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The main theme of this special issue is a collection of research articles or papers on the evaluations of a wide variety of complex educational and supportive, psychosocial interventions for people with physical or mental health problems/needs such as those with heart failure, schizophrenia, depression, and cancers, as well as for their family caregivers. The papers will also report the findings of and discuss the effective strategies in evaluation of complex health care interventions, which have been conducted by mainly nurse researchers, and/or other health care professionals. Complex interventions, consisting of multiple behavioural, technological, and organizational components, are common and important features of health care practice and research. However, they pose special evaluation problems because their components may act independently or interdependently, and it is often difficult to tease out the relationships between them. This has led to well documented difficulties in evaluating such interventions. Discussion papers and literature or systematic reviews on recent effective strategies in complex health care interventions and major considerations for their implementation and evaluation will also be included. Therefore, the book will provide high level of scientific evidence on the care of diverse client populations and be useful reference materials to wide range of nursing and health care professionals. Most of the articles expected to be the research reports with experimental design or randomized controlled trials for outcome evaluation of innovative psychosocial interventions; and one or two of them will be the case controlled or process-focused evaluation research. Another major section in the special issue will consist of two or three literature or systematic reviews on important complex health care interventions recently used and across cultures.

This compact volume offers a brief overview of pediatric palliative care and emerging ways to expand and provide palliative care to children. Pediatric palliative care is a new specialty that is rapidly expanding across the United States. The specialty has impact throughout the lifespan of children with serious illness and supports patients, families, and those who care for children. Authored by clinicians with expertise and extensive experience in palliative care and hospice medicine, the topics covered in the volume's five chapters include: Introduction and Definitions Pediatric Palliative Care Involvement in Specific Disciplines Pediatric Palliative Care at End of Life Accessing Pediatric Palliative Care The Future of Pediatric Palliative Care Specialized Pediatric Palliative Care is essential reading for pediatric healthcare professionals with short, easy-to-read contents applicable to actual practice. Other providers and professionals working with children and families with serious illness also might find the book of interest.

This handbook provides tools for nurse educators, ethics educators, practicing nurses and allied health professionals for developing confidence and skill in ethical decision making in interdisciplinary settings such as acute and chronic care hospitals and clinics. It is useful for all healthcare personnel who face ethical issues in the course of their work and who work with nurses to resolve these issues. While the content is based on a US context, the concerns of nurses internationally are discussed and emphasized. Nurses working in acute and chronic care settings face many obstacles to providing good care and are often the first line of defense related to patient safety and meeting the needs of patients and their families. Some of the obstacles to optimal patient care are institutional, some sociocultural, and others the result of inadequate communication. Evidence points to the idea that while nurses do have the knowledge and skills to address practice problems of various sorts, they may not be confident in their skills of ethical decision making and advocacy actions. This is a resource to develop moral agency on behalf of individuals and to address broader barriers to good care raised at the local, community, or social levels.

Community-based integrated care (CBIC) is designed to keep older adults where they want to be – at home and out of hospitals and nursing homes. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an example of successful CBIC, established in 1985 as an innovative solution to pervasive issue: how to provide integrated care to a high-risk population of older adults that promotes community living (not a nursing home) in a cost-effective manner. This unique guide provides readers with a concise yet informative base of understanding of PACE as well as a “deep dive” into the components and job roles that will serve as a reference for existing PACE providers and will inform those who are considering the possibility of developing a new PACE program. Chapters are organized into five thematic sections. Part one presents both domestic and international perspectives on CBIC, with part two delving deeper into the US PACE model, including its history, policy evolution and effectiveness. Specifics regarding the organization and management of PACE and the essential roles and positions comprise parts three and four, respectively, from leadership and the involvement of the state to the roles of the social worker, nurse, nutritionist, rehabilitation specialist, and more. Care planning, coordination and end of life care round out part five. In addition to geriatricians and other clinical practitioners involved with the care of older patients, Community-Based Integrated Care for Older Adults is also a resource for scholars, policy makers and the general public who are interested in innovations in long-term care that provide older adults with alternatives to nursing homes.

Palliativversorgung von Kindern, Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen fängt bei grundlegenden Aspekten der Organisation, der Konzepte, ethischen und rechtlichen Fragen an. Die 3. Auflage legt den Fokus auf diese Grundlagen und widmet sich ausführlich den Fragen jenseits von konkreter Schmerztherapie und Symptomkontrolle, die in einem zweiten Buch von Boris Zernikow und zahlreichen Experten in diesem Feld behandelt werden.

The latest information from the CDC demonstrates that 70% of Americans can be classified as having pre-obesity or obesity. This chronic disease is considered the cause of many other chronic diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, to name but a few of the 236 obesity associated disorders. Additionally, obesity is considered to be the cause of fourteen different types of cancers. Based on the number of people affected and the consequences of the disease, it is imperative that it is studied and treated by primary care providers. Few training programs for physicians, NPs or PAs are covering the basics of treating obesity. These fundamentals include pathophysiology, assessment of the disease, and the foundational components of treatment with eating plans, physical activity and behavioral interventions, then the supporting components of anti-obesity medications, devices and surgery. As a result, few of thosecurrently in primary care practice have received any education in the evidence-based treatment of obesity. This book provides the reader with the education to understand the disease, the patient's experience, and full evidence-based treatment. It also provides the opportunity to understand how to incorporate the treatment into primary care. Written by a leading expert in the field, Treating Obesity in Primary Care offers all clinicians providing primary care services the information needed to effectively treat the chronic disease of obesity.

Save time when seconds count! Turn to this handy pocket guide for full-color, illustrated, step-by-step guidance on how to perform 120 of the most common procedures. Procedures are organized alphabetically to help you quickly find what you need. Plus, spiral-bound, waterproof pages let you take notes in any setting.

Everything you need to know about caring for patients—in one'must have'handbook! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology—with rationales in the test and intervention sections—help you deliver effective care with confidence. It's the perfect clinical companion to Hoffman & Sullivan's Medical Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice. See what students and practitione

Build confidence and improve test scores. Success in nursing school starts here. A complete review of core concepts; 900 questions (Alternate format, too!); Test-taking hints and rationales for correct and incorrect answers A complete review of core concepts, plus 900 questions based on the latest NCLEX© test plan will build confidence and improve test scores from the beginning of nursing school. Master tricky alternate-format questions, even SATA (select all that apply) and develop efficient studying skills with test-taking tips and rationales for correct and incorrect responses.

This book includes multiple chapters related to themes on nursing and midwifery. Some of the topics explored here are clinical decision improving applications, healthy and happy aging, house accidents and first aid, complementary and alternative medicine, sleep quality in paediatric burn patients, dyspnoea management in palliative care, and personalized chemotherapy.It provides essential information on the most important issues in nursing and midwifery, including quality of life, depression, physical restraints and care dependency. It offers several suggestions for future research in nursing, basing its findings on surveys and scientific literature reviews.This book will appeal to professional nurses, nursing scientists, nursing students, scholars in health sciences and nursing, medical center staff, health sciences students, and other healthcare professionals. It will also provide a valuable resource for those working in nursing homes, as well as researchers in the field.

In the updated fourth edition of this award-winning title, more than 1, 230 alphabetically arranged entries, of which about 100 are new, cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, contemporary health care issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and more.

The new edition of this pocket guide has been fully updated to cover the common manifestations of liver disease, how to treat them and when to refer patients on to specialist centers. New chapters on Acute Liver Failure, Nutrition and Congenital Heart Disease have been added to reflect the key issues in management of liver diseases. The book outlines the common clinical liver diseases such as fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis, among others, and their current up to date management. Written by experts in the field and containing figures and tables, as well as case histories and questions, this is an enjoyable and reader-friendly book for the busy physician. With its authoritative, didactic style and short chapters, it covers the common presentations and complications of liver disease, and how to deal with them. Given the increasing prevalence of liver disease in the UK and Worldwide, this is an ideal reference book for primary care physicians, doctors in specialist training, clinical nurse specialists and for gastroenterologists, who see patients with liver disease in their working lives.

Take an evidence-based approach to leadership. Learn the skills you need to lead and succeed in the dynamic healthcare environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their application, you'll develop the core competences you need to provide and manage care of the highest quality to your patients. You'll also be prepared for the initiatives that are transforming the delivery and cost effectiveness of health care today.

For fundamentals of nursing courses in the nursing curriculum Help each student think like a nurse using a clear, consistent approach Consistency and accessibility are essential to student success in the Fundamentals of Nursing course. With its clear, approachable, writing style, Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing sets the foundation for nursing excellence. Coverage of the key concepts of contemporary nursing, as well as the latest nursing evidence, standards, and competencies, helps prepare readers to become effective nurses. To help students develop their clinical-reasoning abilities, new QSEN features draw connections to actual nursing practice. All basic and fundamental skills for the registered nurse are described within the nursing process. Students will learn to think like nurses as they see how the material they are reading is applied in nursing practice.

How do you perceive your cultural identity? All of us are shaped by the cultures we interact with and the cultural backgrounds and ethnicities that are part of our heritage. Take a dynamic approach to the study of culture and health care relationships. Dr. Marilyn A. Ray shows us how cultures influence one another through inter-cultural relationships, technology, globalization, and mass communication, and how these influences directly shape our cultural identities in today's world. She integrates theory, practice, and evidence of transcultural caring to show you how to apply transcultural awareness to your clinical decision making. Go beyond common stereotypes using a framework that can positively impact the nurse-patient relationship and the decision-making process. You'll learn how to deliver culturally competent care through the selection and application of transcultural assessment, planning and negotiation tools for interventions.

Concept mapping is a clear, visual, and systematic model for gathering and categorizing relevant assessment data, identifying patient problems, and developing patient goals, interventions, and outcomes for each nursing diagnosis. A concept map is your guide to nursing care in any clinical setting.

Build on your prior nursing experiences. Here are all the theories and concepts you need to progress from RN to BSN and beyond. From timely topics, such as JCAHO's safety initiatives, to healthcare reform and global issues, this popular text helps you continue your education and reach the next level of professional practice.

Nurses have a unique role in redefining the way we view partnerships in healthcare— Transitioning from individualized to family-focused care is not only advocated by the Institute of Medicine; it's becoming a way of life. Families want their perspectives and choices for their loved ones to be heard.

Thinking. Doing. Caring. Fundamentals of Nursing, now in its 3rd Edition, continues in its groundbreaking, two-volume format. Perfect for both concept-based and traditional curriculums, it is the only text designed the way nursing fundamentals is actually taught. Volume 1 covers the theoretical knowledge taught in class, and Volume 2 covers the practical knowledge taught in lab. All of the must-know procedures…all in one place!

All of the must-know procedures…all in one place! Assess your progress. Here are all of the procedures presented in Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition and Basic Nursing. Begin with the principle-based checklist that you'll use with all the procedures. Then, for each individual procedure, you'll follow and check off all of the steps in the order that they must be performed to ensure the safety of both the patient and the nurse. Put your knowledge to work and use these checklists to practice your skills or to participate in peer check-offs.

An easy-to-follow format organizes information into 14 content areas. Invaluable coverage enhances critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through proven techniques, improving classroom performance and test-taking.

Long-Term Care Clinical Conditions Desk Reference: An Evidence-Based ApproachBarbara Acello, MS, RNHCPro's Long-Term Care Clinical Conditions Desk Reference: An Evidence-Based Approach provides long-term care nurses with detailed information on assessing and documenting common long-term care clinical issues. It includes resident care information, essential policies and procedures, and up-to-date regulatory and safety requirements specific to long-term care. This reference consists of many short, concise narratives, charts, lists, and tables so that the long-term care nurse can readily access and apply the information.This resource will help you to do the following:Keep up to date on all regulatory requirementsLearn about new issues pertaining to short-stay residents, reducing the use of psychosocial medications, transgender residents, social media, and professional organizationsQuickly gain access to high-demand, trending long-term care topics and clinical conditions, such as infection control, bariatric conditions, and pressure ulcersUnderstand implications of rapidly changing long-term care statutesTABLE OF CONTENTSGeriatric ConditionsUnderstanding OthersMonitoringHydration and Urinary EliminationInfection ControlSkinProfessional IssuesRoundsEmergenciesFederal Government

The book contains a series of core auscultation “lessons”. All are case based and describe auscultation as it relates to a patient and in terms of the gold standard for interpretation of heart sounds. Auscultation is the term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. It is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory system and respiratory system (heart sounds and breath sounds). As a topic it is one of the oldest in cardiology but its utility should never be underestimated. In this era of hugely expensive imaging tests, auscultation is a cornerstone of efficient diagnosis and therefore needs a fresh look. The core content of this book describes the search for diagnostic clues within patients'heart sounds and as such this book provides superb practical advice in the form of a series of clinical pearls reflecting what accurate diagnosis with auscultation can mean to patient prognosis and outcome. This often subtle but ultimately simple subject often produces complex results and these must be considered in light of modern next-level diagnostic methods and patient management.

This new and expanded edition is aimed directly at the learning needs of student nurses and is unique in that context. Whilst there are many high quality books available for academic study in palliative care this is currently the only one that balances a strong educational focus for developing nursing practice with an understanding of the particular needs of student nurses. The text maintains a sensitive and supportive approach to the key themes of palliative care nursing, but contains important new material of a wide range of initiatives that are impacting on end of life care across the UK. It will provide the reader with a concise, easy to read and learning oriented text that will give advice and direction to the many challenges faced in this most important area of patient care. Each chapter examines a key component of care and new features include: Learning outcomes at the start of each chapter to guide the reader Clinical anecdotes to illustrate the reality and complexity of practice Extensive use of recognisable symbols to guide the reader and improve the usability of the text Competency assessment to help gauge knowledge and progress Reflective points to aid professional development Reflective activities to enable the student to reinforce learning from practice Links to appropriate clauses of the current 2008 NMC Code of Professional Conduct Quality internet resources relevant to chapter content Self assessment multiple choice tests at the end of each chapter to consolidate learning An extensive palliative care quiz covering the main topic areas of the book to test knowledge. This can be used as evidence with professional portfolios.

Nursing is a helping profession; the Guide to Nursing's Social Policy Statement is about the many ways that nursing helps others. It is about the relationship—the social contract—between the nursing profession and society and their reciprocal expectations. This arrangement authorizes nurses as professionals to meet the needs involved in the care and health of patients and clients and the health of society. It helps nurses engage in the political and legislative action that supports nursing education, research, and practice to better influence that health and care, and to understand the social ethics and justice that affect global and individual health. But what does that mean now? The new Guide to Nursing's Social Policy Statement unpacks it for the 21st-century nurse: - Social contract in theory and practice. -Nursing's own social contract and its 16 distinct elements. - Nursing and the common good, and what constitutes the common good today. -Citizenship, civic engagement, and civic professionalism of nurses. -Professions: what they are, how they can get broken and mended, and nursing as a profession. -The interplay of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements and Nursing's Social Policy Statement. -Nursing's social covenant (by which nursing goes beyond its social contract). -Nursing's involvement in public and global health. Suitable for courses and professional development activities in nursing curriculum, ethics, leadership, research, and role development, the Guide to Nursing's Social Policy Statement clarifies foundational concepts of the nursing–society relationship, the breadth of ways in which nurses might exercise their passion for the profession, a vision for nursing's social evolution, and much more!

What is missed nursing care? Simply put, missed nursing care is standard required nursing care that is left undone-- errors of omission. Missed nursing care has critical implications for patient safety and quality of care and this book, Errors of Omission: How Missed Nursing Care Imperils Patients, is the first of its kind to take a holistic look at the subject. Errors of Omission: How Missed Nursing Care Imperils Patients is a comprehensive review of the most current research, exploring the how and why of missed nursing care and giving nurses strategies you can use to decrease missed nursing care. In Errors of Omission, you will learn critical information about: •The level and type of missed nursing care •Reasons for missed nursing care •Cognitive factors (e.g. morale distress, compassion fatigue, biases) that lead to missed care •Reports from international studies in such countries as Italy, Turkey, Iceland, Australia, and South Korea •How patients are affected (patient reports of missed nursing care and how that is linked to patient outcomes) •The impact of missed nursing care on nursing staff teamwork, job satisfaction, and turnover •The impact missed nursing care has on staffing levels, culture, and organizational leadership •How to use technological strategies and teamwork interventions to reduce the instances of missed nursing care •And much more! Nurses who care for patients in any care setting, as well as educators, students, and administrators will find Errors of Omission: How Missed Nursing Care Imperils Patients to be an invaluable resource in understanding how missed nursing care impacts patients and learning how to prevent it.

Master the whys & hows of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Here's everything you need to know to care for adult medical-surgical patients and pass the NCLEX-PN®. Easy-to-understand guidance helps you confidently grasp the principles, concepts, and skills essential for practice. Rely on the Study Guide for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing for even more practice! Each chapter corresponds to a chapter in the text. You'll find critical-thinking exercises • matching and true/false tests • word scrambles • crosswords puzzles • vocabulary review exercises • and NCLEX-PN® style questions that will prepare you for classroom and professional success

Here is an illustrated, easy to reference handbook with step-by-step instructions for the procedures most commonly performed by primary care clinicians in office, hospital, and other outpatient settings. Organized by major body systems, each section reviews the diagnostic procedures for that system, followed by all of the information you need to perform the procedure. Begin with a procedure overview and a list of methods for performing the procedure, followed by rationales, indications and contraindications. The procedure section lists the required equipment and provides step-by-step instructions for performing the procedure. You'll also have CPT coding guidelines and health promotion and safety prevention tips for client teaching as well as post-procedure care.

This nursing research and theory book contains primary works on nursing by original theorists.

Everything you need to know about caring for patients—in one'must have'handbook!Clear, but comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology, with rationales in the medications and laboratory sections,explain the scientific basis for the nursing care.Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the 5th Edition incorporates the latest scientific advances and the practice of nursing today

2 Books in 1! • Q&A Course Review • NCLEX® prep Master the fundamentals of nursing while developing your critical thinking and test-taking skills. More than 1,340 classroom-tested, NCLEX-style questions—including more than 440 alternate-item-format questions—reflect the latest advances in medical technology as well as the most recent guidelines and standards of care for nursing practice. An easy-to-follow format organizes information into 24 content areas. Each question provides answers and rationales for correct and incorrect responses and strategies for how to develop your critical-thinking skills.

As a nurse, you are constantly bombarded with questions and requests. Does this sound familiar —the phone that rings every five minutes, the need to update patient charts, administering meds and checking vitals, and reacting to alarms that seem to never stop going off? The level of information you have to process is staggering, and can ultimately have an effect on patient care. What can you do? “Information Overload: Framework, Tips, and Tools to Manage in Complex Healthcare Environments” provides a framework to better understand information overload and the various factors and contexts that influence its effect on care providers, patients and families. It includes several case studies designed to help you apply the framework as well as tips and tools to reference as you embrace the opportunity to change how you handle overload! Relevant to all levels of nurses practicing in health care organizations and academic institutions, “Information Overload” is structured so that you can weave in and out of chapters relevant to your particular area of interest. After reading this important book, you will be able to ease the pressure of information overload and keep the focus on your patients!

Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-RN®! HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers approximately 700 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam. HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam.Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines. Updated content reflects the 2013 NCLEX-RN test plan.New! More test questions have been added, bringing the total to approximately 700 questions on the companion Evolve website.New fill-in-the-blank and prioritizing questions mirror the new alternate item format item types included on the NCLEX-RN exam.

The bestselling nursing care planning book on the market, Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 8th Edition covers the most common medical-surgical nursing diagnoses and clinical problems seen in adults. It includes 217 care plans, each reflecting the latest evidence and best practice guidelines. NEW to this edition are 13 new care plans and two new chapters including care plans that address health promotion and risk factor management along with basic nursing concepts that apply to multiple body systems. Written by expert nursing educators Meg Gulanick and Judith Myers, this reference functions as two books in one, with 147 disorder-specific and health management nursing care plans and 70 nursing diagnosis care plans to use as starting points in creating individualized care plans.217 care plans --- more than in any other nursing care planning book.70 nursing diagnosis care plans include the most common/important NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, providing the building blocks for you to create your own individualized care plans for your own patients. 147 disorders and health promotion care plans cover virtually every common medical-surgical condition, organized by body system.Prioritized care planning guidance organizes care plans from actual to risk diagnoses, from general to specific interventions, and from independent to collaborative interventions.Nursing diagnosis care plans format includes a definition and explanation of the diagnosis, related factors, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, related NOC outcomes and NIC interventions, ongoing assessment, therapeutic interventions, and education/continuity of care.Disorders care plans format includes synonyms for the disorder (for easier cross referencing), an explanation of the diagnosis, common related factors, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, NOC outcomes and NIC interventions, ongoing assessment, and therapeutic interventions.Icons differentiate independent and collaborative nursing interventions.Student resources on the Evolve companion website include 36 of the book's care plans — 5 nursing diagnosis care plans and 31 disorders care plans. Three NEW nursing diagnosis care plans include Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance, Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose Level, and Risk for Bleeding.Six NEW health promotion/risk factor management care plans include Readiness for Engaging in a Regular Physical Activity Program, Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition, Readiness for Enhanced Sleep, Readiness for Smoking Cessation, Readiness for Managing Stress, and Readiness for Weight Management.Four NEW disorders care plans include Surgical Experience: Preoperative and Postoperative Care, Atrial Fibrillation, Bariatric Surgery, and Gastroenteritis.NEW Health Promotion and Risk Factor Management Care Plans chapter emphasizes the importance of preventive care and teaching for self-management.NEW Basic Nursing Concepts Care Plans chapter focuses on concepts that apply to disorders found in multiple body systems.UPDATED care plans ensure consistency with the latest U.S. National Patient Safety Goals and other evidence-based national treatment guidelines. The latest NANDA-I taxonomy keeps you current with 2012-2014 NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, related factors, and defining characteristics.Enhanced rationales include explanations for nursing interventions to help you better understand what the nurse does and why.

RNs make care coordination possible. In a study funded by the Robert Wood Foundation to measure how nurses coordinate care, the research team found that nurses spend an extensive amount of time engaged in a wide range of coordination activities however when asked whether they thought anyone knows what they do to coordinate care, almost all of them said ‘no'. This groundbreaking guide articulates the role of nurses and sets the national context for quality improvement. It illustrates the diverse ways nurses are leading change and examines the role of care coordination in achieving quality and safety goals as well as controlling health care costs.

Connect nursing theory to clinical practice with 46 in-depth, real-world case studies. For each case study, answer questions that call on you to recall facts, understand nursing concepts, apply critical thinking, and sharpen your clinical reasoning skills in common clinical situations.

Here's all of the crucial coverage you need to succeed in class and confidently prepare for the NCLEX-RN®. From nursing theory, legal and ethical issues, and leadership and management to psychological support, infection control and medication administration—easy-to-follow outlines in every chapter review exactly what you need to know.

Mosby's Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health, 7th Edition is your portable, quick-access reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 35,700 authoritative definitions (including approximately 300 all-new definitions) of diseases, procedures, equipment, drugs, and more, along with pronunciations, etymologies, and a Spanish/English appendix. If you want the most reliable health science information literally right at your fingertips, then look no further than this bestselling pocket dictionary.Emphasis on nursing and health science terminology support health science students and practicing professionals. Small size makes dictionary easy to transport. Over 35,700 definitions provides students and health professionals with necessary information.Alphabetized screened thumb tabs save you time finding terms. British spellings help users recognize alternate spellings.Included etymologies build professional vocabulary and understanding of medical terminology. Newly revised definitions make this a cohesive and portal reference. 300 new definitions added for the latest terms in health care, drugs and medical and nursing terminology.

Designed to help students learn how to create nursing care plans and effectively document care, this practical book focuses on the nursing plans that are most important, ensuring that students learn what they need to know and that they can find the information they need easily without being distracted by irrelevant information. Packed with easy-to-understand information and focused on helping students develop critical reasoning skills, this respected text presents the most likely nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems with step-by-step guidance on nursing actions and rationales for interventions. More than 85 nursing care plans translate theory into clinical practice. This exciting revision includes special risk consideration icons called “Clinical Alert” (derived from the most recent IOM report) that integrate patient-specific considerations into each care plan. Other enhancements include a streamlined format for easier use; new care plans for maternity, pediatric, and mental health nursing.

At some point in their careers, most nurses encounter patients who are directly or indirectly involved with the criminal justice system – whether on hospital wards where prisoners are receiving treatment whilst guarded by prison officers, in schools where children have a parent in prison, or in a GP practice where patients have substance misuse issues. This thought-provoking book offers an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of caring for those in contact with criminal justice. Written by a range of experts in the field, Nursing in Criminal Justice Services takes the reader along the health and justice pathway, from initial patient contact with nurses in police stations, to nursing care in courts, through prison nursing services and finally into the work of the multi-disciplinary team in the community, where nurses work alongside the probation services. It also addresses some of the broader issues facing nurses working in criminal justice settings, including governance, legislation, professional development and the need to reflect on practice. Importantly, the authors challenge some frequently held beliefs about people in criminal justice settings, where staff have to manage the competing priorities of providing care and ensuring security. They show how, at its best, this type of nursing can provide safe, compassionate care for vulnerable and often frightened people, leading to hugely improved outcomes for offenders and ultimately society as a whole. Contents include: Recovery and redemption Nursing in police custody Forensic nurse examiners: Caring for victims of sexual assault Caring in court Prison nursing On the out: Supporting offenders in the community Custodial caritas: Beyond rhetoric in caring and custody Caring for vulnerable people: Intellectual disability in the criminal justice system Governance and quality in criminal justice health services Learning opportunities from inquests Professional attitudes and behaviours

Nurses are natural leaders. But even leaders sometimes need insight into how to navigate the complex maze of working in a health care system. Lead, Drive & Thrive in the System will be your personal guidebook to this challenging and rewarding nursing environment. This book translates theory into practice and offers critical information that all nurses can apply in their practice. Nurses from the bedside all the way to the corner office can use Lead, Drive & Thrive in the System to: - Understand why the system exists and what benefits it brings to nurses and patients - Recognize and take advantage of organizational politics to get things done - Learn who in the organization can give you the best information to make critical decisions - Leverage the unique aspects of systems to improve patient care - And much more! Lead, Drive & Thrive in the System is your how-to guide for any nurse who is new to a health system or has been working in the system and feels unable to make a change. You can be a leader, and this book will show you how!

This Study Guide is the perfect companion to Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills, 2nd Edition. It offers the practice nursing students need to hone their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while mastering the principles, concepts, and procedures essential to success in the classroom and in practice. The Study Guide corresponds to the text chapter by chapter, while reinforcing the text's emphasis on ‘connections'each step of the way.

Think. Learn. Do. Take a fresh, new approach to nursing fundamentals that teaches students how to think, learn, and do while they make the ‘connections'each step of the way. The thoroughly revised and updated 2nd Edition continues to meet the needs of today's students. A practical, student-oriented focus helps LPN students to master safe and effective nursing care by developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills they need to excel in clinical practice

Updated with NANDA-I 2012-2014 Diagnoses This all-in-one care planning resource provides the step-by-step guidance you need to develop individualized plans of care, while also honing your critical thinking and analytical skills. Thoroughly updated and revised throughout, 167 care plans reflect the latest NANDA-I diagnoses and terminology. You'll also now find an expanded emphasis on evidence-based practice through citations that support the incidence of the problem, the validity of the diagnostic tests, and the recommended nursing interventions.

Nursing is one of the most challenging professions, as nurses work long hours and night shifts. Increased workloads often lead to job-related burnout, job dissatisfaction, and increased risk for patient safety. Providing the appropriate levels of nurse staffing is vital to achieving safe, quality outcomes. This practical guide to nurse staffing will help you develop effective and facility-specific approaches to optimal staffing decisions and plans that enhance the delivery of safe, quality care. It will also prove valuable for identifying and developing the processes and policies needed to improve nurse staffing at every practice level and in any practice setting. Nurse Staffing 101: A Decision-making Guide for the RN familiarizes readers with the essential topics of nurse staffing. After reading this publication you should be familiar with current practices in determining the staffing levels and the measureable quality outcomes that must be achieved. Its summary checklist, which is also based on ANA's Principles for Nurse Staffing (2012), will help you contribute directly to staffing decisions at your facility.

It's a fun, visual review for the NCLEX! Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 8th Edition covers all the nursing concepts and content found on the latest NCLEX-RN examination. A concise outline format makes studying easier, and 2,300 NCLEX exam-style review questions (including alternate item formats) are included to test your knowledge at the end of each chapter and on the Evolve companion website. Written by NCLEX expert JoAnn Zerwekh, this study guide uses colorful illustrations and mnemonic cartoons to help you remember key concepts for the NCLEX-RN exam. UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes. UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter.UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference. Electronic alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare you for the interactive question types on the computerized NCLEX examination, including priority drag-and-drop and hot-spot (illustrated point-and-click) questions. Practice questions on the Evolve companion website are available in both study and quiz modes and separated by content area, allowing you to create a customized review experience based on your personal study needs. Answers and rationales for all review questions show why correct answers are right and incorrect options are wrong. NEW! 2,300 review questions are now included on the Evolve companion website. Two NEW alternate item question types are added: graphic options and questions incorporating audio. UPDATED content reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan and incorporated important clinical updates.NEW! Page references to an Elsevier textbook are provided with each question, for further study and self-remediation.NEW! Disorder names are highlighted in color in the index for quick reference. EXPANDED coverage of management of care reflects the increased percentage of this content on the NCLEX-RN test plan.

A concise, pocket-sized nursing reference, Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing: Just the Facts, 8th Edition provides quick access to all of the information you'll need to know in your clinicals. A streamlined format organizes content by body system, using tables, boxes and bulleted lists to simplify lookup. From definitions and abbreviations to dosage calculations and lab values, this pocket guide presents the most up-to-date guidelines and clinical information in a popular, quick-reference format! The concise, pocket-sized format ensures portability for use in the clinical setting. Content is presented in tabular, list, and outline format for quick and easy retrieval. A body-systems organization makes it easy to locate specific information, including basic assessment and infection control guidelines, diagnostic tests, basic emergency care procedures, and more. Chapter outlines with corresponding page numbers provide quick, easy access to information. Basic facts and figures provide the valuable background frequently needed in early clinical experiences. Abbreviation guidelines are included. An English-to-Spanish Translation Guide helps you communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Thoroughly updated information reflects current nursing practice. New 2010 AHA CPR Guidelines are included.The latest information on infection control is included.Updates include the newest information on pressure ulcers.Includes the latest NANDA diagnoses.

This publication is one of an ongoing series dedicated to helping RNs achieve their own success. Whether at the bedside or in the boardroom, leadership is a core competence for nurses. ANA's You Series offers leadership skills, knowledge, and strategies for RNs to create safe and effective workplace environments.

The official study guide for LPN-CLTC certification from NADONA The role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in long-term care is both demanding and rewarding. This guide, a must-have resource for new and seasoned LPNs, will examine the important clinical and management aspects of the LPN practice in long-term care while providing tips and tools for the supervision of nursing assistants. Authors Laura Grey More, MSW, LCSW, and Barbara Acello, MS, RN, point out common medical conditions and high-risk signs and symptoms to guide clinical practice and provide practical strategies for resident care in line with long-term care facility regulations. In addition to providing specific training for long-term care, this book can be used as a study guide for the LPN-CLTC certification offered by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA). The test questions available in this guide have been designed to help you prepare for this certification. The Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse Field Guide will help you: Understand the role of the LPN in long-term careIdentify age-related changes in elders and strategies to improve function and quality of lifeRecognize high-risk signs and symptoms for prompt actionImprove leadership skills for supervision of nursing assistants. Practical tips are given for education, workflow, and personnel issues in supervising nursing assistantsLearn practical responses to legal and regulatory issues in long-term carePrepare to become a Certified LPN in LTC (LPN-CLTC) Test questions after each chapter offer practice for the online LPN-CLTC exam given by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA). Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The Role of the LPN in Long-Term Care Chapter 2: The Dermatological System Chapter 3: The Respiratory System Chapter 4: The Cardiovascular System Chapter 5: The Neurological System Chapter 6: The Gastrointestinal System Chapter 7: The Musculoskeletal System Chapter 8: The Genitourinary System Chapter 9: The Endocrine System Chapter 10: Legal Issues in Long-Term Care Chapter 11: Regulatory Aspects of Long-Term Care Chapter 12: Admission Chapter 13: Resident Rights Chapter 14: Incidents and Accidents Chapter 15: Restraints Chapter 16: Infections Chapter 17: Death and Dying Chapter 18: Medication Management Chapter 19: Restorative Nursing Chapter 20: Physician Orders Terms Common Abbreviations and Acronyms Become a Certified LPN in Long-Term Care Tools Downloads of additional content are available online. These include valuable resources and references for the LPN/LVN in long-term care, including assertive communication, antipsychotic medication, performance evaluations, vital signs pointing to an acute change in condition, and many others.