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    • Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research

      Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
      • 10th Edition
      • Jennifer R. Gray + 2 more
      • English
      2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year winner — 1st place in Nursing Research/Evidence-Ba... Practice! Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 10th Edition, is the trusted resource for mastering the research methods that are foundational to evidence-based practice. This highly respected textbook covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence, as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. This edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research tools and techniques used in the digital era, and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches — including supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature.
    • Contemporary Practice Models in OMS, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37-4
      • Vincent J. Perciaccante
      • English
      In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vincent J. Perciaccante brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Practice Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Managing an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice has undergone recent dramatic changes. Many solo practitioners are part of group private practices and management organizations, and the practice landscape of even the academic, military, and specialty oral surgeon has changed. Each article in this issue focuses on a specific, current practice model for oral surgeons, and discusses benefits, drawbacks, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future directions. Every major practice model is covered.
    • Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory

      • 1st Edition
      • Connie R. Mahon + 1 more
      • English
      Prepare for a leadership role in the clinical laboratory! Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory provides a comprehensive, problem-based approach to understanding essential management and leadership concepts tailored for healthcare organizations and clinical laboratories. Each chapter begins with a real-world case-in-point, guiding you through critical topics such as healthcare finance, quality assurance and regulatory issues, laboratory safety, personnel management, and team dynamics, ensuring that current and future laboratory leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of their roles.
    • The Obstetrics and Gynecology Workforce: Challenges and Strategies, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 52-4
      • William F. Rayburn
      • English
      In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Dr. William Rayburn, in his final issue as Consulting Editor, brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Workforce Issues Affecting Obstetrician-Gynecol... Top experts discuss current issues and long-term implications of key topics such as the roles of advanced practice nurses, family physicians, and hospitalists, as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender diversity. Readers will come away with the information they need to prepare for the future as obstetric and gynecologic clinicians.
    • Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

      • 4th Edition
      • Jon A. Jacobson
      • English
      Fully revised, the new 4th edition of this bestselling title provides a comprehensive review of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound scanning details for each joint are described and illustrated using a protocol-driven approach that allows the reader to develop an efficient and comprehensive scanning technique. Examples show transducer placement and resulting normal ultrasound findings, essential anatomy is illustrated and reviewed, and common musculoskeletal pathology is discussed, along with ultrasound imaging examples and videos. Other topics include image optimization, color Doppler imaging, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
    • Brown and Mulholland’s Drug Calculations

      Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice
      • 13th Edition
      • Ann Tritak-Elmiger + 1 more
      • English
      Learn how to safely, accurately, and confidently calculate medication dosages! Brown and Mulholland’s Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice is recognized for its realistic practice problems and unique “proof” step in the answer key, which allows you to double-check your answers and avoid medication errors. Helpful worksheets and assessment tests allow you to gauge your progress, while Clinical Alerts call attention to situations in actual practice that have resulted in drug errors. This edition continues to promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient safety with updates related to safe medication administration, new medications and drug labels, and updated Next-Generation NCLEX® practice problems and case studies.
    • Refinements in the Art of Complex Breast Reconstruction

      • 1st Edition
      • Jonathan Bank + 1 more
      • English
      In today’s reconstructive breast surgery, what outcomes are desired by patients and what outcomes are surgically achievable? Using a case study approach, Complex Cases in Breast Reconstruction addresses the complexity of these questions in a practical, highly illustrated, and unique manner. This innovative resource uses a multimedia format to focus not only on the procedure, but on treating the whole patient. Clinical cases are presented in a series of interviews with international experts in reconstructive breast surgery, allowing readers to learn from real-world deliberations and considerations both in print and in video format.
    • Pulmonary Disease in the Older Adult, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-4
      • Leah Witt + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Leah Witt and C. Adrian Austin bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Loneliness and Social Isolation in the Care of the Older Adult. Top experts in the field cover a variety of pulmonary conditions in older adults including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, respiratory infections and immunizations, and interstitial lung diseases.
    • Lead Management, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 43-4
      • Jayanthi N. Koneru + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert D. Schaller and Jayanthi N. Koneru bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Lead Management. Top experts discuss various aspects of lead management, including emerging CIED technologies and lead management in special scenarios.
    • Creating Healthy Work Environments in Critical Care Nursing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37-4
      • Sarah Delgado + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editors Sarah Delgado and Kathryn Ann Connell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Creating Healthy Work Environments in Critical Care Nursing. Top experts discuss how implementing and maintaining healthy work environments is foundational to addressing current, pervasive issues in critical care nursing, including poor quality of care, inappropriate staffing, workplace violence, medical/nursing errors, bias/ discrimination/ inequity, and threats to nurse wellbeing. Additional articles describe the roles of leaders, advanced practice nurses, staff nurses, contingent staff, nurses on alternate shifts, and nurse scientists in contributing to the health of the work environment.