Books in Health

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.

Updates on Human Factors and Technology in the ICU, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 37-2
May 22, 2025
Shu-Fen Wung
English

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Shu-Fen Wung brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on Human Factors and Technology in the ICU. Real-world human interaction and technology and devices are at the heart of care for patients in the intensive care unit. Nurses must address proper instruction, user-technology hazards, and improved nurse-technology interfaces in order to ensure optimal patient care and safety. This issue addresses these matters with articles ranging from intravenous smart pumps, to digital technology to promote family engagement, to technology to reduce pressure injuries, and many more.

Advances in Clinical Toxicology Testing, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 45-2
May 21, 2025
Joe M El-Khoury
English

In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Joe El-Khoury brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Clinical Toxicology Testing. Top experts discuss significant technological advances for the purposes of toxicological analysis and how readers can incorporate this new knowledge and innovative tools into their clinical practice.

Reassessing Hallux Valgus Deformity, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 30-2
May 20, 2025
Hans-Jörg Trnka
English

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hans-Jörg Trnka brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Reassessing Hallux Valgus Deformity. Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot deformities, with treatment ranging from conservative to surgical management. This issue highlights recent advancements made in the field of hallux valgus, with topics covering clinical and imaging assessment, surgical techniques, postoperative management, and more.

Psychiatric Genomics: Recent Advances and Clinical Implications, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 48-2
May 20, 2025
James J. Crowley
English

In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editor Dr. James J. Crowley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Psychiatric Genomics: Recent Advances and Clinical Implications. Top experts discuss recent advances and clinical implications of psychiatric genomics, providing a better understanding of what causes psychiatric disorders and how to use that knowledge to improve treatment for patients. Articles discuss a variety of disorders, such as OCD, autism, PTSD, and more.

Guide pratique de la direction de crèche

2nd Edition
May 20, 2025
Claudine Montenot Wagner
French

Ce guide de la direction de crèche offre une vue panoramique des connaissances à acquérir et maîtriser pour exercer la fonction de manager d’établissement d’accueil du jeune enfant (EAJE). En effet, les compétences requises ne relèvent pas toutes du registre classique de la puériculture et de l’éducation de la petite enfance. Elles font aussi appel au champ spécifique du management et de la gestion.Les futurs managers d’établissement d’accueil du jeune enfant trouveront dans ce manuel tous les outils nécessaires à leur formation.Cette nouvelle édition actualisée approfondit les questions de prévention et de protection de l’enfance, en vue de briser le silence autour des notions de « violence » et de « maltraitance ». Elle offre également des outils de management spécialement conçus pour agir efficacement et créer un environnement bienveillant et protecteur pour les enfants..Les missions de direction s’articulent autour de 4 axes :Conduite de la définition et de la mise en œuvre du projet d’établissement ou de service ;Animation et gestion des ressources humaines ;Gestion budgétaire, financière et comptable ;Coordination avec les institutions et les intervenants extérieurs.Ce guide est conçu pour permettre à chaque futur directeur de crèche de prendre en main ses nouvelles responsabilités avec efficacité tout en veillant à placer l’intérêt supérieur de l’enfant au cœur de ses actions.Le public : directeurs de crèche, adjoints de direction, gestionnaires, infirmières puéricultrices, éducateurs de jeunes enfants, médecins, sage-femmes… Claudine Montenot-Wagner est coordinatrice de crèches et formatrice.

Specialty Contact Lenses

1st Edition
May 19, 2025
Daddi Fadel + 1 more
English

Offering a clinical definition and classification for specialty contact lenses, this unique reference discusses the clinical features and customization of every type of contact lens modality in a variety of clinical settings. Specialty Contact Lenses covers all aspects of this wide-ranging field, including specialty multifocal lenses, novel technology, telemedicine, myopia management, contact lenses in sports, visual rehabilitation, pediatric and geriatric considerations, electrochemical and optical sensing technologies, contact lens enhancement, future applications, and much more.

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!

Childhood Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 20-2
May 19, 2025
Suresh Kotagal
English

In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Suresh Kotagal brings his considerable expertise to the topic of the Pediatric Sleep-related Movement Disorders. Top experts discuss various aspects of pediatric restless legs syndrome (RLS), restless sleep disorder, proteomics in RLS/PLMD, genome-side association studies in pediatric RLS, and more.

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