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Transitions in Nursing

6th Edition
December 20, 2023
Esther Chang + 1 more
English
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Now in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments.The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work.This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates.

Patient Transport:Principles and Practice

6th Edition
December 18, 2023
Air & Surface Transport Nurses Associati + 3 more
English
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Prepare for certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, and provides a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind study tool for taking certification exams including the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. Coverage includes the role of air and ground transport personnel, along with topics such as transport physiology, communications, teamwork, safety, airway management, shock, and the different types of trauma. New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter. Written by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this resource helps you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on your exam and to transport patients safely.

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards

7th Edition
December 18, 2023
JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
English
Other
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Bring your pharmacology review to life with more than 100 colorful flashcards! Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, & Memory Aids for Nurses, 7th Edition uses cartoons, humor, and concise summaries to make studying easier and more fun. These unique cards may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or detached for use as individual flashcards, so they are perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Garneau, these durable notecards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it!

Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

11th Edition
December 18, 2023
Constance G Visovsky + 2 more
English
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Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well as side effects and adverse effects. In each drug category, an overview of the nursing process outlines the nurse’s role when administering drugs. This edition includes a new Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter and Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! case studies and questions to help you prepare for the newest version of the NCLEX exam. Written by an experienced team of authors led by Dr. Constance G. Visovsky, this book is the only pharmacology text designed specifically for LPN/LVNs.

Study Guide for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

11th Edition
December 18, 2023
Constance G Visovsky
English
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Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology with this practical study guide! Corresponding chapter by chapter to Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition, this workbook provides the practice and review needed to help you master pharmacology knowledge and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. A variety of questions includes a math review, dosage calculation exercises, and case studies that emphasize clinical decision-making and prioritization. It’s the ideal study tool and review companion for your textbook!

Ambulatory Surgical Nursing

1st Edition
December 16, 2023
ASPAN
English
Paperback
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Learn the multidisciplinary clinical knowledge and skills needed to provide effective nursing care in outpatient settings! Ambulatory Surgical Nursing reflects the advanced procedures being performed in ambulatory surgery today, as well as the latest medications and improvements in pain management techniques. Authored by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and edited by well-known perioperative nursing expert Theresa L. Clifford, this text addresses all aspects of patient care, from pre-admission to patient education, discharge, and recovery, with comprehensive coverage of surgical specialties in separate chapters for easy reference. Case studies in each chapter bring key concepts to life and offer an opportunity to apply information contained within the chapter.

Elsevier's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian PN Examination

2nd Edition
December 15, 2023
Karen Katsademas + 1 more
English
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Thoroughly prepare for tests, exams, and clinical placements with Elsevier's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian PN Examination, 2nd Edition. This is the only CPNRE® and REx-PN® text with accompanying online practice material to provide an exhaustive content review and a wealth of practice questions to help you prepare for PN licensure anywhere in Canada! Thoroughly updated, this edition reflects all current Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators National PN competencies, including those specifically for Ontario and British Columbia. It’s a great way to test yourself on all exam competencies, along with your understanding, application, and critical thinking abilities.

Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care

12th Edition
December 14, 2023
Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum + 1 more
English
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Master an understanding of pharmacology — and apply that understanding to nursing practice! With an engaging approach that actually makes learning nursing pharmacology enjoyable, Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 12th Edition makes it easier to understand difficult pharmacologic principles and the clinical use of drugs. The book discusses physiology and pathophysiology for each of the major drug families, using drug prototypes to simplify learning. What’s more, it focuses your attention on the most important content, limiting discussions of drug interactions and adverse effects to those that matter most. Written by nursing educators Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum and Laura D. Rosenthal, this text emphasizes the understanding of drugs and drug therapy as opposed to simply memorizing drug facts.

Fiches de soins AS

1st Edition
December 14, 2023
Alain Ramé
French
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Dans un format de poche, ce livre vous propose toutes les compétences du programme aide-soignant que vous pourrez rencontrer dans votre pratique quotidienne.Les modules 1 à 5 du nouveau programme de formation sont présentés sous formes de 50 fiches synthétiques, richement illustrées. L’ouvrage est organisées en deux blocs distincts : • Dans le premier bloc, les fiches du module 1 « Accompagnement d’une personne dans les activités de sa vie quotidienne et de sa vie sociale » et du module 2 « Repérage et prévention des situations à risque » ;• Dans le second bloc les fiches du module 3 « Évaluation de l’état clinique d’une personne », du module 4 « Mise en œuvre des soins adaptés » et du module 5 « Accompagnement de la mobilité de la personne aidée ».Chaque fiche de soin se présente de la manière suivante : • Définition et objectif du soin ; • Préalable au soin ;• Préparation du matériel ; • Déroulement du soin ; • Focus ; • Prévention des risques.Cet ouvrage, de format pratique et pédagogique s’adresse aussi bien aux élèves aides-soignants qu’aux professionnels nouveaux arrivants en services de soins, ou qui encadrent des élèves ou étudiants des filières paramédicales. Alain Ramé était cadre enseignant à l’IFSI-IFAS à l’hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière à Paris. Il est co-auteur des 120 Fiches pratiques aide-soignante chez le même éditeur.

90 fiches de soins AP auxiliaire de puériculture

4th Edition
December 13, 2023
Lucie Latte + 2 more
French
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Dans la prise en charge spécifique du nourrisson et dans celle de l’enfant, l’auxiliaire de puériculture doit maîtriser une très grande variété de soins, que ce soit en crèche ou en services hospitaliers. Ainsi, cet ouvrage présente l’intégralité des gestes techniques et de soins réalisés par l’auxiliaire de puériculture sous la forme de 70 fiches pédagogiques illustrées. Classées selon les premiers modules de la formation, les fiches reprennent dans un style clair et synthétique l’essentiel des connaissances et des gestes à maîtriser. Chaque fiche, ponctuée d’encadrés « Mémo » et de tableaux récapitulatifs, précise : - les objectifs et les indications du soin ou du geste ; - les compétences requises ;- la démarche d’observation préparatoire ;- la réalisation du soin et les transmissions. Cette nouvelle édition offre des fiches entièrement actualisées et rendues encore plus pratiques grâce à une nouvelle présentation en couleur. L’ouvrage s’adresse en priorité aux AP (étudiants et professionnels), ainsi qu’à l'ensemble des professionnels de la petite enfance (ATSEM, AM, puéricultrices, CAP AEPE…) qui y trouveront des outils précieux pour leur pratique quotidienne.