Nursing specialties Books

Book SynopsisThis book offers a trauma-informed model of support for people with intellectual disabilities and considers how disability psychotherapy can be applied across a wider range of settings, with contributions from leading professionals alongside personal stories from staff and those with lived experience of trauma and disability.

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Book SynopsisRichard Taylor has lived for five years with a diagnosis of dementia probably of the Alzheimer's type. A former psychologist, he is now a champion for individuals with early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Richard served on the board of the Houston and Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association and is now a member of a special committee of the National Alzheimer's Association looking at how to evaluate and provide effective support to individuals in the early stages of the disease. He has started over 50 chat rooms worldwide for people with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones and he is also the editor of a quarterly newsletter for people with early-onset, early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Originally, Richard started writing essays to better understand for himself what was going on inside of him. He now writes to share his experiences with other individuals with the disease and their caregivers. His insights into himself and the disease are always honest, direct, poignant, and sometimes even witty. His essays have been published in ""Alzheimer's Care Quarterly"". Richard lives in Cypress, Texas with his spouse Linda and his Bouvier des Flandres dog, Annie. His son and family live across the street from him. He spends his days playing with his two grandchildren, gardening, and writing.2009 John Mackey Award for Exellence in Dementia Care2009 Carter Williams Legacy Fund2007 Book of the Year (Consumer Health) from American Journal Nursing 2007 National Mature Media (Bronze Award Winner)

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Book SynopsisWhat you do really does matter! This book is a must read for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, and others in leadership positions in long-term care. It offers practical, commonsense, easy-to-implement approaches that will yield immediate positive results. It also serves as a wake-up call to leaders who doubt their impact and as an affirmation to leaders who struggle daily to do a good job. Let Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care open the door to new possibilities and set your organisation on a better course. Too often long-term care leaders feel overwhelmed by regulatory, financial, and corporate constraints and succumb to the myth that staff turnover is an inevitable cost of doing business. This book debunks this myth, revealing the powerful link between staff satisfaction and successful organisational performance that delivers high quality, high census, good surveys, and a healthy bottom line. Based on extensive on-the-ground experience with implementing and guiding hundreds of nursing homes through successful organisational transformations, the authors offer advice and wisdom that can make your organisation more successful, efficient and stable, whether it is currently struggling or thriving. Just a few of the take-home lessons from your this constructive guide include how to Get and keep the right staff, including how to identify ""triple crown winners"" Reduce staff stress and promote solid teamwork Build a positive chain of leadership that brings out the best in the staff Convert money now spent on turnover into resources to support stability Improve corporate support with an instructive ""Stop Doing List"" Use quality improvement and culture change practices to achieve high performance Increase staff, family, and resident satisfaction Make a meaningful impact as a leader Watch these benefits unfold right before your eyes in one of the most unique features of this book: a journal documenting administrator David Farrell’s experience turning around a nursing home that was by all measures doing poorly. Through his difficulties, triumphs, tragedies, and everyday experiences, see how better outcomes are attainable by focusing on leadership practices that make a difference. Widely recognised as experts in the long-term care field, the authors of Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care combine their years of experience in nursing home leadership and management to create a resource that can transform how long-term care facilities are run.2012 National Mature Media Award (Bronze Award Winner)

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Book SynopsisPart of the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care, Culture Change in Elder Care is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the ongoing efforts to revolutionise elder care in America, with contributions from many of the innovators who have championed the 'culture change' movement. Supporting the ideals of person-centred care from economic, practical, and moral perspectives, it also speaks to the changing demands of long-term care consumers and how care communities will remain competitive by creating settings where residents and staff can live and grow, and not just grow old. Gain insight into the essential arguments, values, and business case for why traditional care models have and must change to better serve the needs of today's older adults.

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Book SynopsisThis second volume in the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care examines the issues and practices behind the day-to-day implementation of individualised elder care. Through profiles of pioneering model communities, readers learn what person-centred care looks like in practice. From the providers who are raising the bar for best practices in long-term care, readers gain direct experience in the successful processes behind transforming attitudes, practices, physical spaces, and organisational structures to accommodate increasingly collaborative and person-directed care. Professional staff from nurses to social workers to administrators will learn about the essential skills to be mastered and probable challenges to be overcome in the transformational journey from traditional elder care services to progressive modern ideals.

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Book SynopsisYou have cancer, and you need the help and support of your spouse and family more than ever. I Have Cancer, Now What? includes information on how to overcome the shock and fear of diagnosis, how to talk to your spouse and extended family, how to consult on what you want from your doctors, where and how your family can give you support, the transition of normal household duties and how to manage those, the real costs of cancer, both financial and emotional, what you need from your spouse and family emotionally and physically, including romance, how to manage full-time jobs, and other long-term issues that will help you get the support you need.Trade Review" . . . 'What to expect when the unexpected happens.' This book is a must-read for any husband hoping to shorten their learning curve." —Leigh Neumauyer, MD, MS, Professor of Surgery, Huntsman Cancer Institute"If ever there were a handbook for negotiating the process, you have written it." —Jon M. Huntsman, Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Book SynopsisTravel health nursing has evolved as a distinct and increasingly complex specialty over the past three decades, and in 2020, ANA officially recognized travel health nursing as a nursing specialty for the first time. This first edition of ANA and ATHNA’s Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is an important professional resource for nurses who strive to advance the well-being of all domestic and international travellers, and the communities to which they travel and return. Travel health nurses are specially educated and trained to promote the health and safety of travellers through comprehensive risk analysis, assessment, immunizations, health education, and therapeutic interventions. Nurses in this specialty provide services in three different clinical encounters: pre-travel, during travel (“in-transit”), and post-travel in a variety of settings that include college health, occupational health, public health, the military, primary care, and nurse-managed travel health clinics, among others.

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Book SynopsisThe Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Standards were published in 2013 to fulfil a need for national guidelines to reduce the risks of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of healthcare workers. Significant strides have been made in SPHM research, education, training, and advocacy, since the first edition of the Standards. But patient handling and mobility-related injury rates have not been reduced significantly. This means that our work is not done. One goal of the second edition is to communicate the continued need for standardized SPHM programs and resources and re-ignite SPHM discussions and improvements.There are eight overarching standards featured in the book, each one outlined and explained in detail: Culture of Safety Sustainable SPHM Program Ergonomic Design Principles SPHM Technology Education, Training, and Maintaining Competence Patient-Centered Assessment Reasonable Accommodation and Post-Injury Return to Work Comprehensive Evaluation System Nurses and all other healthcare workers must continue to use technology, do research, and discover new and unique ways to promote the value of SPHM to keep themselves and their patients safe.

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Book SynopsisIt is widely acknowledged that today’s dementia care needs improving, so what is holding it back? Dementia consultant Anne Ellett draws on her extensive experience in nursing homes and assisted living communities to explore answers to this question and guide professionals to real-life solutions. Filled with examples from care communities implementing innovative ideas and model programming, Ellett explores what holds back improvements in care—misinformed attitudes, staff limitations, organizational pressures, surplus safety concerns, and more—and then describes both large and small strategies for overcoming barriers and producing big changes in the lives of residents with dementia. Whether you’re a memory care professional, a person living with dementia, or a family member, you will find inspiration to focus on what can be done to help each person with memory loss have a good day, every day.Table of ContentsIntroduction Dementia Care–Why It Matters What Would We Want? Frozen Actions, Reactions, and Interactions Do No Harm Measure the Meaningful Advocacy The Real Goal of Care Best Practices For People Living with Dementia and Their Supporting Partners

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Book SynopsisWith over 2,000 questions aligned with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2020 PN test plan, Lippincott Review for NCLEX-PN is the perfect study guide for pre-licensure nursing students in practical and vocational nursing programs preparing to take the licensing exam. Divided into 5 manageable sections, this NCLEX-RN review tool provides practice tests in each area to gauge your progress and preparedness for the exam. Use the accompanying online tool for online test practice as well! The Nursing Care of Adults with Medical-Surgical Disorders The Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family The Nursing Care of Children The Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Needs Two-Part Comprehensive Examination Each section is packed with review tests, detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, alternate-format questions, FAQ’s, and test taking strategies to help you prepare.

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Book SynopsisThe Scope of Practice for Academic Nurse Educators and Academic Clinical Nurse Educators, Third EditionLinda S. Christensen, EdD, JD, RN, CNE; Larry E. Simmons, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Editors It is essential to recognize academic nursing education as a specialty area of practice and academic nurse educators as an advanced practice role within professional nursing. The Scope of Practice for Academic Nurse Educators and Academic Clinical Nurse Educators, Third Edition outlines core competencies with task statements for both academic nurse educators practicing in the full scope of the faculty role and academic clinical nurse educators who work with learners in clinical settings. This updated resource presents the historical perspective, values and beliefs, theoretical framework, research in the academic nurse educator roles, and future for those roles. The discussion of each role details relevant definitions, scope of practice, standards of practice, and specific competencies.

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition gives nursing students the understanding of nutrition theory and application to ensure effective client care across the life cycle and the health-illness continuum. Incorporating nutrition throughout the nursing care process, Susan Dudek’s concise yet thorough text equips tomorrow’s nurses with the latest evidence-based practices and recommendations to facilitate nutrition on the front lines of nursing practice, from assessment and nursing diagnoses to implementation and evaluation. The most up-to-date resource of its kind, this revised edition includes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 and makes need-to-know information more accessible than ever with a student-friendly format, improved organization, engaging case studies, and adaptable content optimized for use in standalone courses, online, or a fully integrated curriculum. Table of Contents Unit 1: Nutrition Fundamentals Chapter 1 Nutrition in Health Chapter 2 Guidelines for Healthy Eating Chapter 3 Carbohydrates Chapter 4 Protein Chapter 5 Lipids Chapter 6 Vitamins Chapter 7 Water and Minerals Chapter 8 Energy Balance Unit 2: Nutrition in Health Promotion Chapter 9 Food and Supplement Labeling Chapter 10 Consumer Interests and Concerns Chapter 11 Cultural and Religious Influences on Food and Nutrition Chapter 12 Healthy Eating for Healthy Babies Chapter 13 Nutrition for Infants, Children, and Adolescents Chapter 14 Nutrition for Older Adults Unit 3: Nutrition in Clinical Practice Chapter 15 Hospital Nutrition: Identifying Nutrition Risk and Feeding Clients Chapter 16 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Chapter 17 Nutrition for Obesity and Eating Disorders Chapter 18 Nutrition for Clients with Critical Illness Chapter 19 Nutrition for Clients with Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders Chapter 20 Nutrition for Clients with Disorders of the Lower GI Tract and Accessory Organs Chapter 21 Nutrition for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 22 Nutrition for Clients with Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 23 Nutrition for Clients with Kidney Disorders Chapter 24 Nutrition for Clients with Cancer or HIV/AIDS

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and proven nursing process approach, Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, is developed by nurses for nurses, delivering the pharmacologic foundation and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the NCLEX-PN® and in today’s nursing practice. Written with client outcomes in mind, this bestselling text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effects on real people, but also teaches students how to effectively relay this information to clients. Straightforward, simplified language makes complex concepts accessible, and a focus on practical application ultimately strengthens adherence to treatment strategies for optimal client outcomes. The extensively updated 12th Edition reflects the latest approaches to basic principles and the nurse’s role in medication management, including in-depth coverage of the drug approval process, drug administration, the use of drugs in pain management, and more. Accompanied by powerful online resources — such as videos, NCLEX-PN-style review questions, and drug monographs — it’s the perfect resource to hone students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and prepare them for clinical success. Table of Contents UNIT 1 Nursing Foundation of Clinical Pharmacology Chapter 1 General Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 2 Administration of Drugs Chapter 3 Making Drug Dosing Safer Chapter 4 The Nursing Process Chapter 5 Client and Family Teaching UNIT 2 Drugs Used to Fight Infections Chapter 6 Antibacterial Drugs: Sulfonamides Chapter 7 Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt the Bacterial Cell Wall Chapter 8 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With Protein Synthesis Chapter 9 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With DNA/RNA Synthesis Chapter 10 Antitubercular Drugs Chapter 11 Antiviral Drugs Chapter 12 Antifungal and Antiparasitic Drugs UNIT 3 Drugs Used to Manage Pain Chapter 13 Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates Chapter 14 Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Migraine Headache Medications Chapter 15 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists Chapter 16 Anesthetic Drugs UNIT 4 Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System Chapter 17 Central Nervous System Stimulants Chapter 18 Antidementia Drugs Chapter 19 Antianxiety Drugs Chapter 20 Sedatives and Hypnotics Chapter 21 Antidepressant Drugs Chapter 22 Antipsychotic Drugs UNIT 5 Drugs That Affect the Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 23 Adrenergic Drugs Chapter 24 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs Chapter 25 Cholinergic Drugs Chapter 26 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs UNIT 6 Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System Chapter 27 Antiparkinson Drugs Chapter 28 Antiepileptics Chapter 29 Skeletal Muscle, Bone, and Joint Disorder Drugs UNIT 7 Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System Chapter 30 Upper Respiratory System Drugs Chapter 31 Lower Respiratory System Drugs UNIT 8 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System Chapter 32 Diuretics Chapter 33 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs Chapter 34 Antihypertensive Drugs Chapter 35 Antianginal and Vasodilating Drugs Chapter 36 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs Chapter 37 Cardiotonic and Antiarrhythmic Drugs UNIT 9 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 38 Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs Chapter 39 Lower Gastrointestinal System Drugs UNIT 10 Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System Chapter 40 Antidiabetic Drugs Chapter 41 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones Chapter 42 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs Chapter 43 Male and Female Hormones Chapter 44 Uterine Drugs UNIT 11 Drugs That Affect the Urinary System Chapter 45 Menopause and Andropause Drugs Chapter 46 Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives and Other Urinary Drugs UNIT 12 Drugs That Affect the Immune System Chapter 47 Vaccines Chapter 48 Immunostimulants and Modulators Chapter 49 Immune Blockers UNIT 13 Drugs that Fight Cancer Chapter 50 Traditional Chemotherapy Chapter 51 Immune Modulating Therapies UNIT 14 Drugs That Affect Other Body Systems Chapter 52 Skin Disorder Topical Drugs Chapter 53 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations Chapter 54 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Parenteral Therapy

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Book SynopsisAwarded third place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Award in Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing/Childbirth Category Created specifically for today’s LPN/LVN students, Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition, delivers clearly written, vibrantly illustrated, clinically relevant coverage of pregnancy, birth, and pediatrics to help students master key clinical and critical thinking skills and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam and in clinical practice. Focusing on essential concepts and approaches for safe, effective practice, this proven text integrates case studies, in-patient scenarios, and outlines of appropriate nursing care focuses, outcomes, interactions, and rationales to help students best understand each patient’s overall nursing care plan. A convenient built-in workbook reinforces comprehension and practical application with engaging review questions, study activities, and critical thinking exercises at the end of each chapter, and an accompanying suite of comprehensive online resources includes NCLEX-PN-style review questions and video clips to ensure confidence on exams and a smooth transition to clinical practice. Table of Contents Unit 1 Overview of Maternal and Pediatric Health Care Chapter 1 The Nurse's Role in a Changing Maternal–Child Health Care Environment Chapter 2 Family-Centered and Community-Based Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Unit 2 Foundations of Maternity Nursing Chapter 3 Structure and Function of the Reproductive System Chapter 4 Special Issues of Women's Health Care and Reproduction Unit 3 Pregnancy Chapter 5 Fetal Development Chapter 6 Maternal Adaptation During Pregnancy Chapter 7 Prenatal Care Unit 4 Labor and Birth Chapter 8 The Labor Process Chapter 9 Pain Management During Labor and Birth Chapter 10 Nursing Care During Labor and Birth Chapter 11 Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Birth Unit 5 Postpartum and Newborn Chapter 12 The Postpartum Woman Chapter 13 Nursing Care During Newborn Transition Chapter 14 Nursing Care of the Normal Newborn Chapter 15 Newborn Nutrition Unit 6 Childbearing at Risk Chapter 16 Pregnancy at Risk: Conditions That Complicate Pregnancy Chapter 17 Pregnancy at Risk: Pregnancy-Related Complications Chapter 18 Labor at Risk Chapter 19 Postpartum Woman at Risk Chapter 20 The Newborn at Risk: Gestational and Acquired Disorders Chapter 21 The Newborn at Risk: Congenital Disorders Unit 7 Health Promotion for Normal Growth and Development Chapter 22 Principles of Growth and Development Chapter 23 Growth and Development of the Infant: 28 Days to 1 Year Chapter 24 Growth and Development of the Toddler: 1 to 3 Years Chapter 25 Growth and Development of the Preschool Child: 3 to 6 Years Chapter 26 Growth and Development of the School-Aged Child: 6 to 10 Years Chapter 27 Growth and Development of the Adolescent: 11 to 18 Years Unit 8 Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 28 Data Collection (Assessment) for the Child Chapter 29 Care of the Hospitalized Child Chapter 30 Procedures and Treatments Chapter 31 Medication Administration and Intravenous Therapy Unit 9 Special Concerns of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 32 The Child with a Chronic Health Problem Chapter 33 Abuse in the Family and Community Chapter 34 The Dying Child Unit 10 The Child with a Health Disorder Chapter 35 The Child with a Sensory/Neurologic Disorder Chapter 36 The Child with a Respiratory Disorder Chapter 37 The Child with a Cardiovascular/Hematologic Disorder Chapter 38 The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder Chapter 39 The Child with a Genitourinary Disorder Chapter 40 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Disorder Chapter 41 The Child with an Integumentary Disorder/Communicable Disease Chapter 42 The Child with a Cognitive, Behavioral, or Mental Health Disorder Appendix A: Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions Appendix B: Good Sources of Essential Nutrients Appendix C: Breast-Feeding and Medication Use Appendix D: Cervical Dilation Chart Appendix E: Growth Charts Appendix F: Pulse, Respiration, and Blood Pressure Values for Children Appendix G: Temperature and Weight Conversion Charts Glossary Spanish-English Glossary References & Suggested Readings Index

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Book SynopsisAwarded third place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category! The preferred nursing fundamentals resources for generations of nursing students and educators, Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care, 10th Edition, equips beginning nursing students with a holistic, case-based perspective on nursing practice and emphasizes the clinical reasoning and decision-making essential to their success in today’s competitive healthcare environment. Promoting nursing as an evolving art and science directed to human health and well-being, this bestselling text is designed to instill in students the highest level of scientific knowledge and technical skill while cultivating the blended competencies crucial to responsible patient-centered care in a wide variety of care settings. Updates throughout this 10th Edition reflect a growing emphasis on clinical judgment and NCLEX® readiness, training students to think like nurses and respond confidently and effectively to clinical challenges. Ample clinical examples, pedagogy, illustrations, and online learning tools and assessments engage students and distill need-to-know information, complemented by a suite of integrated teaching and learning resources that create a seamless, superior learning experience for every student. New to this Edition NEW! Clinical Judgment chapter conditions students think like nurses, incorporating the nursing process and the latest evidence-based practices to prioritize responsibilities and make confident clinical decisions. NEW! Integrated NCSBN concepts and terms keep students on the front lines of today’s evolving nursing practice and ready them for success on the NextGen NCLEX®. NEW! Evolving Case Studies familiarize students with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Evaluation Model and reflect the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). NEW! Diversity, inclusion, and equity content equips students with a diverse perspective on patient care essential to today’s nursing practice. NEW! Timely coverage throughout the text reflects the impact of climate change and COVID-19 on patient care. NEW! 2021 AACN Essentials and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice incorporated throughout the text help you meet the latest curriculum standards in competency-based nursing education. NEW! Thoughtful Person-Centered Practice: Challenging Topics leverage Unfolding Patient Stories to reinforce clinical reasoning and judgment competencies in a real-world context. UPDATED! NCLEX®-style Chapter Review Questions in every chapter strengthen students’ exam readiness.

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Book SynopsisThoroughly revised with the latest evidence-based practices, Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills, 6th Edition, helps nursing students and graduate nurses confidently incorporate cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills into safe and effective patient care. This engaging resource is rich with nearly 1,000 photographs, providing step-by-step guidance through essential skills presented in context with the nursing process. Updated content throughout keeps students current with today’s evolving healthcare environment and cultivates the critical thinking and clinical judgment critical to success in practice. Usable in conjunction with any nursing fundamentals text or as a standalone resource, Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills is specifically designed to complement Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care, 10th Edition, giving students a consistent, seamless learning experience for superior understanding. New for this Edition: UPDATED! Focusing on Patient Care chapter-opening scenarios and Developing Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment end-of-chapter questions challenge readers to think through clinical situations, combining critical thinking and clinical reasoning to form clinical judgment that can affect patient outcomes. UPDATED! Step-by-Step Skills, updated to reflect the latest evidence, walk students through skills in a consistent, straightforward format to ensure comprehension. UPDATED! Evidence for Practice boxes familiarize students with the latest best-practice guidelines, research-based evidence, and support from professional literature. UPDATED! Developing Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment provides insight into prioritization and evidence-based practice and supports students’ development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills. This section includes: Unexpected Situations highlight unexpected outcomes and explanations of how to react to provide the best care. Special Considerations explain the varying needs of patients across the lifespan and in various settings. UPDATED! Integrated Case Study Connection callouts refer students to related case studies in Unit III, which challenge students to think critically and confidently prioritize care. UPDATED! Photo Atlas Approach with nearly 1,000 high-quality photographs helps visual learners effectively learn and perform each skill. NEW! Nursing Concepts lists in each chapter emphasize key connections at a glance

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Book SynopsisTrusted for more than 50 years to prepare LPN/LVN students for safe, effective practice, Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect current medical and nursing practices and deliver the foundational understanding and skills for success on the NCLEX-PN® and beyond. Based on the latest NCLEX-PN framework, this engaging, comprehensive text features short chapters that make content accessible and easy to digest, dynamic photos and illustrations that reinforce essential concepts, and an expansive suite of practice-oriented, mastery-focused learning tools — both in the text and online — that strengthen students’ exam preparation and ensure a confident transition to clinical practice. Additional hands-on practice available in a companion Workbook completes the perfect learning package to meet the needs of today’s LPN/LVN students. Table of Contents PART A UNIT 1 The Nature of Nursing Chapter 1 The Origins of Nursing Chapter 2 Beginning Your Nursing Career Chapter 3 The Healthcare Delivery System Chapter 4 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing UNIT 2 Personal and Environmental Health Chapter 5 Basic Human Needs Chapter 6 Health and Wellness Chapter 7 Community Health Chapter 8 Transcultural Healthcare UNIT 3 Development Throughout the Life Cycle Chapter 9 The Family Chapter 10 Infancy and Childhood Chapter 11 Adolescence Chapter 12 Early and Middle Adulthood Chapter 13 Older Adulthood and Aging Chapter 14 The End of Life: Death, Dying, Grief, and Loss UNIT 4 Structure and Function Chapter 15 Organization of the Human Body Chapter 16 The Integumentary System Chapter 17 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Chapter 18 The Musculoskeletal System Chapter 19 The Nervous System Chapter 20 The Endocrine System Chapter 21 The Sensory System Chapter 22 The Cardiovascular System Chapter 23 The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems Chapter 24 The Immune System Chapter 25 The Respiratory System Chapter 26 The Digestive System Chapter 27 The Urinary System Chapter 28 The Male Reproductive System Chapter 29 The Female Reproductive System UNIT 5 Nutrition and Diet Therapy Chapter 30 Basic Nutrition Chapter 31 Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition Chapter 32 Diet Therapy and Special Diets PART B UNIT 6 The Nursing Process Chapter 33 Introduction to the Nursing Process Chapter 34 Nursing Assessment Chapter 35 Nursing Diagnosis and Planning Chapter 36 Implementing and Evaluating Care Chapter 37 Documenting and Reporting UNIT 7 Safety in the Healthcare Facility Chapter 38 The Healthcare Facility Environment Chapter 39 Emergency Preparedness Chapter 40 Introduction to Microbiology Chapter 41 Medical Asepsis Chapter 42 Infection Control Chapter 43 Emergency Care and First Aid UNIT 8 Client Care Chapter 44 Therapeutic Communication Skills Chapter 45 Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Chapter 46 Vital Signs Chapter 47 Data Collection in Client Care Chapter 48 Moving and Positioning Clients Chapter 49 Beds and Bed Making Chapter 50 Personal Hygiene Chapter 51 Elimination Chapter 52 Specimen Collection Chapter 53 Bandages and Binders Chapter 54 Heat and Cold Applications Chapter 55 Pain Management Chapter 56 Preoperative and Postoperative Care Chapter 57 Surgical Asepsis Chapter 58 Special Skin and Wound Care Chapter 59 End-of-Life Care UNIT 9 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications Chapter 60 Review of Mathematics Chapter 61 Introduction to Pharmacology Chapter 62 Classification of Medications Chapter 63 Administration of Noninjectable Medications Chapter 64 Administration of Injectable Medications PART C UNIT 10 Maternal and Newborn Nursing Chapter 65 Normal Pregnancy Chapter 66 Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care Chapter 67 Care of the Normal Newborn Chapter 68 High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth Chapter 69 The High-Risk Newborn Chapter 70 Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases UNIT 11 Pediatric Nursing Chapter 71 Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 72 Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler Chapter 73 Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent Chapter 74 The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs UNIT 12 Adult Care Nursing Chapter 75 Skin Disorders Chapter 76 Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Chapter 77 Musculoskeletal Disorders Chapter 78 Nervous System Disorders Chapter 79 Endocrine Disorders Chapter 80 Sensory System Disorders Chapter 81 Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 82 Blood and Lymph Disorders Chapter 83 Cancer Chapter 84 Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders Chapter 85 HIV and AIDS Chapter 86 Respiratory Disorders Chapter 87 Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care Chapter 88 Digestive Disorders Chapter 89 Urinary Disorders Chapter 90 Male Reproductive Disorders Chapter 91 Female Reproductive Disorders UNIT 13 Gerontologic Nursing Chapter 92 Gerontology: The Aging Adult Chapter 93 Cognitive Impairment in the Aging Adult UNIT 14 Mental Health Nursing Chapter 94 Psychiatric Nursing Chapter 95 Substance Use Disorders UNIT 15 Nursing in a Variety of Settings Chapter 96 Extended Care Chapter 97 Rehabilitation Nursing Chapter 98 Home Care Nursing Chapter 99 Ambulatory Nursing Chapter 100 Hospice Nursing PART D UNIT 16 The Transition to Practicing Nurse Chapter 101 From Student to Graduate Nurse Chapter 102 Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills Chapter 103 Advancement and Leadership in Nursing Bibliography Glossary Index Appendix A: Key English-to-Spanish Healthcare Phrases Appendix B: Key Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Healthcare Appendix C: Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terms

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition gives nursing students the understanding of nutrition theory and application to ensure effective client care across the life cycle and the health-illness continuum. Incorporating nutrition throughout the nursing care process, Susan Dudek’s concise yet thorough text equips tomorrow’s nurses with the latest evidence-based practices and recommendations to facilitate nutrition on the front lines of nursing practice, from assessment and nursing diagnoses to implementation and evaluation. The most up-to-date resource of its kind, this revised edition includes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 and makes need-to-know information more accessible than ever with a student-friendly format, improved organization, engaging case studies, and adaptable content optimized for use in standalone courses, online, or a fully integrated curriculum.

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Book SynopsisDelivering a comprehensive, case-based approach drawn from real-world nursing scenarios, Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing: A Case-Based Approach, 2nd Edition, brings patient-based care practices to life to help students master concepts, retain information, and think like nurses—whether they’re applying clinical judgment on the Next Generation NCLEX® or ensuring optimal care in clinical practice. In-depth case studies threaded throughout the text introduce essential clinical content and reinforce the clinical relevance of key concepts by immersing students in patient-based narratives accompanied by engaging learning aids, quizzes, and application exercises that challenge students to apply what they’ve learned. Unit I confidently prepares students for clinicals, familiarizing them with preconception-to-postpartum care of individuals with common pregnancy-related pathologies and sequelae. Units II-IV detail uncomplicated pregnancies, high-risk conditions, and women’s health, incorporating recurring patient encounters to encourage empathy, stimulate learning, and reinforce understanding. Now even more approachable, this extensively revised 2nd Edition employs bias-free, gender-neutral language and a holistic emphasis on inclusivity and diversity to strengthen students’ cultural competence and ensure culturally sensitive patient care. Updated content empowers students with the latest coverage of COVID-19 and gender-affirming care, as well as new and enhanced learning features that reinforce essential nursing competencies and help students make a confident transition to clinical practice.

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Book SynopsisLPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role, 6th Edition, is an essential guide, designed as a comprehensive toolkit preparing students as they cross the bridge from licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to registered nurse (RN). This text serves as a core resource as students navigate career advancement, discovering a new scope of practice.  LPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role is tailored to accommodate diverse adult learning styles and settings, catering to individuals engaged in classroom collaborations, virtual discussions, or solitary study sessions. This updated edition provides a structured pathway with interactive exercises designed to propel learners toward their academic and professional objectives.   Helpful case studies in each chapter vividly depict the real-life narratives of fellow LPNs/LVNs embarking on the same educational journey. Through these compelling stories, students are empowered by the shared experiences and challenges in the transition to the RN role. In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this text arms students with confidence, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to lifelong learning

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Book SynopsisThis book provides specialist and general nurses with a comprehensive guide to the art and science of stoma care nursing, from the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK, the only association for SCNs in UK.The chapters follow a schematic outline of knowledge required for nurses caring for patients who are undergoing stoma surgery; from the essence of nursing to the management of patients living with a long term condition. It also presents and discusses the issues surrounding the clinical picture such as prescription and community issues as well as sources of support available for patients. This text serves as an excellent resource for all disciplines of health care staff caring for individuals living with a stoma.Table of ContentsChapter title Goals of Chapter Area Rep interested 1. Introduction Aims of book – supporting nurses with understanding and the management of client group Aims of ASCN UK – to support SCNs Standards and Guidelines Maddie White and Angie Perrin 2. Value of SCNs Role and responsibilities/ Leadership/career pathway Specialist and Advanced practice - include audit and research, pillars of competence Communication skills – include coaching/ MI/mentor roles Wendy Osborne and Amanda Gunning 3. Health Economics Community and acute aspects of care CCG /NHS drivers etc. health economics and cost effectiveness Prescription management / pharmacology/medication and stoma Sponsorship Andrew Bird Anne Haston (Scotland) 4. Normal GI function and mechanisms for disturbance of function GI A & P Disease processes – cause of symptoms – IBD, Ca, D Dis, etc Angie Perrin 5. Colorectal Cancer care Cancer pathways and treatment options Genetics Katy Hardy 6. Types of surgery 1 GI surgery Caroline Rudoni 7. Normal KUB function A &P Disease processes and symptoms Jennie Burch 8. Urological cancers Cancer pathways and treatment options Genetics Diane Leach 9. Types of surgery 2 Urology/renal urology including siting for robotic cystectomy Liz Davis 10. Stomas and their Management Individual chapters for ileo/colo/uro? Each to include: ·Output and function ·Choosing the correct appliance Carolyn Swash (uro) Iris Williams (colo) Jennie Burch/Jo Sica (Ileo) 11. Patient Assessment and siting Holistic assessment to include physical, psychological and social ·Principles of siting ·Potential difficulties Emma Vernon 12. Managing difficult stomas Complications; Include; Use of Convexity High output / understanding nutritional risk Jackie McPhail + dietician 13. Skin Issues and Management Causes, terminology, basic A&P etc. Ben McDermott Jackie McPhail 14. Fistula Management Management principles and care of fistulas Maddie White 15. Paediatric stomas Issues specific to paeds Claire Bohr 16. Body image and sexuality How stoma surgery affects both (inc: LGBT community) Theories? Suggestions for help/support Nicola Tonks 17. Sources of Support Associations, technology, the future Recommendations/further reading Libby Herbert Colostomy UK 18. Living with a stoma Managing with Long Term Conditions Managing Stoma Care with Dementia or other mental health problems for example; Older person/disability/self care/capacity Dietary implications Travel/ hobbies - considerations Michaela Parker

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Book SynopsisThe book was envisioned by bedside nurses caring for transplant and cellular therapy patients as a way to teach novice nurses and health care colleagues about the care required for this complex patient population. The nurse authors recruited an oncology nurse practitioner, transplant physician, nurse scientist and expert in medical humanities and health studies to join the project team. The dedication of the team and the willingness of the patients to contribute to the project, has led to a unique case study approach focused on the lived experience of patients and care partner(s) during the transplant/cellular therapy journey. The case studies are unique in that they encompass a qualitative narrative developed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the inclusion of the individual's actual medical and nursing care from their health record. At every step along the trajectory of the illness, the medications and care received are described, interspersed with the voice of the patient and care partner(s) sharing their experiences. The chapters follow the individual patients and their care partner(s) through all phases of their illness. The interviews were conducted, and case studies written by the bedside clinical nurses. Visual art and prose created by patients and care partner(s)s are included in the chapters. The book also includes an introduction written by the nurse authors, a methods chapter on the inclusion of IPA in a case study, and poignant epilogue. The premise of nursing support for survivorship is woven throughout the book, highlighting how giving back aids in recovery identity.This book, full of beautiful artworks and poems, is the work of clinical nurses devoted to improving care for their patients by sharing the patient stories with others. It introduces a unique approach to the case study which could be replicated and applied to any diagnosis.Table of ContentsForeword by Susan K. Stewart, Executive Director of Blood and Marrow Transplant Information NetworkIntroduction Lisa Wesinger, RN, BSN, OCN, Judi Gentes, RN, ADN, Carissa Morton, RN, BSN,(5 pages)Creating a Patient-Centered Case Study, Jennifer Holl, DNP,RN, Jean Coffey PhD, APRN, FAAN (15 pages)Part A. The Autologous Stem Cell Transplant JourneyChapter 1. Hope and Determination by Lisa Wesinger, Judi Gentes, Carissa Morton and Jennifer Holl (18 pages)Chapter 2. The Hugger by Lisa Wesinger (13 pages)Chapter 3. Spaces in Between by Judi Gentes (8 pages) Part B. The Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant JourneyChapter 4. Saving Superman by Sara Cooke (9 pages)Chapter 5. Brothers in Arms by Lisa Wesinger (10 pages)Chapter 6. Letting Go by Carissa Morton (7 pages)Chapter 7. Another Ode to August by Lisa Wesinger (10 pages)Chapter 8. Dr’s Orders by Ashley Prokopik (TBD)Chapter 9. Am I Dreaming by Judi Gentes (9 pages)Chapter 10. With Every Sunrise I’ll Do Better by Sara Cooke (7 pages) Part C. The CAR T-Cell JourneyChapter 11. Second Chances by Kate Caldon (TBD) Epilogue: Saying Goodbye, Lasting Reflections and New Horizons by John Hill (TBD)

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