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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.

  • Keltner’s Psychiatric Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Debbie Steele
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Psychiatric**Gain the skills you need to provide safe and effective psychiatric nursing care! Keltner’s Psychiatric Nursing, 9th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge required to manage and care for patients with psychiatric disorders. It features a unique, three-pronged approach to psychotherapeutic management emphasizing the nurse’s three primary tools: themselves and their relationship with patients, medications, and the therapeutic environment. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX® exam-style case studies to help you learn clinical judgment and prepare for success on the NCLEX. Known for its clear and friendly writing style, this text covers psychiatric nursing like no other book on the market.

  • Be a Leader in Nursing

    A Practical Guide for Nursing Students
    • 1st Edition
    • Heather Henry
    • English
    Nursing leadership is now regarded as a core competency to improve clinical outcomes, and nurses need to develop leadership skills from the very start of their career. Be a Leader in Nursing provides a comprehensive, practical guide for nurses through their leadership journey.Written by practising nurse leader Heather Henry, the book focuses on real-world application of leadership models at all levels – from the first moments of a student placement to effective management roles later in a nurse’s career.The enjoyable and approachable text helps the reader to understand, recognize and practise leadership skills, making the book suitable for student nurses covering leadership as part of their curriculum as well as nurses already practising in the system. It will also be invaluable to instructors teaching leadership skills to nursing students.

  • Foundations and Adult Health Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Build the nursing knowledge and skills you need to care for patients of all ages! Combining two leading LPN/LVN textbooks into one volume, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition covers the fundamental skills and medical-surgical content essential to providing quality care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, maternity, adult, and older adult patients. Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment, and new Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this text also helps you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination.

  • Workbook for Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants

    • 2nd Edition
    • Karen Anderson
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of drug administration with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants, 2nd Edition, this workbook helps you review concepts and practice the procedures performed by medication assistants. A wide variety of exercises and activities allow you to apply your knowledge to healthcare settings. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare for certification exams by building on your strengths and improving any areas of weakness.

  • Manual para la elaboración y defensa del trabajo fin de Grado en Ciencias de la Salud

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rafael del Pino Casado + 1 more
    • Spanish
    El presente manual tiene como finalidad servir de base para la elaboración del trabajo de fin de grado en los distintos grados de ciencias de la salud. Se estructura en cuatro módulos; de ellos, los dos primeros constituyen una introducción tanto al trabano de fin de grado como a los aspectos básicos necesarios para su elaboración (búsqueda bibliográfica y bases conceptuales de la investigación), y los dos últimos detallan el proceso de elaboración de trabajo de fin de grado y su exposición. Está organizada de manera que se consigue una exposición progresiva y escolanada de contenidos que va de lo básico a lo avanzado; incluye recomendaciones prácticas de cómo pasar a la acción, abundantes esquemas y gráficos, y ejemplos prácticos, y puede consultarse a distintos niveles de profundidad, en función del nivel metodológio del lector respecto de las herramientas de búsqueda y las bases conceptuales de investigación. La obra, revisada, actualizada e ilustrada con numerosos ejemplos prácticos en esta segunda edición, está dirigida a docentes y estudiantes universitarios de último curos de los grados de ciencias de la salud.

  • Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management

    A Global Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Joanne Langan
    • English
    Learn how to plan for and respond to disasters! Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective helps you build the skills you need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations efficiently and effectively. It includes the personal stories of nurses who have experienced disasters, describing the specific incident, the response, what worked or didn’t work, and the lessons learned. Case studies show how to apply international response guidelines in providing care for those in need. Written by Joanne Langan, an internationally known expert in disaster preparedness, this reference will help you feel more confident in handling the aftermath of both natural and man-made disasters.

  • Foundations of Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Master the skills that LPN/LVNs need to care for patients across the lifespan! Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition provides an essential guide to nursing care for pediatric, maternity, adult, and older adult patients. Through use of the nursing process, you will develop clinical judgment skills to assess patient needs, develop nursing care plans, and plan effective nursing interventions. Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment, and new Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this text also helps you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination.

  • Aufbauwissen Pflege Berufliches Selbstverständnis

    • 1st Edition
    • Jörg Schmal
    • German
    Das Kurzlehrbuch zum Kompetenzbereich V - zugeschnitten auf die generalistische Pflegeausbildung Im Kompetenzbereich V lernen Sie Ihr eigenes Handeln auf der Grundlage von pflegewissenschaftli... Kenntnissen und berufsethische Wertehaltungen zu hinterfragen und zu begründen. Damit Ihnen das gelingt, liefert Ihnen dieses Buch die passenden Inhalte u.a. aus Pflegewissenschaft, Berufsgeschichte, Ethik. So lernen Sie woher die berufliche Pflege kommt, warum ein Pflege- und Berufsverständnis wichtig ist, wie es zu einer ethischen Entscheidung kommen kann und welche Rolle die Pflegewissenschaft spielt. Mit Tipps aus der Praxis, zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und prüfungsrelvanten Wiederholungsfragen wird das Buch nie langweilig und bereitet Sie bestens auf Prüfung und Praxis vor. Ideal als Prüfungsvorbereitung für Zwischenprüfung, Abschlußprüfung und Bachelorprüfung!

  • Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants

    • 7th Edition
    • Leighann Remmert + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of essential nurse assisting skills and competencies! Corresponding to the chapters in Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 7th Edition, this workbook uses a variety of exercises, activities, and review questions to help you get the most out of your textbook. Checklists make it easier to study and practice each of the 75 procedures in the text. And the Competency Evaluation Review section helps you prepare for the certification exam with a review of content, skills evaluation, and two practice exams! Answers are provided for the review and exam questions included in the Competency Evaluation Review section.

  • Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing

    • 11th Edition
    • Geralyn Ochs
    • English
    Get the most from your fundamentals course with the Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition, this completely updated study guide helps reinforce your understanding of key nursing concepts through review questions, exercises, and learning activities. New Next Generation NCLEX®-style question types and brief case studies help you study and prepare for your exams — at the same time! With the purchase of a new text, bonus online skills checklists walk you through all of the book’s fundamental nursing procedures.

  • Adult Health Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Master the LPN/LVN’s role and responsibilities in medical-surgical nursing! With coverage organized by body systems, Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition provides an essential guide to nursing care for patients with common disorders. Through use of the nursing process, you will develop clinical judgment skills to assess patient needs, develop nursing care plans, and plan effective nursing interventions. Case studies provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment, and new Next Generation NCLEX®-format questions help you apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this text also helps you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination.

  • Gut leben mit Typ-1-Diabetes

    Arbeitsbuch zur Basis-Bolus-Therapie
    • 10th Edition
    • Renate Schrader + 1 more
    • German
    „Gut leben mit Typ-1-Diabetes" zeigt Ihnen, was Sie tun können, um sich das Leben mit Diabetes leichter zu machen und gleichzeitig Ihre Selbsttherapie gut im Griff zu haben. Sie erhalten Antworten auf wichtige Fragen zur Insulintherapie, zum Diabetes in Partnerschaft und Familie, im Beruf und in der Freizeit. Zu vielen Problemen finden Sie mehrere Lösungsmöglichkeiten... die Sie für sich selbst gestalten können und sollen. Das Autorenteam möchte Ihnen Mut machen zu einem erfüllten Leben, in dem der Diabetes zu einer wichtigen Nebensache wird. Dieses Buch ist deshalb ein zuverlässiger Begleiter für alle, die ihr Leben mit Insulin normal gestalten wollen! Neu in der 10. Auflage: neue Fotos von alltäglich eingesetzten CGM-Systemen und Insulin-Pens Aktuelle Informationen zu den 2019 zugelassenen Hybrid-Closed-Loop-S... und zu Funktionen der Insulinpumpen wurden ergänzt

  • Nurse Anesthesia

    • 7th Edition
    • Sass Elisha + 2 more
    • English
    Gain the knowledge and skills you need for clinical anesthesia practice! Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in scientific principles and evidence-based practice. Coverage includes a review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug receptor concepts, intravenous agents, neuromuscular blocking agents, and more, followed by a discussion of anesthesia equipment and clinical monitoring, preoperative preparation of the patient, and the use of anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures. From a team of expert authors led by Sass Elisha, Jeremy S. Heiner, and John J. Nagelhout, this text helps you prepare for certification and also provides a key reference for CRNAs to use in daily practice.

  • Tibial Plateau Fractures

    • 1st Edition
    • John Riehl
    • English
    With coverage of every aspect of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of fractures involving the tibial plateau, Tibial Plateau Fractures delivers authoritative, up-to-date guidance on these complex injuries in one convenient source. Focused, easy-to-read content is presented in a templated, bulleted format for quick reference, providing easy access to the knowledge and experience of editor Dr. John Riehl and expert contributing authors. Numerous high-quality x-rays, MRIs, and clinical photos guide you step by step through the care of patients with tibial plateau fractures.

  • Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in LPN/LVN Nursing

    Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-PN® Examination
    • 1st Edition
    • Linda A. LaCharity + 2 more
    • English
    Build the skills needed to apply prioritization, delegation, and assignment concepts to nursing practice! Providing a solid foundation in coordinated care, Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in LPN/LVN Nursing uses practical exercises to prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination and to boost your job readiness. It helps you develop clinical judgment skills by guiding you through patient care scenarios progressing from common to complex. NGN-style questions are included in the book, and the Evolve website allows you to answer all of the book’s questions in interactive Study or Exam mode. Written by a team of noted educators led by Linda A. LaCharity, this text helps LPNs and LVNs apply decision-making concepts in many different settings.

  • Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 10th Edition
    • Linda Lane Lilley + 2 more
    • English
    Gain the pharmacology knowledge and skills you need to administer medications safely! Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition provides practical, easy-to-use pharmacology information, emphasizing the application of the nursing process and prioritization throughout the book. Coverage begins with pharmacology basics, then discusses drugs by body systems and drug functions. Hundreds of full-color illustrations show how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in medication administration. Written by pharmacology experts Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, and Julie S. Snyder, this bestselling textbook makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts and provide safe, quality nursing care.

  • Health Visiting

    Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
    • 3rd Edition
    • Patricia Burrows + 1 more
    • English
    This popular book encompasses contemporary theory and practice relevant to effective health visiting across all four nations of the United Kingdom, now and into the future.Now in its third edition, the text has been completely rewritten and updated by new editors Patricia Burrows and Jean Cowie to reflect the many changes that have occurred as health visiting practice evolves. These include a strong focus on parental and child emotional and mental health wellbeing; speech, language and communication development for children; the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences; and the relevance of technology to health visiting practice.The book is strongly grounded in evidence and is suitable both for student health visitors as well as qualified practitioners wishing to further their practice and academic development.

  • Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Elizabeth Anne Rosser + 1 more
    • English
    An understanding of leadership and management theory and practice is integral to the success of a new generation of health and social care professionals, and managers of services. It is equally important for educators in the field. Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care by Elizabeth Rosser and Cate Wood supports the development of all health and social care professionals as managers and leaders in today’s rapidly evolving environment. This new title addresses pertinent topics including: integration and enhancement of health and social care services; interprofessional working; the importance of a strong organizational culture; developing individual resilience; leading innovation; and practising successful project and financial management within global and culturally sensitive contexts. With a growing mandate for health and social care professionals to understand leadership and management within their organizations, and a strong appreciation of these skills by employers, this new book is an important contribution that students and educators alike will welcome.

  • Planificación de cuidados en enfermería basada en datos

    • 1st Edition
    • Evelyn J.S. Hovenga AM + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Obra basada en datos que presenta soluciones fundamentadas en la evidencia relativas a la dotación de personal y al uso de datos operativos que permitan a los servicios sanitarios aplicar estrategias para mejoar la atención al paciente y los resultados de la organizaciones. Se detalla cómo optimizar el uso de la informática para obtener, compartir, relacionar y procesar los datos obtenidos, y así proporcionar información en tiempo real a los responsables de la toma de decisiones a todos los niveles organizativos y formentar la colaboración y el uso óptimo de los recursos humanos y técnicos disponibles con el objeto de satisfacer las demandas de los servicios de salud. Presenta y analiza las evidencias obtenidas de casos clínicos reales de varios países. Ofrece distintas y detalladas perspectivas de la complejidad del sistema sanitario, orientadas a la mejora de la toma de decisiones. Muestra los vínculos existentes entre los datos de enfermería y su uso para la gestión de unos servicios sanitarios de la máxima eficacia. Esta obra consitituye un excelente recurso para estudiantes y graduados en infor´mática, enfermeras, personal de gerencia de enfermería y otros profesionales de la salud interesados en la enriquecedora aplicación de la informática para la mejora de los servicios de salud.

  • Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

    • 11th Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh
    • English
    Who says studying for the NCLEX® can’t be fun? Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 11th 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 2,500 NCLEX exam-style questions on the Evolve website allow you to create practice exams, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rationales. Written by noted NCLEX expert JoAnn Zerwekh, this study guide provides a visual, unintimidating way to prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN exam.

  • 120 fiches pratiques aide-soignant

    Référentiel de compétences aides-soignantes
    • 5th Edition
    • Alain Ramé + 1 more
    • French
    Collaborateur indispensable de l’infirmier, l’aide-soignant est au cœur de l’équipe paramédicale. Grâce aux compétences et spécificités acquises au cours de sa formation, il joue un rôle fondamental dans l’accompagnement du patient.Conçue sous forme de fiches illustrées, cette 5e édition présente l’intégralité des gestes techniques et soins du référentiel aide-soignant et offre une synthèse efficace des techniques à maîtriser. Conforme au nouveau programme 2021, le livre propose les 10 nouveaux modules de formation du DEAS classés en cinq blocs de compétences.Bloc compétence 1 : accompagnement et soins de la personne dans les activités de sa vie quotidienne et sa vie sociale. Bloc compétence 2 : évaluation de l’état clinique et mise en œuvre des soins adaptés en collaboration. Bloc compétence 3 : établir une communication adaptée pour informer et accompagner la personne et son entourage.Bloc compétence 4 : entretien de l’environnement immédiat de la personne et des matériels liés aux activités en tenant compte du lieu et de la situation. Bloc compétence 5 : travail en équipe pluriprofessionnelle et traitement des informations liées aux activités de soins, à la qualité/gestion des risquesPrésentée de manière claire et synthétique, chaque fiche de soins comprend les éléments suivants : • les objectifs de la technique à acquérir ; • les indications ou contre-indications à respecter ; • la préparation du matériel ; • le déroulement du soin ou du geste technique ; • l’évaluation et la transmission. • les illustrations « étapes par étapes » Ce livre est destiné à l’élève aide-soignant, mais il peut également s’avérer utile aux formateurs ainsi qu’aux professionnels en activité soucieux d’actualiser leurs enseignements ou leurs connaissances

  • Mein Pflegeguide für den praktischen Einsatz

    Generalistisch - kompetenzorientiert - lernortübergreifend
    • 2nd Edition
    • Susanne Geppert
    • German
    Selber lernen leicht gemacht: Die wichtigsten Pflegehandlungen in einem Buch in Schritt für Schritt-Anleitungen Welcher Pflegeauszubildende kennt das nicht: Im Praxiseinsatz und im stressigen Pflegealltag fehlt die Zeit für ausführliche Erklärungen. Oder die eigenen Fragen tauchen erst hinterher auf: Warum bekommt Frau X. überhaupt eine Infusion gegen Schmerzen? Wie wird der Verband von Herrn Y. korrekt gewechselt? Was ist bei der Sauerstoffversorgung von Frau Z. zu beachten? „Mein Pflegeguide für den praktischen Einsatz" hilft da weiter. Ausgehend von zwanzig häufigen Pflegesituationen, z.B. Blutdruck, Puls und Blutzucker messen / Maßnahmen zur Dekubitusprophylaxe durchführen / Infusion anhängen / Sauerstoffversorgung bekommen Sie die Theorie erklärt. Und das anhand von fünf Puzzleteilen. Zusammen mit den über 100 farbigen Abbildungen und insbesondere den visuell aufbereiteten Durchführungsschritt... kann sich jeder Lernende so, Puzzleteil für Puzzleteil, das Pflegewissen aneignen. Mit praktischer Ringbindung - zum „offen liegen lassen" im Stationszimmer. Rotes Puzzleteil – PflegemaßnahmeIch sehe, was ich noch nicht kann und lerne, wie es fachlich korrekt geht. Grünes Puzzleteil – Ursache und Entstehungsmechanism... verstehe das Warum. Blaues Puzzleteil – Symptome, Komplikationen und RisikopotenzialeIch kenne Symptome, Komplikationen und Risikopotenziale und kann die Situation meines Patienten einordnen. Violettes Puzzleteil – personenzentrierte AnamneseIch verstehe die individuelle Situation meines Patienten. Oranges Puzzleteil – weitere therapie- und pflegerelevante InterventionenIch lerne, was noch zu tun ist, um den Gesundheitszustand meines Patienten zu verbessern. Neu in der 2. Auflage: An aktuelle Expertenstandards und Leitlinien angepasst.

  • Clinical Calculations

    With Applications to General and Specialty Areas
    • 10th Edition
    • Joyce LeFever Kee + 3 more
    • English
    Learn the most common methods of drug calculation, and use the one that is right for you! Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 10th Edition helps you learn to calculate drug dosages accurately. It covers the four major drug calculation methods — basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis — plus body weight and body surface area. It also includes practice problems not only for general care but also for specialty areas such as pediatrics and critical care. Written by a team of experts, this market-leading text shows how drug calculation and drug administration are related and emphasizes patient safety above all else.

  • Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Jane W. Ball + 4 more
    • English
    Get a quick reference to the interviewing and physical examination techniques and procedures covered in the Seidel textbook with this handy guide! Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition uses step-by-step guidelines to make exam procedures easier to review and recall. Overviews of the entire health history and physical exam address the full lifespan, from infants, children, and adolescents to older adults. Written by the same interprofessional team of advanced practice nurses and physicians as Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, chapters in the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook. It’s ideal for use in clinicals and in daily practice!

  • 115 fiches pratiques infirmières face aux situations d'urgence

    Les premiers gestes en attendant le médecin
    • 2nd Edition
    • Enrique Casalino + 1 more
    • French
    Les premières minutes sont capitales dans une situation d’urgence et savoir prendre les bonnes décisions est un enjeu de santé primordial. L’infirmier(e) doit pouvoir prodiguer les premiers soins d’urgence, dans l’attente de l’arrivée du médecin.La pratique de l’urgence ne se cantonnant d’ailleurs plus aux uniques urgences intra- et pré-hospitalières, l’évolution incessante de la pratique de soins contraint les infirmier(e)s et aides-soignant(e)s à intervenir dans des cas de pathologies aiguës, de plus en plus souvent hors du champ du centre hospitalier, et à décider du besoin d’une intervention médicale.Enrichie et mise à jour, cette nouvelle édition compte désormais 115 fiches pratiques infirmières face aux situations d’urgence qui permettent à l’infirmier(e) d’identifier les symptômes et qui répondent parfaitement à la nécessité d’avoir une connaissance rapide des différentes pathologies rencontrées, dans le cadre de la législation et d’une conduite de bonnes pratiques.Claire, simple et pragmatique, chacune de ces fiches suit le même déroulé :• définition• diagnostic(s) infirmier(s)• prise en charge infirmièrePour chaque fiche, le rôle de l’aide-soignant(e) est mis en évidence, la bonne prise en charge d’un patient requérant une excellente coordination entre l’activité de l’infirmier(e) et celle de l’aide-soignant(e).R... en 18 parties, notamment par spécialité, ces fiches sont toutes accompagnées d’un arbre décisionnel récapitulatif de la prise en charge infirmière. Les deux dernières parties sont consacrées spécifiquement aux problèmes médico-légaux, à la législation professionnelle et à un rappel des actes de soins infirmiers. Des annexes portant sur la fatigue professionnelle et le COVID-19 ont également été ajoutées en fin d’ouvrage.Indispensa... dans la pratique professionnelle ce livre outil – en couleurs et spiralé – est destiné aussi bien aux étudiant(e)s infirmier(e)s qu’aux infirmier(e)s diplômés d’État soucieux de prendre les bonnes décisions.

  • Baillière’s Midwives' Dictionary

    • 14th Edition
    • Denise Tiran + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Pharmacology

    A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach
    • 11th Edition
    • Linda E. McCuistion + 3 more
    • English
    **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.

  • Les étirements en kinésithérapie

    Avec 50 exercices indispensables
    • 1st Edition
    • Hubert Tisal
    • French
    Les étirements constituent une pratique à part entière qui permet d’entretenir son potentiel musculaire et articulaire dans le cadre de l’activité sportive comme dans celui de prévention du vieillissement et l’entretien physique courant. Cet ouvrage propose au patient et ou au sportif un panel de 50 exercices avec tout ce qu’il est nécessaire de connaitre sur les plans physiologique, méthodologique et posturale. Pour chaque sport, chaque pathologie, chaque région anatomique et en fonction de l’âge et du sexe, un programme détaillé est proposé.L’ouvrage se décompose en 3 parties, la 1re présente les techniques d’étirements, la 2e les exercices et la 3e est orientée sur le contexte de l’étirement, soit sportif, soit pathologique. Le propos est étayé par une iconographie abondante (plus de 200) qui permet d’illustrer les différentes positions.Cet ouvrage s’adresse aux kinésithérapeutes et aux préparateurs physiques.Hubert Tisal est médecin spécialiste en médecine physique et de réadaptation et enseignant à l’EFOM.

  • Fundamentals of Nursing

    • 11th Edition
    • Patricia A. Potter + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Fundamentals**Learn the concepts and skills and develop the clinical judgment you need to provide excellent nursing care! Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition prepares you to succeed as a nurse by providing a solid foundation in critical thinking, clinical judgment, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care in all settings. With illustrated, step-by-step guidelines, this book makes it easy to learn important skills and procedures. Care plans are presented within a nursing process framework that is coordinated with clinical judgement, and case studies show how to apply concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry, this bestselling nursing textbook helps you develop the understanding and clinical judgment you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

  • Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 10th Edition
    • Linda Lane Lilley + 2 more
    • English
    Use this practical study guide to get more out of Lilley’s Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition textbook! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in the textbook, this workbook helps you review and understand the key terms, key concepts, and pharmacology that nurses need to know. Exercises include NCLEX-RN® examination-style review questions, critical thinking and application questions, and case studies. It provides the review and practice you need to master the nursing process and nursing pharmacology!

  • Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fourth South Asia Edition

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 4th Edition
    • Chintamani + 2 more
    • English
    Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fourth South Asia Edition, is adapted from the 11th edition of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing and provides an authoritative, comprehensive approach to medical-surgical nursing/adult health nursing in a concise and readable format. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate.

  • Taschenwissen Pflegemanagement

    • 1st Edition
    • Christine Schwerdt
    • German
    Mini Karten – maxi Wissen! Sie sind neu in einer Führungsrolle in der Pflege oder bereiten sich darauf vor? Sie brauchen schnelle Hilfe und konkrete Tipps, weil Sie noch etwas unsicher sind? Mit Taschenwissen Pflegemanagement wissen Sie immer Bescheid, wenn es darauf ankommt. Auf das Wesentliche reduziert, übersichtlich mit Abbildungen, Tabellen und Schemata, liefert jede Karte punktgenau das benötigte Wissen, z.B. über Rechtliches bis zur Qualitätssicherung. Von A bis Z gegliedert finden Sie die wichtigsten Themen im Kurzformat: Arbeitssschutz, Fallpauschalen, Weisung - um nur einige Stichworte zu nennen, die schnell mal Kopfschmerzen verursachen und Linderung durch Taschenwissen Pflegemanagement verlangen.

  • Skills for Midwifery Practice

    • 5th Edition
    • Ruth Bowen + 1 more
    • English
    Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way. Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice. This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.

  • Gatford and Phillips’ Drug Calculations

    • 10th Edition
    • Julie Martyn + 3 more
    • English
    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.

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Concepts & Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Holly K. Stromberg
    • English
    Build skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, this text emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.

  • The Simulated Administrative Medical Office

    Practicum Skills for Medical Assistants powered by SimChart for the Medical Office
    • 2nd Edition
    • Julie Pepper
    • English
    Get hands-on practice with 100 realistic medical office tasks! The Simulated Administrative Medical Office, 2nd Edition walks you through 10 days on the job as an administrative medical assistant working in the front office of a medical practice. Using SimChart for the Medical Office (sold separately), this book simulates the tasks you will perform daily, including appointment scheduling, completion of common forms, correspondence, inventory, telephone messages, and coding and billing. Written by educator and practitioner Julie Pepper, this how-to manual provides a practicum-like experience that will build your confidence in using EHR software and help you succeed in your first job.

  • Root Strength

    A Health and Care Professionals Guide to Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Thriving
    • 1st Edition
    • Shannon Dames
    • English
    Develop resilience and thrive as a care professional! Root Strength: A Health and Care Professionals’ Guide to Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Thriving discusses principles of self-care that can help you prevent emotional fatigue and job burnout in highly stressful workplaces. An evidence-based approach examines how the care professional can develop self-compassion, mindfulness, relationships with co-workers, and perceived satisfaction with one’s career. Written by noted educator and researcher Shannon Dames, this practical manual shows how you can apply these insights on the job and enhance your personal well-being in real-world health care settings. With the prevalence of mental health issues among care professionals — including rates of PTSD and major depressive disorder (MDD) — appearing much higher than that in the general population, never has a resource like this been more required!

  • Fundamentals of Nursing

    Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Barbara L. Yoost + 1 more
    • English
    Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s students, Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!

  • Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Jane W. Ball + 4 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Diagnosis/Assessment... how to conduct a patient-centered health history and physical examination! Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition takes a uniquely interprofessional collaborative approach to health assessment, with a strong emphasis on lifespan considerations and differential diagnosis of unexpected findings. Each core chapter is organized into four sections — Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities — with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians, this one-of-a-kind textbook uses evidence-based guidelines to help you master hands-on exam techniques as well as communication skills that build rapport and trust with the patient.

  • Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination

    • 6th Edition
    • Angela Silvestri
    • English
    To pass the NCLEX-PN® exam on your first try, you need practice! Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 6th Edition prepares you for exam success with more than 5,600 practice questions, each reflecting current nursing knowledge and the latest test plan framework. Answer questions in the book, or go to the Evolve website to answer interactive questions in Study mode or in Exam mode for a more realistic testing experience. To enhance your review, each practice question includes a test-taking strategy and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Written by NCLEX experts Linda Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this book is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success, which has helped thousands of nurses pass the NCLEX-PN exam!

  • Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

    • 19th Edition
    • Michelle J. Willihnganz + 2 more
    • English
    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.

  • Study Guide for Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

    • 19th Edition
    • Michelle J. Willihnganz + 2 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review and practice the LPN/LVN’s role in drug therapy and patient care. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and patient scenarios help you develop clinical judgment skills. Now with Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions, this study tool also ensures that you will be ready for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam.

  • Être un soignant heureux

    Fluidifier les relations et apprivoiser les émotions
    • 3rd Edition
    • Claudine Carillo
    • French
    Cet ouvrage est construit autour de témoignages de soignants. L’auteure a choisi les situations les plus représentatives de la réalité du monde de la santé. Au fil des cas présentés, elle propose des pistes de réflexion et d’actions concrètes pour faciliter les relations avec les patients, les familles, et entre professionnels, tout en prenant soin de soi. Un chapitre est consacré à la gestion du stress et des émotions et au bien-être au travail. L’objectif de cet ouvrage est d’ouvrir les pistes des possibles, de transformer le doute en questionnement constructif, d’aider à (re)donner du sens et à cultiver le plaisir de travailler sans s’épuiser. Le style direct, stimulant et même humoristique de l’auteure, vise à dédramatiser des situations difficiles, à les analyser soi-même et à trouver des solutions individuelles ou collectives. L’ouvrage n’a pas la prétention de résoudre « clef en main » tous les problèmes mais propose des éclairages parfois inédits, qui s’inspirent d’expériences comparées et de différentes approches de la communication et de la gestion du stress en situation de crise adaptées aux besoins spécifiques des soignants. Entièrement mise à jour, cette 3e édition est enrichie de données nouvelles, en particulier sur l’éducation thérapeutique du patient, la démarche réflexive, la méditation, la régulation émotionnelle et les références bibliographiques. L’auteure y incite à l’analyse des pratiques professionnelles par des questions ciblées. Cet ouvrage s’adresse à tous les soignants : infirmier(e)s, aides-soignant(e)s, médecins, kinésithérapeutes, orthophonistes... mais également aux assistantes sociales, psychologues, diététicien(e)s et secrétaires médicales. Il s’adresse aussi aux étudiant(e)s infirmier(e)s et aides-soignant(e)s, pour qui la rédaction de fiches de lecture est facilitée.

  • Calculation of Drug Dosages

    A Work Text
    • 12th Edition
    • Sheila J. Ogden + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to calculate drug dosages accurately with this practical workbook-textbook! Calculation of Drug Dosages: A Work Text, 12th Edition makes it easy to understand and master the three major methods of dosage calculation — ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. A basic review of mathematics refreshes your math skills, and practice problems, worksheets, and practice tests help you gain confidence in making drug calculations. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) practice problems preparing you for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam. Written by nursing experts Sheila Ogden and Linda Fluharty, this worktext is ideal for nursing students and for nurses returning to practice!

  • Bien débuter - Réanimation-Soins intensifs
    • 1st Edition
    • David Naudin + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage est destiné aux étudiants et aux professionnels infirmiers amenés à prendre en charge le patient dans un service de réanimation et de soins intensifs. En trois grandes parties : 1 – Les prérequis fournissent les notions indispensables pour aborder sereinement les situations cliniques prévalentes. 2 – Les situations cliniques prévalentes permettent de se familiariser avec la prise en charge globale des patients et la pratique terrain. En partant d’un cas clinique, les liens entre la symptomatologie du patient et sa prise en charge sont expliqués. La conduite infirmière et/ou conseils aux patients ainsi que le rôle propre et le rôle prescrit infirmiers sont clairement identifiés. 3 – La boîte à outils détaille les aspects légaux, les techniques détaillées des soins, les traitements médicamenteux, non médicamenteux et les outils de la pratique quotidienne, abordés dans les situations cliniques. La compréhension est facilitée par une présentation sous forme de fiches en couleurs et par de nombreux tableaux, photographies et illustrations.

  • Student Laboratory Manual for Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • Jane W. Ball + 5 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of physical examination and health assessment! Corresponding to the chapters in Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Edition, this student laboratory manual helps you master the skills you need to perform a complete physical examination and health assessment. Engaging exercises and activities help you conduct health history interviews, develop critical thinking skills, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It’s both a comprehensive lab manual and a practical workbook!

  • Study Guide for Maternal-Child Nursing

    • 6th Edition
    • Emily Slone McKinney + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with practical exercises! Corresponding to the chapters in McKinney’s Maternal-Child Nursing, 6th Edition, this study guide provides engaging activities and review questions to help you master nursing concepts and practice essential skills. Case studies help you learn to think critically, and clinical judgment exercises help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare more effectively for the NCLEX® exam!

  • Principios de enfermería en oncología

    Nuevos retos
    • 1st Edition
    • Françoise Charnay-Sonnek + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Una visión única de la enfermería oncológica en el marco actual de los cuadros sanitarios, en el que las enfermeras oncológicas desempeñan un papel cada vez más importante. Escrito por especialistas ofrece, a cualquier enfermera interesada en la oncología, una visión clara y exhaustiva de las competencias e intervenciones específicas que se requieren en este área. Además, da voz al nuevo papel del paciente como persona capaz de tomar decisiones y de participar plenamente en las diferentes fases de su tratamiento. Aborda no solamente los aspectos biomédicos de los fármacos más recientes, sino también lo retos que estos plantean en la práctica enfermera diaria. Destaca las nuevas aptitudes y capacidades que las enfermeras de esta especialidad deben desarrollar en el contexto, siempre cambiante, de la administración de cuidados. El título se fundamenta en prácticas basadas en la evidencia procedentes de Europa y el resto del mundo. No se limita a exponer conocimientos médicos, sino que adopta un enfoque holístico de la enfermería.

  • Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care

    An Interprofessional Approach
    • 7th Edition
    • Margaret Jordan Halter + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Psychiatric**Get easy-to-use guidelines to psychiatric nursing care in this quick clinical reference! Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition provides an interprofessional approach to care based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria. It helps you plan evidence-based, individualized nursing care for a range of settings including the inpatient unit, home care, or community care. Clear, concise coverage focuses on the nursing process, summarizing topics from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. From noted educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual is a perfect clinical reference companion for creating psychiatric nursing care plans.

  • Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants

    • 2nd Edition
    • Karen Anderson
    • English
    Gain the knowledge and skills you need to safely administer medications! Mosby's Textbook for Medication Assistants, 2nd Edition covers the principles and techniques of drug administration for common drugs and over-the-counter medications. It addresses topics such as basic pharmacology, the effect of drugs on body systems, delegation and lifespan considerations, ethics and laws, and math skills for accurate dosage calculation. Written by Karen Anderson, this text is a complete guide to the medication assistant’s role, function, and scope of practice.

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