Vascular Access in Neonatal Nursing Practice: A Neuroprotective Approach
Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care
Maximize a short course to ensure success. This is the maternity/peds textbook that focuses on what LPNs must know with just the right depth and breadth of coverage of the knowledge and skills that LPNs need to know to practice safely. A student-friendly approach helps LPN/LVNs to master safe and effective nursing care by developing the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills they need to excel in clinical practice. Clear, concise, readable, well organized, and easy to follow, it's the text that prepares new nurses to make the connections. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks access to a wealth of student resources. Our approach to LPN/LVN education "LPN/LVN Connections," is a consistent and recognizable approach that makes it easier for students and instructors to use multiple books across the LPN curriculum. It responds to the pressures and challenges faced in nursing education by highlighting key themes across our core textbooks, and maintaining a consistent reading level, common terminology and lab values to improve student outcomes in class and prepare them for professional practice. Educators: Contact your F.A. Davis Consultant to learn more about LPN/LVN Connections. Updated & Revised! Reflecting the art and the science of LPN/LVN practice as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care New! "Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment" case studies with questions that develop clinical judgment skills (Suggested answers online.) Expanded! Content on the "Social Determinants of Health" in Chapter 2 New! COVID-19 coverage incorporated into the relevant chapters "LPN/LVN Connections," a consistent and recognizable approach that makes it easier for students and instructors to use multiple books across the LPN curriculum. Focused, highly structured chapters cover must-know information in easy-to-read language with a colorful visual design that makes concepts easier to grasp. Carefully curated content includes only what most LPN students need to know. Student-friendly features in each chapter organize and highlight important concepts to help make the connections, including Real-World Case Study with Questions, Safety STAT!, Conceptual Cornerstone, Patient Teaching Guidelines. Health Promotion, Cultural Considerations, Labs & Diagnostics, Nursing Care Plans, and more.
Study Guide for Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care
Practice. Practice. Practice. Each chapter in the Study Guide corresponds to a chapter in Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care, 3rd Edition. Exercise by exercise, activity by activity, you'll develop your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while mastering the principles, concepts, and procedures essential to success in the classroom, in practice, and on the NCLEX(R). Revised & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of LPN/LVN practice as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care to parallel its companion text New! COVID care questions that correspond to new content in the text Vocabulary exercises, including true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and crossword puzzles Summary box exercise featuring multiple-choice, Post-Conference and Conceptual Cornerstone short-answer questions, and Patient Teaching Guidelines essay questions NCLEX(R)-style review questions Short-answer exercises about cultural considerations, learn to C.U.S., therapeutic communication, and Safety Stat! as well as teamwork and laboratory and diagnostic case studies Nursing care plan and concept map exercises Drawing and completion
Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice
What is nursing? Noted nursing scholars explore the historical and contemporary theories that are the foundation of nursing practice today. The only nursing research and theory book with primary works by the original theorists, the 6th Edition focuses on the relevant, need-to-know content that links theory to clinical practice. Students explore the role of these theories in the real-world to see how they guide nursing practice. New! AACN Essentials #1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice integrated throughout New! Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the addition of "Point of Reflection' boxes, and three new middle range theory chapters, John Lowe's Theory of Native Reliance, Mona Wicks's Family Health Model, and Peggy Chinn's Philosophy, Theory, and Practice of Peace and PowerNew! Answers to Case Study Reflective Questions posted online for instructors Updated & Revised! Reorganized to focus on practice-relevant and need-to-know content Updated! Practice exemplars in select chapters that illustrate how to apply theory to practice Presents 25 major theories written by the original theorists or eminent scholars to help students understand the interrelationship between nursing theories and nursing practice. Covers the middle range theories and practice models that define the best outcomes and links theory to clinical practice. Addresses how to implement theory-based practice. Explores the historical and contemporary theories that are the foundation of nursing practice today. Features in-depth coverage of the development of the theories that guide nursing practice. Includes questions to guide reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter.
Caring for Older Adults Holistically
Provide the best care for older adults. Prepare your students to meet the growing demand for licensed practical/vocational nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to older adults. Easy-to-understand writing and a positive outlook enliven every page of this popular resource. Step by step, they'll master the knowledge and skills they need, while also honing the leadership, management, and delegation abilities essential to professional success. Caring for Older Adults Holistically is available as part of the Davis Advantage LPN/LVN Collection. Individual print or eBooks versions do not include access to Davis Advantage LPN/LVN. New, Updated & Revised! Reflecting the art and science of nursing today and evidenced-based practice New & Expanded! Emphasis on wellness focused in a new chapter, Promoting WellnessNew & Updated! Coverage of Social Determinants of Health, Healthy People 2030 objectives, elder abuse, palliative care for older adults with chronic conditions, and common mental health conditions "LPN/LVN Connections" a consistent and recognizable approach that makes it easier to use multiple books across the curriculum Emphasis on critical thinking through "Case Studies," "Cultural Consideration" boxes, and "Focused Learning" charts to help make the connections Focus on clinical decision-making in multiple features, including "Point of Interest" and "Critically Examine the Following" exercises and "Think Like a Nurse" NCLEX-style review questions with answers in every chapter Focus on safety and high-quality care through SENC (Safe Effective Nursing Care boxes) Coverage of the importance of holistic care across the nursing process
2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook
Take 2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook wherever you go with the convenient and easy-to-use app for Android and Apple. Subscribe Today to Start a FREE Trial! The 2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook is an up-to-date, practical, comprehensive and user-friendly drug reference guide for current nursing students and practicing nurses alike. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically from A-Z. The 2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook ensures that all nurses, both new and experienced, can easily access accurate information they need before administering any medication, ensuring proper patient care and safety. The 2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook includes: Generic and trade names and, if applicable, alternative drug names Pharmacologic and therapeutic classes Indications and Dosages with, if applicable, dosage adjustments Drug Administration guidelines for each form of drug to be administered Onset, peak, and duration along with half-life for each form of drug Mechanism of Action Contraindications Interactions for drugs, activities, and foods Adverse drug reactions with life-threatening ones bolded Childbearing Considerations with subcategories of pregnancy and lactation for all drugs; if applicable, labor and delivery and reproduction subcategories Nursing Considerations with warnings highlighted by bolded Warning word and warning appears in a different color Patient Teaching with warnings highlighted by bolded Warning word and warning appears in a different color New drugs added to the 2026 Nurse's Drug Handbook include: Aprocitentan, Benzgalantamine, Ceftobiprole Medocaril Sodium, Deuruxolitinib, Deutetrabenazine, Donanemab-Azbt, Ensifentrine, Fezolinetant, Landiolol, Lebrikizumab-Lbkz, Nalmefene Hcl, Nemolizumab-Ilto, Pivmecillinam
Examination of the Newborn
Newborn babies are examined at around 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination.Examination of the Newborn encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers: - the role of the first examination as a screening tool;- normal fetal development;- parents' concerns and how to respond to them;- the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening;- the events of labour and birth;- the clinical examination of the neonate;- the identification and management of congenital abnormalities;- accountability and legal issues.This new edition is thoroughly revised throughout to meet current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) and National Screening Committee standards. It reflects the new standards and key performance indicators from NHS England (2024). Case scenarios, model answers, questions and further reading help the reader to apply the content to their own practice.This textbook is particularly valuable for midwives and nurses undertaking Examination of the Newborn modules as well as a useful reference work for those already performing this role. It provides midwives and other practitioners involved in neonatal examination with a comprehensive guide to the holistic examination of the newborn infant.
Digital Nursing
Investigating the ways in which digital technology is transforming the roles of nurses and how they deliver care, this book explores how nurses can optimise patient care, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve healthcare outcomes in the information age.The first half of the book emphasises the importance of nursing theory in guiding nursing practice and decision-making in the context of digital healthcare. Examining how technology is transforming their responsibilities and skillsets, it showcases the opportunities and challenges that nurses encounter in embracing digital tools to optimise patient care. Some of the thorniest challenges relate to ethical considerations, and an international selection of contributors discuss some of the key dilemmas and provide strategies for navigating the ethical dimensions of digital nursing. The second half of the book is focused around three case studies - using social media, wound care, and infection control. These chapters look at how digital technology is transforming specific aspects of nursing practice, providing concrete examples of the impact of technology on patient care and nursing efficiency. The book concludes with a discussion of emerging technologies and their potential implications for nursing practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery.This text is a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and educators interested in how new technologies are integrated into nursing theory and practice, and the implications for person-centred humanistic care.
Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.NEW! Three new chapters address key topics: Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders; Drugs Used to Treat Headaches; and Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderNEW! Video and animation icons direct you to supplementary videos or animations on the companion Evolve websiteUPDATED! Accurate and current content ensures you are learning the most current drugs and treatment protocolsEXPANDED! Additional coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model enhances The Nursing Process and Pharmacology chapterMedication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do-Not-Confuse and High Alert icons highlight the importance of safe drug handling and administrationNursing process application provides an overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder, as well as specific nursing considerations for the drug treatmentMedication Administration unit clearly and visually outlines assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for safe administration of percutaneous, enteral, and parenteral drugsDrug tables clearly outline generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications for each disorderLifespan Considerations boxes for Children and for Older Adults draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to patients of those age groupsClinical Goldmine boxes focus on best practices in the clinical settingExtensive resources on the Evolve companion website, including math review, patient teaching guides, chapter review questions, video clips of medication administration, and animations of drug actions, help reinforce your understanding of key concepts
Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access
This second edition offers updated and revised information on vessel health and preservation (VHP). It presents a model of care and systematic application of vascular access and administration of intravenous treatment to show how establishing and maintaining a route to the bloodstream with optimal methods is essential for patients in acute care today. This model concept was first published in poster form in 2008 and in JVA in 2012, which has received a great deal of attention, especially in the US, UK and Australia. Until now, little thought has been given to an intentional process to guide selection, insertion and management of vascular access devices (VADs) and by default actions are based on crisis management when a quickly selected VAD fails. The book details how VHP establishes a framework or pathway model for each step of the patient experience, intentionally guiding, improving and eliminating risk when possible. The evidence points to the fact that reducing fragmentation, establishing a pathway, and teaching the process to all stakeholders reduces complications with intravenous therapy, improves efficiency and diminishes cost. As such this book has become a strong point of reference appealing to vascular access specialists, bedside nurses, physicians and other health professionals. Few authoritative guides provide the depth and descriptive evidence included in this VHP model of care, suitable for hospital administrators, directors, educators and others to apply within their services.
Health Promotion for Nursing Associates
Promoting health and preventing ill health is central to your role as a nursing associate. Written in clear language and full of examples from practice, this book introduces all the aspects of health promotion that you need to know. Covering essential topics such as health inequalities, mental health promotion and making sense of demographic data, and with a new expanded look at culture and communication, supporting mental health for Children and Young People and the impact of socio-economic inequalities on access, this book develops your knowledge and skills in health promotion at the individual, community and population level. Key features: - Fully mapped to the 2018 NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates - Case studies, activities and new insights from real TNAs illustrate health promotion in different settings across all fields of nursing - Written specifically to reflect the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confidence and professional practitioner ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee nursing associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students
Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and written directly for nursing students, this practical and straightforward book covers everything you need to know when conducting a literature or research project plan. Why do you need this book? - A clear and straightforward guide to support you throughout your final year assessment - Updated to include additional types of assessment including service improvement project plans - Takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing a topic and research question, using and critiquing research, all the way to writing up and completing your project - Case studies and activities hone the critical thinking and decision-making skills you will need to secure top marks
Understanding Person-Centred Care for Nursing Associates
Understanding how to deliver effective, person-centred care is vital for a future career as a Nursing Associate. In this second edition, trainee nursing associates will be introduced to the principles of person-centred care, provided with guidance on caring for a broad range of different patient groups (including acute, long-term and palliative care), and prepared for practice in any healthcare setting via case studies drawn from across the lifespan and nursing fields. Key issues relating to providing care such as inclusivity, health inequalities and ethics are covered, including through new case studies. Key features: Clearly explains the principles and theory underpinning person-centred care to encourage a holistic and evidence-based approach to practice Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) Case studies and activities drawn from all fields of nursing and across the lifespan illustrate theory in different practice settings Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee nursing associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
How to Write Brilliantly
As a nursing or health and social care student, academic writing is one of the main ways you're assessed. However, how to approach your assignments can be a challenge. This is a short, simple guide to the academic writing process, helping you to grow in confidence, to write critically and engagingly, and to develop your voice. Whether you are just starting your course, returning to study or looking to improve your style, you'll find out how to: - Get into the mindset for independent study and reflection - Source and evaluate literature and evidence - Develop your critical writing skills - Structure your work
Nursing Care Plans
Master the skills you need to create customized nursing care plans! Covering the most common medical-surgical nursing diagnoses and clinical problems, Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, Eleventh Edition features 232 care plans, each reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international treatment protocols. It also features ICNP diagnoses, highlighted QSEN competencies, and a clear differentiation of nursing and collaborative interventions. New to this edition are a full-color format, seven new care plans, and a new online care plan template that makes it easier to create care plans. The #1 care planning book is better than ever and will help you learn to think like a nurse!NEW! Seven additional care plans cover: Impaired Skin IntegrityInfectionUnderweightOverflow Incontinence of UrineEating DisordersBrain TumorPancreatic CancerNEW! Fully updated coverage includes the latest therapeutic interventions and rationalesNEW! Full-color format makes this text more user-friendly and accessibleUPDATED! Using Nursing Care Plans to Individualize and Improve Care chapter features more illustrations to help you understand the components of a care plan, as well as how to prioritize those which are most appropriate for your patientsUPDATED! Content reflects the most current evidence-based practice and national and international clinical practice guidelinesCare plans for 77 "clinical problems" (formerly "nursing diagnoses") use a conceptual model organization and include the most common/important patient problems, providing the building blocks for creating your own individualized care plansCare plans for 155 disorders encompass virtually every common medical-surgical condition, organized by body systemPrioritized care planning guidance internally organizes care plans from "actual" to "risk for" clinical problems, from general to specific interventions, and from independent to collaborative/interprofessional interventions to help you prioritize the most important, therapeutic interventionsCare plan format for clinical problems includes a definition/explanation of the diagnosis, common etiologies, supporting data, expected outcomes, ongoing assessment, and therapeutic interventionsCare plan format by disorder includes synonyms for the disorder (for ease in cross referencing), a definition, common etiologies, supporting data, expected outcomes, ongoing assessment, and therapeutic interventions for each relevant clinical problemNEW! Care plan template on the Evolve companion website gives you a starting point for creating your own plans of care
Gerontologic Nursing
Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, Seventh Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care - and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.NEW! Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chaptersNEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practiceNEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practicesUPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurseBody system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and functionCurrent standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date informationEssential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapterPsychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the textClinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skillsHelpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including: Nursing Care PlanPatient/Family TeachingHealth Promotion/Illness PreventionNutritional ConsiderationsEvidence-Based PracticeEmergency TreatmentHome CareKey points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information One Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapterAdding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapterExpanded content on Pressure Injuries Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation
Thinking It Through: Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgement, and Decision Making in Canadian Nursing
Written and developed by Canadians with the Canadian nursing context in mind, this new resource is the only fundamental Canadian-focused nursing text to support you in developing clinical reasoning skills and clinical judgement for decision making in nursing practice. Thinking it Through: Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgement, and Decision Making in Canadian Nursing moves beyond the nursing process to deliver focused strategies using a unified process for thinking and decision making that is visible, relatable, real - and needed by future nurses. Introducing useful models and practical frameworks as essential nursing tools, this structured guide for nursing cognitive development is a valuable resource throughout every year of your nursing program.Comprehensive integration of theory and application within the Canadian context makes it easy to understand and apply to nursing practice in the Canadian health care systemDiscussions of key concepts such as social determinants of health; social justice and equity; unconscious bias and assumptions; reflection; interdisciplinary health care teams; complexity; diverse health care settings; and more, are directly related to clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, and decision making in Canadian nursing practiceA vast array of pedagogical features and practical applications, including real-life examples, case scenarios, review questions, and more, along with practical applications promote your confidence and competence in thinking like a nurseFocus on applying clinical reasoning skills to practice helps prepare you for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX(R), REx-PN(R), and CPNRE(R) licensure exams, as well as in your nursing careerContent reviewed by current Canadian nursing students ensures this text is accurate, relevant, and applicable to future nursing students
Applied Drama and Person-Centred Nursing
This ground-breaking book highlights and extends on the increasing number of research and practice collaborations between the disciplines of drama and nursing across the globe. Uniquely, it presents how drama-based interactive education can enable nursing students to develop an embodied understanding of sympathetic presence within a person-centred curriculum. This text provides meaningful insights into how to cultivate approaches to be person-centred and sympathetically present in every interaction with others through the application of drama-based methods. The work described within seeks to show how applying drama can help people perform more effective person-centred practices, with applied drama approaches which are in turn more person-centred.By focusing on the author's innovative doctoral research study, this book seeks to show how taking part in expertly designed drama practice alongside nursing education leads nurses towards engaging more in person-centredness, overcoming their personal vulnerabilities, showing an enhanced ability to attend to others, and a greater understanding of how to perform presence. Meanwhile showing applied drama practitioners how they can understand facilitation practice through sympathetic presence to discover practical ways to approach an aesthetics of care in their practice.This book offers a process for nurse educators and applied drama artists to work together in a mutual exchange, where both fields can contribute specialised expertise in developing the next generation of person-centred practitioners.
Essential Research for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Care
Mosby’s Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards
Memorize the medical-surgical nursing facts you need to know ? in a flash! Featuring more than 100 colorful 4 x 6 note cards, Mosby's Medical-Surgical Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic and Memory Aids for Nurses use illustrations, mnemonics, and humor to make studying easier and more fun. This unique medical-surgical review may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards, so it's perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educator JoAnn Zerwekh, these durable note cards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX(R) examination. There's no other study tool like it!UNIQUE! More than 100 full-color cartoons offer humorous and memorable presentations of key medical-surgical concepts and conditionsUNIQUE! Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most complex conceptsConcise information provided on the back of each image emphasizes specific nursing details and key conceptsFour distinctive colors are used to highlight serious/life threatening implications, common clinical findings, important nursing implications, and patient teachingWhat You Need to Know sections on each card cover key information in a quick and easy-to-review formatColored thumb tabs at the bottom of the page allow you to find topics quickly.Thick pages and a spiral-bound format create a portable tool that is durable enough for use in the clinical environment
Study Guide for Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and apply them to patient care. Case studies include questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX(R) exam, allowing you to practice critical thinking and build skills in clinical judgment. Updated with questions on new methods and treatment, this study guide helps you prepare for success on your licensure examination and in nursing practice.Updated exercises correspond with the textbook's new content on methods and treatment for the care of women, families, newborns, and childrenCase studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX(R) exam include exercises with questions to help you develop skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the licensure examinationThinking Critically activities require you to apply what you've learned in the textbook to new situations or to draw conclusions based on that knowledgeApplying Knowledge activities provide additional opportunities for you to apply learned information to clinical careReview questions cover information from the textbook by chapter, with appropriate nursing actions, what to expect in terms of medical orders or patient care, and potential complicationsVariety of exercises includes matching, multiple-choice, vocabulary building, short answer, and select-all-that-apply questions to reinforce your understanding of basic concepts and factual knowledge
Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence with Navigate Advantage Access
Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Sixth Edition is a foundational nursing textbook for teaching and learning the basics of creating and using evidence in nursing practice. Written in a conversational tone, the hallmark of this text is its readability and the author's skillfulness in simplifying otherwise complex topics such as evidence-based care, qualitative and quantitative studies, and translation of research to practice. Nurses need to demonstrate proficiency in reading research, determining its use in their practice, and participating in the research process. The Sixth Edition is intuitively organized around the three main competencies - reading, using, and creating evidence - all of which enable the student to translate research into evidence in a practical way. This nursing textbook is intended to teach and support the clinical practice of nursing students, professional nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses that must apply evidence to patient care.
Global Health and Nursing
Nurses are critical in addressing the great health challenges we now face. For the first time, Global Health and Nursing provides an overview of global health issues specifically for nurses. Critical topics covered in this exciting new book include the social determinants of health, planetary health, globalisation and migration. It highlights the importance of investment in the nursing profession, the role of gender, and how nurses can find a global voice to become influential leaders as we rebuild health systems post-pandemic. Written by Dr Barbara Stilwell, one of the UK's most influential nurses and a champion for health workers and strong health systems, the book is suitable for all those interested in global health, including postgraduate nurses, nurse educators, practising nurses and nurses taking global health programmes.Written by eminent British nurse, researcher and academic Dr Barbara Stilwell, with contributions from major players in global nursingCovers a broad range of issues relevant to all those interested in global health, from the nurse's viewpointExplores the most critical issues facing world health today, including planetary health, decolonising nursing, nurse migration and nursing in emergenciesFocus on leadership and how to find a global voiceReal life case studies drawn from around the world - learn from your peersResearch-based findings on the effects of COVID on the nursing workforceClosely linked to the work of the International Council of Nurses
Transitions in Nursing
Highly respected guide to entering the world of work Now in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments. The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work. This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates.Fully updated, evidence-based, comprehensive content from experts in the fieldPractical strategies and suggestions for removing stress, strain and culture shockA focus on self-careCase studies, reflective questions and exercises throughout to help apply learning to the real-life workplaceStudent and Instructor resources on Evolve: Case studies + reflective questionsNew chapter on infection prevention and control in the current climateNew chapter on bullying and strategies to deal with itNew content on cultural safety
The Biological Basis of Cancer
Introducing the biology of neoplastic disorders, this accessible book looks at how cancer damages the body, and how the treatments work. The new edition is updated with the most recent research evidence.
Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice of Wounds
Cutaneous wounds, especially chronic ones, are a serious public health problem due to their high prevalence, difficulty in healing, high recurrence rates, causing a high socio-economic impact in terms of costs to the health and social security system, in terms of professional care, use of therapeutic resources for healing, absenteeism from work and reduced quality of life related to daily and leisure activities. This study shows that nurses have the knowledge to treat wounds, but there are deficits on the subject, and continuing education is necessary to avoid inappropriate and outdated behaviour.
Instructions for Dealing with Schizophrenia
This book is written by a man of sixty years who became severely psychotic at eighteen years and was diagnosed schizophrenic. For forty years, Mr. Bragen has been proactively dealing with the realities of the illness, the tough realities of the world. In his twenties he was successfully employed in electronic repair, in delivery driving, and in night time cleanup. In his thirties, Jack enjoyed more of a social life. He married his wife in 1997, and stuck it out for 27 years. Bragen has been medication and treatment compliant for almost all of the last forty years of this illness. But he has been determined to have a life. For the past twenty five years he's struggled to have a writing career, this book included. He has numerous publishing credits to date and has been published hundreds of times in magazines and newspapers. And yet, Mr. Bragen has done all of this while mentally disabled. Maybe that will interest you in purchasing a copy, and seeing it his way.
Transformational Leadership in Nursing
AJN Book of the Year Winner in Leadership and Management! Bolster your leadership skills to inspire and maximize your team's capability and capacity This award-winning text helps students of nurse leadership to master the competencies they need to effectively lead in today's complex health organizations. The updated fourth edition offers greater opportunities for readers to access the contemporary thinking of principals in a variety of fields through links to TED talks, blogs, podcasts, and other media. It embraces the global perspectives essential for today's leaders and expands its focus on the context of complex healthcare organizations. Content incorporates current legislation, the Quintuple Aim, and AONE competencies along with increased attention to national patient safety benchmarks, health disparities, workforce issues, and patient and consumer satisfaction. Experts impart their knowledge on interprofessional collaboration, creating and shaping diverse care environments, healthcare economics, and other key areas of leadership development. The book provides practical information on developing and implementing strategic plans; designing, implementing, and evaluating practice models; building cohesive and effective teams; and leading across systems of care to resolve healthcare disparities and improve outcomes. Known for its readability and pragmatic approach, the fourth edition provides additional case studies and scenarios depicting changing dynamics within nursing. These "Leadership in Action" vignettes demonstrate how other nurses have harnessed their strengths, sought out mentors, and solved complex problems. Consistent with leadership competencies in the AACN Essentials, the book addresses healthcare challenges and frameworks for becoming a transformational leader during times of change and discusses the creation of organizational cultures that support practice excellence. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Fourth Edition: Expands case studies to encompass more complex scenarios across varied roles and settings Offers access to the contemporary thinking of leaders in different fields Expands the role of the nurse leader working across diverse communities and constituencies, including legislators Written to appeal to students following different trajectories such as those in BSN-DNP programs Discusses how COVID-19 has changed leadership and healthcare illustrated by vivid case studies Provides increased focus on developing leadership skills in clinical roles Offers new examples of dealing with crises from a leadership perspective Key Features: Outlines key leadership competencies for effective leadership in complex organizations Addresses healthcare economics and finance and discusses key population health strategies Offers "Leadership in Action" vignettes highlighting real-world application of concepts and strategies Examines important transition of APRNs into leadership roles Provides learning objectives, reflection questions, inspirational quotations from noted leaders, and resources for further learning CourseConnect Features: Interactive modules with chapter lessons, questions, and more Flashcards, game center, and discussion boards Notes, highlighter, bookmark, and search tools Dashboard to track progress, strengths, and weaknesses
Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator
The essential guide for every nurse educator! This comprehensive resource, written by experienced authors/educators, thoroughly delineates the role of the nurse educator in both academic and non-academic environments including the role of scholar. The updated fourth edition encompasses the newest research and best practices to ensure that educators remain at the forefront of nursing education. Included are completely new chapters addressing competency-based education, current challenges in teaching, and the role of the educator as a leader, mentor, and advisor. The book provides expanded coverage of inclusive teaching and diverse learners, integration of AI and social media in education, and advancements in simulations and clinical teaching. The fourth edition continues to provide evidence-based guidance on the role of the educator and transition from clinician to educator, learning theories, teaching methods, new technologies, clinical teaching, interprofessional education, curriculum development, evaluation and testing, accreditation, and becoming a scholar. The text includes many practical examples and scenarios to enhance teaching practices. It emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, offering insights and strategies for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. Readers will benefit from practical guidance, templates, and exhibits supporting various teaching aspects. Each chapter includes PowerPoints, and an Instructor Manual provides a sample syllabus and a complete online course with chapter summaries, student learning activities, discussion questions, online resources, and assessment strategies. With chapters aligning with CNE test blueprints, the text aids students in preparing for CNE exams. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Fourth Edition: New chapters on competency-based education, current challenges, and the role of the educator as leader, mentor, and advisor. Expanded content on inclusive teaching and diverse learners. Integration of AI and social media in education. Enhanced guidance on fostering online interactions and community building. Key Features: Incorporates the latest research and best practices. Prepares graduate nursing students and clinicians for educator roles. Provides practical applications with numerous examples and scenarios. Includes resources for instructors, including sample syllabi, PowerPoint slides, and a complete 20-module online course. Aligns with CNE exam blueprints to prepare students for taking these exams.
101+ Primary Care Case Studies
Delivers real-life primary care case studies from more than 50 physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians! With a focus on illustrating care that is both competent and compassionate, this workbook-style resource features 101 engrossing narrative case studies that demonstrate how best to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient based on the history of the illness, a review of systems, relevant patient history, and physical exam findings. Readers will find probing questions within each case to help them determine differential and most likely diagnoses, diagnostic tests to order, and appropriate patient management strategies using relevant references. Each case study is organized to simulate the patient care journey from chief complaint to outcome. The second edition not only updates cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols but also features 25 brand new cases and expands the body systems addressed including Psych-Mental Health. Twenty-five cases are available online to faculty for student assignment. Covering conditions across all organ systems and the lifespan, the workbook offers an authentic perspective on what to expect in the patient care environment. It even includes information on pathophysiology and how to use ICD-10 codes in documentation. Unique to the book is its emphasis on both the science and art of medicine by including personal insights into quality and compassionate care. Serving a virtual clinical preceptor, the workbook can be used independently or in a classroom setting. It is accompanied by an online student supplement on Springer's Connect website providing answers and rationale to all questions, real outcomes of the cases, and personal insights from case contributors. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the second Edition: Twenty-five completely new cases targeting the areas of Psych-Mental Health, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease Twenty-five additional online cases are available exclusively to faculty for student assignment Updates and revises all cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols Key Features: Uses a consistent case study design and critical thinking exercises to help students work step-by-step through patient scenarios Teaches clinical and bedside manner skills imperative for delivering quality care Covers patients across the lifespan Embedded in a humanistic approach to patient-centered care Addresses patient education, medical and legal concerns, and interprofessional collaboration Includes digital access to CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform for students Includes online supplement with answers to case study questions and patient management insights from contributors Provides instructors with TOC accessible by chief complaint, diagnosis, patient population, and organ system
Clinical Consult to Psychiatric Mental Health Management for Nurse Practitioners
Quick-Access, Evidence-Based Mental Healthcare Protocols for Nurse Practitioners! Master psychiatric-mental health management with clear, concise, and evidence-based guidance. This essential resource for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and students simplifies complex topics with quick-access diagnostic and treatment insights. Updating for the latest DSM-5-TR standards, this text is the go-to clinical companion for confident patient care. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect---an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. What's New: Updated for DSM-5-TR -- Includes the latest diagnostic criteria and ICD-10 codes for accurate psychiatric assessments Expanded Disorder Coverage -- Adds more than 30 additional mental health conditions with detailed treatment guidance Revamped Treatment Sections -- Enhanced focus on clinical judgment, decision-making, and evidence-based interventions Comprehensive Case Studies -- New faculty resources with case-based learning to improve clinical skills Streamlined Pharmacology -- Drug monographs removed; focus on therapeutics, with essential medication guidelines still included Key Features: Quick-access guide covering diagnosis, treatment, ICD-10 codes, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based psychiatric care Enhance clinical confidence, improve diagnostic accuracy, and deliver effective, evidence-based psychiatric care with ease Clear, concise format with case studies, diagnostic tools, and treatment plans to enhance learning and clinical decision-making Expert author with extensive clinical, teaching, and research experience, ensuring practical, evidence-based guidance for PMHNPs Instructor Resources: Includes Instructor Manual (Case Studies), Test Bank, PowerPoints, and content mapping to AACN Essentials Maximize Your Learning With Course-Connect---Included With Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course. Master Complex Concepts -- Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention. Track Your Progress -- Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement. Study Anytime, Anywhere -- Enjoy seamless access to your e-Text and study tools whenever and wherever you need them.
Nurses of Los Angeles
Nurses of Los Angeles: Uncapping the Mystery details the leaders, the schools, and the lives of nurses who worked daily to achieve their goals. More than 450 color photographs, from 1858 to 2024, accompany each historical story and biography as it is told.When California became a state in 1850, the treeless basin named Los Angeles had no newspapers, colleges, libraries, or public schools. Residents obtained water from open canals in front of their homes that were used for bathing and dumping trash. Cows grazed in open fields. Injured people lay unattended in squalor, and orphans roamed the streets for handouts.In 1855, Bishop Thaddeus Amat wrote to Spain, France, and the East Coast of the United States to ask officials for help in caring for the needy residents and orphans. The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul responded and sent six nurse nuns from Maryland. Those six nurses opened the first Los Angeles hospital in 1857--the only hospital until the county finally built one in 1878.In the early 1900s, people flocked to Los Angeles for the health benefits. Sanitariums and sanatoriums proliferated: many hoped to cure their tuberculosis; some just wanted rest and relaxation in the perfect climate and fresh sea air. As the city expanded, more hospitals opened. Nurses organized schools of Nursing within the hospitals to meet the needs of the community. They practiced Public Health Nursing in depressed areas of the city, often populated by immigrants who could not afford health care. They succeeded in becoming the first city in the U.S. to convince the County to pay a salary for a Public Health Nurse. They became expert housing inspectors during their patient visits. Nurses thrived and continued to expand their educational methods. They moved from a hospital apprentice model to the breadth of college degrees available to other professions. They created advanced clinicians: nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists. None of this came easily; they worked diligently to fight for a place in society they knew they deserved.
People’s knowledge of first aid
The topic of first aid or pre-hospital care is frequently found in national and international literature. However, in most cases it is related to the knowledge, skills or training of health professionals or students and is rarely addressed to other audiences. The lay population, often neglected by academics in this field, is the one that frequently attends emergency and disaster situations and provides first aid, either out of an instinctive desire to help their neighbour or out of necessity caused by the delay in the arrival of first aid services due to bureaucratic problems and travel. The need for first aid training is also considered necessary only for health professionals, especially in emergency and urgent care services. However, recent studies emphasise the importance of teaching other people from different age groups through health education in order to reduce injuries and save lives in emergency situations that are always, or almost always, unpredictable.
New Nurse Fast Track Guide
New Nurse Fast Track Guide: Your Essential Companion to Nursing Success Are you a new nurse looking to jumpstart your career with confidence? The New Nurse Fast Track Guide is designed to provide you with the critical knowledge and skills needed to thrive during your first year on the job. This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and insider tips from experienced nurses to help you navigate the complexities of nursing with ease. Whether you're entering med-surg, critical care, or any specialty, the New Nurse Fast Track Guide is packed with essential information to help you deliver safe, effective patient care while feeling prepared and empowered in your new role. Inside, you'll find detailed guidance on topics like: - Vital Nursing Skills: Learn to master essential nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound care, Foley catheter management, and medication administration. - Clinical Assessments: Understand how to perform comprehensive patient assessments, interpret lab results, and recognize early signs of patient deterioration. - Code Blue & Emergencies: Be ready to act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations with step-by-step protocols for rapid response, ACLS, and BLS. - Critical Care Knowledge: Gain insights into managing oxygen therapy, ventilators, trach care, and EKG interpretation-crucial for ICU and critical care settings. - Communication & Documentation: Learn best practices for charting, communicating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. In addition to clinical knowledge, the New Nurse Fast Track Guide covers personal strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance as you transition into your professional role. Why You Need This Guide: Starting your nursing career can be overwhelming, but with the New Nurse Fast Track Guide, you'll have a trusted resource to turn to when faced with challenges. It's like having a mentor in your pocket, offering real-world advice, practical solutions, and expert tips to help you succeed from day one. This guide is tailored for new nurses who want to hit the ground running and impact their patient care without feeling lost or unprepared. Don't wait-empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence you need to excel in your nursing journey. The New Nurse Fast Track Guide is your key to unlocking nursing excellence and paving the way for a fulfilling, successful career!
ICU Nurse Fast Track Guide
The ICU Nurse Fast Track Guide is a must-have resource for new and transitioning nurses entering the high-stakes world of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Written by an experienced critical care nurse, this guide provides practical insights, essential knowledge, and actionable strategies to help you confidently navigate your first year in the ICU. This comprehensive guide covers key topics, including: * ICU protocols and procedures * Managing critical care equipment (ventilators, monitors, IV pumps) * Interpreting vital signs, ABGs, and lab values * Hemodynamic monitoring and troubleshooting * Handling ventilators, chest tubes, and other critical care interventions * Responding to ICU emergencies like sepsis, STEMI, respiratory distress, and Code Blue * Effective communication with interdisciplinary teams and family members Designed to fast-track your learning, this guide offers clear explanations, real-world case scenarios, and quick-reference tools to enhance your critical thinking and decision-making under pressure. Key features include: * Practical checklists for assessments and procedures * Step-by-step equipment handling instructions * Real-life ICU scenarios and quick-reference tables * Tips for time management, stress reduction, and self-care to prevent burnout Whether you're new to the ICU or looking to refresh your skills, this guide will elevate your nursing practice, improve patient care, and position you for long-term success in any ICU setting.
Doctorate: Finding Your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research
Are you thinking about embarking on postgraduate qualifications? Are you unsure how to juggle the challenges of a doctorate alongside your clinical workload and personal responsibilities? Then this new book from academic and health professional Dr Janet Deane is for you. Written from personal experience, Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research will help you navigate the entire process of your PhD journey, from choosing your research topic to undertaking the course and assessment, obtaining funding, managing your time, and optimising your health and wellbeing. The book is packed full of tips and advice from other health professionals who have successfully completed their doctorates. This book will be especially useful for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are considering doctoral research with a view to becoming future research leaders in their field.The only title on the market written from the perspective of healthcare professionals rather than those already embedded in academia - provides real-life insights and adviceWritten in a personal, conversational style - easy to read for busy healthcare professionalsEncourages self-reflection - how your values and background can inform your future research careerTips for grant and fellowship applications, and how to persist beyond failureAdvice on time management, supervision and mentorship, work-life balance and how to meet your goalsSupport for maintaining your physical and mental health from those who have been through it tooInterviews with a diverse range of UK nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are either currently on or have successfully navigated the journey
The Accidental Nurse
A memoir that shares personal stories of experiences and lessons learned, aimed at connecting with fellow Black Nurses who, while deeply passionate about Nursing, also face unique challenges within the profession. It offers insights and strategies to not only survive but thrive in the workplace, no matter where they are in their career journey, especially when navigating the world of Nursing while Black.
