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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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Pudner. Enfermería en el paciente quirúrgico

    • 4th Edition
    • Ian Peate + 1 more
    • Spanish
    La nueva edición de esta práctica guía reúne contenidos completamente actualizados y principios clave de los cuidados de enfermería en los pacientes quirúrgicos. Se divide en dos secciones: en la primera, se explican las bases de los cuidados quirúrgicos ; en la segunda, se abordan de forma exhaustiva todas las áreas principales de la práctica quirúrgica y se proorciona información, tanto teórica como práctica, acerca una amplia gama de intervenciones. Ofrece todo lo necesario para proporcionar los mejores cuidados desde una perspectiva centrada en el paciente, pero sin descuidar temas como la seguridad y la funcioón de la enfermera en relación con la legislación actual. Su práctico formato hará de esta guía una herramienta imprescindible, tanto para enfermeras como para otros profesionales sanitarios. El contenido se ha actualizado para reflejar los últimos avances de la especialidad, desde los progresos en cirugía laparoscópica hasta la introducción de nuevas cirugías ambulatorias reflejando la práctica clínica más reciente y respetando los principios éticos de la atención sanitaria.

  • 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!

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