Thriving in Mental Health Nursing
Comprehensive guide on what it means to be a Mental Health Nurse, with up-to-date clinical perspectives and insightful case studies Thriving in Mental Health Nursing delivers a 360-degree view of what it means to be a Mental Health Nurse and how to be a resilient, positive, and proactive professional in the field. This book teaches readers to consider their own skills, development needs, and wellbeing while providing an overview of the latest clinical research within the field and what it means for their clients While most Mental Health Nursing books focus on clinical skills and/or patient conditions, this book adopts a holistic approach to the profession by covering topics like managing personal trauma when providing trauma-focused care, understanding, avoiding, and overcoming burnout, and maintaining hope in a post-pandemic staffing crisis. In-depth discussion, vignettes, relevant case studies, and activity suggestions support learning and engagement for healthcare professionals at every step of their careers, from first embarking on a training course to being an experienced Mental Health Nurse. Special attention is paid to diversity and inclusivity themes including micro-aggressions, allyship, and more. Other sample topics explored in Thriving in Mental Health Nursing include: Risk in the form of self-harm, suicide, violence, and aggression, with tips on how to take positive risks and manage risk safely when required Ethical issues in the field, including key perspectives on detaining someone of their freedom under the Mental Health Act (1983) Guidelines for identifying and addressing conflict, whether it arises between team members or from clients, including best practices for de-escalation. Thriving in Mental Health Nursing is an invaluable guide for all nurses in the field, from first-year nurses to the most experienced registered nurses, along with students seeking to understand the significant challenges and obstacles they may encounter.
2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook
The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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.Take 2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook wherever you go with the convenient and easy-to-use app for Android and iPhone, and iPad. Subscribe Today to Start a FREE Trial!
A Clinician's Survival Guide to Acute Medical Emergencies
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) with "Essential Purchase" designation in Emergency Care** A Clinician's Survival Guide to Acute Medical Emergencies, Fourth Edition is a primer in acute emergency care aimed at nursing staff, senior medical students, Foundation Year doctors and physician assistants. This textbook outlines the observations, clinical management and interventions in the critical first 24 hours of admission, based on an understanding of the underlying disease mechanisms. The new edition has been updated to cover the management of COVID, the most recent advances in the care of common medical emergencies and the latest iteration of the NEWS Guidance.With a unique focus on the overlap between medical and nursing management in the Acute Medical Unit, this book is an ideal source for the entire acute medical team.Clear, simple and accessible advice on caring for patients in the first 24 hours of admissionCurrent, evidence-based guidance as a cornerstone to a team-based approachCovers all the common emergency conditions and their underlying disease mechanismsExplains the rationale of the assessment, observations and managementFocuses specifically on effective communication with the patients and their relativesInformation on COVID, SARS, Avian influenza and bio-terrorismUpdated NEWS 2 scoring and appropriate responsesRevised case histories to reflect current practiceThe Clinician's Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse's Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format.
Breastfeeding
This book examines the importance of nursing care in breastfeeding and its contributions to the health of mother and baby. The study aimed to carry out a systematic review of the benefits of nursing care in breastfeeding. The method chosen was a systematic review, using databases: MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), BNDEF (Nursing Database) and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature). The descriptors were chosen according to DeCS (Health Sciences Descriptors) and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). In accordance with the descriptors, Boolean operators were used to combine the terms in the databases. Fourteen articles were included in this study. The results indicate that continuing education and emotional support are fundamental to successful breastfeeding, suggesting the need for more robust health policies that promote evidence-based practices. The paper concludes that nursing care not only facilitates the practice of breastfeeding, but also contributes significantly to maternal and child well-being.
Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam Prep 2024-2025 - 3 Full-Length Practice Tests, 150+ Online Video Tutorials, Secrets Study Guide with Detailed Answer Explanations
Mometrix Test Preparation's Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam Prep - Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Kaplan Nursing School Admissions Test. 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 Nursing School Admissions exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Kaplan, Inc. expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.Guide sections include: ...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 Nursing School Admissions 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 Nursing School Admissions 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. All 3 practice tests are available to take in online interactive format, allowing you to immediately score your test and see what you got wrong. We've also printed 1 practice test in your guide for offline reference.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 Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam Prep - Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the Nursing School Admissions review you need to be successful on your exam.
Simulation in Canadian nursing education
This foundational overview of simulation for nurse educators addresses the pressing demand for a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for nurse educators teaching with simulation in the ever-evolving landscape of nursing education. The competencies outlined by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing/Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CASN/CNEI) for Simulation Nurse Educators serve as a guiding framework in this text for the exploration of the essential elements of simulation-based nursing education. These competencies encompass a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge areas that are necessary for nurse educators engaged in simulation-based pedagogy. This text was created as an adjunct to the four modules of the Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE) program and to provide nurse educators across Canada with updated information and resources to support them in incorporating innovative teaching methodologies into their teaching skill sets. The CCSNE program was developed to foster excellence in nursing education by providing faculty development in simulation-based pedagogy, practices, and technologies that follow the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice TM (HSSOBP). Recognizing the diversity of expertise among nurse educators in simulation-based pedagogy, this text offers a robust starting point for those seeking to enhance their teaching skills in simulation. There is a broad complement of practice learning needs for moving nursing education forward in the area of simulation-based pedagogy, and this text provides a foundation and starting point for learning.
A Textbook of Community Nursing
This third edition is a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to this essential area of practice. Fully updated to take into account the wide range of nursing roles in the community, it provides an integrated approach to care, with a focus on physical and mental wellbeing.It covers a wide range of topics, including research and community nursing, public health, professional approaches to care, risk management, safeguarding, therapeutic relationships, care across the lifespan, community nursing assessment, mental health, carers and families, spirituality, leading person-centred care, and digital healthcare.Incorporating current theory, policy and guidelines for practice, and underpinned by a strong evidence base, each chapter features learning objectives and activities. Case studies and examples from practice serve to illustrate the practical application of theory throughout.This is an essential text for all pre-registration nursing students, students on post-registration specialist community nursing courses and qualified nurses entering community practice for the first time.
Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants
Streamline your study process and master essential nursing assistant skills with confidence! Corresponding to the chapters in Remmert's comprehensive text, the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th Edition reinforces your understanding with numerous exercises and review questions - including matching, multiple-choice, labeling, crosswords, and mini case studies. Checklists for each of the 100+ procedures in the text help you learn key skills. The Competency Evaluation Review section prepares you for the CNA exam with a review of content, a skills evaluation review, and two practice exams.NEW! Chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information.Competency Evaluation Review provides content review, quizzes, and sample exams to help you prepare for certification.A wide variety of exercises, including matching, multiple-choice, labeling, crosswords, and mini case studies, reinforce learning.Procedure checklists prepare you for the skills demonstration portion of the certification exam.
Children’s Palliative Nursing Care
Nursing is an essential component of children's palliative care and palliative care is an essential aspect of nursing. Yet the complex inter disciplinary nature of palliative care brings into sharp focus the work nurses undertake with others in delivering palliative care. This is, however, a book by nurses for nurses.
How Living in Residential Care Affects Older People's Mental Health
In the UK, residential care facilities are in demand, and their importance to the healthcare system is unquestionable. The study aims to analyze the existing primary research evidence on residential care and its impact on older people and to report a summary and critical appraisal of the research findings. The research used a systematic literature review (SLR) design. The researchers searched 5 electronic databases (PubMed Central, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus, Embase and BMC Geriatrics) Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis standard (PRISMA). The qualitative synthesis involved extracting data and evaluating bias risk using a validated guideline, conducting meta-analysis using Mean Difference and Standard Mean Difference calculations, and quality-testing the evidence using the GRADE approach. The study revealed that residential care, along with various factors like environments, social connections, care location and standard of care significantly impact the well-being, QOL, and overall health of older adults.
Self-Care for People with Diabetes Mellitus
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review on the importance of self-care for individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1). The method used was a systematic review. The results show that the importance of self-care for individuals with DM1 is based on preventing health problems, reducing health risks, reducing health service costs, improving patients' quality of life and minimizing health complications. It is therefore recommended that more studies be carried out on the subject in order to facilitate understanding of the topic and better disseminate knowledge about self-care in cases of DM1. The book provides readers and professionals interested in the subject with information on how to encourage self-care, how to improve the approach of health professionals, how to prepare academics, as well as contributing to the community's understanding of the subject.
Health Promotion in Midwifery
The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwife's role in health promotion, linking theory, and practice.This thoroughly updated new edition considers recent changes and developments in midwifery practice and public health. It explores essential topics such as infant feeding, smoking, mental health, behaviour change, models for health promotion, violence and abuse, and sexual health promotion and includes seven entirely new chapters. These new additions reflect the need to improve inequalities in care for service users from a range of backgrounds such as for clients from racially diverse communities, clients from the LGBT+ communities, and migrant and displaced clients. Further chapters, such as those looking at public health in a global world, vaccinations in pregnancy, and self-care for midwives, meet needs highlighted by the recent pandemic and its aftermath.Text boxes throughout ensure the text is accessible and user-friendly, and case studies and summaries put the material in a practical context. Further reading sections encourage readers to further research and reflect on their own practice. This textbook is essential reading for all midwives, student midwives, health visitors, and other health care professionals in maternity care education and practice.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses
Delivers a breadth of content encompassing all aspects of psych-mental health care along the provider continuum This unique clinical reference supports APRNs and PMH-NPs as they strive to provide high-quality evidence-based care to patients with mental health issues and conditions. Designed to support the ongoing needs and changing practice requirements of these nursing professionals, this new text provides a comprehensive examination of best-practice psychiatric methods, ethical concerns, patient assessment, and management strategies. These accessible guidelines for clinicians in a variety of settings bring together scientific skills backed by theory and professional knowledge along with helpful recommendations to bolster the clinician's psychiatric skills. With an easy-to-navigate format, the book encompasses five distinct sections covering general psychiatric nursing guidelines, diagnostic specific procedures and patient treatment planning, cultural and other considerations for special populations, the administrative basics for establishing an APRN practice, and additional topics related to mental health. Reflecting expertise from authors versed in varied practice fields and numerous subspecialties, the resource combines evidence-based practice, advanced research, and practical, humanistic approaches. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Provides comprehensive psychiatric-mental health guidelines to advanced practice nurses in easy-to-access format Delivers step-by-step coverage of conducting psychiatric assessments and making referrals Covers polypharmacy, differential diagnosis, and patient education Includes coverage of special populations including LGBTQ+, homeless and indigent, veterans and survivors of war, and many others
HIV/AIDS and Opportunistic Infections
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progressively compromises the immune system, leading to the onset of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), at which point the body becomes vulnerable to a series of opportunistic infections. These infections are responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates among HIV+ patients, especially in regions with limited access to antiretroviral therapies. The review covers the main bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, including tuberculosis, pneumocystosis, cryptococcosis and toxoplasmosis, discussing their diagnosis, treatment and clinical implications. In addition, the impact of antiretroviral therapy on the prevention and control of these infections is analyzed, as well as the challenges faced in treatment, such as drug resistance and lack of therapeutic adherence.
CSC Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 - Secrets Review Book and Practice Test Questions for the Cardiac Surgery Certification
Intensive Care Nursing
The fifth edition of this essential text provides a comprehensive overview of working in intensive care. Written for critical care nurses practising at Level 3, it is fully updated to ensure the evidence base is up to date and the content reflects contemporary best practice.Intensive Care Nursing covers patient-focused issues of bedside nursing; the technical knowledge necessary to care safely for ICU patients; the more common and specialised disease processes and treatments encountered; and how nurses can use their knowledge and skills to develop their own and others' practice. This feature includes all-new chapters on maternal critical care and principles of pharmacology for intensive care nursing. The chapters include numerous pedagogical features to aid readers in transferring their learning, such as boxes highlighting implications for practice, further reading sections, and clinical scenarios with questions.Intensive Care Nursing is essential reading for student and qualified nurses and allied health professionals working with critically ill patients, particularly those undertaking post-registration training in the area.
Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, with a devastating impact on families. This essential guide introduces the knowledge that midwives require for practice, drawing together the most up-to-date research and identifying care pathways.Preterm Birth: A Handbook for Midwives presents the latest evidence, discussing the causes and consequences of preterm birth. It describes what preterm birth is, explores the risk factors and causes, explains monitoring methods and presents interventions for reducing the risk of preterm birth itself as well as interventions for managing its consequences. Women's voices are heard throughout as they describe their experiences in their own words, and each substantive chapter includes recommendations for practice.Compact and accessible, this practical guide is an indispensable handbook, enabling students and qualified midwives to care confidently for women at risk of preterm birth.
Conceptual Nursing Care Planning
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) with "Essential Purchase" designation in Nursing Process** Plan effective patient care using standardized interprofessional clinical problems and a concept-based approach! Conceptual Nursing Care Planning, 2nd Edition, shows you how to identify clinical problems, determine expected outcomes, and choose interventions - all grounded in a logical, concept-based framework. The focus on concepts gives you the big picture, helping you recognize similarities in nursing care based on physiologic concepts, as well as differences based on the needs of individuals. Written by noted nursing educators Mariann Harding and Debra Hagler, this unique book demonstrates how the use of a concept-based approach and standardized clinical problems language makes it easier to plan effective care and communicate with other members of the interprofessional team.NEW! Graphic representation of key conceptual relationships in each chapter enhances your understanding of the relationships among patient care conceptsNEW! Additional assessment and screening tools for key concepts such as mobilityUPDATED! Content reflects current Giddens concepts, updated with the latest evidence to support high-quality carePrioritized care planning guidance organizes interventions in an assess-intervene-teach format to help identify the most important priority interventions for patientsConceptual nursing care plan format includes a definition of the conceptual clinical problem, associated clinical problems, common causes, manifestations, assessment, outcomes, interventions, referrals, patient and caregiver teaching, documentation, related concepts, and related clinical problems69 conceptual nursing care plans are based on Giddens conceptsUnique approach covers concepts not addressed in other books, such as health disparities, risk for perinatal problems, impaired immunity, substance use, sensory deficits, continuity of care, and the dying processUse of standardized nursing language throughout conveys concepts and clinical problems in easily understandable language that is commonly used in clinical settingsExemplars section in the back of the book lists conditions with clinical problems that might be applicable in a particular patient population (Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, Psychiatric)Introduction explains the components of a conceptual nursing care plan and how to use the book to create patient-centered nursing care plansConceptual care map creator on the Evolve companion website helps document care planning projects and clinical assignments
Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the Nclex-Rn(r) Through an Inclusive Lens
Develop clinical judgment, understand the role of social determinants of health in patient care, and build pathophysiological connections to decision-making! An inclusive guide, Applying Pathophysiological Concepts for the NCLEX-RN(R) helps you understand pathophysiology principles, how they relate to the social determinants of health, and how they relate to improving patient care. Coverage of diseases and disorders is organized by body system, with each chapter including an overview of the topic, a guide to study along with study tips, realistic case studies, and challenge questions asking you to apply your knowledge to clinical situations. Written by noted nurse educator Kaveri Roy, this text features a strong focus on clinical judgment that makes it a perfect study and review tool for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN(R).Overview of each body system includes the related diseases and disorders for eachCase studies help you grasp pathophysiological concepts and apply clinical judgment to care-based decisionsChallenge/guiding questions help you apply pathophysiological principles to clinical situations, with answers provided at the back of the bookInclusive lens highlights how social determinants of health (SDOH) are indicators of disease pathwaysFocus on patient needs/concepts enhances your understanding beyond specific medical diagnoses
Because I Knew You
As one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, "I'm so glad I don't have your job." To which he would explain that palliative care is more about living than dying, then offer to share some of the inspiring stories he witnessed on a daily basis. He might mention that also being an Episcopal priest helped him console people in the hardest situations. But he never revealed the true reason for his career choice: he didn't want anyone else to hurt the way he had when he was a kid.
Healthy Beginnings
Are you pregnant or planning a future pregnancy? If your answer is "yes," then prioritizing your health and your baby's health is a must.Today's moms are more dedicated than ever to healthy lifestyles. Reducing toxins, minimizing medications, and avoiding stress are standard practices for many moms-to-be. But did you know that including a chiropractor as part of your healthcare team is also a crucial step? It's important to find a chiropractor who focuses on neurology and specializes in preconception, perinatal, postpartum, and pediatric care.Dr. Felicity Keough-Bligh, a holistic family physician and chiropractor, details the benefits of nourishing your health in her new book, Healthy Beginnings: A Holistic Approach to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Parenting. Inside, you'll discover: Parents need a well-balanced nervous system for healthy conception, pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.A healthy diet and therapies cannot fully address the root cause of health issues.Chiropractic care can produce a more straightforward and timely labor.Chiropractic care provides a natural, drug-free way to manage pain and dysfunction for all ages, which lowers medication risks during preconception, pregnancy, and childhood.After childbirth, chiropractic care can support breastfeeding and help the body return to its pre-pregnancy state more quickly. These are just a few of the topics Dr. Keough-Bligh covers in her easy-to-understand style that will enlighten you no matter where you are on your parenting journey. If you're looking for a holistic approach to support your family's health, then this book is for you!
Creative Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator
Be more creative in any setting. Here are more than 150 practical, relevant, and easy-to-implement teaching strategies that will help you to engage your students in any classroom setting, develop their clinical judgment and test-taking skills, and prepare them for the Next Gen NCLEX(R). Dr. Judith Herrman offers techniques for active learning and student engagement gathered over many years from her own teaching experiences that are adaptable to personal teaching content, reinforce evidence-based learning principles, and demonstrate innovation in nursing education, Five Stars! An excellent resource for the nursing educator. "This book is an easy read, full of ideas to make learning more interactive. There are examples for when and how to use the techniques, as well as lists of questions and case studies to get you started. This book is VERY user friendly."--Online Reviewer New! Focuses on the changes in teaching and evaluation methods needed to ensure safe patient care and success on the Next Gen NCLEX(R), including evaluating assignments, classroom/group assessment, and self-evaluation/reflective methods to reinforce learning clinical judgment. New! Presents strategies that prepare nursing students to deliver safe and effective patient care at the bedside by focusing on clinical judgment in the classroom, clinical, and simulation lab. New! Provides the foundational strategies that foster clinical judgment across settings to teach and evaluate critical-thinking skills, including realistic client cases based on electronic health records. New! Offers guidelines for meeting the challenges of writing Next Gen cases and test questions along with best practices in testing and traditional item-writing. Updated! Provides content on strategies for teaching in a concept-based curriculum Implement over 150 teaching strategies to flip your classroom and engage your students for active learning. Follow step-by-step operational guidelines for implementing innovative strategies and understand their advantages and disadvantages. Use case studies, 'how-tos' and examples on how and when to apply techniques to actively involve students in learning and move beyond lectures. Recognize the challenges presented by different types of educational settings and specific learning situations and explore potential solutions and teaching methods to overcome them. See how to structure your curricula around the content areas while fostering the development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, and test taking. Use the "Strategy Locator" to quickly find the specific activity you need.
The integration of new nursing staff from abroad
The already serious shortage of specialists in healthcare and nursing has become even more dramatic due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in beds being closed in acute inpatient and outpatient settings. The care of patients can no longer be guaranteed and the demographic development paints a difficult scenario for the future. Attempts are being made to counteract this with various solutions, one of which is the recruitment of foreign nursing staff. Although sufficiently described in the literature, the perspective of existing nursing staff, who are responsible for the induction and social integration of new nursing staff from abroad, is given little consideration. This study attempts to shed light on the experiences and burdens of existing nursing staff during the integration process in order to draw conclusions for future measures to complement a successful integration concept.
Nursing in health
Nursing is a profession committed to the health of human beings and the community. It works to promote, protect, recover health and rehabilitate people, respecting ethical and legal precepts. The nursing professional participates as a member of society and in actions aimed at satisfying the health needs of the population, respecting the life, dignity and rights of the human person. Given this all-encompassing importance, I see nursing as guiding a consistent and organized care process. I also see nursing as a key player in the health system, and so I realize that we need to study it more and more, and in a targeted way. We need to study it in the knowledge that its technical and scientific depth can change the health history of Brazil, especially that of each of our patients. Studying contributes to valuing our profession and is the only way to become a valued professional. In this book we will focus on nursing care, with research carried out in this area of knowledge.
Palliative care for homeless people
Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families by identifying and alleviating pain and psychosocial problems at an early stage. However, homeless people often find it difficult to access this important support. Social stigmatization, mistrust of the healthcare system and the unpredictable course of the disease make caring for this population group a particular challenge. In addition, addictions and the constant change of location make it difficult to plan ahead and provide care.This book sheds light on the difficulties and shortcomings of palliative care for homeless people. Through the voices of those affected and care staff, perspectives are uncovered that should lead to better and equal care for this often neglected group.
Pragmatic Healthcare Ethnography
This practical and accessible textbook provides an overview of the key principles for conducting ethnography in healthcare settings. Shedding new light on healthcare delivery and experiences, ethnographic research methods provide a useful set of tools for observing how people act in the world and help us understand why people act as they do.
Advanced Nursing Procedures and protocol
Advanced nursing procedures refer to specialized techniques and interventions performed by nurses who have received additional training and education beyond basic nursing practice. These procedures enhance patient care and outcomes in various clinical settings.Advanced nursing procedures expand the role of nurses in healthcare, allowing them to deliver higher levels of care, enhance patient safety, and improve health outcomes through specialized skills and knowledge.
Physiotherapy in the Universe of Older People with Intellectual Disabilities
Among the many reasons for writing a book on physiotherapy in the intellectual disability of the elderly is the lack of specific literature and the belief that, because people with intellectual disabilities are in the process of ageing, most of them prematurely, there would be no need to work hard on their motor skills. For a better understanding, the authors begin by clarifying how human ageing occurs and its multiple organic repercussions, highlighting the functional changes typical of senescence and the urgency of developing an active lifestyle, from a physical and mental point of view. The second chapter highlights the up-to-date characterisation of intellectual disability and concludes by establishing a relationship between intellectual disability and ageing, as well as raising awareness of the importance of interdisciplinary care. The third and final chapter covers the various ways of facilitating, maintaining and perfecting movement in these people, with physiotherapy emerging as an alternative for maintaining functional capacity, which is concluded in the final considerations.
A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing
A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing covers the specialist skills and knowledge nurses need to join the rapidly expanding, increasingly important community nursing workforce. The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services. Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role.Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care systemUp-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19Clear, concise and easy to followBullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult conceptsReflective activities reinforce learningCase studies highlight best practiceComplements university programmes focusing on community servicesThe Clinician's Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse's Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format.
Alfaro's Clinical Judgment in Nursing: A How-To Practice Approach
Develop the multiple types of thinking you need to make safe, appropriate clinical judgments! Alfaro's Clinical Judgment in Nursing: A How-To Practice Approach, 8th Edition, brings these concepts to life through engaging, easy-to-understand language, diverse learning activities, and real-life clinical scenarios. This edition emphasizes readiness for nursing practice and the Next-Generation NCLEX(R) exam, with a focus on the six cognitive (thinking) skills needed to make evidence-based clinical judgments.UPDATED! Restructured coverage reflects the latest research and trends related to the multiple types of thinking needed to make effective clinical judgments in nursing.Thinking Exercises throughout each chapter, and again at the end of each chapter, enable you to apply clear examples of clinical judgment cognitive skills that measure: Recognize Cues; Analyze Cues; Prioritize Hypotheses; Generate Solutions; Take Actions; Evaluate OutcomesUPDATED! Next-Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN) thinking exercises prepare you for the significant changes to the examNEW! Additional NGN-Style Unfolding Case Studies and Standalone Items on the companion Evolve website give you valuable practice answering these new question typesClear, straightforward approach and motivational writing style provides real-life clinical scenarios that illustrate how to make effective clinical judgments in nursing practiceHighlighted features and sections promote deep learning, including: This Chapter at a Glance; Learning Outcomes; Key Terms; Clinical Judgment Tip boxes; Thinking Exercise boxesHow to Make Safe Clinical Judgments chapter provides full examples of both Standalone Items and Unfolding Case Studies to help you prepare for the newest NGN test items on the NCLEX(R) examUpdated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking related to critical thinking in nursing, clinical reasoning in nursing, and clinical nursing judgment. Includes significant updates related to the Next-Generation NCLEX(R) Exam (NGN), the 2021 AACN Essentials, and the 2021 Future of Nursing Report. Includes new NGN-style case studies on Evolve: NGN Case Studies for Faculty: 5 unfolding 10 single-episode NGN Case Studies for Students: 5 unfolding 10 single-episode
Reflex relaxation and back stimulation techniques
These days, health problems are often linked to stress. A well-rested person suffers less exhaustion and fatigue, and is less sensitive to stress. Stress causes hyperfunction of the nervous system, and hypertonicity of the musculoskeletal system, particularly in the back.The back is hypersensitive to reflex stimulation. Stimulation of the muscular and ligament receptors in the different muscle layers of the back, as well as the various skin corpuscles, results in muscle relaxation and the secretion of well-being hormones (endorphin, dopamine...).Reflex back massage brings general relaxation and emotional release.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Book - FNP Examination Secrets Study Guide, Full-Length Practice Test, Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Calculating Drug Dosages
Master math concepts. Ensure patient safety. Prevent medication errors. Help students conquer their fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Color-coded, step-by-step guidance shows students how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. They'll begin with a basic math assessment and then explore in-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs. Build confidence with thousands of practice questions in the text and online at FADavis.com. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks the tools for course success. Makes medical math easy to understand. "Wow this book has been a lifesaver throughout nursing school for dummies like me who aren't so great at math. Highly recommend if you're in nursing school or any profession that requires you to calculate drug dosages. Also this book isn't just the math portion....It teaches you about the basic things about the drugs, drug information, safety, how to read the labels, etc."--IT, Online Reviewer "The text Calculating Drug Dosages is very helpful in teaching dimensional analysis. I was able to help 4th semester students with their clinical drug test achieve 100% with the examples in the book! I would recommend this text for beginning and advanced RN students." --Pamela Vogel, RN, MSN, WHNP, Fresno City College New! Basic Math Appendix reviewing decimals and fractions New! Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style questions and more practice problems in the book and online to promote the development of clinical judgment Updated! Drug labels and excerpts from drug references that apply to the calculation of dosages Coverage of the four major calculation methods--linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method.In-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs. Detailed photographs and illustrations with precise descriptions on how to analyze equipment and understand medication labels. Drug information from Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses(R)
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
ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2025! Learn to interpret rhythm strips in simple, stress-free ways, with the popular ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!(R), 8th Edition. Recognize and treat a wide variety of arrhythmias with this vital text -- an ideal study aid for students and a friendly on-the-unit support for practicing nurses. Offering expert direction, this edition is freshly updated, fully illustrated, and packed with learning aids that support your understanding and retention in obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips. NEW and updated content in a quick-read, bulleted format that makes it easy to spot important points at a glance Expert guidance on obtaining and interpreting 12-lead ECGs and ACLS algorithms ECG basics - the fundamentals of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and of obtaining and interpreting a rhythm strip Expert direction on how to recognize arrhythmias - sinus node, atrial, junctional arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and atrioventricular blocks Seasoned nursing insight on treating arrhythmias - pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions of key terms Sidebars that highlight key facts about ECG interpretation Chapter features include: Ages and stages identifies variations in ECGs related to patient age. Now I get it offers crystal-clear explanations of complex procedures, such as how to use an automated external defibrillator. Don't skip this strip identifies arrhythmias that have the most serious consequences. Mixed signals provides tips on how to solve the most common problems in ECG monitoring and interpretation. I can't waste time highlights key points you need to know about each arrhythmia for quick reviews.
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
Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors
