Novel Challenges and Therapeutic Options for Digestive and Liver Diseases
Lead with AI
Lead with AI is your ultimate guide to thriving as a leader in the age of artificial intelligence. The future of business will not be built by those who wait and react-it will be shaped by leaders who act boldly, inspire people, and harness AI as a force for innovation and growth.This book is written for business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and ambitious professionals who want to stand out in a world where technology changes faster than ever. You don't need to be a programmer to succeed with AI-you need the vision, strategy, and mindset to use AI as your ally, not your competitor.Inside Lead with AI, you'll discover a step-by-step playbook that combines practical business strategies with modern leadership frameworks designed for the AI era. You'll learn how to create value, inspire confidence, and drive results in organizations that must evolve-or risk being left behind.What you'll learn in this book: How AI is transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and education, and what opportunities you can seize todayThe future of AI in business and why leaders who act now will dominate tomorrow's marketsA modern model for AI-enhanced leadership built on vision, adaptability, ethics, and strategyHow to build AI-ready teams, upskill employees, and lead a workforce that thrives with technologyThe essential AI leader's toolkit: decision support, productivity enhancers, automation, and AI agentsHow to plan and execute digital transformation projects that deliver measurable ROIWhy ethics, trust, and responsibility matter more than ever-and how to lead with integrity in a data-driven worldA 90-day roadmap to begin your AI leadership journey immediately and start creating lasting impactThis book is more than a leadership guide-it's a blueprint for becoming the leader of tomorrow. Whether you are an executive steering a corporation, an entrepreneur scaling a startup, or a professional preparing for the future of work, Lead with AI will give you the clarity and confidence to step forward.The world doesn't just need AI specialists-it needs AI leaders. This is your chance to become one.If you're ready to inspire your team, innovate faster, and lead with confidence in the digital age, this book is your roadmap.
Fnp Certification Review 2025-2026 - 3 Full-Length Practice Tests, 75+ Online Video Tutorials, Family Nurse Practitioner Secrets Study Guide
"Mometrix Test Preparation's FNP Certification Review - Family Nurse Practitioner Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Family Nurse Practitioner Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: 3 practice tests available in online interactive format (1 of these printed in the guide)Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult conceptsTips and strategies to help you get your best test performanceA complete review of all Family NP test sectionsMometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners.The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your Family NP exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.The Assessment section covers: Pediatric Illness and Injury PreventionPatient History and Physical AssessmentAssessment of Organ SystemsThe Diagnosis section covers: Pathophysiology of Organ SystemsInfectious DiseaseDiagnostic TestingThe Planning section covers: Nursing Care PlanningPediatric Evidence-Based PracticesPrinciples of Medication AdministrationThe Implementation section covers: Procedures and InterventionsAPRN Scope and StandardsPatient EducationThe Evaluation section covers: Ethical BehaviorEvidence-Based Practice...and much more!Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix Family NP study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of Family NP practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam.
The Neuro-Affirming Midwife
The Neuro-Affirming Midwife: Practical Care for Autistic & ADHD Parents from Pregnancy to Postnatal Support safer, calmer care for neurodivergent parents-without adding work to a busy shift. This practical guide shows you how to provide neuro-affirming maternity care across antenatal, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. You'll get plain-language tools you can use in clinics, birth centres, labour wards, and home settings: checklists, scripts, templates, and quick sheets that help teams reduce sensory overload, improve consent conversations, and plan reasonable adjustments that meet legal duties and local policies. What You'll Learn Neuro-affirming practice basics: language, sensory profiles, communication preferences, and shared decision-making. Sensory-safe care: lighting, noise, touch, gowning, monitoring, and quiet-room set-ups. Communication & consent: short scripts, visual aids, and briefing sheets for triage, induction, assisted birth, and caesarean. Autistic care needs: masking, monotropism, shutdowns/meltdowns, interoception, pain, and postnatal decompression. ADHD care needs: executive-function supports, appointment flow, medication considerations, feeding plans, and follow-up aids. Birth planning: creating a neurodivergent birth plan and documenting reasonable adjustments for continuity across shifts. Risk & safety: overload first-aid, grounding steps, and trauma-aware debriefs. Team practice: handover phrases, signage, and small changes that raise care quality across the pathway. What's Inside Ready-to-use tools: birth plan template, consent and explanation scripts, sensory toolkit list, overstimulation response card, postnatal check prompts. UK-friendly phrasing: aligns with common NHS terms and roles while remaining useful internationally. For the whole team: midwives, maternity support workers, perinatal educators, doulas, and obstetric teams.
Trauma-Informed Midwifery Care
The Hidden Crisis in Maternity Care: Up to 45% of Birthing People Experience Trauma. Are You Prepared to Respond? Standard midwifery and nursing education often neglects the profound impact of trauma. This leaves dedicated practitioners feeling overwhelmed when facing triggered responses, flashbacks, or dissociation in the clinical setting. You entered this profession to provide compassionate care, but without the right tools, you risk inadvertently causing re-traumatization and experiencing moral injury. Trauma-Informed Midwifery Care: The Essential Handbook for Practice, Protocols, and Provider Resilience is the definitive resource for midwives (CNM, CM, CPM), labor and delivery nurses, students, and birth workers seeking practical, evidence-based strategies. This handbook moves beyond academic theory to offer actionable clinical skills and protocols for every stage of the perinatal period. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: The Neurobiology of Trauma: Understand exactly how the brain and nervous system store trauma (including Polyvagal theory), and learn to recognize fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses during labor. Actionable Protocols: Implement specific guidelines for trauma assessment tools (including ACEs and PCL-5 adaptations), trauma-informed consent protocols, and respectful intimate examinations that prioritize body autonomy. Clinical Skills for Safety: Master essential strategies for creating safety in clinical encounters, managing triggers and flashbacks during labor, and actively engaging in birth trauma prevention. Specific Populations: Dedicated guidance for caring for sexual abuse survivors, IPV safety planning, and navigating systemic and racial trauma through cultural humility. Postpartum PTSD Support: Learn techniques for trauma-informed perineal repair, postpartum PTSD assessment, and supportive infant feeding strategies. Provider Resilience: Protect your own well-being with practical approaches to managing vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout in midwifery. Documentation Guidelines: Learn strengths-based documentation practices and how to communicate trauma history sensitively. This handbook provides the frameworks, scripts, and clinical wisdom necessary to shift the paradigm of maternity care from causing harm to promoting healing. Transform your practice. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge to provide truly safe, supportive care.
Critical Reflection in Practice
Critical reflection and reflective practice are at the heart of modern healthcare. But what do these terms really mean? This textbook analyses and explores the significance of reflection in professional health and social care practice. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a structured method that empowers you to both challenge and develop your own practice. New to this edition: - Updated to reflect global developments in contemporary understandings of reflective practice- A brand-new chapter on reflective and reflexive practice- Engaging chapter exercises and 'key takeaway' features to reinforce and support learning Containing real-life case studies and reflective activities, this book is an essential guide to critical reflection for all students, academics and practitioners alike, enhancing both personal and professional development.
Ophthalmic Nursing
Ophthalmic Nursing provides an overview for those setting out in a role within ophthalmic nursing. It includes essential anatomy and physiology - the foundations for understanding how the eye functions and why and how problems occur - and relates them to the care and needs of the patient.
Ovarian Cancer
This volume is the first of a new series dedicated to the historical developments in topics that are central to gynecological cancers.
Using Grounded Theory Research Methods
This practical text introduces and compares all the different varieties of grounded theory for researchers new to the methodology from across the health and social sciences. Grounded theory is a complex research methodology, further complicated by the existence of a number of different variations.
Challenges in Primary Mental Health Care
This insightful and timely book equips family doctors and other primary healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address a diverse range of new and important challenges in the field of primary mental health care, including ongoing impacts from the COVID pandemic, thanatophobia, and end-of life care, humanitarian and geopolitical catastrophes, and the effects of climate change.There is an emphasis throughout on the need to encourage and so reap the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration between family doctors and mental health specialists, and across the range of primary care and community workers. Effective primary healthcare relies increasingly on the use of remote consultations, and the book explains how the potential of remote working can be maximized in low-resource settings. The book concludes with a consideration of how to protect and enhance the mental health of primary care workers in the face of these ongoing challenges in care.Key Features: Global and inclusive, providing practical guidance and direction across low-, middle-, and high-income settings, satisfying the needs of all primary care practitioners regardless of geography Focused on key and immediate challenges for primary care practitioners arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and social inequality, migration, and climate change Addresses the vital importance of self-care by and of primary healthcare workers facing unprecedented work and emotional pressures Reflecting the expertise of the WONCA Working Party for Mental Health (WWPMH), building on the foundations laid in the 2020 WONCA volume Global Primary Mental Health Care, the editors and contributors all have expertise in primary mental health care at the frontline, with backgrounds in family medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and nursing.
Research into Nurse Education
Originally published in 1983, this book provides a revealing and comprehensive perspective on nurse education in the 20th Century. The opening chapters look at the students themselves: the sort of people who come into nursing and it examines why the drop-out rate is high and how reality differs from expectations.
Occupational Health Nursing
When this book was originally published in 1980, the speciality of occupational health nursing was only just beginning to be recognised by the nursing profession and the public although nurses had been doing the job for over one hundred years. One of the reasons for this may well have been the lack of nursing literature dealing with the subject. This book, written by tutors of Occupational Health Nursing Certificate Courses and practitioners in industry considers topics and concepts that give the specialism its unique character.
The Nurse as Therapist
This book, originally published in 1985, is intended to complement Philip Barker's previous book Behaviour Therapy Nursing. The latter focussed more on the principles of the behavioural approach to nursing, while this book adopts a more practical approach. It is also shown that the proposed model can be extended beyond psychiatric and learning disabilities into general nursing. In the first part of the book the range of settings in which various therapeutic approaches can be used is set out, including work in the community. Emphasis is also given to the nurse's role in social skills training and in the development of everyday living skills for the rehabilitation of the mentally ill and disabled. The second part of the book presents case studies, each describing how the nurse assesses the patient and plans and implements the treatment. The emphasis is on practical illustration of the behavioural approach to different clinical problems in different patient populations in various treatment settings. At the end of each study there is discussion of possible alternative treatment strategies and the general applicability of the case.
Routledge Handbook of Philosophy and Nursing
Philosophy offers a means of unpacking and grappling with important questions and issues relevant to nursing practice, research, scholarship, and education. By engaging in these discussions, this Handbook provides a gateway to new understandings of nursing.
Primary Nursing
Primary nursing is a system of care which reinstated the skilled professional nurse at the forefront of practical nursing care. Originally published in 1988, this book presents an argument, based on contemporary literature and on the practice in the former Burford and Oxford nursing development units, to support the introduction of primary nursing and nursing beds in general hospitals. It focuses on the philosophy of individualised patient care delivered by a professional nursing service and based on a close, therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient. Innovations included the abandoning of stereotyped nurse uniforms, the sharing of mealtimes by patients and nurses, and the use of therapeutic touch and massage. Having been implemented and evaluated, the units enjoyed an international reputation.
Nurse Education and the Curriculum
The nursing process, the curriculum process and theoretical nursing models are essential areas of concern for those nurses who are involved with the design, planning and implementation of nurse educational programmes. Originally published in 1984, this book reviews and brings together appropriate elements of these three areas. A critical analysis of nursing theory, and relationship of theory to practice, and an overview of nursing models is presented along with an examination of general curriculum theory and practice and nursing applications.
Community Medicine
Originally published in 1983 this book gives a grounding in community medicine and epidemiology for district, community psychiatric and other nurses and health visitors. It provides the background necessary to an understanding of how diseases occur and spread in populations, and to an appreciation of the possible planning and prevention.
Understanding Mesothelioma
This practical text highlights the lived experience of mesothelioma. Following the patient journey and underpinned by the evidence, it explores what good care for mesothelioma looks like. Mesothelioma is complex in its aetiology, presentation, symptom burden and patient pathway. The public health context is shifting, as the way people are exposed to asbestos changes and there are new life-lengthening treatments available with many benefits but also challenges.This timely book provides the context for mesothelioma, what it is and why it occurs before profiling a range of experiences across the patient pathway to highlight implications for care delivered by nurses and other health and social care practitioners. The second section of the book follows the patient pathway from diagnosis through to end-of-life care and bereavement, highlighting the lived experience and summarising the implications for practice. The final section of the book discusses aspects of the mesothelioma experience that are unique to the condition, including mental health impacts, and financial and legal implications.Presenting insights that will inform practice in a diverse range of fields, including health, social care and law, this book is an essential reference for all those working with people with mesothelioma and their families. It is also an important reference for those working in cancer care more generally and academics with an interest in the lived experience of health conditions.
Nursing Education
Originally published in 1987 this book presents a number of research-based studies in nursing education, concentrating particularly on the nursing curriculum and its planning, content implementation and evaluation. Some of the chapters report on specific research projects whilst others are more general reviews. The book is written by leading researchers in nurse education in the UK and will be of interest to nurse tutors and teachers and researchers.
Leading and Managing Health Services
Including perspectives from across various health sectors, Leading and Managing Health Services considers the fundamental leadership and management skills students need to successfully navigate change and innovation in health service settings. The second edition has been updated to reflect changes to the health services industry in recent years. Two new chapters on empathic leadership and leading and managing in the digital age cover concepts including compassionate care, digital health, artificial intelligence and telehealth. Each chapter includes definitions of key terms for easy reference, contemporary case studies to provide relevant industry perspectives and end-of-chapter reflective and self-analysis questions for deeper student engagement. Written by leading academics and industry experts, Leading and Managing Health Services provides students with practical skills to lead and manage in a wide range of healthcare settings, no matter where they sit in the organisational structure.
Interpersonal Skills in Nursing
Originally published in 1985, this book locates interpersonal skills in nursing in both social psychological and nursing contexts. It exposes nurses and nurse educators to different strategies for assessing, teaching and evaluating interpersonal skills and examines those aspects of specialised nursing care that raise particular issues in the field of interpersonal skills. The book thus combines reports of specific research studies with practical applications.Aimed at nurse educators ranging from tutors and those involved in training in specific nursing specialities to psychologists the book will be of relevance to advanced students, interested in interpersonal aspects of nursing and to practitioners.
Obstetrics for Nurses
"Obstetrics for Nurses" by Everett Dudley Plass, originally published in 1922, offers a comprehensive guide to obstetrical care as it was understood in the early 20th century. This book provides valuable insights into the practices, procedures, and knowledge base used by nurses assisting in childbirth during that era. A significant resource for understanding the historical context of maternity care, it details the roles and responsibilities of nurses in ensuring the health and safety of both mother and child. While medical practices have evolved considerably, this volume serves as an important historical document, illustrating the foundations upon which modern obstetrics nursing is built. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, nursing, and women's health, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early obstetrical care.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Library Of Home Economics
The Library Of Home Economics: Home Care Of The Sick, by Amy Elizabeth Pope, offers timeless advice on providing compassionate and effective care within the home. Originally published as part of a larger series by the American School of Home Economics, this volume focuses specifically on the practical aspects of nursing and attending to the needs of ill family members. The book covers a range of essential topics, from creating a sanitary sickroom environment to administering medications and providing comfort to the patient.This vintage guide provides insights into early 20th-century healthcare practices, emphasizing the importance of hygiene, observation, and thoughtful attention to detail. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of nursing and home healthcare, as well as for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of traditional methods of caring for the sick within a family setting. The principles outlined in "Home Care Of The Sick" remain relevant, highlighting the enduring value of empathy, knowledge, and dedication in the care of others.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Training School Methods For Institutional Nurses
"Training School Methods for Institutional Nurses" offers a comprehensive guide to educating nurses within institutional settings. Authored by Charlotte Albina Aikens, this book provides essential strategies and techniques for nursing instructors and administrators. It addresses the specific challenges and opportunities of training nurses in hospitals, asylums, and other healthcare facilities. The book covers a range of topics, from curriculum development to practical teaching methods, ensuring that nurses receive a well-rounded education. It emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the integration of theory with practice. A valuable resource for anyone involved in nursing education, this book remains relevant for its insights into the foundations of institutional nursing and the enduring principles of effective nurse training.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Training School Methods For Institutional Nurses
"Training School Methods for Institutional Nurses" offers a comprehensive guide to educating nurses within institutional settings. Authored by Charlotte Albina Aikens, this book provides essential strategies and techniques for nursing instructors and administrators. It addresses the specific challenges and opportunities of training nurses in hospitals, asylums, and other healthcare facilities. The book covers a range of topics, from curriculum development to practical teaching methods, ensuring that nurses receive a well-rounded education. It emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the integration of theory with practice. A valuable resource for anyone involved in nursing education, this book remains relevant for its insights into the foundations of institutional nursing and the enduring principles of effective nurse training.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
When Death Comes Knocking for Your Patients
As a nurse or palliative caregiver, do you want to take better care of terminally ill patients, their loved ones, and yourself? Would you like to be empowered under difficult circumstances and feel more comfortable about what to say when providing palliative care?Based on thirty years of experience as an oncology nurse, Meina Dubetz shares real-life stories that will enable you as a nurse or palliative caregiver to fully support your patients facing death. Reading these stories, you will learn how to say the right things and reassure your patients' loved ones that providing quality care and comfort is your priority. You will also become more comfortable answering difficult questions that patients and their family members may ask you about death and dying. Equally important, you will learn how to take better care of yourself as you care for your patients.
Cornell & Shober's Directory of Trained Nurses
A valuable historical resource, "Cornell & Shober's Directory of Trained Nurses" offers a fascinating glimpse into the nursing profession at the turn of the 20th century. This directory provides a comprehensive listing of trained nurses, offering insights into their qualifications, affiliations, and professional practices. A must-have for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of healthcare and the role of women in medicine.This directory serves as a primary source for understanding the development of nursing standards and the growth of the nursing workforce. It captures a pivotal moment in the history of healthcare, showcasing the dedication and expertise of nurses who laid the foundation for modern nursing practices.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Learning Guide and Workbook for Harmony by Design
This Learning Guide and Workbook is devised to be used alongside Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare as a valuable resource for teaching and learning. Like the main book, it builds on the concept of embracing harmony so individuals and teams can thrive with intention-aligning values, goals, and daily actions to create a life that feels whole and sustainable.About the main book: Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare reimagines how we approach well-being in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. Rather than striving for a rigid sense of balance, this book introduces a more flexible and fulfilling concept: harmony. It's about aligning your values, goals, and daily actions to create a life that feels whole and sustainable.Authors Sharon M. Weinstein, Marla J. Vannucci, and Katie Boston-Leary blend practical tools with thoughtful reflection, drawing from the latest nursing competencies and real-world challenges to help readers manage stress, lead with empathy, and build meaningful careers without sacrificing personal well-being.Harmony by Design is more than a guide-it's a blueprint for living and leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Whether you're a healthcare professional, leader, or student, this book offers the tools and mindset for you to thrive in both your work and your life.Also available: Learning Guide and Workbook for Harmony by Design, including tools, activities, and resources to help put harmony concepts into practice.
Debrief
What if true strength in healthcare isn't just about skill or knowledge, but who you are when it matters most?Heart over ego. Presence over perfection. The courage to keep showing up.We are taught that nurses must remain calm under pressure, offer endless compassion, and always be ready to help. But what happens when this responsibility becomes too heavy to bear alone-when you're in the middle of a code and everyone looks to you for answers you're not sure you have?Debrief is a deeply personal and unfiltered account of life in the emergency department, told through the eyes of nurse Stephanee Beggs. From her earliest days as a new graduate to her experiences as a staff and travel nurse, Beggs takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most intense corners of healthcare.This raw and honest memoir explores what it truly means to advocate for patients-while simultaneously learning to advocate for yourself. With powerful storytelling and hard-won insight, Beggs reveals the emotional weight of emergency nursing: the profound losses, the quiet victories, the unspoken culture of "nurses eat their young," and the quest to find your voice in a system that doesn't always listen. Unpacking her experiences with authenticity and intention, she searches for each moment's deeper lesson.At its core, Debrief is about dissecting what shapes you-those defining moments that make you who you are as a professional and a person.The debrief: the pause often overlooked after a traumatic shift. This book is that debrief-the one we rarely receive but have always needed.In Debrief, you'll discover: The unvarnished reality of life on the frontlines of emergency medicineStrategies to navigate trauma, grief, and burnout while staying grounded in your core purposeThe truth about systemic challenges in healthcare-and how to rise above themWhy debriefing and reflection are key to personal healing and professional growthHow vulnerability, honesty, and empathy can change lives-starting with your ownFilled with grit, heart, and unwavering truth, Debrief will move you, challenge you, and ultimately remind you of the power of the human spirit-even in the most uncertain times.
Practical Psychopharmacology
Practical Psychopharmacology, 2nd ed, takes the novel approach of writing at three different levels--beginning, intermediate, and advanced--to give the practicing psychopharmacologist a tailored experience.Each chapter focuses on a specific DSM-5TR disorder and outlines abbreviated treatment guidelines to help the reader understand where their knowledge base and clinical practice currently reside. At the first level, the book teaches novice prescribers practical diagnostic skills and provides a brief overview of pertinent genetic and neuroimaging findings to increase prescribing confidence. Next, it provides mid-level clinicians with intermediate techniques and guidelines for more difficult cases. The final level provides nuanced guidance for advanced practitioners or those who see the most treatment-resistant patients.This approach allows a clinician to access this book periodically throughout the care of an individual patient and to gradually progress through a series of more advanced psychopharmacological techniques for making accurate and efficient diagnoses.
Elsevier's Case Study Practice Review for the Next Generation NCLEX (Ngn)
Use case studies and practice exams to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN(R)! Designed for nursing students, Elsevier's Case Study Practice Review for the Next Generation NCLEX(R) (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.Review content reflects the new 2023 Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN) test plan and its emphasis on clinical judgement cognitive skillsCase studies for the NGN prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-RN(R) test plan to date - the addition of questions measuring clinical judgement skillsTwo in-text practice exams include 100 stand-alone and unfolding case studies for the NGN, giving you plenty of testing practice with critical thinking and clinical judgement skillsCase studies on the Evolve website include all case studies from the book in interactive format plus 30 additional case studies, creating a virtually unlimited number of practice sessions or tests in Study Mode or Exam ModeIn-depth rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answers to each questionAnswer keys for each practice test
Drug Use in the Older Adult
This book, written by a pharmacologist and a nurse, discusses issues related to drug use in the older adult. It discusses the effects of medications as well as other drugs (OTC, recreational, anti-aging) in the aging body but also the effects of drug use in age-related diseases. The purpose is two-fold. The first is to present a comprehensive evaluation of drug use in the older adult based on principles of pharmacology and gerontology and validated by clinical observations, reviews and trials. Professional care givers for the older adult - nurses, other practitioners, and technicians will benefit by learning the many ways in which age and age-dependent diseases influence medication efficacy, adverse reactions and toxicities. Understanding these relations creates the opportunity to improve efficacy and minimize adverse and toxic reactions and provide optimal health care. The book discusses drug use in a wide variety of age-related diseases, syndromes and conditions. The second purpose is to present a readable reference for the interested older adult on all types of drug use - medications to recreational to anti-aging drugs. This book provides scientifically validated information on current drug topics that are usually covered by unsubstantiated marketing information.
Emerging Frontiers in the Drug Formulation Design
Drug formulation design is essential for developing a novel delivery system with desired specifications. The chapters on liposomes, nanocrystals, microneedles, and smart drug delivery systems will explain the need for these delivery systems. The optimization of the formulation plays a crucial role in achieving the desired characteristics for the dosage form, which will influence the presence of the desired drug concentration at the site of action and the establishment of therapeutic activity. Further, a chapter focusing on the dissolution mechanics and release kinetics offers a deeper understanding of the drug interaction at the molecular level. Comprehensively, referring to this book will provide insight into emerging technologies that are shaping the future of medicine.
Nursing Fundamentals Made Easy
Master Essential Nursing Skills with Confidence and Clarity Transform from nursing student to competent healthcare professional with this comprehensive guide to fundamental nursing practices. Covering 16 essential skill areas, this practical resource breaks down complex concepts into manageable, step-by-step instructions that build confidence and clinical competence. What You'll Learn: Professional nursing foundations - Communication, assessment, and nursing process fundamentals Clinical skills mastery - Medication administration, vital signs, infection control, and patient safety Specialized care techniques - Wound care, pain management, mobility assistance, and elimination care Cultural competency - Providing respectful, individualized care for diverse patient populations End-of-life care - Compassionate support during life's most challenging moments NCLEX preparation - Evidence-based content aligned with current nursing standards Perfect for: Nursing students in fundamentals courses New graduate nurses transitioning to practice Healthcare workers advancing their careers Anyone seeking comprehensive nursing skill development Key Features: ✓ Real-world case studies with detailed patient scenarios and nursing interventions ✓ Step-by-step procedures with clear instructions and safety considerations ✓ Assessment tools and checklists for systematic patient evaluation ✓ Cultural considerations integrated throughout all skill areas ✓ Evidence-based practices supported by current research and guidelines ✓ Progressive skill building from basic to advanced nursing competencies Each chapter includes practical exercises, competency assessments, and key takeaways that reinforce learning. Written in clear, accessible language, this guide eliminates intimidation while maintaining professional standards. Comprehensive Coverage Includes: Health assessment and vital signs monitoring Medication safety and administration routes Infection prevention and control measures Patient mobility and positioning techniques Nutrition, hydration, and elimination care Skin integrity and wound management Pain assessment and comfort measures Respiratory care and oxygenation support Care for older adults and special populations Build the foundation for nursing excellence. This essential resource provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver safe, effective patient care in any healthcare setting. Start your journey to nursing competence today.
Nursing Leadership in Air Force Theater Hospitals
In 1987 the United States Air Force (USAF) had 119 medical treatment facilities (MTFs)-81 with inpatient capabilities. Today, the USAF has 74 MTFs with just 14 inpatient facilities world-wide. This 83% reduction of inpatient facilities during the past 20 years and the focus on outpatient care has produced fewer nursing leaders with the requisite knowledge, education, training and experience required to lead theater hospital nursing operations. This is a critical because the skills nurses need for deployment are honed in hospital environment. The purpose of this paper is to justify the need to add a colonel chief nurse (CN) requirement to the EMEDS manpower detail based on three underlying principles. First, USAF and civilian guidance require a CN to lead nursing operations. Second, the doctrine that drove EMEDS development has significantly changed over the past ten years. The linear battlefield no longer exists, casualty flows have changed and joint operations require theater hospitals to have consistent capabilities regardless of service-origin. Third, colonel CNs are authorized in all but one USAF hospital and are best prepared to lead nursing operations in theater hospitals. This paper offers an operationally-based, standards-driven justification for deploying the best-prepared nursing leaders to lead nursing operations in USAF theater hospitals. It concludes with a recommendation to add the CN requirement to the EMEDS unit type code along with additional recommendations on how to better administratively and operationally prepare CNs for deployment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Safe Patient Handling Training for Schools of Nursing
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a United States federal agency that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH conducts research, promotes safety and makes recommendations to prevent illnesses and injuries in the US workplaces. The following document is a publication issued by NIOSH, in hopes that it will assist with their mission.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Mastering Clinical Judgment
Transform your clinical reasoning skills with the most comprehensive clinical judgment resource designed specifically for Next Generation NCLEX success. This extensive collection of 50 progressive scenarios guides nursing students from foundational concepts through expert-level decision-making using the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model framework. Master Clinical Judgment Through Systematic Practice Each scenario presents real-world patient situations across cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and multi-system conditions. Students develop critical thinking skills by working through beginner-level single-system problems, advancing to intermediate multi-system scenarios, and culminating with complex ethical and leadership challenges that mirror professional nursing practice. NGN Format Integration Throughout All scenarios feature authentic Next Generation NCLEX question formats including bowtie questions, trend analysis, matrix grids, drag-and-drop sequencing, and highlighting exercises. Detailed rationales explain both correct answers and clinical reasoning processes, helping students understand not just what to do, but why expert nurses make specific decisions. Progressive Skill Development Framework Beginner Scenarios (1-20): Single-system focus with clear protocols Intermediate Scenarios (21-35): Multi-system involvement requiring prioritization Advanced Scenarios (36-50): Complex cases demanding leadership and ethical reasoning Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning Every scenario aligns with the six cognitive functions of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model: recognize cues, analyze cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions, take action, and evaluate outcomes. This systematic approach builds the clinical reasoning patterns essential for both examination success and professional practice. Comprehensive Coverage for Complete Preparation Scenarios span essential nursing content areas including basic safety protocols, medication management, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory complications, multi-system failures, and ethical decision-making situations. Each presents complete patient stories with progressive data, decision points, and detailed explanations that connect theoretical knowledge with practical application. Bridge Theory to Practice Detailed answer keys provide comprehensive rationales linking clinical decisions to evidence-based practice guidelines. Students learn to integrate assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic interventions while developing the professional judgment that characterizes expert nursing practice. Perfect for nursing students preparing for Next Generation NCLEX, clinical rotations, or seeking to strengthen clinical reasoning abilities. Also valuable for nursing faculty, preceptors, and healthcare professionals pursuing specialty certifications or continuing education requirements. Key Features: 50 comprehensive clinical scenarios across all major nursing content areas Complete NGN question format integration with detailed rationales Progressive complexity from novice through expert levels CJMM framework alignment for systematic clinical reasoning development Multi-system integration reflecting real-world nursing practice complexity
Escape Bedside Burnout
Escape Bedside Burnout The Complete Guide to Building a Six-Figure Legal Nurse Consulting Practice Tired of nursing burnout? Ready to escape the bedside and build a career that pays what you're worth? Legal nurse consulting offers registered nurses the ultimate career transformation - earning $75-150 per hour analyzing medical records, serving as expert witnesses, and helping attorneys understand complex healthcare cases. No additional degrees required, just your existing nursing expertise. Inside This Complete Guide: Step-by-step certification pathways (LNCC vs CLNC comparison) Business setup templates and pricing strategies Real case studies from successful nurse consultants earning $150K+ Marketing systems that attract attorney clients Technology tools for remote consulting practice Expert witness preparation and testimony techniques Perfect for nurses experiencing: ✓ Chronic burnout and job dissatisfaction ✓ Desire for professional autonomy and better work-life balance✓ Need for higher income without returning to school ✓ Interest in using clinical expertise in new ways Transform your nursing background into a lucrative consulting practice. Join thousands of nurses who've escaped bedside burnout and built thriving legal consulting careers. Start your journey from exhausted employee to six-figure entrepreneur today.
Evaluating Air Force Expeditionary Nursing
A number of nurses from Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC) are being deployed on a cyclical rotation to the Air Force (AF) Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq, to care for casualties in the intermediate care ward. To prepare these nurses, they are sent to various training sessions prior to the deployment. However, according to three Chief Nurses and a Flight Commander who have served in Balad's AF Theater Hospital, the observation is that some nurses are better prepared than others. Perhaps training is the issue. If so, is there a right mix and right amount? Is WHMC's training suitable for nurses being deployed to the intermediate care ward at Balad's AF Theater Hospital? The deployment preparation of these intermediate care nurses is the target of this evaluation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Safe Patient Handling Training for Schools of Nursing
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a United States federal agency that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH conducts research, promotes safety and makes recommendations to prevent illnesses and injuries in the US workplaces. The following document is a publication issued by NIOSH, in hopes that it will assist with their mission.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
