Talking Points on Deprescribing in Hospice Care
Deprescribing practice in hospice medicine has expanded exponentially in recent years. This book systematically addresses the groups of extremely useful medications to manage chronic disease conditions and prevent complications. It highlights the positive intervention of reducing polypharmacy, improving a terminally ill patient's quality of life, providing individual patient context and helping clinicians in deprescribing. It discusses good ethics, patient wishes and side effect protocols to discontinue no longer relevant medications, thus improving decision-making with the goal of enhancing the patient's quality of life during the time when it is needed the most.Key Features: Empowers the patient, their families, and the providers to have an open discussion about well-informed decision-making. Equips the hospice and palliative care clinicians to comfortably explain the rationale and the discontinuation process of the unessential medications. Highlights the most important facts in bullets along with a unique feature of providing ready-to-go conversational phrases.
Evidence-Based Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Nursing and Healthcare
Delivers the tools for a new generation of nurse leaders to forge innovative solutions for complex healthcare issues Authored by world-class innovators and leaders in evidence-based healthcare practice, this text delivers proven strategies for incorporating inventive leadership solutions into daily practice. It is the only such resource to include an accompanying skills-building handbook to help readers put key content into real-world practice. The second edition builds on the strengths of the first with six new chapters focusing on emotional intelligence and crucial conversations, leading in a virtual world, budgeting and the art of negotiation, putting leadership competencies into practice, learning from the frontlines, and building organizational wellness. It spotlights entrepreneurial thinking for nurses working in larger healthcare systems and private practice and includes examples of innovative solutions developed during COVID-19. The text also reflects current AACN Essentials and other national standards and competencies. The book differs from traditional academic texts by providing relatable content that is both practical and engaging. With the aim of stimulating readers to move beyond conventional thinking and behavior, it provides plentiful first-person accounts of successful healthcare leadership and innovation and step-by-step "how-tos" for productively applying concepts. A popular "Call to Action" feature provides practical exercises to help readers develop the skills addressed in each chapter. Motivational quotes, podcasts, learning objectives, review questions, and bulleted takeaway points provide additional opportunities for in-depth learning. An extensive instructor package includes PPTs, podcasts, and useful teaching strategies. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Second Edition: Six new chapters addressing emotional intelligence and crucial conversations, leading in a virtual world, budgeting and the art of negotiation, putting leadership competencies into practice, learning from the frontlines, and building organizational wellness Highlights entrepreneurial thinking for nurses in larger healthcare systems or private practice Includes examples of innovation solutions developed during COVID-19 Reflects updated AACN Essentials and other national standards and competencies A supplemental skills-building handbook helps learners put key content into real-world practice. Key Features: Delivers multiple real-world examples of leadership, innovation, and the entrepreneurial mindset with direct applicability to current nursing practice Provides accompanying skills-building handbook to help nurses put knowledge in to practice Includes motivational quotes to inspire and challenge readers Embeds "Calls to Action"---practical exercises to help readers develop specific skills related to chapter content---within each chapter Presents educational podcasts by world-class leaders Offers succinct takeaway points distilling key concepts in each chapter Includes learning objectives, review questions, bulleted takeaway points, and an extensive instructor package
Practical Nursing
This comprehensive nursing text offers a thorough overview of the topics and techniques essential to the practice of nursing. Covering everything from patient assessment to medication administration, this book is an essential resource for any nursing student or practitioner. The clear and concise writing style and detailed illustrations make this book an accessible and informative read.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 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.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.
A Manual of Nursing, Medical and Surgical
First published in 1877, this comprehensive guide to nursing and healthcare practices was written with the intention of improving the education of nurses during a time when nursing was not yet considered a profession. The book covers a wide range of topics from anatomy and physiology to obstetrics and surgery. With detailed illustrations and clear instructions, this manual is an invaluable resource for nurses, medical students, and anyone seeking a better understanding of healthcare practices in the late 19th century.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 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.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.
Records of Public Health Nursing and Their Service in Case Work Administration and Research
Public health nursing is an essential aspect of healthcare and this book provides a detailed account of its history. With personal accounts and research insights, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the role of public health nursing in society.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 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.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.
Breathing Beyond
BREATHING BEYOND: LUNG CANCERLung Cancer Care Takes You on a Transformative Journey Through the Latest Treatments, Empowering Strategies, and Global Perspectives in the Fight Against Lung Cancer, Discover Innovative Therapies, Holistic Approaches, and Survivorship Insights That Inspire Hope, Resilience, and a Brighter Future. Embrace the Power of Knowledge, Compassion, and Advocacy as We Unveil New Horizons in Lung Cancer Care.Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, is a renowned integrative medicine expert with a passion for empowering patients on their healing journey. Her innovative approach and dedication to personalized care have made her a respected authority in lung cancer treatment. Dr. Akoury's commitment to improving outcomes and instilling hope has earned her recognition as a leading figure in the field. Future in the Face of Lung Cancer. DALAL AKOURY, MD
Breathing Beyond
BREATHING BEYOND: LUNG CANCERLung Cancer Care Takes You on a Transformative Journey Through the Latest Treatments, Empowering Strategies, and Global Perspectives in the Fight Against Lung Cancer, Discover Innovative Therapies, Holistic Approaches, and Survivorship Insights That Inspire Hope, Resilience, and a Brighter Future. Embrace the Power of Knowledge, Compassion, and Advocacy as We Unveil New Horizons in Lung Cancer Care.Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, is a renowned integrative medicine expert with a passion for empowering patients on their healing journey. Her innovative approach and dedication to personalized care have made her a respected authority in lung cancer treatment. Dr. Akoury's commitment to improving outcomes and instilling hope has earned her recognition as a leading figure in the field. Future in the Face of Lung Cancer. DALAL AKOURY, MD
Community Pharmacy and Management
Community pharmacy and Management is an indispensable guide for students and educators of Diploma in Pharmacy, who seek a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Health care system. With the recent surge in public awareness concerning Health care needs, the role of the community phutru.ist has been well recognized and valued, making this book an essential resource' This book provides a detailed account of Good Pharmacy Practice, Prescription handling, Patient counselling, Medication adherence, Health screening services, OTC medications, and Community Pharmacy Management. Containing both short answer and long answer questions at the end of each chapter, this book is perfect for self-study or classroom use. The authors have created a comprehensive guide that they hope will gain popularity among readers. They also invite constructive criticism and suggestions to improve the quality of the book for future editions If you are searching for a valuable resource for managing community pharmacy and managing patient care, this book is exactly what you need!
Nursing School
This book also includes evidence-based resources to further your learning. Whether you're a prospective nursing student or currently enrolled, this comprehensive guide will empower you to navigate nursing school with confidence and emerge as a competent and compassionate nurse. Embrace your journey, overcome obstacles, and pave the way to a successful nursing career.Make no mistake-nursing school is tough, but with the right guide, you can make it a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will discover: Advice about which school is right for youThe types of classes that you will takeStudy tips and tricksHow to be successful in clinical rotationsWhat to do to find work/life balanceAdvice on how to find that first job out of nursing schoolWhat happens if someone slowly finds their way into nursing? Can they still deliver the highest quality care? Will they be rooted out as frauds during their education, clinicals, or testing?This is guy's account of how he stumbled into a fantastic career. It's as much his daily struggles through the nursing program as it is a reflection on growing up and embracing a career. It's both the good days and the bad. It's not how to pass the nclex. It's how to attack your education and his tactics for retaining your sanity.
DNP Role Development for Doctoral Advanced Nursing Practice
Provides important new content on specific ethical, leadership, and advocacy capabilities that advance the DNP role in nursing practice This core text for the DNP curriculum encompasses all facets of the evolving advanced practice role including diverse professional opportunities and options for career advancement. With ten completely new chapters, the third edition conveys the latest developments in doctoral-level capabilities, including the specific ethical, leadership, and advocacy components that advance these roles. New content addresses health equity, role negotiation, ethical and leadership dilemmas for the clinician, and the preceptor role in relation to doctoral-level advanced practice. Considering the predominance of students seeking the Nurse Practitioner role, the book emphasizes the clinical context for the DNP along with the new AACN Domain of Professionalism. There also are contributions from Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and DNPs in the Nurse Educator role. The text is distinguished by distinctive Reflective Responses to the authors of all chapters. These may be characterized as a Point-Counterpoint feature--consisting of commentaries by scholars of varying points of view--that stimulates substantive critical dialogue. It examines the role of evidence--both practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice--in the context of clinical problems and policy formation and focuses on how the doctoral advanced prepared nurse can discriminate, translate, and sometimes generate new nursing evidence. The text addresses the need for both forms of evidence and underscores the importance of innovative healthcare intervention models. Included is practical information illustrated with examples geared for both BSN-DNP students and MSN-DNP students. Content on the DNP/PhD double doctorate and the impact of DNP leadership on organizations further examines the relationship between nursing practice, education, and science. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: Ten new chapters, including coverage of: COVID-19; BSN-DNP Trajectories; Practice-Based Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice; Health Equity; Role Negotiation, Ethical, Leadership, and Advocacy Roles; and 2021 AACN Essentials Expanded roles and content for students of varying experience levels Emphasis on the new AACN Domain of Professionalism throughout Key Features: Focuses on DNP role development with extensive contributions by leading DNP scholars and clinicians Delivers Reflective Responses in a Point-Counterpoint format to stimulate vigorous class discussion Provides critical thinking questions throughout including Reflective Response
Clinical Anatomy of the Heart and Respiratory Musculature
The heart is a pair of muscular pumps with valves combined into a single organ. Although the fibromuscular framework and conduction tissues of these pumps are structurally intertwined, each pump (the so-called "right" and "left" hearts) is physiologically separate and is interposed in series at different points in the dual circulation. Despite this serial functional arrangement, the two pumps are usually described topographically in parallel. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are alterations that cause instability in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, having a direct impact on the life of the individual affected by these pathologies, thus reducing their functional capacity and also interfering in the performance of their activities. Cardiac surgery is often the treatment. Among the different types of heart surgery, we find that coronary artery bypass grafting accounts for more than half the number of heart surgeries in Brazil. According to the World Health Organization, cardiac rehabilitation is the sum of the activities necessary to guarantee patients with heart disease the best physical conditions.
Shift Your Mindset, Your Job, Your Life!
Are you a bedside nurse with 3+ years of experience wondering what you are going to do next? Keep reading! Yo, nurses. Join this committee, get certified, and go back to school...Sound familiar? Do you want to get paid more for doing this? Pfft. But if you play your cards right, you might get 'exceeds' on your evaluation which would bump your annual merit increase by at least eighty-two cents. Cool? Oh, and your PTO for the summer was denied because we have four people out on maternity leave. Can you pick up some overtime instead? What is a nurse to do?! Well, it's time to flip the script and think outside the box. Twenty-year ER nurse veteran and career coach, Liz Even is here to remind nurses that they are holding a degree in what may be the most versatile profession on planet Earth. There's a smorgasbord out there and who said you can only choose one thing? With her thought-provoking and actionable book debut, Liz takes readers through the steps of her "Enlightened Action Pyramid" with humorous stories and real-life exercises to help bedside nurses get clear on what is truly important - landing that dream job. Limitless options means there is truly no reason to spend even another shift in a job that you hate. With compassion fatigue and burnout at an all-time high, the time is now to align the work you do with what actually matters to you. Don't settle for anything less!
Applied Social Science for Nursing Students
What are the social sciences and how are they relevant to nursing? How can I apply them to my practice? This book introduces the essential social science that you need in order to register and practice effectively as a nurse. Contributions from the social sciences enable you to better understand the world view of your patients and service users, as well as the wider social, cultural and political landscape in which they live and you provide care. This book will help you apply this knowledge to your everyday practice. Be it providing holistic person-centred care, advocating for your patients and their communities, or contributing to service improvement, understanding the social sciences is key to a nursing career that truly makes a difference. Key features: - Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) - Explores social science's contribution to key aspects of your study including sociology, psychology, research, and health promotion - Case studies, activities and student insights illustrate theory and concepts in real life nursing practice
Applied Social Science for Nursing Students
What are the social sciences and how are they relevant to nursing? How can I apply them to my practice? This book introduces the essential social science that you need in order to register and practice effectively as a nurse. Contributions from the social sciences enable you to better understand the world view of your patients and service users, as well as the wider social, cultural and political landscape in which they live and you provide care. This book will help you apply this knowledge to your everyday practice. Be it providing holistic person-centred care, advocating for your patients and their communities, or contributing to service improvement, understanding the social sciences is key to a nursing career that truly makes a difference. Key features: - Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) - Explores social science's contribution to key aspects of your study including sociology, psychology, research, and health promotion - Case studies, activities and student insights illustrate theory and concepts in real life nursing practice
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing
Praise for Past Editions "This book is a vital read for individuals and the collective nursing profession... I encourage those who are concerned about the collective nursing profession, about what nurse educators are teaching students, about healthcare's high staff turnover and poor patient quality outcomes to consider reading and using this book." - M. R. Morrow, RN, PhD., Nursing Science Quarterly "This book addresses the issue that all nurses eventually face at one time or another in their career, a loss of passion. The author takes readers on a journey to recapture their passion...Every nurse should read this book." -V. Hedderick, Doody's Review Service As relevant today as it was when the first edition was published in 2012--likely even more so after the devastation of COVID 19--Dr. Vidette Todaro-Franceschi delves deeper into issues surrounding professional quality of life (PQOL) for nurses and the intricate connection to caliber of care and healthcare outcomes. She offers new insights on compassion fatigue, burnout, moral distress, caring for the dying, PTSD, and workplace bullying and violence noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic has grossly exacerbated existing problems in the workplace it has also created a "perfect storm" for nurses to regain a sense of the meaning and purpose of their work. Written by an acknowledged expert in end-of-life education, professional quality of life, and clinical leadership, this book will help empower nurses so that they can create a healthier, more compassionate work environment. Supported by research but written from a holistic and personal perspective, the text includes real-life examples, strategies, and exercises that will help readers to identify negative patterns and explore ways to recapture the joy in their work lives. New to the Third Edition: Integrates the impact of COVID-19 on the nursing profession throughout Provides new information on enhancing PQOL for nurses Includes new real-life examples from multiple nursing disciplines Key Features: Articulates an ethic of care developed from a transdisciplinary perspective Offers a framework--the ART(c) model, for mindful healing, living and working Shares real-life examples from critical care, end-of-life, oncology, and other clinical areas Provides a template for nurses, nurse educators and leaders to address critical issues affecting nursing workforce health, happiness and the work environment Includes a Nurse Leaders Resource Kit to assist staff with improving PQOL
Notes on Nursing
Before she became the legendary "Lady with the Lamp" healing soldiers in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale shattered conventions as a pioneering nurse and reformer. Her seminal work Notes on Nursing, published in 1860, distills over a decade of her transformative insights and methods. This profound volume remains essential reading for all in the healing professions.Caring for ill bodies and minds requires more than medicine alone, Nightingale admonishes. She illuminates the vital role of nutrition, sanitation, cleanliness, ventilation, warmth, and managing the patient's environment in facilitating healing. Nightingale overturns common neglect of these essentials with keen observations from years studying disease statistics and death rates in hospitals. Her analysis of deficiencies in existing care sparked sweeping reforms that drastically reduced preventable deaths.Far ahead of her time, Nightingale recognized the power of psychology in healing. She insisted nurturing hope and calm in patients is as important as physical care in aiding recovery. Her wisdom reached even to directions for home nursing and architectural design of hospitals. Principles that seem obvious now were revelatory when Notes on Nursing was first published.This landmark work brims with Nightingale's characteristic insight, conviction, and concise style. She marshals irrefutable evidence, pungent examples, and sharp wit to convince both caregivers and families to implement essential reforms. Undoubtedly abrasive to the old guard of her day, Nightingale's deep compassion shines through as she urges priority be given to improving patient outcomes through better care practices.Notes on Nursing exemplifies Florence Nightingale's groundbreaking work elevating nursing to a respected profession and noble calling. This volume captures her visionary ideas and poetic pragmatism that profoundly influenced medicine and society. Two centuries later, it remains powerful and transformative reading.
Translation of Evidence Into Nursing and Healthcare
Awarded 2nd place in the 2024 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Nursing Research. Named a Doody's Core Title! Serving as both a text for DNP students and an applied resource for practicing health professionals, this acclaimed text is grounded in an interprofessional approach to translating evidence into nursing and healthcare practice in both clinical and nonclinical environments. The fourth edition delivers fresh and updated content to describe the work of translation from initial planning through achieving a successful outcome. The text presents new exemplars for the most salient DNP projects and discusses how to implement initiatives into practice. Additionally, it is updated to reflect revised AACN Essentials and other national standards. The fourth edition continues to describe theoretical underpinnings and practical strategies to lead translation efforts and meet DNP core requirements. It serves as both a scaffold for the DNP project and as a roadmap for DNPs as they begin to practice nursing at the highest level. Thirty new examples of successful translation projects demonstrate the process of working through a problem from meticulous investigation of the evidence through careful planning, execution, evaluation, and dissemination of the work. CourseConnect: Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect--an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. New to the Fourth Edition: Presents abundant new examples addressing the most common DNP projects, particularly for NPs and other APRNs Provides new content to support successful translation of evidence Demonstrates in depth the process of working through a problem from start to finish Updated to reflect revised AACN Essentials and other national standards Addresses policy and how to implement initiatives into practice Discusses recent revisions to commonly used organizing frameworks Expands appraisal of evidence content to help faculty and students develop DNP projects Describes a fast-growing evidence base for safety and quality work with examples Key Features: Describes the most important theories and strategies that meet DNP core requirements Presents examples of published DNP projects which demonstrate how to integrate EBP into advanced practice in a variety of roles and settings Addresses the use of evidence to improve nursing education Discusses how to reduce the divide between researchers and policymakers Presents thirty examples of successful translation projects Maximize Your Learning with CourseConnect - Included with Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course. Master Complex Concepts--Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention Track Your Progress--Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement Study Anytime, Anywhere--Enjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them
Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education
Previous edition AJN 2020 Book of the Year! With expert, comprehensive guidance on the assessment and evaluation of student learning in multiple settings, this award-winning text remains the gold standard in this sphere of nursing education. The seventh edition incorporates the latest changes in the field and presents a new chapter on developing test components that prepare students for the Next Generation NCLEX, including descriptions and illustrations of the novel item types. The resource presents an expanded discussion on assessment of higher-level learning and clinical judgment, new content on assessment of competencies, examples of new item types in all chapters, updated information on online testing, more in-depth explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples, and new content on evaluating students in online nursing programs. Also unique to this edition is practical advice on developing test blueprints and creating all types of test components including NCLEX-type items and the Next Generation NCLEX. The text continues to present fundamental measurement and evaluation concepts to aid current and future nurse educators in designing, critiquing, and employing pertinent test and evaluation tools along with guidance for evaluating instructor and program effectiveness. It also examines key social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation, including prevention of cheating and designing academic policies for testing, grading, and progression. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. New to the Seventh Edition: Discussion of competencies for assessment New chapter on developing test questions and other components preparing students for the Next Generation NCLEX In-depth explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples and exhibits Examples of test items in each chapter Strategies for assessing higher-level learning and clinical judgment Updated content for online testing New content on evaluating students in online nursing programs Key Features: Discusses assessment of competencies Presents strategies for evaluating higher-level cognitive skills and clinical judgment Describes how to develop test blueprints and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests Provides guidelines for writing all types of test items including Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Includes explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples and exhibits Details how to evaluate written assignments with sample scoring rubrics Includes extensive instructor resources including sample syllabus, course modules, learning activities, discussion questions, online resources, PowerPoints, and more
Delivering Culturally Competent Nursing Care
Recipient of the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Award: Nursing Management and Leadership! Focusing on what it really means to be culturally competent in nursing practice, this text uses a unique framework to help nurses develop and apply these critical skills and provides numerous techniques for cultural self-assessment and cultural patient assessment. The third edition---imbued with lessons learned from the devastation wrought by COVID-19 and the death of George Floyd and their impact on nurses as frontline workers---is updated to reflect present-day dynamics. It includes three new chapters along with new case studies addressing the changing environment of diversity and inclusion. The third edition also expands on the development of critical thinking skills, aligning with the new format for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN exam. Focusing primarily on developing nurses' skills in providing care for diverse patients and populations, the text also identifies the inequities and disparities in healthcare access and clinical outcomes experienced by some groups along with strategies for their mitigation. A key element culturally competent practice is enlightened, personal insight of the nurse. The book addresses the application of a self-assessment model (the Staircase Model), enabling nurses to explore their personal biases and limitations and to develop skills in overcoming them. The book explores the use of culturally competent practice in a variety of health care scenarios, considering both nurse-patient encounters and the relationships between health care professionals that can be challenged by differences in race, gender, ethnicity, or language barriers. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: New chapter: Cultural Considerations When Caring for the Elderly New chapter: Cultural Considerations for Advanced Practice Nurses New chapter: Caring for Victims of Human Trafficking New case studies addressing ways to achieve culturally competent practice Expands on the development of critical thinking skills aligning with the new format for Next Generation NCLEX-RN Key Features: Emphasizes self-reflection as a first step in developing cultural competence Guides readers in using the Staircase Model to promote cultural competence when working with diverse patients Considers the wide variety of populations at risk in contemporary society with strategies for change Highlights critical aspects of case scenarios at the end of each chapter Includes Next Generation NCLEX-RN type questions Examines nurses' roles in addressing health care disparities
Nursing Practice and Education
This accessible co-produced textbook presents essential knowledge, skills and values relevant to all undergraduate student nurses up to Masters' level.
Midwifery Care for Pregnant Women Who Live with Obesity
This practical guide equips midwives with the skills and knowledge necessary to support pregnant women living with obesity, from communicating meaningfully about weight through to providing evidence-based information about optimising health and making changes.Beginning with an overview of what living with obesity means for women, this book supports midwives to develop consultation skills and structure their encounters with women for maximum effect. It presents up-to-date, evidence-based information about the impact of obesity on pregnant women and their unborn babies from conception to birth and beyond. Chapters on changing health behaviours, nutrition and physical activity explore how to mitigate these risks and optimise health.Including reflective questions and case studies, this book is designed for practising and student midwives looking to develop their personalised care and communication skills.
Depression in New Mothers, Volume 2
This fourth edition of Depression in New Mothers, Volume 2: Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Alternatives provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to understanding the assessment for treatment and treatment of postpartum depression.
Mosby's 2025 Nursing Drug Reference
Choose the drug handbook trusted by nurses for over 35 years! Mosby's 2025 Nursing Drug Reference makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs you administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled - including more than 25 new entries for drugs recently approved by the FDA. And no other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, High Alerts for drugs with the greatest risk, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects. From nursing pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this perennial bestseller proves there is a difference in drug guides.NEW! Drug monographs for more than 25 newly released, FDA-approved medications equip you with the latest drug information including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more.NEW! Several online-only drug monographs are added to the companion Evolve website, creating an overall total of more than 100 Evolve-only drug monographs for lesser-used medications.NEW! Combinations heading for selected monographs highlight common combinations.More than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals.Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, with both trade and generic names listed in the index.Bolded coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information.Complete pharmacokinetic information is summarized in a table and includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion.Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments.High Alert headers highlight drugs that pose the greatest risk if administered improperly.Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions.Overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions.Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting.
Understanding Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing Associates
Providing evidence-based care is fundamental to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. This book equips you with the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence and research to your practice. From day-to-day procedures and decision-making, to addressing health inequalities and implementing service improvement, it develops your confidence in using evidence to underpin all aspects of your role. Key features - Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) - Explains the principles of evidence-based practice in clear, straightforward language - Case studies and activities illustrate evidence-based practice across a range of different patient groups and care settings - Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Understanding Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing
Covering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this second edition condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. It introduces aspiring nurses to all of the vital information on this tricky subject, from an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems through to key developmental stages, genetics and ageing. Case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to common real-world clinical scenarios, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working practice. Key features: - Each short chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Scientific information is broken down into easily digestible chunks with accompanying illustrations, to help aspiring nurses get to grips with this complex subject - Case studies, activities and other learning features help students translate the theory to practice - Provides revision guidance and strategies for tackling exams and assessments
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Nursing Associates
Nursing Associates work in a culturally diverse world and care for people with a variety of backgrounds, identities and beliefs. This book introduces you to the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion that you need to follow in order to challenge poor practice and provide excellent person-centred care. Covering important topics such as unconscious bias, legal requirements and professional standards, this book will guide you through applying what you've learnt and maintaining EDI principles within your career. Key features Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) Explains the key legal, professional and ethical EDI standards you need to understand in order to provide excellent person-centred care to a diverse range of patients Case studies and activities encourage self-reflection and illustrate what EDI looks across different healthcare settings Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Practical Prescribing for Nurses
Preparing nurses for prescribing with a complete overview of the knowledge, theory and skills for safe and effective practice. This accessible and engaging textbook covers the full spectrum of knowledge from the policy and legal aspects of working with medicines, through to the pharmacology of drugs as well as the practical skills required to make a diagnosis and work effectively with patients. It is structured around the Royal Pharmaceutical Society framework for all prescribers and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. A complete resource that will ensure students are fully prepared and ready to prescribe.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Nursing Associates
Nursing Associates work in a culturally diverse world and care for people with a variety of backgrounds, identities and beliefs. This book introduces you to the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion that you need to follow in order to challenge poor practice and provide excellent person-centred care. Covering important topics such as unconscious bias, legal requirements and professional standards, this book will guide you through applying what you've learnt and maintaining EDI principles within your career. Key features Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) Explains the key legal, professional and ethical EDI standards you need to understand in order to provide excellent person-centred care to a diverse range of patients Case studies and activities encourage self-reflection and illustrate what EDI looks across different healthcare settings Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Understanding Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing
Covering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this second edition condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. It introduces aspiring nurses to all of the vital information on this tricky subject, from an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems through to key developmental stages, genetics and ageing. Case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to common real-world clinical scenarios, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working practice. Key features: - Each short chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Scientific information is broken down into easily digestible chunks with accompanying illustrations, to help aspiring nurses get to grips with this complex subject - Case studies, activities and other learning features help students translate the theory to practice - Provides revision guidance and strategies for tackling exams and assessments
Practical Prescribing for Nurses
Preparing nurses for prescribing with a complete overview of the knowledge, theory and skills for safe and effective practice. This accessible and engaging textbook covers the full spectrum of knowledge from the policy and legal aspects of working with medicines, through to the pharmacology of drugs as well as the practical skills required to make a diagnosis and work effectively with patients. It is structured around the Royal Pharmaceutical Society framework for all prescribers and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. A complete resource that will ensure students are fully prepared and ready to prescribe.
Understanding Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing Associates
Providing evidence-based care is fundamental to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. This book equips you with the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence and research to your practice. From day-to-day procedures and decision-making, to addressing health inequalities and implementing service improvement, it develops your confidence in using evidence to underpin all aspects of your role. Key features - Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) - Explains the principles of evidence-based practice in clear, straightforward language - Case studies and activities illustrate evidence-based practice across a range of different patient groups and care settings - Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Pediatric Nursing
This book is intended for nurses working in pediatrics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Its main aim is to provide nurses with sufficient knowledge in the management of paediatric pathologies, especially in our health facilities.Specifically, it aims to enable nurses to:1. perform a clinical examination of the child;2. provide effective nursing care;3. observe and analyze the child in order to identify and respond effectively to disturbed basic needs.
Fnp Certification Intensive Review
Plan to pass with 6-month access to the companion review course on ExamPrepConnect and a personalized study plan built around your exam date. Included free with this book. True to her reputation for succinct coverage and practical test-taking advice, Maria Leik's FNP Certification Intensive Review, Fifth Edition is everything you would expect from the #1 selling FNP review book--and more. Bundled with 6months of free access to the companion course on ExamPrepConnect, this high-yield, guided review shows the same respect for the test-taker's time and mental energy as it does for the exam material it covers. Shaped by the experiences and feedback of thousands of FNPs who have used Leik's reviews to prepare for and pass their exams, the design of this must-have review focuses on organizing and highlighting key content to make it easy to navigate and review information the way you'll encounter it on the exam and in clinical practice. Updated and enriched to reflect the current AANPCB and ANCC blueprints and enhanced with 500 new end-of-chapter review questions, Leik's concise yet comprehensive coverage of each body system will reinforce your understanding and test your mastery of the exam topics while building your confidence along the way. Features and updates to this fifth edition: Enriched Question Dissection and Analysis chapter to help you recognize correct and incorrect answers on the exam. Restructured Pharmacology Review that moves from broad concepts to detailed dosing guidelines and prescription drugs categorized by diagnosis for quick reference. More than 1,200 unique practice questions, all with detailed rationales explaining correct and incorrect answers. 4 unique practice exams, 2 in the book and 2 exclusively on ExamPrepConnect. Take all 4 as timed exams on EPC to simulate the exam-day experience, or in study mode to review rationales as you answer each question. Full-color photographs, illustrations, and tables to help you visualize and retain complex information. High-value features like Danger Signals, Exam Tips, and Clinical Pearls are encapsulated and highlighted to pull out critical information. Enriched diabetes and COVID-19 coverage. Because the more you see it in family practice, the more likely you'll see it on the exam. An updated section on dating pregnancy in Female Reproductive System Review. NEW! Professional Roles and Reimbursement Review covers need-to-know information on reimbursement, medical coding, and updates to the ACA you may encounter on the exam. Certification Exam Information updated and organized to differentiate between AANPCB and ANCC exams, with enhanced coverage of exam structure and strategies for exam time management. Ways you can use ExamPrepConnect: Get instant access to all of the book's valuable content. Follow a guided study plan based on your individual exam date. Access all your course materials anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Bookmark, highlight, and take notes directly in the platform to return to later. Check your personal dashboard to monitor your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and keep you organized and on track. Build custom quizzes or test yourself by exam topic. You decide. Practice with hundreds of digital flashcards organized by topic. Join private discussion boards and play study games with others preparing for the same exam. See access details inside the book. The certifying bodies for the FNP exam are the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). AANPCB and ANCC do not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Benefits of massage therapy for Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson's Disease is characterised as a neurological disorder caused by the degeneration and death of the nerve cells of the dopamine-producing neurons. It is a degenerative, chronic and progressive disease that causes the loss of neurons in the Central Nervous System. There are many symptoms, including non-specific pain, weakness and fatigue, resting tremors, difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, loss of balance and more. Massage therapy can be used systematically to help reduce muscle tension, improve blood circulation and tissue nutrition, as well as causing physical and mental relaxation. With this in mind, the general aim of this study was to identify the benefits of massage therapy for people with Parkinson's disease, with a view to improving these symptoms.
Stat
-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions; you'll laugh, cry, and be shocked as you delve into the bizarre and unconventional experiences encountered by our extraordinary healthcare professionals.
The Effects of Behavioral Aspects on Blood Donation. An International Systematic Literature Review
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject Health - Public Health, grade: 1,3, University of Cologne (Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences), course: Department of Business Administration and Health Care Management, language: English, abstract: This thesis aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted factors that drive blood donation, by dissecting existing international literature and considering various research categories, thus painting a detailed landscape of the current insights in this field. Blood is a valuable and irreplaceable healthcare resource used in various medical services ranging from surgeries and childbirth to treating cancer and other blood diseases. Despite its importance, its supply precariously relies on voluntary donations. By taking a systematic international approach to the existing literature, this thesis endeavors to report and comment on its findings unbiasedly and inclusively. It borrows six categories of existing research from previous scholarship: (1) Theory of Planned Behavior, (2) prosocial motivation, (3) affective expectations, (4) donor site experience, (5) past donation behavior, and (6) donor demographics. A combination of phrases and Boolean operators was queried to various databases, and the subsequent findings were then systematically whittled down to 22 relevant works. These studies can be thought of as driven by three goals: 1) explaining what motivates the act of donation, often in a specific sample used to describe a local or national majority population, 2) understanding the motivations for repeat donation, or 3) exploring the motivations of ethnic minority populations with lower donation rates than the majority. These studies often employed the Theory of Planned Behavior and found that perceived control, external and internal was important in crafting donation intentions. Attitudes, especially those about the possible emotional results of donation, were also important. Among t
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse
This textbook provides practical guidance to enable health professionals to support survivors of sexual violence. It gives insight into the complex and wide-ranging nature and experience of sexual violence, barriers to disclosure, and explores the implications for survivors, health professionals and healthcare organisations.
Palliative and Hospice Nursing Care Guidelines
Supports clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illness The first comprehensive clinical guide for practicing palliative care and hospice clinicians, this evidence-based reference is designed to promote best practices in the delivery of safe, compassionate patient care. With a dual focus on evaluation and intervention, the book covers all aspects of providing palliative and hospice care for vulnerable and diverse populations. It provides an overview of common disease manifestations, typical trajectories of illness, symptom management, and recommendations for nursing care. Written in easy-to-access outline format, the resource is organized by body system and includes common diagnoses encountered in palliative and hospice care. Individual diagnoses include a definition, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, predisposing factors, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, complications, disease-modifying treatments, palliative interventions/symptom management, prognosis, and nursing interventions. The text provides referral guidelines for serious illness as well as general and disease-specific hospice care admission guidelines. Also included are comprehensive tables of diagnostic testing, disease-specific palliative and symptom management interventions, prognostic and screening tools, patient teaching and clinician resources, and guides to pain management and wound care. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Delivers current guidelines for management of symptoms associated with serious illness Provides an in-depth review of common conditions seen in palliative and hospice care Organized by body system for quick information retrieval Delivers in-depth, evidence-based, and consistently organized disease-specific guidelines Presents hospice and palliative care management guidelines Contains reproducible patient/family education handouts Reviews procedures commonly used in hospice and palliative practice
Stat
-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions; you'll laugh, cry, and be shocked as you delve into the bizarre and unconventional experiences encountered by our extraordinary healthcare professionals.
Population-Based Nursing
Awarded 2nd place in the 2024 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Public and Population Health. Praise for earlier edition: "...nicely integrates epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health, and program development and evaluation...Authors describe epidemiological research designs, research synthesis, and evidence assessment--knowledge essential for advanced practice nurses working with populations or in the community." --Journal of Community Health Nursing Delivering essential content for APRN students focusing on population health, this award-winning text addresses the nurse's role in identifying and mitigating healthcare disparities at local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. The substantially updated fourth edition focuses on the broad role of APRNs in today's challenging healthcare environment, along with a completely new chapter on the Principles of Public and Community Health. The addition of case studies brings the content to life and explores a wider range of nursing roles. Two new editors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the text. Additionally, the fourth edition is updated with current national standards including the AACN Essentials and addresses implications of and lessons learned from COVID-19. The text disseminates successful strategies nurses have used to improve population outcomes and reinforces learning with a high-level application of activities that require the synthesis and integration of information learned. Its strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology includes coverage of mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation. This comprehensive yet succinctly written text includes engaging exercises and discussion questions to help students understand how to apply the content. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Fourth Edition: New chapter on Principles of Public and Community Health Updated to reflect latest AACN Essentials, Healthy People 2030, and other national initiatives within nursing and healthcare Discusses impact of COVID-19 with examples Provides case studies addressing a wider range of roles including ambulatory and acute care Focus is on APRN role in population health Adds PowerPoints to abundant instructor resources Key Features: The only advanced practice text to focus on core nursing competencies in population health Incorporates a strong focus on epidemiology Breaks down complex content to foster clear understanding Reinforces information with creative-thinking exercises Can serve as a primary resource for DNP Projects addressing population health
The Good Samaritan Nurse in a Secular Age
Christian and other nurses in the hostile modern and increasingly secular age may feel helpless in an environment that created the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) and continues to foster end of life 'care' through sedation and dehydration. The book aims to enlighten both health professionals and the public alike to their rights of conscience and knowledge of the needs of vulnerable patients whether related to ethical care or guidance and the law which can affect them. Indifference to patients'needs and suffering may be injurious to nurses' health all of whom have a conscience. This must be respected, protected and used as a guide to truly care for the patient's benefit, reqardless of laws and professional pathways which may prove harmful to many vunerable patients. The questioning nurse on ethical issues and dilemmas needs consideration, respect and support when attempting to act as the patient advocate. Managers at all levels need to be aware of the concerns of front line nurses and to be mindful that recruitment and retention are both equally important factors for the quality of patient care and nurse morale and work satisfaction. The NHS was a wonderful creation which is only as good as its staff at all levels. Its managers and government ministers must remember that the more authority invested in them, the more the accountability and transparency expected by both health professionals, their patients and the public.
The Dynamics of Nursing Practice
The work of nurses, according to Leopardi, Gelbeck and Ramos, 2012, is characterised by four dimensions: direct care for individuals or groups, from conception to death; educational dimensions, consisting of professional training, continuing education and health education processes with users; administrative/managerial dimensions, coordinating and organising nursing work and participating in health care management; investigative dimensions, producing knowledge to support and guide care, management and health education processes. Various factors influence the suffering of nursing professionals, such as work overload, excessive working hours, overcrowded care units, devaluation of the profession, constant work with suffering and pain, among others. Nursing demands attention and a more humane approach to nursing professionals is needed.
Qualitative Metasynthesis
Qualitative Metasynthesis presents a research method developed for upcycling and synthesis of qualitative primary studies, aimed at researchers within medicine and health sciences.
Free the Brain Lock
This book is designed to introduce the students to the concept of Obsessive compulsive Disorder. The text focuses on the definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, medical management and multi interventional approach to care effectively for obsessive patients in holistic ways like sleep hygiene and relaxation techniques to reduce symptoms of insomnia and anxiety. It is in a simple language and handy in size. It explains the important aspects of nursing interventions. It is useful for undergraduate Nursing Students.
Prostate Cancer
The book discusses the pros and cons of each effective treatment option. It focuses on chemoradiotherapy, a highly effective, non-invasive treatment that cures prostate cancer and gives the patient a better quality of life with few or no side effects. It also talks about the latest changes in imaging and testing technology for the prostate. In addition, the book describes a variety of symptoms, some of which indicate ailments other than cancer, and what steps should be taken to get a proper diagnosis. In this book you'll get to know: What prostate cancer really isTips to help cope with prostate cancerChoice of food you should eat and avoid as a prostate cancer patientQuestions to ask your healthcare providerDispelling misconceptions/myths about prostate cancerAlternative treatments for prostate cancer that might helpThe cure to prostate cancer can have debilitating effects on the patient, and they can even go as far as change the way the patient lives forever. Therefore, thinking about treatment should be done for a long time, and options for cure should be seriously checked first.Although the cancer's growth is slow, it can develop quicker and even latch on blood vessels, metastasizing or spreading throughout the body. If this condition is left untreated, the results can prove fatal.
Stat
-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions; you'll laugh, cry, and be shocked as you delve into the bizarre and unconventional experiences encountered by our extraordinary healthcare professionals.
