice) is an indispensable resource for clinical educators responsible for supervising and assessing nursing and allied health professional students. This book provides not only practical, evidence-based strategies for conducting fair and reliable assessments, but also delves into the theoretical foundations that support these practices.

Demystifying and Preparing for Advanced Practice

1st Edition
May 22, 2025
Jonathan Thomas + 4 more
English

With advanced practice set to transform health service delivery, Demystifying and Preparing for Advanced Practice is the first comprehensive resource that covers all the requirements of the advanced practice qualification, across all health professions and in all settings.Written by expert authors from across the UK, the book explores the four central pillars under which Advanced Practitioners are required to operate: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. It will help the reader understand their role, prepare for and pass their assessments, and go on to practise autonomously.This book is an indispensable guide for all those undertaking their Master’s qualification, and is ideal for both aspiring and student Advanced Practitioners.The first book in a new series of titles, Demystifying Advanced Practice, which will make accessible all aspects of advanced practice for the benefit of students and aspiring students, practitioners, educators, researchers, managers and leaders.

Elsevier’s Case Study Practice Review for the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)

1st Edition
May 22, 2025
Kara Sealock
English

Use case studies and practice exams to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN®! Designed for nursing students, Elsevier’s Case Study Practice Review for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) provides step-by-step advice and concrete methods to solving case studies and targeted questions that help you build critical thinking and clinical judgement skills. A combined total of 130 stand-alone and unfolding case studies are offered in the book and its Evolve website, with rationales for correct and incorrect answers, the clinical judgement skill being tested, and Elsevier text references for further learning. Written by noted educator Kara Sealock, this review ensures that you are ready for success on the NGN and in your nursing career.

Nursing Models for Nursing Students

1st Edition
May 19, 2025
Teresa Chinn + 1 more
English

Welcome to nursing! Nursing Models for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey.Nursing models serve as blueprints for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is patient centred, culturally competent and ethically sound. As such, they are fundamental to every facet of nursing and a good knowledge of them is a requirement for every student nurse. This book focuses primarily on how models can support nursing practice. From the first steps in your nursing journey to final year and beyond, Nursing Models for Nursing Students is your essential guide.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!

Anatomía humana para estudiantes de ciencias de la salud

3rd Edition
May 15, 2025
Juan Antonio Suárez Quintanilla + 3 more
Spanish

Obra que recoge con precisión y funcionalidad las bases anatómicas de los aparatos y los sistemas del cuerpo humano, conocimiento fundamental para la comprensión del resto de asignaturas y el posterior ejercicio profesional. La dilatada experiencia en docencia anatómica de los autores guía de manera eficaz a los estudiantes de los grados de ciencias de la salud que comienzan el estudio de esta disciplina, mostrándoles una anatomía aplicada a su futura profesión. Incluye 130 ilustraciones Netter que contribuyen a la explicación y la comprensión del contenido. Asimismo, como novedad en esta edición se incorpora la embriología de los aparatos circulatorio, respiratorio, digestivo, urinario y reproductores. Contiene terminología alineada con la Nomina Anatomica.

Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 60-2
May 14, 2025
Sarah Dewell + 1 more
English

In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Sarah Dewell and Trina Walker bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge. Genetics is now influencing assessment, diagnosis, and management across all areas of practice, and in this issue, top experts explore the connection between health, genes, and nursing care. Articles equip nurses with an understanding of basic genomic concepts and principles, how they are used in practice, and how they will shape future nursing care - including key topics such as pharmacogenomics.

Aufbauwissen Pflege Arzneimittellehre

2nd Edition
May 12, 2025
Antje Jelinek + 1 more
German

Für die generalistische AusbildungAlles, was man wissen muss, um mit Medikamenten verantwortungsbewuss... umzugehen und sie sicher zu verabreichen:Wirksto... und Handelsname, Wirkung und Nebenwirkung, Indikation, Verabreichung und Lagerung.Ideal zur Unterrichtsbegleitun... und als Nachschlagewerk.Für mehr WissenJe ein kurzer Überblick am Kapitelanfang und Merke-Kästen verbessern die Übersicht. Übungsfragen am Ende der einzelnen Kapitel helfen dabei das Gelernte zu überprüfen.Für die PraxisFallbeispiele und Praxistipps verbinden den Inhalt des Buchs mit dem beruflichen Alltag. Der Kritische Blick regt zum Nachdenken über wichtige Themen an. Perfekt zur Verknüpfung von Theorie und Praxis.Für die PrüfungDas Kapitel Lernsituationen bietet Inhalte entsprechend der geforderten Kompetenzbereiche. Optimale Vorbereitung für Zwischen- und Abschlussprüfungen in der generalistischen Ausbildung sowie für Prüfungen im Bachelorstudium.Neu in der 2. Auflage: Alle Inhalte aktualisiertNeues Kapitel mit Lösungen zu den WiederholungsfragenD... Titel richtet sich an alle Auszubildenden zur Pflegefachfrau, Pflegefachmann, Pflegefachperson

Transcultural Care

1st Edition
May 7, 2025
Irena Papadopoulos
English

Cultural competence is not just a theoretical concept but a practical necessity. Evidence has established that effective, efficient, and compassionate care in an increasingly diverse world cannot be achieved unless the health workforce is culturally competent. Transcultural Care by Irena Papadopoulos, a leading expert in transcultural health and nursing, offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing cultural competence in healthcare settings. This book and its accompanying videos are designed to help a wide range of students and professionals navigate the complexities of cultural diversity in patient care.Through a systematic exploration of key concepts such as communication, compassion, and ethical practice, the author introduces the readers to essential cultural competence models, including her own established Papadopoulos, Tilki, and Taylor model. The content also delves into the emerging roles of AI and robotics in healthcare, providing a forward-thinking perspective on how technology intersects with cultural competence. The book also introduces the post-human theory, exploring its relevance to cultural and compassionate competence in health care.Transcultural Care is not just a textbook, but a practical resource with case studies, exercises, and interesting videos that allow self-paced learning. Whether you are a student, a qualified healthcare professional looking to enhance your skills, or an educator preparing the next generation of culturally competent and compassionate caregivers, this book is an invaluable addition to your library.

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