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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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    • Knowledge Development in Nursing

      Theory and Process
      • 12th Edition
      • Peggy L. Chinn + 2 more
      • English
      Learn how to apply the five patterns of knowing to nursing care! Knowledge Development in Nursing: Theory and Process, 12th Edition, explores nursing theory and how it is related to nursing research and quality patient care. It examines the principles of knowledge development, and uses the five patterns of knowing to help you develop sound clinical judgment. Each chapter begins with a Basics section, which is followed by a Now That You Know the Basics section, providing a deeper understanding of knowledge patterns for more advanced learners. Content aligns with the 2021 AACN Essentials for Nursing Education. Streamlined for easier readability, this edition reflects the latest thinking in nursing knowledge development and emphasizes to real-world application.

    • ECG fácil

      • 10th Edition
      • 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.

    • Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

      • 12th Edition
      • JoAnn Zerwekh + 2 more
      • English
      Who says studying for the NCLEX® can’t be fun? Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 12th Edition, uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to help you review and remember the nursing content found on the NCLEX-RN® examination. A concise outline format makes it easier to study key facts, principles, and applications of the nursing process. More than 5,000 NCLEX exam-style questions on the Evolve companion website, including Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN)–style questions, allow you to create practice exams, identify strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rationales. Bringing nursing concepts to life, this study guide provides a visual, unintimidating way to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam.

    • Fachpflege Psychiatrische Pflege

      • 1st Edition
      • Marvin Kaiser
      • German
      Psychiatrische Pflege – So lernen Sie das Wichtigste für ein fundierte VersorgungDieses umfassende Fachbuch bietet einen detaillierten Überblick über die wesentlichen Aspekte der psychiatrischen Pflege. Es richtet sich an Pflegende in der Fachweiterbildung sowie an Pflegefachpersonen in der täglichen Praxis aller Versorgungsbereiche der Psychiatrie. Auch für Studiengänge mit psychiatrischem Schwerpunkt ist es bestens geeignet.In sorgfältig strukturierten Kapiteln werden folgende zentrale Themen behandelt:Aufgaben und Konzepte der psychiatrischen PflegePflege von Erwachsenen mit einer allgemeinpsychiatris... ErkrankungPflege bei einer Abhängigkeitserkrank... psychisch kranker StraftäterPflege von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen ErkrankungenPflege von Menschen mit altersbedingten psychiatrischen ErkrankungenAufsuche... psychiatrische Pflege und gemeindepsychiatrisc... HilfeBerufliches Lernen und wissenschaftliches ArbeitenDas Buch liefert die essenziellen Grundlagen für die psychiatrische Pflege und bereitet auf den respektvollen Umgang sowie die kompetente Begleitung von Patientinnen und Patienten vor. Es orientiert sich an den Weiterbildungsverord... verschiedener Bundesländer und berücksichtigt bereits die neuen Vorgaben der Pflegekammer in Nordrhein-Westfalen.... Sie Ihr Fachwissen und verbessern Sie die Lebensqualität Ihrer Patientinnen und Patienten mit diesem praxisrelevanten Begleiter zur psychiatrischen Pflege!

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

      • 2nd Edition
      • 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!

    • Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items

      • 2nd Edition
      • Linda Anne Silvestri + 2 more
      • English
      Master NGN test-taking skills and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® exam! Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items, Second Edition, includes stand-alone and unfolding case studies and the new item types that appear on the NGN, helping you develop the clinical judgment skills emphasized on the exam. To enhance your learning, each practice test item includes a detailed test-taking strategy and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Case studies let you strengthen key cognitive skills, and additional questions are provided on the Evolve companion website. Written by NCLEX experts Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela E. Silvestri, and Donna D. Ignatavicius, this NCLEX preparation resource ensures that you are NGN exam-ready!

    • Nursing Research and Statistics

      • 5th Edition
      • Suresh Sharma
      • English
      Meticulously crafted to align with the Indian Nursing Council syllabus for B.Sc. Nursing students, this fifth edition also serves as an introductory text for postgraduate students and is beneficial for GNM students and other healthcare professionals. It aims to familiarize students with various research methodologies in nursing.

    • Supervision, Learning and Assessment in Clinical Practice

      A Guide for Nurses, Midwives and Other Health Professionals
      • 4th Edition
      • 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

      A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
      • 1st Edition
      • 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
      • 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.

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