National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
The Admission Test Series prepares students for entrance examinations into college, graduate and professional school as well as candidates for professional certification and licensure. The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Passbook(R) prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: medical nursing; surgical nursing; obstetric nursing; pediatric nursing; psychiatric nursing; and more.
Certified Nurse's Aide
The Certified Nurse's Aide Passbook(R) prepares you for your certification test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: basic nursing care; public health; nursing principles; medical terminology; and more.
Certified Long Term Care Nurse
The Certified Long Term Care Nurse Passbook(R) prepares you for your certification test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: basic nursing care; gerontology; nursing home administration; and more.
Nurses' work with women in the Family Health Strategy
This research sought to contribute to reflections and concerns about the work carried out by nurses in Basic Health Units with women, bearing in mind that their health is a priority in the context of the federal management of the Unified Health System (SUS), proposing targets to ensure access to primary services at all stages of the life cycle. Considering what is recommended in the SUS, it is possible to develop appropriate actions to assist women in the Family Health Strategy Units, qualify the know-how and provide visibility, autonomy and efficiency to the work.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Certified Nursing Assistant Passbook(R) prepares you for your certification test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: basic nursing care; public health; nursing principles; and more.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Book - FNP Examination Secrets Study Guide, Full-Length Practice Test, Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
Mometrix Test Preparation's Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Book - FNP Examination Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Family Nurse Practitioner Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners.The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your Family NP exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.The Assessment section covers: The Diagnosis section covers: The Planning section covers: The Implementation section covers: The Evaluation section covers: ...and much more!Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix Family NP study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of Family NP practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do.We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Book - FNP Examination Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the Family NP review you need to be successful on your exam.
Physiotherapy for Alzheimer’s patients
The aim of this book is to highlight the importance of palliative care, especially with physiotherapy, in a patient with a clinical diagnosis of severe Alzheimer's. This is a clinical case report, in which the patient investigated has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and is in the severe stage, in which a physiotherapeutic assessment was carried out in order to analyze muscle trophism, the patient's general history, the medications used, the time of diagnosis of the pathology, as well as the period in which he is bedridden. The treatment plan was based on the Palliative Care Manual. Although the condition remained unchanged, pain relief was observed during the treatment, as the patient's face appeared more serene to the therapeutic touch, without expressing behaviors that indicated discomfort or pain. Physiotherapy is therefore an important palliative care tool for patients with advanced Alzheimer's.
The Mutual Influence of Diabetes and Obesity on Each Other
Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot provide the glucose necessary to provide energy to the cells of the patient's body. In fact, a person suffering from this disease has a high level of glucose in his body, and a hormone called insulin, which converts the sugar in the body into energy, cannot carry out this transfer. Depending on the type of diabetes, this process faces problems that have symptoms and factors.Diabetes mellitus (Diabetes Mellitus) is a disease in which the amount of insulin secretion is less than the amount necessary to maintain normal blood sugar. Insulin is a substance that is made in the body of all normal people by part of the pancreas and is released into the bloodstream. This substance plays an important role in the metabolism of starchy substances and simple sugars and, as a result, blood sugar regulation; Therefore, its relative decrease in the course of diabetes leads to an increase in blood sugar, which, if not properly controlled and regulated, leads to irreparable damages in different parts of the body.
Mental Health Nursing Skills 2e
Mental health nurses require a diverse set of skills to aid service users and their carers on their journey to recovery. During their training, students need to acquire and demonstrate skills to show that the care they provide is evidence-based and effective. Skills as diverse as assessment, forming therapeutic interactions, caring for physical and mental health needs, as well as leadership and management, can be difficult to learn and master - until now! Mental Health Nursing Skills provides students with a highly evidence-based and practical account of the skills required for nursing practice. The original text was developed in response to the Chief Nursing Officer's review of Mental Health Nursing in England and that of the Scottish Executive. The authors have updated the content to include reference to the "Playing Our Part" Review of Mental Health Nursing and the latest NMC pre-registration standards. The authors translate theory into clearly applied skills supported by practice examples, tips from service users, and accompanying online activities. With contributions from nursing academics, researchers, practitioners, and service users, this text reflects the best of theory and practice. Clearly mapped against all the benchmarks expected by professional nursing bodies and suitable for all settings, Mental Health Nursing Skills provides a high quality and student friendly account of the skills required for successful nursing practice.
Behind The Scenes in Nursing
This book was written by a nurse, about nurses and the nursing profession. It followsthe life of the author as she leaves her native country Guyana, to begin her nursing career inEngland. Trained as a Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse and Midwife, the author has worked in variousnursing positions in England, the USA and Canada. After undergoing knee surgery followed by a lengthy convalescence in a rehabilitation center, she was forced to confront the ugly side of nursing, and this aroused in her a desire to pen this enlightening and relevant text.BEHIND THE SCENES IN NURSING, described as a nursing tell-all memoir, is indeed aninsightful and shocking revelation of what takes place behind drawn curtains, in cubicles, onadmission and assessment units, in labour and delivery rooms, in medication rooms and in stafflounges. It depicts how nurses work against all odds to ensure a safe, caring and protectiveenvironment for all patients, but it also shows a somewhat dark side of the profession. Whileexploring some of the issues within the healthcare system that has long plagued the nursingprofession, the author proffers possible solutions by focusing on practical improvements that canbe made. This book is not just for nurses but for doctors, medical students and all employed inhealthcare as well as the curious public. Yvonne Sam was born in Guyana but currently resides in Montreal, Canada. She holds a Master'sDegree in Education from McGill University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from AthabascaUniversity, New York State Nursing Licensure from Pace University and a Diploma in AdultEducation from Concordia University.She also holds the title of State Registered Nurse, State Certified Midwife and State RegisteredMental Nurse from England, having trained and resided there for over thirteen years. She hasworked as a Head Nurse, a Nursing Examiner for the Order of Nurses of Quebec and aSecondary School Teacher with the English Montreal School Board for almost three decades.She is a regular columnist for the community newspaper Montreal Community Contact, whereshe writes on social, political, religious, educational, family life and current issues, with articlesalso published in the Montreal Gazette, Huffington Post, Toronto Star and Pride Magazine.She is the author of a published book of poetry LIFE'S MANY FACES, Poems in NationalLibrary of Poetry Anthology -- River of Dreams which won the Editor's Choice Award, andDusting Off Dreams Volume IX published by Quill Books, Harlingen, Texas.Yvonne was the recipient of the 2014 Governor General of Canada Caring Canadian CitizenAward, a 2014 Black History Month Laureate and selected as one of the 100 AccomplishedBlack Canadian Women of 2024.
Global Food Insanity
**Back-of-the-Book Summary: **Delve into the complexities of our food systems with Food and Nutrition Insanity, a groundbreaking exploration of the global food crisis and the dark side of industrial agriculture. This comprehensive volume uncovers the socioeconomic and environmental factors contributing to widespread food insecurity and malnutrition, while debunking pervasive food myths that plague consumer choices. From the manipulative tactics of food marketing to the urgent need for sustainable practices, readers will discover the hidden truths behind what we eat and how it affects our planet. This essential guide not only addresses the politics of food justice but also propels the conversation forward with innovative solutions for a sustainable and equitable future. Transform your understanding of food and nutrition, and empower yourself to make informed choices that support both your health and our planet.
Med-Surg Success
TWO BOOKS IN ONE!Q&A Course ReviewNCLEX(R) Prep Assure your mastery of medical-surgical nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. The huge volume of information you must master is organized into manageable sections divided by body systems and specific diseases. Each chapter is a self-contained unit. Over 2,000 questions, (including NGN-style and alternate-format questions) reflect the latest advances in medical-surgical nursing and the latest NCLEX-RN(R) test plan. For each practice question, you'll find the answer, rationales for correct and incorrect responses, and a test-taking tip. You'll also find Clinical Judgment Case Studies and NGN clinical judgment question types testing the cognitive skills of the NCSBN's clinical judgment measurement model. The comprehensive exam at the end assesses your strengths and weaknesses, identifying areas for further study. See what students are saying online about the previous edition... A must have!"If you're taking Med-Surg, this will help you pass!!! Amazing questions WITH explanations. This is what I use to study for my exams and it hasn't failed me yet!"--JCR Must have!"This practice book was the absolute best thing to help study in med surge nursing! If you're having problems and needing extra help this is the book to get!"--Sam Love this book!"This is perfect for nursing school and NCLEX... practice questions with rationales to the right and wrong answers and test taking hints! I highly suggest it, you won't regret it!"--Heather HIGHLY RECOMMEND."This book is AMAZING to improve your test-taking skills for nursing tests...helped me to get my test grades from C's to B's and low A's. Good luck."--Kay-Lyn New! Clinical Judgment Case Studies in each chapter and NGN clinical judgment question types testing the cognitive skills of the NCSBN's clinical judgment measurement model New! Chart/exhibit questions, where relevant New & Updated! New technology, current pharmacology and the latest terminology Updated & Revised! Latest advances in medical-surgical nursing and the 2023 NCLEX-RN(R) Test Plan Over 2,000 questions in all, including practice questions, a comprehensive exam at the end of each chapter, and a 100-question final exam at the end of the book, coded for easy review to assess mastery Over 500 alternate-format questions, including fill-in-the-blank, select-all-that-apply, place-in-order, figure-labeling, and chart/exhibit Questions on major drug classes, medication administration, delegation, management, and the nursing process throughout the text
Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Easy!
5 out of 5 Stars from Doody's Review Service Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Easy, 5e, will help you build a solid knowledge base in hemodynamic nursing skills in no time. Full of colorful images that illustrate monitoring concepts and processes, this concise enjoyable guide sorts through the complexities of hemodynamics and clarifies them in easy-to-follow ways. All the structures and functions of pulmonary and cardiac systems and the vital skills of hemodynamics are included in this vital reference--a must-have for all nursing students, new nurses, and nurses returning to critical care. The clear, concise direction on the concepts, devices, and nursing skills used in hemodynamic monitoring uses inclusive language and imagery, and uses these features to make the topic easier to grasp: Quick Quiz: End-of-chapter exercise to reinforce chapter objectives ​On the Level: Defines normal and abnormal pressure readings for different patient conditions Ride the Wave: Explains the actions of waveforms, including how to recognize abnormal waveforms
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success: Nclex-Style Q&A Review
Q&A Course ReviewNCLEX prep Assure your mastery of psychiatric mental health nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and test-taking skills. 750 multiple-choice, alternate-format, and clinical judgment questions, organized by specific disorders, make a difficult subject more manageable. Questions reflect the latest advances in psychiatric/mental health nursing, DSM-5, and the latest Next Gen NCLEX-RN(R) Test Plan. Rationales for both correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you critically analyze the question types. Plus, Clinical Judgment Case Studies and a 100-question exam at the end of the text help you assess your overall comprehension. See what students are saying about previous editions... Increased my score significantly. "If you're in nursing school you know mental health has a lot of gray areas. It's not like pharm or Med surg where it's 'this is right, and this is wrong'. This book helped me SIGNIFICANTLY to understand WHY certain answers were correct/incorrect. It helped me to think critically a different way than I'm used to. I failed my first mental health test. The second & third test after that I got OVER 90%. I did all the questions in this book under the section we were learning; read through the notes ONCE. And that's IT. DEFINITELY get this book if you're struggling in mental health or afraid of what's to come in mental health. Best decision I've made in nursing school so far."--Chelsey S. Online Reviewer Five Stars. "Made an A this semester in my mental health rotation."--Alana G., Online Reviewer The rationales are the reason I love the books in the Davis Success series."Very helpful. Med-Surg Success was really helpful to me, so I decided to buy the mental health version for my current semester, and I am not disappointed."--Lynn C., Online Reviewer New & Updated! Content that encompasses the evolution of technology, current standards of evidence-based practice, current pharmacology, and the latest terminology to reflect the 2023 NCLEX-RN(R) Test Plan New! Clinical Judgment case studies that test the six cognitive skills of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's Clinical Judgment Measurement Model New! Medication questions 750 questions with detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses, as well as test-taking tips for each question, including alternate-format, fill-in-the-blank, select-all-that-apply, ordered response, exhibit labeling, and graphic questions 100-question comprehensive exam at the end of the text with answers and rationales Introductory chapter that focuses on applying critical thinking to each question type Perfect to use as a stand-alone text or used in combination with any other psychiatric text
Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors
HESI Exit Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 - 3 Full-Length Practice Tests, 60+ Online Video Tutorials, Secrets Prep Book for the HESI
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Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice
Praise for previous editions: "The evidence-based protocols are designed as a primary reference and are useful, substantive, and timely....The broader contributions of useful format and succinct review of the evidence make it likely that this text will continue to be the leading resource in nursing education and practice." --The Gerontologist "As a gerontological clinical educator/research nurse, I will often use this as a reference. The format and the content are good, and the explanations of how to best use the evidence simplify the process of sifting through mountains of information to figure the best practice." Score: 97 --Doodys The result of a collaboration between expert practitioners and educators in geriatric nursing, the seventh edition of this acclaimed reference has been updated and revised with new information on chronic conditions and emerging models of care presented in 10 completely new chapters. It provides the most current, evidence-based protocols for improving both quality of care and patient outcomes when caring for older adults in multiple disciplines and settings. As in past editions, the seventh edition is distinguished by its use of a rigorous systematic method (AGREE: Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation) to improve the validity of the book's evidence-based content. Chapters provide assessment and management principles, clinical interventions, and information on specialty practice and models of care. Included in most chapters are protocols developed for each clinical condition by experts in that specific area. Evidence is current and derived from all settings of care, including community, primary, acute, and long-term care. Protocols include an overview and evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies. Illustrative case studies with discussion are presented in most chapters, along with chapter objectives and references with evidence ratings. Instructor's resources include an AACN Mapping Grid, Course Cartridge, Transition Guide, PowerPoints, and Test Bank. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Seventh Edition: Updated to encompass the latest trends in older adult care, chronic conditions, and emerging models of care New chapters on care and management of diabetes and respiratory care New chapters on issues surrounding nutrition and dementia, and mental illness New chapter on care and comfort at the end of life New chapters on adopting principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and an age-friendly health system into practice New chapters on models of care in long-term, community-based, and primary care Key Features: Delivers easy-to-follow geriatric protocols for best practices Updates evidence regularly to reflect current practice standards Encompasses a broad scope of content including detailed information rarely covered in professional literature Offers case studies and discussions to illustrate application of protocol to practice Written by renowned leaders in geriatric nursing education and practice Use of AGREE (Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation) to improve the validity of evidence throughout the text
A little book about breastfeeding in the NICU
A Little Book About Breastfeeding in the NICU is an image and memory support for breastfeeding guidance in the NICU. Written and illustrated by Ulrika Casselbrant, CBS (Certified Breastfeeding Specialist) and assistant nurse at the neonatal unit of Huddinge, Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. In collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital, Astrid Lindgren Children"s Hospital.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (Rnc-Nic(r)) Certification Review
Note to Readers: Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC(R)) Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the NCC certification exam. This comprehensive study aid is organized according to the latest exam blueprint and presents the information in a clear, concise format. Clinical pearls, key points, test-taking tips, and glossary terms are highlighted throughout the text, and case studies are featured online. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With 350 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. Key Features Reflects the latest NCC exam blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam Features clinical pearls and key terms Highlights key points and test-taking strategies Case studies included online Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect ExamPrepConnect Included with your study guide ↓ Review all the high-quality content from the book. Take a full-length timed practice test. Study by exam topic. Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools. Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan. Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content. Use flashcards to review key terms. Study with your peers in the community discussion boards. Access everything on any device. See access details inside the book. For 70 years, it has been our greatest privilege to prepare busy nurses like you for professional certification and career success. Congratulations on qualifying to sit for the exam. Now let's get you ready to pass! RNC-NIC(R) is a registered service mark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Strategies & Mental Health
Discover the power of psychological and mental health in this comprehensive guide, exploring the importance of holistic approaches, personal stories of triumph, evidence-based approaches, holistic therapies, innovations in treatment, and the future of wellbeing. Dive into topics such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, technology-assisted therapies, the integration of biological and psychological approaches, addressing disparities in mental health care, and the transformative potential of holistic wellbeing.
Nursing Care Plans
Updated with NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses 2024-2026 The all-in-one care planning resource! Here's the step-by-step guidance you need to develop individualized plans of care while also honing your analytical, critical-thinking, and clinical judgment skills. You'll find over 160 care plans in all, covering acute, community, and home-care settings across the life span. Each plan features... Client assessment database for each medical condition Complete listings of nursing diagnoses organized by priority Diagnostic studies with explanations of the reason for the test and what the results mean Actions and interventions with comprehensive rationales NANDA, NIC, and NOC's most recent guidelines and terminology Evidence-based citations Index of nursing diagnoses and their associated disorders A must for nursing students!"This book has helped me significantly in nursing school. I definitely recommend this book for nursing students. The book is organized nicely ... makes it easy to find nursing diagnoses and rationales."--Online Reviewer Nursing school life saver."A great book. It not only helps with writing care plans, but it's also fantastic to use as reference on clinical days. Scan through it to look up your Pt's ailments and you will always sound prepared when your instructor is asking you a million of questions."--Natalia G., Online Reviewer Life saver!"This book makes it so much easier to create care plans!! I wish I would've bought this in the beginning of nursing school."--Online Reviewer New! Section on recognizing patient cues, highlighted by a clinical judgment icon, which guides the nurse in determining the appropriate nursing diagnosis, generating solutions, and taking action New! Online appendix for instructors maps nursing concepts to care plans for concept-based curricula Updated! All care plans updated to ensure they reflect current treatment recommendations Updated! Diagnostic Test tables reflect state-of-the-art diagnostic regimes, the most recent advances in testing and pharmacological therapies Care plans focus on clinical judgment and individualized care for clients across the lifespan and have an emphasis on evidence-based practice. A client assessment database for each medical condition for quick review and retrieval of information.
Effects of a dance program on senescence
Population aging is a worldwide phenomenon, and this growth requires attention because senescence causes a decline in physical functions, which can lead to dependence. Physical activity appears to be an instrument for minimizing or even remedying functional incapacities, such as dance. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a dance program with movements similar to activities of daily living on the functional response of the elderly. Fifty-nine elderly people took part in the study, with an average age of 68簣4 years. The results showed significant positive changes in lower limb strength (25% increase) and upper limb strength (24%), aerobic endurance (21%) and balance (15%). With regard to flexibility, there was no statistically significant difference (p
Models of Psychological Assessment in Palliative End of Life Care
Palliative care focuses on relief from physical symptoms as well as from emotional, social, and spiritual distress. The book promotes the importance of integrating psychosocial theories into standard palliative care to improve the quality of life of patients and carers. Current evidence suggests that palliative care improves patients' symptoms and quality of life, augments family satisfaction with caregiving, reduces excessive hospital admissions and costs, and provides greater alignment of medical care with the patient's needs and goals. The book emphasizes the importance of integrating psycho-oncology assessment in cancer care and attempts to define the various roles that a psycho-oncologist can play across the entire trajectory.
Models of Psychological Assessment in Palliative End of Life Care
Palliative care focuses on relief from physical symptoms as well as from emotional, social, and spiritual distress. The book promotes the importance of integrating psychosocial theories into standard palliative care to improve the quality of life of patients and carers. Current evidence suggests that palliative care improves patients' symptoms and quality of life, augments family satisfaction with caregiving, reduces excessive hospital admissions and costs, and provides greater alignment of medical care with the patient's needs and goals. The book emphasizes the importance of integrating psycho-oncology assessment in cancer care and attempts to define the various roles that a psycho-oncologist can play across the entire trajectory.
Peritoneal Balance Test
The general objective of this study was to describe the PET - Peritoneal Equilibrium Test, focusing on the role of nurses in carrying it out, through specific objectives such as defining renal replacement therapies, establishing the role of nursing in peritoneal dialysis and the objectives of the Peritoneal Membrane Test - PET, and finally, describing the role of nursing and the nursing team in carrying out the PET.
Chediak-Higashi syndrome
The book "Chediak-Higashi Syndrome: Comprehensive Analysis and Therapeutic Challenges" offers an in-depth study of this rare and complex disease. It covers the history, epidemiology and different forms of the disease, both classic and atypical. Detailed analysis of the pathophysiology highlights dysfunctions of the endolysosomal system, as well as the mechanisms responsible for albinism, immunodeficiency, recurrent infections, hemorrhages and neurological disorders. Genetic abnormalities are explored, including mutations in the lysosomal trafficking regulator gene and their impact on phenotype. The book examines clinical manifestations such as albinism, infections and neurological disorders, with a particular focus on the accelerated phase of the disease. Diagnosis is based on biological, hematological, prenatal and neuroimaging examinations. Therapeutic strategies include symptomatic treatment, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy, with assessment of prognosis and survival prospects.
Nursing Actions
The book emphasizes the importance of prevention, early detection and emotional support during and after breast cancer treatment, demonstrating how nursing interventions can significantly improve treatment outcomes and patient recovery. The aim of this work is to carry out a systematic review of the impact of nursing actions on women with breast cancer. This research used the systematic review method. The results indicate the need for an integrative and humanized approach, which transcends conventional medical treatments and encompasses emotional and psychological support, essential for recovery and improving patients' quality of life. The book reinforces the need for health policies that foster continuing education and professional development for nurses, with the aim of improving care practices and expanding the positive impact of breast cancer treatment. The conclusion underlines the transformative role of nursing in cancer care, highlighting the urgent need for advances in health policies that effectively value and integrate these interventions.
Practical guide to nutrition in healthcare settings in DR Congo
The guide to nutritional management of patients in a healthcare facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sets out essential protocols for ensuring adequate nutrition tailored to individual patient needs. It includes key steps such as initial assessment of nutritional status, meal planning and preparation, ongoing monitoring, specialized interventions, patient and staff education, care coordination, as well as evaluation and continuous improvement. This guide aims to improve clinical outcomes, reduce malnutrition-related complications and promote the overall well-being of patients in DRC healthcare facilities.
Fit to Care
"Everyone will be interested in this book, whether you are a patient, or a health care worker and particularly if you care about the NHS. Mr Lawton has amazing insight into the NHS, particularly understanding the reasons behind how we are where we are now. However, there are suggested solutions to give us all hope - the NHS is too important to lose." Janice Rymer Professor of O and G KCL MD FRCOG FRANZCOG FHEA Consultant Gynaecologist Guy's and St Thomas's Foundation Trust "Understanding the cognitive frameworks that guide our decision-making is crucial for transformative health care. By applying cognitive science principles, we can devise strategies that anticipate challenges and actively adapt to them, ensuring that our solutions are both innovative and sustainable. This practical implementation breathes life into theoretical knowledge, turning insights into actions that profoundly improve patient care and nurse satisfaction." Professor Matthew Cripps BA MA CPFA NHS England ​​​​​​​"Nursing as a profession faces a myriad of interrelated challenges that significantly impact both staff and patient care. Through the "lived experience" of twenty incredible nurses, "Fit to Care" takes us on a journey of endeavour and discovery, a non-nursing view of the profession. Through personal experiences and opportunities to work alongside nurses and the profession, the author allows us to glimpse into the world of their own "lived experience" of connecting with the profession and offers us the chance to test cognitive frameworks that strengthen belonging, which in itself brings joy at work." Prof. Steven Hams RN, MBE, MStJ, MPH, Chief Nursing Officer
An opportunity for a full life
This is a basic book on anthroposophical social therapy for people who are completely new to social therapy but also by co-workers who want to be reminded of the basics. It is a great book to use for a study group and a way to start a conversation with questions for reflection for each chapter. The book addresses the important foundations of anthroposophical perspectives such as threefoldness, the four bodily principles, the pedagogical law, the twelve senses, point and circle, as well as more practical areas related to social therapy such as working life, caring for the sick, care for the environment, rhythms in everyday life and more.
Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders
"Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Operations Management Edition," unlocks strategies for optimizing administrative operations within a medical practice. This book provides healthcare professionals and administrators with comprehensive insights, detailed strategies and practical tools to ensure the organizational health of their medical practices.Within the intricate landscape of healthcare administrative structures, making informed decisions and implementing effective strategies is paramount. This book is a vital resource, offering an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges, best practices and industry-specific tactics necessary to establish and maintain a strong operationally efficient framework inthe 21st - century medical practice. Because each medical group is different, it is impossible to say there is only one model for strategic operations management leadership.Therefore, it is incumbent upon the reader to use this guide as a set of templates or best practices and place them within the context of their organization. This book will guide readers through various aspects of medical practice operations management. Exploring administrative structures, physician models, financial models, payer contracting, staffing, healthcaremarketing, health IT and compliance, the concepts and strategies found here provide practice leaders with a path to operational excellence.
Transcultural Nursing
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) in Community Health** Provide quality care for clients from culturally diverse backgrounds! Transcultural Nursing, 9th Edition shows you how to apply assessment and intervention strategies to individuals from a variety of different cultures. Based on Giger and Davidhizer's unique transcultural model, this text helps you deliver culturally sensitive care with use of the six key aspects of cultural assessment: communication, time, space, social organization, environmental control, and biologic variations. Practical, real-world coverage shows how an understanding of cultural variations and individual patient needs will help you promote safe and effective care.UPDATED! Content throughout reflects the latest research and thinking related to transcultural nursing, as well as updated Census data.UPDATED! Cultural chapters reflect the shifting experiences of cultural groups in our society.NEW! Jamaican Americans chapter addresses the unique cultural and healthcare needs of this population.UNIQUE! Individual chapters on the six key aspects of cultural assessment allow you to also apply the Transcultural Assessment Model to cultures not covered in the text.Twenty-four chapters on specific cultural groups apply this assessment model to the clients most commonly encountered in United States healthcare settings.Case studies and critical decision-making questions in each chapter help you apply the assessment framework in practice.Client care plans in culture-specific chapters demonstrate how to apply principles to specific client needs.Coverage includes information on biological differences among individuals of different racial groups; differences in drug interaction and metabolism specific to various ethnic groups; and clustering of certain pathologies in specific racial groups.Discussions of spirituality throughout the text present a holistic approach to culture and beliefs that provides a more integrated approach to assessment.Review questions in each chapter (with answers found in the back of the text) help reinforce knowledge.
Family Emergent/Urgent and Ambulatory Care
Now in its third edition, this quick reference for nurse practitioners and other health care providers continues to provide rapid access to key assessment and management information for adult and gerontology patients. With its concise format, the resource provides current, evidence-based guidelines for the most-commonly encountered problems found in this population in urgent and emergent settings. The pocket guide is arranged in a logical head-to-toe format, and includes the history, physical examination, and essential medical decision-making considerations needed to walk the clinician step-by-step through a typical patient encounter. A variety of templates for dictation/documentation can be mixed and matched as needed to assist the clinician with the development of patient records. The book also contains frequently used anatomical illustrations and templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentations. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition Integrates new content on geriatric care throughout Delivers the most current evidence-based guidelines Includes ultrasound figures and tables Key Features: Provides speedy access to patient treatment information with easy-to-use framework Includes templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentations Contains a rapid "review of systems" Unfolds content in a logical head-to-toe format Presents figures and anatomic illustrations to assist in diagnosis/management of conditions
Patient Safety and Serious Incident Responses
This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the complex process of investigating serious incidents in health, social care, and criminal justice environments, acknowledging differences of culture and context that shape an investigation. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, Part 1 begins by exploring the key principles of investigation, including ethical and legal perspectives, the involvement of families and carers, and being aware of unconscious bias, among other issues. Part 2 outlines in detail the conduct of investigations, from planning to processing the findings, before moving on to Part 3, carrying them out in diverse settings. Further chapters then look at investigating within diverse environments before moving on to to Part 4 which deals with reviewing and analysing the evidence collected and writing up the investigation. This final part also examines the pivotal issue of learning from the investigation and disseminating the report. The inclusion of case studies, models of good practice, and vignettes enables the reader to view each stage of the process in context and drive the transformation of practice. This practical resource is designed to support health and social care professionals who undertake investigations as part of their role, including nurses, allied health practitioners, social workers, doctors, and psychologists, as well as military personnel and law enforcers. It is an essential companion.
Pediatric Emergent/Urgent and Ambulatory Care
AJN Book-of-the-Year Award Winner! Now in its third edition, this quick reference for nurse practitioners and other health care providers continues to provide rapid access to key assessment and management information for pediatric patients. With its concise format, the resource provides current, evidence-based guidelines for the most-commonly encountered problems found in this population in urgent and emergent settings. The pocket guide is arranged in a logical head-to-toe format, and includes the history, physical examination, and essential medical decision-making considerations needed to walk the clinician step-by-step through a typical patient encounter. A variety of templates for dictation/documentation can be mixed and matched as needed to assist the clinician with the development of patient records. The book also contains frequently used anatomical illustrations and templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentations. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: Updates crucial evidence-based clinical guidelines Delivers ultrasound figures and tables Key Features: Provides at-a-glance access to patient treatment information Offers templates assisting in identification of normal and abnormal presentations Contains a rapid review of systems Unfolds content in a head-to-toe format Includes figures and anatomic information assisting in management/diagnosis of conditions Contains information about billing
Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice
The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, 12th Edition is your trusted companion in the dynamic world of healthcare, enabling you to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in any setting. Comprehensive, meticulously updated, and authored by nurses with more than 75 years of combined nursing experience, this essential guide offers a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance to nursing students, and support to nurses at all stages of their careers. This edition focuses on both the clinical and compassionate aspects of nursing, with extensively updated content, especially on these topics: Intravenous therapy Survivorship care Immunization and other preventative recommendations for older adults Ischemic disorders Anticoagulation Eating disorders Breast cancer risk and management American Diabetes Association updates Four additional connective tissue disorders and new pharmacologic therapy Risk factors for eustachian tube dysfunction Pediatric immunodeficiency Reclassification of disorders according to the DSM-5-TR Organized into four distinct parts--Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternity and Neonatal Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing--this manual offers a logical and accessible format. Each section is enriched with Clinical Judgment Alerts, Population Awareness Alerts, and Drug Alerts, emphasizing crucial information for nurse decision-making and sensitivity to diverse patient populations. With a commitment to inclusive and nonbiased language, the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice addresses the unique perspectives, complex challenges, and lived experiences of diverse populations traditionally underrepresented in health literature. Additional resources--Procedural Guidelines, Patient Education Guidelines, and Nursing Care Plans--are available online and through an ebook (available for separate purchase), providing flexible and comprehensive tools for all learning styles.
On Snake-Poison Its Action And Its Antidote
"On Snake-Poison, Its Action and Its Antidote" by A. Mueller is a comprehensive scientific exploration of snake venom, its biological effects, and the development of antidotes to counteract its toxicity. The book delves into the toxicology and pharmacology of snake poison, providing detailed insights into the mechanisms through which venomous snakes inject their toxins and the resulting physiological responses in victims. Mueller's research covers various venomous snake species, examining the specific compositions of their venoms and the diverse ways in which these toxins affect the human body. The book highlights the urgency of understanding snake poison due to its potentially lethal consequences and the critical need for effective antivenoms. Through meticulous scientific study and medical research, Mueller elucidates the development and effectiveness of antidotes aimed at neutralizing snake venom. This includes discussions on the mechanisms of action of antivenoms, their administration protocols, and their role in mitigating the severe symptoms caused by snake bites. "On Snake-Poison, Its Action and Its Antidote" serves as a vital resource for professionals in toxicology, pharmacology, and medical fields involved in treating snakebite victims. It combines rigorous scientific analysis with practical insights into the management of snake envenomation, making it an essential reference for understanding and combating the dangers posed by venomous snakes worldwide.
Essays on Metaphysical Self-Healing
In this work I searched for articles published on self-healing between 2001 and 2011 in national and international scientific journals. I selected and discussed eighty-nine papers in an attempt to bridge the gap between science and ancient health knowledge. These studies are presented to society through this publication, allowing for reflection and the possibility of contact with this ancient knowledge, stored in each of us, which awaits the moment when we decide to connect with it.
C-Efm(r) Certification Practice Q&A
Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Prepare for your National Certification Corporation (NCC) exam with C-EFM(R) Certification Online Practice Q&A. With 500 high-yield questions and comprehensive rationales that reflect the latest NCC exam blueprint, this essential resource is designed to aid in passing your C-EFM(R) certification. Sharpen your specialty knowledge with 250 practice Q&A organized by exam domain and strengthen your test-taking skills with two 125-question practice tests. This study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way, guaranteed. Key Features: Provides 250 practice questions with detailed rationales Includes 2 practice exams with correct and incorrect answer explanations Provides key information about the C-EFM(R) certification exam Based on the latest NCC blueprint Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect ExamPrepConnect Included with your book: Prepare for exam day with 2 full-length timed practice tests Strengthen your knowledge with 250 practice questions and detailed answer rationales Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan Connect and chat with fellow test takers using the discussion board Play games to make studying fun Access everything on any device See access details inside the book. C-EFM(R) is a registered service mark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.
Informal caregiver overload in patients with chronic diseases
In recent years, with the progress of society in all areas, there has been an increase in life expectancy, and this has been accompanied by a change in the main causes of death and an increase in the prevalence of certain pathologies (chronic diseases and physical and/or mental disabilities), which cause a certain degree of dependency, with older adults being the most affected population group.
The work process of the Community Health Agent
This study arose from the need to get to know the essence of the work of the Community Health Agent (CHA), through knowledge of the ways in which pleasure/displeasure is produced in everyday work, making it important to redefine the place occupied by the health agent in this context. This study reveals that CHAs are positioned in uncertain scenarios and at the same time have a large share of responsibility for organising primary health care and reorienting the health care model. There is a dichotomy between work centred on the institutional sphere and work centred on solidarity and social work, which involves working directly in the community. Through the empirical material collected, it became clear that work generates suffering for CHAs when there is an experience of demands, limitations and violence that generates impotence and fear. On the other hand, the work generates satisfaction due to the recognition of the CHA's role by the team and the community and in relation to the concrete results that are seen in the medium and long term.
Facilitator Guide for Self-Care for New and Student Nurses, Second Edition
This facilitator guide for the second edition of Self-Care for New and Student Nurses includes teaching strategies, classroom activities, and reflective questions to help instructors teach students about self-care tips and techniques. Its content parallels the activities in the Self-Care for New and Student Nurses workbook, providing you with a menu of classroom activities and assignments.About the textbook: As a nursing student, you're taught to expect a variety of challenges while caring for your patients and juggling competing priorities as you begin your career. And, though you may know better, your personal well-being can become the last thing you consider in your hectic student or new-nurse life. There is no better opportunity to explore and develop self-care practices than during your years as a student nurse.This second edition of Self-Care for New and Student Nurses equips you to confidently face stressors now and in the future. No matter where you are in your nursing career, this book offers you multiple strategies to prioritize your own mental, physical, and emotional health. Authors Dorrie K. Fontaine, Tim Cunningham, and Natalie May showcase a group of strong contributors whose valuable tips and exercises will help you: Find joy and a sense of mattering at workManage anxiety, loneliness, and depressionAddress imposter syndrome, practice self-compassion, and thrive during clinicalsCope and seek help with racial tensions, substance abuse, suicide risks, and other traumasSpot the stressors that lead to burnoutPrioritize sleep, exercise, and nutritionBuild a toolkit of self-care techniques, including in-the-moment practices for an ideal workdayDevelop a resilient mindsetEstablish boundariesWe hope that this book opens your mind to the value of self-care and its power to change the way you work, interact with others, and respond to adversity. This is such an exciting time. You are "meeting yourself" during these years of training and preparation for your nursing practice. You are a nurse. Our wish for you: Care for yourself fiercely.
Workbook for Self-Care for New and Student Nurses, Second Edition
This workbook for the second edition of Self-Care for New and Student Nurses includes classroom activities and reflective questions to help students learn about self-care tips and techniques.About the textbook: As a nursing student, you're taught to expect a variety of challenges while caring for your patients and juggling competing priorities as you begin your career. And, though you may know better, your personal well-being can become the last thing you consider in your hectic student or new-nurse life. There is no better opportunity to explore and develop self-care practices than during your years as a student nurse.This second edition of Self-Care for New and Student Nurses equips you to confidently face stressors now and in the future. No matter where you are in your nursing career, this book offers you multiple strategies to prioritize your own mental, physical, and emotional health. Authors Dorrie K. Fontaine, Tim Cunningham, and Natalie May showcase a group of strong contributors whose valuable tips and exercises will help you: Find joy and a sense of mattering at workManage anxiety, loneliness, and depressionAddress imposter syndrome, practice self-compassion, and thrive during clinicalsCope and seek help with racial tensions, substance abuse, suicide risks, and other traumasSpot the stressors that lead to burnoutPrioritize sleep, exercise, and nutritionBuild a toolkit of self-care techniques, including in-the-moment practices for an ideal workdayDevelop a resilient mindsetEstablish boundariesWe hope that this book opens your mind to the value of self-care and its power to change the way you work, interact with others, and respond to adversity. This is such an exciting time. You are "meeting yourself" during these years of training and preparation for your nursing practice. You are a nurse. Our wish for you: Care for yourself fiercely.
Self-Care for New and Student Nurses, Second Edition
As a nursing student, you're taught to expect a variety of challenges while caring for your patients and juggling competing priorities as you begin your career. And, though you may know better, your personal well-being can become the last thing you consider in your hectic student or new-nurse life. There is no better opportunity to explore and develop self-care practices than during your years as a student nurse.This second edition of Self-Care for New and Student Nurses equips you to confidently face stressors now and in the future. No matter where you are in your nursing career, this book offers you multiple strategies to prioritize your own mental, physical, and emotional health. Authors Dorrie K. Fontaine, Tim Cunningham, and Natalie May showcase a group of strong contributors whose valuable tips and exercises will help you: Find joy and a sense of mattering at workManage anxiety, loneliness, and depressionAddress imposter syndrome, practice self-compassion, and thrive during clinicalsCope and seek help with racial tensions, substance abuse, suicide risks, and other traumasSpot the stressors that lead to burnoutPrioritize sleep, exercise, and nutritionBuild a toolkit of self-care techniques, including in-the-moment practices for an ideal workdayDevelop a resilient mindsetEstablish boundariesWe hope that this book opens your mind to the value of self-care and its power to change the way you work, interact with others, and respond to adversity. This is such an exciting time. You are "meeting yourself" during these years of training and preparation for your nursing practice. You are a nurse. Our wish for you: Care for yourself fiercely.
