A Team Approach to Nursing Care Delivery
The United States now has one of the most severe labor shortages ever experienced in nursing and healthcare. Staff turnover and vacancy rates have skyrocketed even in the best health systems. The current nursing care delivery models rely on the availability of many nurses and are unsustainable. The gap between the number of nurses needed to practice primary nursing and the number of nurses available cannot be effectively bridged even with a significant ramp-up in enrollments and certainly not in a cost-effective way. Outside of a few specialty areas, future care delivery models will necessitate a team-based approach with professionals and support staff all working at the top of their scope of practice. While we once had the luxury of assigning nurses to non-nursing tasks, the situation has changed, and we no longer can. Yet, the transition to a team or collaborative care model is challenging despite the need. Most young nurses today lack the leadership skills to delegate care and manage a team of care providers. It will also require a change in mindset among nurses from thinking about "my patients" to "our patients" as nurses co-manage more patients.This book, A Team Approach to Nursing Care Delivery: Tactics for Working Better Together, provides a roadmap of what to consider as you redesign care and rebuild teams. In an easy-to-read format, each chapter in this book includes stories of challenges and successes that leaders have shared with me about team-based care delivery and efforts to promote effective teamwork. Let this book be your toolkit and practical guide to fostering effective team-based care delivery regardless of your clinical setting.
Test Success
Strategies for a great start. Practice questions for success. Reduce the stress and anxiety you feel before an exam with test-taking strategies that really work. Practice questions introduce you to the NCLEX(R)-style questions you'll encounter throughout your nursing education while developing the critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills essential to success on the Next Gen NCLEX. A complete review of core concepts, and more than 900 questions based on the latest NCLEX test plan build confidence and improve test scores from the beginning of nursing school. Master the challenging alternate-format questions, even SATA (select-all-that-apply) and develop your studying skills with test-taking tips and rationales for correct and incorrect responses. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks two comprehensive exams online. Worth every penny. "... helpful from the very first chapter. I was able to apply the ideas to the very next test I took in nursing school and have found it changed the way I view nursing school. I highly recommend this book to any and all first-year nursing students."--Suzanne C. Great Techniques To Know BEFORE Starting School. "...this has helped tremendously. It breaks down the types of testing questions and gives hints on how to process it and choose the most correct answer If you have test anxiety this will definitely help..."--J.N.M. New & Updated! The latest NCLEX-RN(R) Test Plan as well as the latest advances and practicesNew! Introduction to Next Generation NCLEX(R), including unfolding case studies with Next Gen-type questions that encompass the six Clinical Judgment cognitive-thinking skills in the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Over 900 NCLEX-style Q&A--including a 100-question, comprehensive exam at the end of the book and two 75-question comprehensive exams onlineNearly 50% alternate-format questions, including SATA, fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, hot spot, drag-and-drop, and graphicDetailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips"Knowledge Analysis" tool focusing on how to identify clusters of errors in specific knowledge categories on a test"Corrective Action Guide" describing what to do to correct test-taking errors"Information Processing Analysis" tool presenting topics relating to the process of test taking, including processing errors and personal performance trendsTime management strategies with tips and suggestionsGlossary of more than 250 common English words often found on nursing testsAll questions field tested by nursing students and an expert panel of nurse educators
EKG/ECG Interpretation
EKG/ECG Interpretation WORKBOOK - Over 300 questions and exercises designed to test your knowledge and memory retention so that you can feel more confident. Avoid feeling nervous and uncertain before the test by making sure you are thoroughly prepared. The perfect complement to any EKG textbook or pamphlet.Being able to interpret ECGs correctly is critical in diagnosing and treating life-threatening arrhythmias. Feedback from our readers has informed us that while they love the textbook, they're looking for more quizzes and exercises on ECGs. This workbook contains exercises only and serves as a complement to any ECG textbook or pamphlet. You will be able to test your knowledge to see if you remember everything correctly. That way, you will feel more confident that you have mastered this topic when it's time for you to take the actual test!This EKG Workbook contains different types of exercises. Some of these are: Fill in the blanksMultiple choice questions (MCQs)Label the pictureIf you've already gone through our ECG textbook and are ready to test your knowledge with some pertinent questions and exercises, then this ECG workbook is exactly what you need. Being a companion to our EKG textbook, it can be used in the following ways: After you've finished the textbook, you can use this workbook to test your knowledge retention.If you have already studied this topic in the past, and you're feeling really confident, you can actually start off with the workbook first and see where you stand. If you find knowledge gaps, then you can go through the textbook to improve your grasp of the subject.We hope you'll find this workbook a good practice tool to improve your understanding of different ECGs. Click 'Add to Cart' and start testing your knowledge!
Pediatric Diagnostic Labs for Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Approach
This textbook helps nurses, physician assistants, medical students and residents to order appropriate tests and understand how to interpret them to improve their diagnostic reasoning. Children are not like adults, and interpreting of the results of their diagnostic laboratory tests requires knowledge of the biochemical and metabolic differences. Using a combination of information, questions and case studies, the book allows readers to gain an understanding of the key concepts of sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values, as well as the indications for diagnostic lab tests. This textbook presents the state of art in testing across body systems and guidance on how to order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests in pediatric patients. Each chapter includes learning objectives, tables and figures, as well as questions and references for further learning. This textbook provides an update for clinicians and is a valuable learning tool for students and new clinicians. .
Universal Design and the Elderly
This book addresses the principles of Universal Design for older people with an emphasis on the bathroom and bedroom. It is the first volume of a collection dedicated to the care of elderly people. The book describes the current context related to the issue of accessibility in the elderly and suggests the main interventions to be carried out in the elderly's bedroom and bathroom. The book was written by a physiotherapist and revised by a psychologist, both of whom work with the elderly.
Dementia Companion
The companion for companionsThe successful book for additional caregivers now in an updated 4th edition. Caregivers take on an important task in the care and accompaniment of people with dementia and contribute to the improvement of the individual living situation. This handbook supports not only everyday caregivers, but also volunteers and professional caregivers in their meaningful and demanding task. All the important basics are explained in an understandable way to help people with dementia or mental illness to cope with their everyday lives.From the contentsTheory of illness - understanding what is differentShaping everyday life - maintaining abilities and ideas for occupational activitiesQuality of care - safety for companions and people in need of helpFirst aid - acting correctly in difficult situationsHousekeeping - caring for people with dementiaAll contents of the advanced training to the additional care worker (禮 87b SGB XI)Tips and checklists for the internship, for reflection and self-careFor caregivers in advanced training and practice, and for all people who accompany people with dementia or limited competence in daily life activities.The authorsSimone Schmidt, nurse with advanced training in gerontological psychiatry, quality manager and consultant for health care, care expert, lecturerMartina D繹bele, Care manager, TQM auditor, NLP master, lecturer and consultant in healthcare, head of nursing courses The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
Addicting Medications No Functional Recovery The Long View Your Nineteenth Psychiatric Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D. Applied for December 12th, 2020
Addicting Medications Addicting Medications No Functional Recovery The Long View Your Nineteenth Psychiatric Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D. Applied for December 12th, 2020 Page 5 First there is publication bias Page 8 710 unique research flaws Page 9 crisis in scientific research Page 15 The Long View Page 17 NNT, or Number Needed to Treat Page 20 A Deep Dive into Risks and Benefits Page 29 CATIE Schizophrenia Trial Page 30 "Post by Former NIMH Director Thomas Insel: Antipsychotics: Taking the Long View," By Thomas Insel on August 28, 2013. Page 44 In view of all that precedes I make the following recommendations. Dr. Yee is here to do no harm and help if he can. May you live long and well. Thank you for your time. William R. Yee M.D., J.D. Board Certified in Psychiatry Licensed to practice law in Michigan. Practicing General Medicine, Emergency Room Medicine, and Psychiatry since 1972 in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, California, and Texas. Be kind and you can be my friend.
Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole: The Making of the Myth is the first book to challenge the popular misconceptions that surround Mary Seacole's iconic status as a "pioneer nurse" and battlefield heroine, intended, by some, to replace Florence Nightingale in those roles. McDonald masterfully disentangles reality from the myths, both those that exaggerate Seacole's work and ignore or denigrate Nightingale's. Drawing on the considerable primary sources available on both women, including letters and journal notes by officers, medical doctors and other observers during the Crimean War, as well as Seacole's own memoir, McDonald debunks claims that Seacole was the real heroine of the Crimean War and a pioneer of healthcare. Her book supports the recognition of Seacole for her life and work, but not as the decorated battlefield heroine as she is typically portrayed today.
Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care
**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Critical Care- Emergency Nursing, 2023****Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 in Emergency Care** Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, 8th Edition offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice.Quick-reference format is ideal for updating emergency nursing knowledge and improving patient careDetailed discussions for each condition include signs and symptoms, diagnosis/diagnostic testing, treatment/interventions, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education/discharge instructionsAuthorship from the Emergency Nurses Association for more than 30 years ensures this book is a mainstay for best practices in emergency nursingContent presented in a bulleted format provides quick and easy access to vital informationPractice points highlighted in special boxes offer quick reference to important contentNEW! Restructured table of contents presents anatomically related medical and trauma chapters sequentially for quick referenceNEW! Considerations for critical care in the EDNEW! Considerations for the transgender patientNEW! Section on human trafficking in the Interpersonal Violence and Abuse chapter.NEW! Section on violent risk assessment in the Workplace Violence chapterNEW! Color photos insert visually highlights and clarifies key contentEXPANDED! Substance Abuse and Addiction Emergencies chapter covers methamphetamines, bath salts, marijuana edibles, opioid abuse/prescription drug abuse, heroin/Narcan, and substance abuse disorderEXPANDED! Chapter on end-of-life includes information on palliative care considerationsUPDATED! Infectious Diseases chapter addresses coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), Ebola, and vector-borne malaria
Non-Coding RNA Transcripts in Cancer Therapy: Pre-Clinical and Clinical Implications
'Non-coding RNA Transcripts in Cancer Therapy: Pre-clinical and Clinical Implications' provides a new insight towards role of non-coding RNAs molecules including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs in cancer. The reason of focusing on cancer is that this malignant disease is responsible for high death around the world and after cardiovascular diseases, it is a leading cause of death. In the current book, the basic information and knowledge about ncRNAs, their biogenesis and their biological functions are covered. It is shown that ncRNAs can regulate expression level of genes at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels and therefore, ncRNAs are master and key players in molecular pathways. Then, the impact of regulation of molecular pathways by ncRNAs on important molecular mechanisms such as proliferation, metastasis, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, apoptosis and autophagy are described. All of these aspects are integrated in cancer and for treatment of this disease. In case of miRNAs, their biogenesis and biological functions in physiological conditions are described. Then, impact of miRNAs on proliferation, metastasis, therapy response (drug resistance and radio-resistance) is described. For lncRNAs and circRNAs, a same way is followed and their biogenesis and functional roles in cells are discussed. At the next step, function of lncRNAs and circRNAs in regulating proliferation, metastasis and therapy response (chemoresistance and radio-resistance) is introduced. These subjects are discussed based on pre-clinical studies and in order to make the book more comprehensive and broaden its scope, the function of exosomal ncRNAs in diagnosis and prognosis of cancer patients is described.
Diversity and Cultural Awareness in Nursing Practice
Exploring all aspects of nursing practice through the lens of diversity and cultural awareness, this second edition is fully updated with new content the impact of Covid-19, LGBTQIA+ issues and ageism. Why do you need this book? Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards Understanding how a patient's ethnic, cultural, gender and religious identity affects their experience of healthcare is central to providing person-centred care You will need to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and tailor your nursing practice to their individual needs Case studies illustrate what diversity and cultural awareness means in practice while activities encourage you to reflect on your own practice and experiences
Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical and straightforward book is an essential introduction to law and associated professional issues in nursing. Why do you need this book? - Offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know - Written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language - Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards - Case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice
Palliative and End of Life Nursing Care
Palliative and end of life care are an essential component of nursing practice. This book provides students with the key information they need to deliver effective and safe end of life care for patients and their families. Crucially, it also creates opportunities for them to reflect on their own perspectives on death and dying and explore the impact of this on their practice. Key features Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) Helps you to develop a holistic understanding of the fundamental principles and practice of palliative and end of life care Activities encourage you reflect on your own perspectives of death and dying and to consider the impact this has on your practice Case studies bring the theory to life and illustrate the real world applicability
Clinical Judgement and Decision Making in Nursing
Clinical judgement and decision making are terms that are frequently used in nursing. But what do they mean and how can they be effectively applied in practice? In straightforward language, this book helps you to develop the necessary skills to make and apply sound clinical decisions. It breaks down the factors involved in decision making and shows you how to use evidence, critical enquiry and reflection to do so with confidence. Key features: - Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Thought-provoking case studies and scenarios illustrate decision making in practice - Activities enable you to practise your skills and build confidence in your ability to make effective decisions
Patient Assessment and Care Planning in Nursing
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook builds your skills for accurate, person-centred assessment and care planning. Working step-by-step through the process, it equips you with practical assessment tools and models for care planning. Its holistic approach helps you to think in the round about an individual's physical health, mental health and other needs, as well as the broader social and environmental factors that influence their lives and care. Fully updated in line with contemporary evidence-based practice, this book will support you through your assignments, placements and into your nursing career. Key features: - Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Introduces commonly used assessment tools alongside broader considerations, including preventative healthcare assessment and acting in a patient′s best interests. - Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory, principles and complex assessment - Develops the critical thinking and decision-making skills which are essential for effective practice
Wellbeing and Resilience for Nursing, Health and Social Care Students
This book has been designed to support, improve and maintain your wellbeing throughout your programme of study and into your career. Becoming a health and social care professional means that you will encounter challenging situations from a very early stage in your course, and protecting your own health and wellbeing is essential whilst caring for others. Written by an expert team, this book will equip you with the tools, resources and strategies you need to develop your resilience and care for your wellbeing. In doing so, it develops other essential skills including communication, problem-solving, research, critical thinking and reflection, thereby supporting your personal and professional development, and key requirements for your course. Key features: - Written specifically for the nursing, social work and allied health professions and the particular challenges these roles face - Practical activities and case studies help you apply key concepts to your personal context and professional practice - Features a personal wellbeing journal to help you assess, monitor and improve your wellbeing
Essential Clinical Skills in Nursing
Your complete solution for modern clinical skills education Accompanied by over 25 videos and written by an experienced team of nursing educators and practitioners, this innovative textbook will support your clinical skills training across all years of your degree. Taking a holistic and inclusive approach, the book presents both the theory, rationale and 'how to' of each procedure, as well as crucial interconnected skills such as communication, clinical reasoning and person-centred practice. Written in clear, straightforward language and mapped to the NMC Future Nurse Standards, the book delivers a complete solution for mastering the essential clinical skills you need as a student and registered nurse. How will the book support my learning? - Offers access to more than 25 videos alongside the text, demonstrating clinical skills in practice, from oxygen administration to venepuncture, cannulation and more - Structured around the 2018 NMC standards procedures annexe providing full curriculum coverage - Draws on over 30 case study scenarios and 'voices' from real pre-registration nursing students that bring clinical skills to life - Includes over 60 activities, key term definitions and other features to hone your understanding through self-testing, reflection and critical thinking - Relevant to students across all four fields of nursing
Diversity and Cultural Awareness in Nursing Practice
Exploring all aspects of nursing practice through the lens of diversity and cultural awareness, this second edition is fully updated with new content the impact of Covid-19, LGBTQIA+ issues and ageism. Why do you need this book? Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards Understanding how a patient's ethnic, cultural, gender and religious identity affects their experience of healthcare is central to providing person-centred care You will need to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and tailor your nursing practice to their individual needs Case studies illustrate what diversity and cultural awareness means in practice while activities encourage you to reflect on your own practice and experiences
Patient Assessment and Care Planning in Nursing
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook builds your skills for accurate, person-centred assessment and care planning. Working step-by-step through the process, it equips you with practical assessment tools and models for care planning. Its holistic approach helps you to think in the round about an individual's physical health, mental health and other needs, as well as the broader social and environmental factors that influence their lives and care. Fully updated in line with contemporary evidence-based practice, this book will support you through your assignments, placements and into your nursing career. Key features: - Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Introduces commonly used assessment tools alongside broader considerations, including preventative healthcare assessment and acting in a patient′s best interests. - Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory, principles and complex assessment - Develops the critical thinking and decision-making skills which are essential for effective practice
Clinical Judgement and Decision Making in Nursing
Clinical judgement and decision making are terms that are frequently used in nursing. But what do they mean and how can they be effectively applied in practice? In straightforward language, this book helps you to develop the necessary skills to make and apply sound clinical decisions. It breaks down the factors involved in decision making and shows you how to use evidence, critical enquiry and reflection to do so with confidence. Key features: - Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Thought-provoking case studies and scenarios illustrate decision making in practice - Activities enable you to practise your skills and build confidence in your ability to make effective decisions
Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this practical and straightforward book is an essential introduction to law and associated professional issues in nursing. Why do you need this book? - Offers a clear and concise introduction to the law you need to know - Written specifically for nursing students in straightforward jargon-free language - Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law, including the Liberty Protection Safeguards - Case studies and activities build your knowledge of how the law applies to everyday nursing practice
Palliative and End of Life Nursing Care
Palliative and end of life care are an essential component of nursing practice. This book provides students with the key information they need to deliver effective and safe end of life care for patients and their families. Crucially, it also creates opportunities for them to reflect on their own perspectives on death and dying and explore the impact of this on their practice. Key features Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) Helps you to develop a holistic understanding of the fundamental principles and practice of palliative and end of life care Activities encourage you reflect on your own perspectives of death and dying and to consider the impact this has on your practice Case studies bring the theory to life and illustrate the real world applicability
Supervision of Learning and Assessment in Healthcare
Updated in line with contemporary healthcare practice, this bestselling textbook introduces the theories, evidence and research behind effective student supervision and assessment. By developing your understanding of how people learn, the book enables you to facilitate student learning and development while also building your skills in a wide range of different aspects of assessment. Inter-professional in scope, the book is essential reading for anyone preparing for or undertaking a supervisory role in nursing, midwifery, social care and the allied health professions. Key Features and updates: Reflects the move away from the mentorship role to learning supervisors and assessors Includes a new chapter on the application of simulation in healthcare education Fully updated with the latest research, policies and guidance, with reference to both the NMC and HCPC Action and reflection points consolidate your learning and help develop your own supervisory style
Supervision of Learning and Assessment in Healthcare
Updated in line with contemporary healthcare practice, this bestselling textbook introduces the theories, evidence and research behind effective student supervision and assessment. By developing your understanding of how people learn, the book enables you to facilitate student learning and development while also building your skills in a wide range of different aspects of assessment. Inter-professional in scope, the book is essential reading for anyone preparing for or undertaking a supervisory role in nursing, midwifery, social care and the allied health professions. Key Features and updates: Reflects the move away from the mentorship role to learning supervisors and assessors Includes a new chapter on the application of simulation in healthcare education Fully updated with the latest research, policies and guidance, with reference to both the NMC and HCPC Action and reflection points consolidate your learning and help develop your own supervisory style
Wellbeing and Resilience for Nursing, Health and Social Care Students
This book has been designed to support, improve and maintain your wellbeing throughout your programme of study and into your career. Becoming a health and social care professional means that you will encounter challenging situations from a very early stage in your course, and protecting your own health and wellbeing is essential whilst caring for others. Written by an expert team, this book will equip you with the tools, resources and strategies you need to develop your resilience and care for your wellbeing. In doing so, it develops other essential skills including communication, problem-solving, research, critical thinking and reflection, thereby supporting your personal and professional development, and key requirements for your course. Key features: - Written specifically for the nursing, social work and allied health professions and the particular challenges these roles face - Practical activities and case studies help you apply key concepts to your personal context and professional practice - Features a personal wellbeing journal to help you assess, monitor and improve your wellbeing
Fundamentals of Cancer Care
a practice-focused guide for staff working in clinical practice in primary and acute cancer care, particularly nursinga valuable tool for learners at multiple levels of practice, from pre-registration to specialized cancer care rolesa compendium of stories of patient experiences of cancerAs cancer treatment and care evolves, the demand for staff with specialist knowledge and skills in cancer care grows. This new text is supported by the UK Oncology Nursing Society. It has been written by a team of over 30 experienced and expert cancer care professionals and patients, and it provides an illustrated primer for staff caring for patients with cancer. Including chapters on the patient experience, cancer biology, cancer treatments and care, and cancer policy, this volume is an essential companion and handbook for health professionals.
Ageing in a Nursing Home
Spending the final chapter of your life in a nursing home is considered, by many, a fate worse than death. Others, however, have found that through enlightened, imaginative care even the frailest of lives can flourish. The key to such a transformation is to replace the constricting custodial centres of the past with a more informed, research-based approach. This book is timely, responding to evidence of the urgent need for change described in the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report: Care, Dignity and Respect and its predecessor subtitled Neglect. In this book, the author proposes a model of care that places the whole person at its centre, sidestepping the constraints of a reductionist funding model that focusses on residents' deficits - and the proprietor's financial gain. Aged care requires a comprehensive research-based guide to fulfil this aim. Narratives are included throughout the book to reinforce the fact that nursing home care is about individual residents and their unique lives. Topics explored in various chapters include: - Ageing in a Changing Community- Social, Gerontological Care- A Palliative Approach- Community Expectations Ageing in a Nursing Home: Foundations for Care takes a realistic approach that draws on contemporary research and narratives from the unique lives of older Australians who, despite their frailty, teach us how to care. Such knowledge informs and influences their future. The book is a resource intended for all who have a stake in the provision of best practice residential aged care, and all who benefit from such care. Its academic appeal will include those who design and teach courses in aged care: gerontology, general practice medicine, nursing, attendant care, allied health, and chaplaincy. Academics and teachers will find useful, well-referenced material for their courses, together with ample scope for researchers.
Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide
Introducing our Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide: CVRN Exam Prep Review and Resource Manual with 2 Full-Length Practice Tests [4th Edition]! Ascencia Test Prep's Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the Cardiac Vascular Nursing Exam the first time.Quick review of the concepts covered on the Cardiac Vascular Nursing Exam (CVRN)2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsTips and tricks from experienced cardiac vascular nursesAccess to online flash cards, cheat sheets, and moreAscencia Test Prep's Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide is aligned with the official CVRN exam framework. Topics covered include: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular SystemCardiac and Vascular AssessmentCardiovascular PharmacologyCardiovascular Technologies and ProceduresCardiac and Vascular DiseasesPlanning, Implementation, and Outcome EvaluationEducation and Health PromotionProfessional Role The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. About Ascencia Test PrepAt Ascencia Test Prep, we understand that healthcare professionals need high-quality educational resources. That's why our test prep materials are developed by credentialed experts with years of experience who are excited to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're just starting your career or ready to climb higher, we're here to help you feel ready on test day.
Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice
This well-respected core text provides a comprehensive solid foundation for students of nursing and practitioners who care for and or support people with learning/intellectual disabilities in a range of health and social care settings and scenarios. This book addresses learning/intellectual disability nursing from various perspectives, including historical and contemporary practice, health promotion, interventions for good mental health, people with profound disabilities and complex needs, care across the lifespan, and forensics. This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout and now includes two entirely new chapters. One covers liaison nursing, and the other explores the future for learning/intellectual disability nursing. The book includes numerous case studies and learning activities to support the reader, as well as remaining clinically relevant. Uniquely this text is linked and benchmarked to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils, UK - Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland's Competencies for nursing students. This text is essential reading for anyone studying learning/intellectual disabilities at undergraduate and post-graduate levels; it will also be a useful resource for the wider family of nursing, as well as health and social care professionals.
Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Awarded second place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Advanced Practice Nursing category! Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that serves as a bridge between clinical experience and the advanced knowledge necessary for the role of an APRN. It helps graduate students navigate the data and presentation of symptoms that must be considered when making a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment. This unique text includes expanded pathophysiology content across the life span and information to meet the needs of many advanced practice population areas, including pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, and gerontology. It also incorporates information from both an acute and primary care focus. The Second Edition was thoroughly updated to offer the latest information and data, including a new section on microbiology and infectious diseases with information on COVID-19, a new section on the endocannabinoid system, new information on genetic testing principles, several newly added psychiatric mental health disorders, and more timely topics. The practical approach to discussing the complex topic of pathophysiology sets Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Second Edition apart from other texts. With this resource, students will be better prepared to make sound clinical decisions in their APRN role no matter the setting.
Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep 2023-2024
Introducing our Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep 2023-2024: 800+ Practice Questions, Study Guide for CMA and RMA Tests! Ascencia Test Prep's Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep includes everything you need to pass the CMA & RMA exams the first time.Quick review of the concepts covered on the CMA and RMAFull practice test with detailed answer explanationsTips and tricks from experienced medical assistantsAccess to online flash cards, cheat sheets, and moreAscencia Test Prep's Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep is aligned with the official CMA & RMA framework. Topics covered include: Patient Intake and DischargeSafety and Infection ControlAnatomy and PhysiologyProcedures and ExaminationsCollecting and Processing SpecimensPharmacologyEmergency ManagementLegal and Ethical IssuesCommunicationBilling, Coding, and InsuranceScheduling Appointments and Health Information Management The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. About Ascencia Test PrepAt Ascencia Test Prep, we understand that healthcare professionals need high-quality educational resources. That's why our test prep materials are developed by credentialed experts with years of experience who are excited to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're just starting your career or ready to climb higher, we're here to help you feel ready on test day.
Cnor(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! CNOR(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest CCI(R) exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. CNOR(R) is a registered trademark of Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI(R)). CCI(R) does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
Developing Your Compassion Strengths
This practical book suggests ways in which healthcare students and practitioners can develop their compassion strengths.Discussing what compassion is and means, it includes a new compassion strength model and a series of exercises the reader can use for reflecting on and developing their practice. A hallmark of healthcare practice is compassion, yet there is a lack of understanding as to what compassion is and how it can be developed in practice. The book begins with the challenge of defining compassion, particularly looking at healthcare contexts and making links between self-care and caring for others. It then presents a new, evidence-based holistic model that brings together key elements of compassion for self and other, along with a scale that readers can measure themselves against. Identifying eight strengths "self-care, connection, communication, competency, empathy, interpersonal skills, character, and engagement" Durkin provides the theoretical background to each, accompanied with suggestions for practice and reflective activities. It ends with a selection of vignettes that readers can use to try out their strengths. Highlighting the concept of compassion strengths, and compassion as a way of being, this is an essential read for healthcare students and practitioners, whether involved in direct patient care or management.
C-Efm(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! C-EFM(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. C-EFM(R) is a registered trademark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
Cen(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! CEN(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest BCEN(R) exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. CEN(R) is a registered trademark of Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN(R)). BCEN(R) does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Rnc-Ob(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! RNC-OB(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. RNC-OB(R) is a registered trademark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
Adult Ccrn(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Adult CCRN(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. CCRN(R) is a registered trademark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). AACN does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
Pediatric Nursing Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Pediatric Nursing Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest PNCB and ANCC exam blueprints. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. CPN is a registered service mark of Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB(R)). PNCB(R) does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing. PED-BC(TM) is a registered trademark of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Pccn(r) Exam Prep Study Guide
NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! PCCN(R) Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam--and nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. PREPARE Concise coverage of the content you'll be tested on. Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day. PRACTICE Two full-length practice tests--one in book and one online--to assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss. PASS The first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice. With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety. ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide! Take a full-length timed practice test. Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. PCCN(R) is a registered trademark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). AACN does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.
Understanding Pharmacology
Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 3rd Edition uses a unique combination of simplified language, easy-to-follow headers, and engaging boxes and icons - such as Memory Joggers, Critical Points for Safety, Do Not Confuse, and Drug Alerts - to help you really understand how drugs work, instead of simply memorizing drug information. Updated drug tables with nursing implications ensure you are equipped with all the tools and information you need to safely prepare and administer drugs. Online case studies help you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN(R) and NCLEX-RN(R).Sections on "Priority Actions to Take Before," "Priority Actions to Take After," and "Teaching Priorities for Patients" emphasize important aspects of drug administration, monitoring, follow-up, and patient teachingLife span considerations outline nursing implications for drugs used in children, older adults, and pregnant womenMath and dosage calculations review reinforces medication preparation safetyGet Ready for the NCLEX(R) Examination! sections at the end of each chapter summarize key points and provide review questions that reinforce important concepts learned in the chapterAn array of marginal cartoon icons in Common Side Effects boxes help visual learners remember essential drug side effectsDrug Alert and Do Not Confuse boxes highlight areas of common drug/dosage errors.Memory Jogger boxes help you retain important drug informationTry This! boxes in the math chapter allow you to practice dosage calculation conceptsNEW! Clinical Judgment questions at the end of each clinical chapter offer additional self-assessment on pharmacology and medication administrationNEW! Critical Point for Safety boxes emphasize very important pharmacologic concepts to rememberNEW! Approximately 40 animations on the companion Evolve website supplement important concepts related to understanding pharmacologyNEW! Printed answer key with rationales in the back of the book makes it easy to check your answers and assess your comprehensionUPDATED! Revised drug tables provide adult dosages and nursing implications for individual drugs
Leading and Managing Healthcare
A complete introduction to leadership and management for newly emerging healthcare professionals embarking on the first steps of their career development journey.
Faith Defeated My Pain
This short story, Faith Defeated My Pain, symbolizes self-acceptance, indestructibility, and tenacity. No matter the hardships that are faced in life, the time that it takes to heal and face situations that you have no control over only makes you resilient. This unique story that Jasmine shares will keep you on the edge of your seat with a myriad of emotions but will bring you joy in the end. The journey seemed indefinite for Jasmine, but fear had no power over her. Her battle with the disease not only made her discover her inner strength but made her realize that time is precious. This short story covers segments that not only enhanced her faith but realizing that the ending results could truly be inspirational. Jasmine states, "God has a way of changing a person." "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) Jasmine J. Pettross describes herself as an earth angel and enjoys sharing her journey with others. She plans to make an impact and hopes to provide support for those who have faced cancer by showing them that faith can defeat your pain.
The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People’s Nursing Practices
Clinical skills are essential in the provision of care for children and young people. The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices provides expert guidance on evidence-based clinical procedures, helping students and newly registered nurses develop sound clinical judgement and confidence. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of children's nursing, from the fundamentals of everyday practice to advanced care in high dependency and intensive care settings. As such, its relevance and usefulness reach beyond those newly registered; it remains a valuable resource for experienced nurses wishing to further expand their nursing skills. Now in its second edition, this thoroughly updated guide demonstrates each procedure, explains the underlying theory and evidence, and speaks to the unique challenges of working with children and young people. New chapters address mental health, complementary therapies, learning difficulties, and the deteriorating child, whilst expanded content examines blood glucose monitoring, glucocorticoid treatment, insulin administration, diabetes care, surgical diathermy, non-invasive ventilation, and much more. Key Features Provides evidence-based guidelines for more than 300 clinical procedures Features an abundance of colour photographs and illustrations Examines the needs of neonates and adolescents in the context of interdisciplinary care Includes new material on health research and evidence-based practice, stages of development, children with complex needs, and admission, transfer, and discharge Complements The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, offering continuity to those working in both adult and paediatric settings The second edition of The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual is an indispensable resource for registered nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in delivering clinically effective, evidenced- based, family-centred care. Praise for the previous edition "This manual builds on the knowledge, skills and expertise of one of the UK's finest children's hospital and explains comprehensive, evidence-based care clearly."Nursing Children and Young People Journal "All children's nurses should have this book as a reference."Nursing Standard "... a comprehensive resource for all qualified nurses, students and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for children in hospital and community settings."Times Higher Education Supplement
Foundations for 21st-Century Health and Social Care
This comprehensive text introduces health and social care theory and practice for students studying at foundation degree level, including those on nursing associate and assistant practitioner pathways. Keeping themes of professionalism and patient-centred care at its core, this text equips readers to deliver effective, safe and responsive care in a wide range of settings. It anticipates future directions for practice and provides readers with skills they will need throughout their careers. Divided into four parts, it explores the foundations of academic study, becoming and being a professional, working with patients and service users and improving services and improving health. Clearly presented and reader-friendly, this textbook is an essential companion for all health and social care students.
Dimensional Analysis
Make dosage calculations easier to master with dimensional analysis. Dimensional analysis is an easy, systematic approach that shows you how to master simple to complex calculations with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors to ensure that drugs are administered safely and documented correctly. It eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations. Five Stars!! BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!"I just completed my first semester of nursing school and OMG I LOVE THIS BOOK! ... From barely passing to scoring 100's this book is a LIFE saver!!!!!!! BUY IT I TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT MAN YOU WILL PASS AND LOVE MATH WITH THIS BOOK."--Michael, Online Reviewer Five Stars!! Buy it!"This book was suggested by my university to help me prepare for our med-math exam! This book goes step by step through the equations and helped me pass my exam on the first try! I'm not mathematically inclined but this book definitely made learning so much easier!"--S.B., Online Reviewer Updated! Current patient safety and nursing standards, including regulations/laws, and use of electronic physician order entry and medication administration records (MARs)Updated! Real and simulated drug labels to help students become comfortable with gathering the information needed to calculate dosages accuratelyEnhanced! More examples of electronic orders and documentationLearning models, including the "4 Cs" approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluateOver 1,000 practice problems18 "Speed Challenge" chapter quizzes online to increase speed and accuracyReal-life scenarios that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice
Prepare for an Emergency
Natural catastrophes cause widespread devastation and disruption around the world. Unpreparedness can exacerbate the tension and unpleasantness of these situations. It's critical to be prepared for emergencies.Having the correct supplies and learning how to react in different scenarios might improve your chances of surviving a disaster. Knowledge and training yield dividends in a crisis. This increases the family's chances of survival and lowers the impact of the calamity.There are numerous methods for preparing for disasters and calamities. Make a plan in case of an unexpected event. If you become separated from your loved ones, you should have a plan in place for how to leave the house and contact them.In case of an emergency, assemble a survival kit including nonperishable food, water, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.What about a comprehensive handbook to disaster preparedness? Done! Using the information and suggestions in this book can keep you and your loved ones safe in an emergency.In these uncertain times, keeping an open mind and an emergency supply on hand is critical. We cover everything from creating emergency plans and equipment to staying calm and making sound judgments in a crisis.Inside, you'll find expert tips on assembling a household survival pack.Create a technique of constant interaction and a quick exit.Advice about how to keep safe during earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoesWater scarcity and power outages are two issues that must be addressed.What to do if you become lost or injured in an emergency, as well as tools and resources for capturing data.The Importance of Getting Started Early Get a copy now to start safeguarding your loved ones.
Concept Analysis in Nursing
Concept analysis is an established genre of inquiry in nursing, introduced in the 1970s. Currently, over 100 concept studies are published annually, yet the methods used within this field have rarely been questioned. In Concept Analysis in Nursing: A New Approach, Paley provides a critical analysis of the philosophical assumptions that underpin nursing's concept analysis methods. He argues, provocatively, that there are no such things as concepts, as traditionally conceived. Drawing on Wittgenstein and Construction Grammar, the book first makes a case for dispensing with the traditional concept of a 'concept', and then provides two examples of a new approach, examining the use of 'hope' and 'moral distress'. Casting doubt on the assumption that 'hope' always stands for an 'inner' state of the person, the book shows that the word's function varies with the grammatical construction it appears in. Similarly, it argues that 'moral distress' is not the name of a mental state, but a normative classification used to bolster a narrative concerning nursing's identity. Concept Analysis in Nursing is a fresh and challenging book written by a philosopher interested in nursing. It will appeal to researchers and postgraduate students in the areas of nursing, health, philosophy and linguistics. It will also interest those familiar with the author's previous book, Phenomenology as Qualitative Research.
Grading Student Midwives' Practice
This book investigates the education and assessment of student midwives in clinical practice, paying particular attention to how their practice is graded. Chenery-Morris brings primary research, which explores students, mentors, and midwifery lecturers perspectives of practice learning and its assessment, together with the international literature on clinical knowledge, teaching and learning in practice and assessment of students drawn from a range of healthcare and education professions. Discussing how practice is graded, what constitutes valid practice knowledge, learning in clinical practice, evaluating practice learning and failing students, this book uses Basil Bernstein's theories to throw light on how we assess and whether we should assess performance in addition to whether a student is competent to practise. This is an important contribution to the field of midwifery education. It will also be relevant to those with an interest in practice education from a range of healthcare professions.
