Nursing fundamentals and skills Books
Elsevier Health Sciences Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing
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£38.95
Elsevier Health Sciences Nursing Skills Online Version 4.0 ConceptBased
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£75.95
Elsevier Health Sciences Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing
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£31.34
Research & Education Association Ati Teas 7 Crash Course with Online Practice Test
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£18.86
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Critical Thinking in Nursing
Book SynopsisThis text introduces nursing students to the cognitive skills, or "critical thinking," required of professional nurses. Using a practical approach and a nursing process framework throughout, the book provides a bridge between theory and the application of skills.Cognitive skills are presented in a competency-based, clinically oriented format, with emphasis on teaching critical thinking. Written at an accessible reading level, chapters end with a workbook section, to provide students with real-world applications of what they have learned. Case studies and checklists throughout aid the student in applying content.Table of ContentsUnit One BASIC CONCEPTS OF COGNITIVE SKILLS 1 Chapter 1 Critical Thinking 3 Definition 3 Relationship to Problem Solving and Decision Making 3 The Critical Thinker 4 Intellectual Standards in Thinking 4 Process of Critical Thinking 7 Skills of Critical Thinking 9 Pitfalls in Critical Thinking 10 Summary 11Chapter 2 Problem Solving 19 Definition 19 Nursing Process 19 Decision Making 20 Steps in the Problem-Solving Process 20 Problem-Solving Strategies 23 Pitfalls in Problem Solving 24 Summary 25Chapter 3 Decision Making 37 Definition 37 Differentiating Decision Making From Problem Solving 37 Factors Influencing Decision Making 38 Characteristics of an Effective Decision Maker 38 Decision Making in Nursing 38 Approaches to Participative Decision Making 39 Decision-Making Tools 40 Process of Decision Making 40 Errors in Decision Making 45 Summary 47Chapter 4 Priority Setting 59 Definition 59 Time Management 59 Prioritizing Patient Needs 60 Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses 61 Priority Activities 65 Multitasking 66 Prioritizing Within the Nursing Process 67 Pitfalls in Priority Setting 69 Summary 70Unit Two COGNITIVE SKILLS IN THE NURSING PROCESS 85 Chapter 5 Nursing Process Applications 87 Definition 87 Role of the Nursing Process 89 Steps of the Nursing Process 90 Care Plan 101 Pitfalls 101 Summary 105Chapter 6 Delegation 121 Definition 121 Principles of Delegation 122 Five Rights of Delegation 123 Obstacles to Delegation 127 Delegation Procedure 128 Summary 135Chapter 7 Communication 149 Levels of Communication 149 Verbal Communication 149 Collaboration 150 Report Skills 151 Conflict Resolution 153 Physician Notification 154 Written Communication 157 Summary 157Chapter 8 Patient Teaching 171 Applying the Nursing Process 171 Learning Needs Assessment 172 Analyzing Needs 178 Outcome Identification 179 Planning the Lesson 179 Implementing the Educational Session 181 Evaluating the Educational Process 181 Summary 183Unit Three APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE SKILLS 195 Chapter 9 Applying Clinical Reasoning to Various Practice Settings 197 Definition 198 Reasoning 198 Guidelines for Decision Making 198 Application of Cognitive Skills 201 Clinical Reasoning Applications 203 Evaluating the Workload 203 Knowledge and Ability for Varied Settings 204 Pitfalls in Clinical Reasoning 205 Summary 206Chapter 10 Ethical Decision Making 229 Definition 229 Ethical Guides 230 American Nurses Association Code of Ethics 232 Critical Thinking 235 Process of Ethical Decision Making 236 Ethics Committees 238 Frequent Areas of Dilemma 238 Self-Determination 238 Professional Caregiver Issues 240 Pitfalls in Ethical Decision Making 241 Summary 241Chapter 11 Applying Nursing Judgment in Clinical Settings 257 Definition 258
£87.02
F.A. Davis Fundamentals of Nursing Care Concepts Connections
Book SynopsisThink like a nurse from the very beginning. Fundamentals of Nursing Care, DavisPlus Resources, and Davis Edge work together to create an interactive learning experience that teaches students to make the connections each step of the way.
£97.20
Wolters Kluwer Lippincotts Photo Atlas of Medication
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£20.36
LWW Workbook for Textbook of Basic Nursing
Book SynopsisThe perfect study companion to Rosdahl and Kowalski’s Textbook of Basic Nursing , Eleventh Edition, this engaging workbook helps students review and apply the knowledge they need to prepare for exams as well as nursing practice. Each chapter includes three sections: Assessing Your Understanding, Applying Your Knowledge, and Practicing for NCLEX®. An Answer Key is available online at thePoint for Instructors at http://thepoint.lww.com/Rosdahl11e.
£47.22
Mometrix Media LLC Next Generation NCLEX RN 2023 and 2024 Study
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£35.69
Next Generation NCLEX RN 20242025 3 FullLength
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£44.09
Mometrix Media LLC NCLEX PN Review Book 20252026 3 FullLength
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£47.18
American Nurses Publishing Lead, Drive & Thrive in the System
Book SynopsisNurses are natural leaders. But as healthcare organizations continue to merge and accountable care organizations are created, you need real-world insights into how to navigate and lead in this new environment.Lead, Drive & Thrive in the System is your personal guidebook on how to succeed in this environment. This book translates theory into practice and offers critical information that all nurses can apply in their practice. After reading, nurses from the bedside all the way to the corner office will be able to: Understand healthcare systems, collaboration, change and why a system needs to work together. Learn what “Systems Thinking” is and how to effectively use it in your own environment. Implement key tips on how to facilitate change for future success. Bridge innovation and standardization to improve patient care. Employ techniques on how to move your organization forward through strategic thinking and planning. Throughout this book you will read theory, practice and numerous “ah ha” moments from your peers about what it means to work in a system. Plus, build a deeper understanding of the open systems. Table of Contents Introduction to Systems Thinking and System-based Leadership Chapter 1. Introduction to Healthcare Systems Chapter 2. Our Evolving Healthcare System Chapter 3. What is Systems Thinking? Chapter 4. Innovation and Standardization Chapter 5. Facilitating and Managing Change Chapter 6. All Nurses are Leaders Chapter 7. Systems Thinking from an Individual Organization Up Chapter 8. Systems Thinking from the Corporate Office Down Chapter 9. Moving Everyone Forward References for Systems Thinking and System-based Leadership Index
£33.51
