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Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it!In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, you’ll find it here. A brief description introduces each body system. Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages. Precise labels accurately identify every structure. Unique anatomical views — like the cross section of the hand — highlight every detail in full color. Every page tells you the orientation of every figure — no more guessing at what you’re viewing. Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology. New To This Edition: New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage that’s even more relevant to the study of A&P today Body Structure—anatomical position and regional terms Cells, Tissues, and the Integumentary System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosis Human Microbiome—the human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven disease Skeletal System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular System—the neuromuscular junction Nervous System—simple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cord The Senses—cutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine System—endocrine gland stimuli Circulatory System—hematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heart New table: Complete blood count

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Assure your mastery of psychiatric mental health nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and test-taking skills. 750 multiple-choice, alternate-format, and clinical judgment questions, organized by specific disorders, make a difficult subject more manageable.

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What will you do… if colleagues covertly or overtly break protocols? if you need to give constructive feedback? if need to ask for help from these colleagues or seek alternative teachers? if you need to take the necessary time to follow protocols, but more experienced colleagues do not follow them or support you in your efforts? Explore all of the critical ways your ability to communicate successfully can positively impact not only nurse-client, nurse-family, and colleague-colleague relationships, but also your ability to make the work environment less stressful and to manage professional and personal challenges, even in a world still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. Step by step, you’ll build the essential communication skills you need, with an emphasis on developing the emotional intelligence necessary to speak assertively and listen respectfully in the high-stakes, high-pressure environments where nurses work.Five Stars!! Every nurse needs to read this!!!!!!!!“I was lacking in some essential communication skills and didn't know it until I read this book. It's easy to follow. I recommend this book to all of my coworkers. Highly recommend!!!”—Online Reviewer New! 4-color, contemporary design New! “Confident Voices: On Resilience” helps entry level nurses who are joining a workforce that is traumatized and/or burned out. Considers all aspects of communication, including emotional intelligence, group dynamics, organizational development, complex adaptive systems, and more. Focuses on self-awareness, self-esteem, and respect for others. Addresses real-world stressors, challenges, and workplace issues, bridging the gap between academia and professional nursing practice. Features case studies that use brief vignettes to explore a range of scenarios, followed by discussion questions.

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A new edition of the key text that presents the step-by-step guidance you need to develop individualized plans of care while also honing your critical-thinking and analytical skills.

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The best flashcards to test yourself on the top drugs & prepare for the NCLEX®! Increase your test scores in pharmacology class. Build your confidence to pass the NCLEX®. Expand your understanding of pharmacological agents. Decrease and prevent medication errors in practice. These flashcards put critical clinical information for nearly 400 of the top generic medications at your fingertips. Each card features a single generic drug or a medication group to help build associations between common medications and includes indications for use of the drug, action of the drug, route/dosage information, adverse reactions/side effects, pre-administration vital signs, laboratory data assessment, drug levels, patient teaching, and more. Count on them for accuracy because each card is based on content from Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses®. AMAZING and MUST GET!“These cards are a MUST for any nursing student or even nurse! I use these for almost every single assignment from nursing process sheets to care plans. You need to get these immediately, and you’ll love them!! Seriously, I am so glad I stumbled upon these cards. Thank you to whoever invented these!”—Edgar G. GREAT for Nursing Students“I used these cards to pass my pharmacology final and my NCLEX in nursing school! I love these cards. They have all the info you need on the card, and even helpful tips.”—Cloie Updated & Revised! Completely reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy A color-coded, body-system organization reflects the information common to classes of medications. Each card features a single generic drug or a medication group to help build associations between common medications and includes indications for use of the drug, action of the drug, adverse reactions/side effects, pre-administration vital signs, laboratory data assessment, drug levels, patient teaching, and more. “Make the Connection” highlights information crucial to administering medications safely, understanding the clinical applicability of the information, and helps to develop critical-thinking skills. “Keep in Mind” provides key nursing considerations, including client teaching. Route/dosage information appears on the back of each card. Common abbreviations listed on each card, with a summary of the abbreviations on separate, introductory cards. A comprehensive, alphabetical Index makes it easy to locate drugs within the deck by trade, generic, or Canadian brand name. New! Card listing commonly used monoclonal antibodies, their brand and generic names, and indications for use New! Cards explaining the cytochrome P450 (CYP 450) enzyme system, how the enzymes effect the levels of other drugs with a list of strong and moderate inhibitors and inducers New! CYP3A4 inducer or inhibiter descriptions in the “Make the Connection” section on each card, when appropriate New! Cards for VMAT2 inhibiters in the central nervous system section

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TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Q&A Course Review NCLEX® Prep Fundamentals made manageable! Assure your mastery of the fundamentals of nursing while developing your critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and test-taking skills. Over 1,200 classroom-tested, NCLEX®-style questions—including more than 440 alternate-item-format questions prepare you for success now and on the Next Gen NCLEX®. An easy-to-follow format organizes information into 25 content areas. Each question provides answers and rationales for correct and incorrect responses and strategies for how to develop your critical-thinking skills.FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams.Amazing!“Amazing book!! Highly recommend if you are just getting into nursing school...This book brought my grades up A LOTTT!!!”—AlaynaGreat Book.“Love this book! Lots of NCLEX-style questions and easy to use with what you are learning at the time!”—Theresa W.Highly recommend“Love this book! I am a very bad test-taker and this book has helped me so much. I highly recommend for fundamentals nursing class.”—AmyA must have!“This book gets you prepped for nursing exam questions—KECGreat for Fundamentals HESI“Highly recommend this book for the fundamentals HESI. It’s also useful throughout the entire first semester of nursing school. The rationales are helpful, and each chapter helps you narrow down what’s important to study.”—ALyn Updated! Content to reflects the latest NCLEX-RN® test plan New! Information on the Next Generation NCLEX® and the new question formats New! Unfolding case studies that focus on developing clinical judgment skills and preparing for the Next Gen NCLEX New & Updated! Incorporates the evolution of technology, current standards of practice, changes in medications, and the information on evidence-based practice Updated! The newest evidence and changes in health care Alternate-format questions, including multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, fill-in-the blank, ordered response, graphic, and chart/exhibit items Rationales for correct and incorrect responses 100-question comprehensive final exam at the end of the book Glossary of more than 250 common English words often found on nursing tests All questions field tested by nursing students and an expert panel of nurse educators

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Transition from student to professional with confidence. Stepping out of the classroom and into professional nursing practice can be stressful. This handy guide will build your confidence and prepare you to meet the challenges you’ll face as a new staff nurse in today’s dynamic health-care environments. You’ll explore your future responsibilities as a leader and a manager and the workplace issues and trends that you’ll encounter in practice. Revised, Expanded & Updated! Encompassing the expanding challenges and responsibilities of nurses in practice today, the current health care environment, safety and quality initiatives, and changes in nursing practice New & Expanded! Content on diversity, the aging population, and LGBTQ+ community as well as resilience in times of unexpected stress and nurses as creative innovators Updated! Case studies with questions that promote clinical judgment End-of-chapter Case Studies, Study Questions, and NCLEX®-style review questions with answers and rationales in the appendix Comprehensive, practical advice on how to develop and sustain a successful nursing career Coverage of the concepts essential to assuming leadership and management roles as well as career mobility, advanced degrees, magnet status, practice levels, and professional organizations Coverage of quality and safety issues, including the roles of QSEN, the Institute of Medicine, research, and evidence-based practice Self-assessment tools to identify personal strengths and empower the development of leadership skills Integrated coverage of Canadian nursing

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Great for nursing school, you will use it constantly.“Best nursing lab book I've encountered. Definitely worth the money.”—Online ReviewerSupports nursing practice and clinical judgment better than any other manual! Written by a laboratory scientist and a nurse educator, this easy-to-read, full-color manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test—with a unique focus on clinical judgment. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification.Explore more! An access code in new, print texts unlocks Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete monograph library online. New! “Core Lab Study” labels identifying 35 need-to-know, clinically significant laboratory studies New! “Nursing Implications, Nursing Process, Clinical Judgement” sections, and a “Clinical Judgment” statement at the end of every entry “Potential Nursing Problems” tables “Common Use” explanations for each monograph Coverage of patient teaching, patient safety, and “Sensitivity to Social and Cultural Issues” and “Nutritional Considerations,” where appropriate Diagnostic imaging monographs with explanations of the reasons for the test results Pathophysiology information that explains why a lab test result is increased or decreased Reference Ranges in both conventional and SI units (with the SI unit conversion factor) that include age- and gender-specific variations when indicated and normal variations due to cultural considerations Interfering Factors, including food, natural products, timing of test, handling of specimens, underlying patient conditions, and drugs that may interfere with the results of the test Laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory Cross referencing of related lab and diagnostic tests in every monograph

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A programmed learning + self-paced + body systems approach!Medical Terminology Simplified + Medical Language Lab (MLL) work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience that tracks each student’s progress until they’ve mastered the language of medicine. A programmed, frame-based learning approach breaks must-know content into small, student-friendly sections to make the information easier to master. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook as well as access to MLL.LEARN—Build a solid foundation with the textFrame by frame, exercise by exercise, this workbook/text explores each body system through major combining forms, a comprehensive pathology section, and medical records and evaluations, complemented by true-to-life artwork.PRACTICE—Study smarter, not harderBased on proven language methodology, Medical Language Lab (MLL) guides students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers. Students review what they’ve learned from the text and in class through activities and quizzes. New! Pronunciation exercises help students practice their speaking skills with instant, detailed feedback that breaks pronunciation down to the phoneme-level. New! Review sections use the results of module tests to identify the topic areas where students need to spend more time and provide practice activities for multiple learning styles. ASSESS—Build mastery. Attain fluency.Students and their instructors can monitor their progress through every MLL lesson and assignment to identify the areas where they’re struggling.

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Take a fascinating journey through the life cycle. Here’s just what you need to safely and effectively care for your patients at any stage of life in today’s ever-changing world of health care. The 7th Edition of this popular, student friendly text guides you through the life cycle—from conception to old age—with an emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration in clinical practice. Updated & Revised! Reflecting advances in science, social theories, and health care delivery New & Updated! Coverage of Healthy People 2030 and social determinants of health (SDOH) as well as vaccines, pandemics, homelessness, non-traditional families, substance abuse, child abuse, and grief from loss Expanded! Focus on Quality and Safety for Nursing Education (QSEN) and evidence-based practice, including “Evidence-Based Practice” boxes that address common clinical questions and “Safe and Effective Nursing Care” boxes and exercises “LPN/LVN Connections,” a wealth of features throughout the text to facilitate a smooth transition from one course to another while focusing on important information “Key Terms,” “Learning Outcomes,” and “Concepts” at the beginning of each chapter Emphasis on clinical application “Helpful Hints” boxes that highlight important facts that can be used in conversations with patients Summaries and case-based, critical-thinking questions at the end of each chapter to increase awareness and challenge thinking End-of-chapter NCLEX-style questions to assess understanding of the content

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Here’s the perfect companion to Davis Advantage for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, 4th 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. Perforated pages make it easy for students to submit their assignments to their instructors for evaluation.Highly recommend-- a good way to come prepared for class.“To any prospective nursing students out there thinking about purchasing this workbook, please do! It has sections that directly correlate with each chapter of the textbook. I have found it to be an excellent way to focus on the important part(s) of each chapter.”—Rachel F., Online Student Reviewer UPDATED & REVISED! Thoroughly updated to reflect the content of the text Five types of exercises per chapter… Key Term Review Questions—Matching and fill-in-the-blank activities make it easier to learn new terminology. Connection Questions—Multiple-choice and short-answer questions help you understand and apply information presented in the connection features, including clinical applications, anatomy and physiology, delegation and supervision, laboratory and diagnostic tests, home health and long-term care settings, patient teaching, and real-world illustrations. Review Questions—Multiple-choice, matching, true/false, and short-answer questions cover the important information in the chapter, and help you prepare for the NCLEX® with questions that have more than one answer. Application & Critical-Thinking Questions—Multiple-choice, scenarios, and brief-answer questions help you pull together the information in the chapter and apply it to situations you may often encounter as in clinicals and practice. Documentation Exercises—Scenarios describe patient care, followed by activities that ask you to document that them on the appropriate charts, forms, and reports. Short scenarios describe patient care, followed by activities pertaining to…

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TWO BOOKS IN ONE!Q&A Course ReviewNCLEX® PrepPediatrics made manageable!Assure your mastery of pediatric nursing knowledge while improving your critical-thinking and test-taking skills.Over 950 NCLEX®-style questions on pediatrics and growth and development reflect the latest test plan, including the more difficult SATA format. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips help you to critically analyze the question types. Together, with a comprehensive exam at the end of the book, they provide the practice you need to build your confidence for course exams and the NCLEX.BONUS! FREE, 30-day access to Davis Edge NCLEX-RN® included with purchase of a new print book. This online Q&A platform lets you create practice quizzes with more than 10,000 NCLEX-style questions; review proven test-taking strategies; and prepare for the biggest test of your career with simulated NCLEX exams. Over 950 questions in all with test-taking tips and rationales for both correct and incorrect responses An easy-to-follow format organized by body system with a comprehensive final exam at the end of each chapter that assesses mastery of content areas and disease processes A 100-question comprehensive final exam at the end of the book that mirrors the actual NCLEX Application and analysis level questions—just like the exam Keywords and abbreviations in all Q&A chapters. All questions field tested by nursing students. Training in the RACE model, a methodical approach to critically analyzing a test question and improving the chances of selecting the correct answer. Glossary of English Words Commonly Encountered on Nursing Examinations at the end of the book New To This Edition: Updated! Content reflects the content and format of the latest NCLEX-RN® Test Plan Expanded! More alternative-format questions, including select all that apply (SATA,) fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, and graphic questions New! Introduction to Next Gen NCLEX and clinical judgment questions

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What are the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of the PTA? What relationship, relevance, and role modeling are required in the PT-PTA relationship? Be prepared for your new role as a PTA. This is the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 3rd Edition of this groundbreaking text delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work. Inside, you’ll find the knowledge you need to grow as a PTA…from your first semester through your last. By understanding the importance of this information and how it affects you, your colleagues, and your patients, you’ll be empowered in your new role and in your professional relationships. Updated!Information on APTA positions, bylaws and publications that impact the role and utilization of the PTA, including the new Core Values document, PTA voting rights in the House of Delegates, the soon-to-be published revisions to the PTA Direction and Supervision position, and updates to the APTA's online version of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Expanded! More detailed content/questions related to the biopsychosocial model of health and the ICF model of patient categorization New! Coverage of the ramifications of racism on patients, providers, and institutions to promote discussions of this challenging topic Updated! Information on state and federal payment policies and regulations in an ever-changing payment environment and their impact on the delivery of services The PTA’s role as the preferred extender of PT care and the importance of building strong relationships with PTs The transition from clinical to the real-world of professional practice in the chapter, Beginning your Career, Post-Graduation Advanced Learning and Skill Development, perfect for capstone courses The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) policies and positions as well as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. Role delineation, teamwork, professionalism, and leadership development “For Reflection” boxes and “Review” and “Application” sections to encourage students to practice their soft skills A workbook-like design with perforated, tear-out pages.

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A volume in the Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation Series, curated by Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTAImplement a current, evidence-based approach to the selection, application, and uses of therapeutic modalities as an essential tool for functionally based rehabilitation and as a complement to other types of interventions in a patient-centered model of care.The 7th Edition of this groundbreaking text fosters an in-depth understanding of the science behind each modality, its advantages and limitations, its appropriateness for specific conditions, and its implementation. A hands-on problem-solving approach promotes the development of essential clinical decision-making skills through a wealth of full-color photographs and illustrations, special features, and challenging cases studies. Case studies with clinical decision components feature rationales for selecting and applying each therapeutic modality. Suggested Lab Activities promote discussion and hands-on practice. Illustrations, photographs, and graphs bring the text to life and familiarize you with the equipment you’ll need to know about when you enter your clinical rotations. Important facts, highlighted in each chapter, prepare you for tests on the clinical application of the modality. “Key Word Literature Searches” and “Websites for Literature for Evidence” boxes enhance your understanding of research and evidence. New To This Edition: Updated, Enhanced, & Revised! The content reflects the most current information on the science and practice of therapeutic interventions. Updated & Enhanced! A more step-by-step approach to the application of the agents makes the procedures easier to follow and easier to understand. New! Case Studies are followed by open-ended questions that promote active discussions of clinical decision-making. New! “For Whom and When” boxes succinctly describe which patients are most appropriate for the application of a specific physical agent and when administration of the agent is most indicated and supported. “Complementary Role” sections highlight how specific agents play a complementary role to other interventions as part of the larger plan of care. Updated! References at the end of each chapter reflect timely and relevant sources of information.

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The perfect balance of theory and practice!Here’s the practical introduction you need to understand the essential theoretical principles of clinical immunology and the serological and molecular techniques commonly used in the laboratory. You’ll begin with an introduction to the immune system; then explore basic immunologic procedures; examine immune disorders; and study the serological and molecular diagnosis of infectious disease.An easy-to-read, student-friendly approach emphasizes the direct application of theory to clinical laboratory practice. Each chapter is a complete learning module with learning outcomes, chapter outlines, theoretical principles, illustrations, and definitions of relevant terminology. Review questions and case studies help you assess your mastery of the material. A glossary at the end of the book puts must-know information at your fingertips.An access code inside new printed texts unlocks Lab Exercises and Branching Case Studies online at FADavis.com that offer more opportunities to apply theory to clinical laboratory practice.

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From the past to the present…master the language of medicine through its history Take a language-origin approach to mastering medical terminology through the root elements of medical terminology—the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms from Greek and Latin. Tales from ancient Greek and Latin writers, mythical stories of gods and goddesses, excerpts from the writings of ancient physicians, and modern stories of scientists and physicians who struggled to identify and accurately label the phenomena they observed, make them memorable. Exercises and activities make learning easy. Updated & Revised! Incorporates the language of medicine today. Updated! Reflects the currency and accuracy of Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 22nd Edition, the field’s most trusted resource. Explores the Greek and Latin grammar that is the basis of medical terminology and common English. Builds understanding with vocabulary lists, etymological notes, and vignettes that provide context. Develops skills with exercises for analyzing and defining words, providing derivations from Greek and Latin roots, defining words from medical discussions, and reviewing vocabulary. Illustrates how to apply the principles of medical terminology to specific body systems with etymological notes as a guide.

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Learning. Applying. Assessing.Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing takes a fresh, unique approach to Med-Surg education across a Learning-Applying-Assessing continuum. Combining the power of a student-focused textbook with an interactive personalized learning and quizzing experience, this complete, integrated solution engages students and helps them make the connections to practice for key Med-Surg topics. Davis Advantage equips instructors with real-time insights on students’ performance to assess comprehension, and provides teaching tools that include lesson plans, active classroom activities, and quizzing to help drive student mastery.An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks an ebook, and an interactive Personalized Learning and Quizzing experience for students. LEARNINGThe TextbookThe 2nd Edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing continues its groundbreaking approach to helping students make the connections to patient care by fostering an understanding of the relationships between the physiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of diseases and disorders.A concise and consistent organization facilitates more efficient learning by focusing on the ‘need-to-know’ to better prepare students for practice, while also helping educators meet the challenges posed by the content of their Med-Surg course. The text also promotes critical thinking and clinical judgment through a unique emphasis on the patient-centered role of the nurse with clear and well-defined nursing coverage. Students will have the skills and confidence to understand what their roles are as nurses, and what they need to do to provide the best care for their patients.APPLYING—Personalized LearningImmerse your students in a learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics, and then are given a Personalized Learning Plan to work through based on their strengths and weaknesses. Videos and dynamic activities help to reinforce learning and engage students to drive remediation and mastery.ASSESSING—Online QuizzingDavis Edge’s online quizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its interactive, question-based format provides the practice students need to develop critical-thinking skills, master course content, and improve their scores on classroom exams, while providing instructors with real-time data on comprehension, participation, and engagement.

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Right on target. Innovative, nothing comes near it in occupational therapy. A sophisticated meld of occupational therapy and psychology. It is very innovative for occupational therapy and other fields. I am thoroughly impressed.""I have found no occupational therapy book more interesting to me than this one. I always have to go outside of the field to find such rich and interesting material." -Sharan Schwartzberg, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Tufts University, Boston, MA., review of the 1st Edition This groundbreaking book addresses a critical aspect of the occupational therapy practice--the art and science of building effective therapeutic relationships with clients. A distinguished clinician, scientist, and educator, Renée Taylor, PhD, has defined a conceptual practice model, the Intentional Relationship Model, to identify how the client and the therapist each contribute to the unique interpersonal dynamic that becomes the therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes how therapists must act deliberately, thoughtfully, and with vigilant anticipation of the challenges and breakthroughs that have the potential to influence the course of the relationship.In the 2nd Edition, Dr. Taylor adds extensively to the case content with examples ranging across the age and practice setting continuum. She introduces these clients in Chapter 1 and revisits them throughout the book to illustrate the application of the Intentional Relationship Model to a variegated mixture of common interpersonal challenges in occupational therapy practice. She also includes expanded coverage of how to conduct a client interview and to effectively manage difficult client behaviors, conflicts, and other rifts with clients and their caregivers.

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Produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Nurses, this text includes comprehensive coverage of the multiple facets of school nursing—from the foundations of practice and the roles and functions of a school nurse through episodic and chronic illness and behavioral issues, to legal issues and leading and managing within school settings.Written and edited by school nurses and pediatric experts, it features real-world-tested, best practices based on evidence and experience. There’s content here that you won’t find in other books, such as health assessments, individualized health plan development, mental health conditions including adolescent depression, contemporary legal issues, and current policy statements essential to school nursing.- Covers all aspects of the delivery of healthcare services to school-age children, adolescents, and staff.- Illustrates the role of the school nurse as a vital link in the clinical management of child health care.- Integrates components of the school health program throughout the text.- Offers strategies or enhancing the school nurse’s ability to take a leadership role in all school health programs.- Provides information comprehensive enough to be applied in college health settings.- Emphasizes clinical application of up-to-date, evidence-based pediatric, mental health and public health nursing as they relate to providing care in schools.- Functions as an excellent resource for orientation to the role of the school nurse, and for one-day in-service or continuing education programs.Instructor resources:Ebook

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Easy to read. "Very easy to follow. Made it easy to understand difficult topics!" - Amazon ReviewerI highly recommend this book. "… straight forward and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a solid understanding of the most important concepts behind the tests performed in a modern hematology laboratory. Some textbooks today make it difficult for hematology students and lab professionals alike to figure out what it is that they "really need to know" to be effective and competent in the lab. Hematology in Practice addresses exactly this problem. In addition, this book will give a student an understanding that is more than good enough to pass general and categorical licensing exams." - Michael B., Amazon ReviewerBasic principles of hematology made memorable. Build a solid understanding of hematology in the context of practical laboratory practice and principles. Visual language, innovative case studies, role-playing troubleshooting cases, and laboratory protocols bring laboratory practice to life.Superbly organized, this reader-friendly text breaks a complex subject into easy-to-follow, manageable sections. Begin with the basic principles of hematology; discover red and white blood cell disorders; journey through hemostasis and disorders of coagulation; and then explore the procedures needed in the laboratory.

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A person-centered, recovery-oriented, and occupation-based approach to mental health across the lifespan.This revision of a well-loved text continues to embrace the confluence of person, environment, and occupation in mental health as its organizing theoretical model, emphasizing the lived experience of mental illness and recovery. Rely on this groundbreaking text to guide you through an evidence-based approach to helping clients with mental health disorders on their recovery journey by participating in meaningful occupations. Understand the recovery process for all areas of their lives—physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental—and know how to manage co-occurring conditions.Content has been updated to follow the most current DSM-5 information and best practices from the evidence. New chapters highlight changes in occupational therapy practice and settings, and additional assessment and intervention content strengthens the applicability to current practice.Uses the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model as a framework to promote the full participation in the lives of individuals with mental illness and those struggling with psychosocial issues related to their disabilities.- Features first-person “The Lived Experience," narratives that give voice to the experience of living with a mental illness - Incorporates “Photo Voice” features, a blend of photography and personal stories that enable individuals to record their visions and experiences to promote dialogue about important issues.- Addresses co-occurring conditions such as depression, stroke, substance abuse and spinal cord injury, and attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities.- Promotes best practices with “Evidence-Based Practice “boxes that synthesize significant research and implications for practice.- Offers extensive information on theory and evidence-based interventions- Employs active learning strategies to facilitate the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for mental health and psychosocial interventions.- Addresses occupational therapy in a variety of practice settings for individuals from all cultures across the life span.- Discusses non-diagnosis-based populations, such as the homeless, as well as the continuum of care from institution or hospital to the community.Instructor resources:Ebook, testing resources, classroom & lecture planning resources, videos. Includes audio files, instructor guide, image bank, PowerPoint slide, testbanks

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The neuro rehab text that mirrors how you learn and how you practice!Take an evidence-based approach to the neurorehabilitation of adult and pediatric patients across the lifespan that reflects the APTA's patient management model and the WHO's International Classification of Function (ICF).You'll study examination and interventions from the body structure/function impairments and functional activity limitations commonly encountered in patients with neurologic disorders. Then, understanding the disablement process, you'll be able to organize the clinical data that leads to therapeutic interventions for specific underlying impairments and functional activity limitations that can then be applied as appropriate anytime they are detected, regardless of the medical diagnosis.- Consistently organized chapters in each section for easier reference- Behaviorally stated objectives for each chapter- Glossary (with terms bold-faced at first appearance)- Patient case scenarios that emphasize the clinical relevance of the content- “Patient Application” sections in the examination and intervention chapters that progress throughout the chapter and include “contemplate clinical decisions,” with guiding questions to stimulate the clinical problem-solving process- Charts/tables summarizing key information- Colour photograph illustrating basic and complex concepts, many featuring real patients, including series of photographs that capture sequential movement- “Focus on Evidence” tables included on DavisPlus that summarize the scientific basis for the principles and techniques described- Extensive reference lists to facilitate additional research- A compendium on DavisPlus outlining the most common pediatric and adult medical diagnoses that puts the impairments and functional limitations in context and addresses 1) etiology/pathogenesis, 2) expected signs/symptoms and diagnostic tests, 3) prognosis, 4) medical and surgical management, and 5) a brief summary of five potential interventions that may be part of the plan of care based on expected examination resultsInstructor resources:Ebook, testing resources, classroom & lecture planning resources. Includes image bank, instructor guide, PowerPoint slides, movement pattern sequences

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Awarded a 2012 AJN Book of the Year Award. Calculate drug dosages with confidence! Use this multimedia approach to conquer your fears and master the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. The latest edition of this AJN Book of the Year award winner makes learning dosage calculation- even reviewing basic math principles- fun and easy!The modules on the CD-ROM, including a basic math review, cover exactly what you need to know for class, clinical, the NCLEX, and professional practice. All modules have been updated to emphasize preventing medication errors and safety to meet the National Patient Safety Goals set forth by The Joint Commission. Explore each module at your own pace and then assess what you've learned with a wealth of practice tests in the included workbook.

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LPN focused. Easy to read. Resource rich.Finally! A new OB/peds textbook that focuses on what LPNs must know. You’ll find just the right depth and breadth of coverage with a focus on the knowledge and skills that LPNs need to know to practice safely.The text works together with a wealth of online tools and activities on DavisPlus to help you master materials. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks your DavisPlus Premium online resources, including your Davis Digital eBook, the complete text online, for study anytime, anywhere.

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Perfect for... Understanding diseases and disorders Increasing test scores in class Improving scores on the NCLEX examination Rely on over 200 full-color flash cards for the most critical clinical information about common diseases and disorders. Color-coded by body system, these handy cards familiarize students with the great deal of pathophysiologic information they must master.

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Written by a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Clinical Nurse Specialists, this text explores the expanding roles and responsibilities of the CNS- from core competencies and theoretical foundations for practice to caring for the hospitalized adult to shaping the healthcare system through the CNS's spheres of influence.With a special emphasis on the practical application in clinical practice the author uses a body-system approach to guide readers through evidence-based collaborative and independent nursing interventions within the framework of the CNS role.

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This pocket-sized atlas delivers concise, yet comprehensive coverage of the morphology of normal and abnormal peripheral blood and bone marrow cells. Organized by cell line, it emphasizes morphological identification.With more than 300 full-color photographs in the popular Davis's Notes format, it's the perfect reference at the bench, in class, or during clinical rotations anytime you need to identify cells. And its write-on/wipe-off pages let you take notes in any setting.Heme Notes is the ideal companion to Denise M. Harmening's Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis, which provides comprehensive coverage of the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and laboratory testing and treatment of hematologic disorders.

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Please note: The CD packaged with this product is no longer compatible with most current operating systems. Today's fast-paced and constantly changing health-care environment demands that you find the answers you need quickly and easily. This brand-new approach to billing and coding teaches you the who, what, why, when, and how of proper diagnostic and procedural coding, claim form completion, and medical recordkeeping. A reader-friendly, easy-to-grasp writing style and unique, troubleshooting CoderPlus CD-ROM make coding clear and simple to master.

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Everything you need to administer medications safely across the lifespanwell-organized monographs encompassing hundreds of generic drugs and thousands of trade names. The #1 Drug Guide for patient safety.

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Davis Advantage for Townsend’s Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether you’re teaching traditionally or virtually. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage.THE TEXTBOOK Whether it’s an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course, this is the text that’s concise, engaging, and informative. It offers a holistic approach to mental health nursing that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders, while highlighting the essential content students need to build a solid foundation. With an entire chapter devoted to caring for patients with mental illness and substance use disorders in general practice settings, this text appeals to all nursing students.ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment.LEARN—Personalized Learning The foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.APPLY—Clinical JudgmentClinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.

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Identify interventions to plan, individualize, and document care. Updated with the latest diagnoses and interventions from NANDA-I 2021-2023, here’s the resource you’ll turn to again and again to select the appropriate diagnosis and to plan, individualize, and document care for more than 800 diseases and disorders. Only in the Nursing Diagnosis Manual will you find for each diagnosis…defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively - sample clinical applications to ensure you have selected the appropriate diagnoses - prioritized action/interventions with rationales - a documentation section, and much more!Includes:Assessment tools to help you select the appropriate diagnosis.Alphabetized monographs for hundreds of diseases and disorders reflecting all specialty areas.Associated nursing diagnoses that are presented by priority and written as client problem/need statements.NIC and NOC linkages with each diagnosis.,li>Unique presentation of action/invention by priority with rationales…with icons for cultural • collaborative • diagnostic studies • medications • community/home health • pediatric/geriatric/lifespan.Documentation section that emphasizes the importance of what and why.Taxonomy information that defines the domain in which the nursing diagnosis belongs, along with the date the nursing diagnosis was approved or revised.Pediatric considerations in the monographs, where appropriate.References to support evidenced-based practice.Detachable, laminated, pocket-minder bookmark on the inside back cover. New & Updated! The latest diagnoses and updated interventions from NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2021-2023, 12th Edition, including 46 new diagnoses and 67 revised diagnoses, the most current NANDA-I terminology, and labels from NIC and NOC that link content to nursing diagnosis, and statistic data. Updated & Expanded! The most recent evidence-based practice research for interventions and rationales. Revised! Streamlined preface that focuses on how to use the book. Added & Revised! Nursing interventions based on current practice.

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The perfect companion to Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care, 2nd Edition! Each chapter in the Study Guide corresponds to a chapter in the text. Exercise by exercise, activity by activity, you'll develop your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while mastering the principles, concepts, and procedures essential to success in the classroom and in practice.

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The premier text for therapeutic exerciseHere is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.Immersive Cases Online—NEW!Six multimedia clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies, patient loading, and post-intervention strategies.Video Library OnlineFull-color videos show you how. A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization,resistance, and spinal stabilization.New to this edition:New! “Immersive Cases,” six, multimedia clinical scenarios online that let you assume the role of therapist and practice applying theory to clinical practice. With your patient, you’ll progress through the process of "Assessment," "Intervention," and "Post-Intervention" to provide the best intervention strategies.New & Expanded! Incorporating current research and today’s best evidence-based practices.New Chapter! Exercise for Special Populations focusing on modifying therapeutic exercise interventions with comorbidities from specific underlying health conditions.New! A new contributor to Aquatic Exercise as well new material on aquatic techniques used for therapeutic interventions for strengthening, stabilization, proprioceptive feedback, balance, breath control, and relaxationNew! Information on chronic pain syndrome, with emphasis on the importance of understanding central mechanisms and patient educationNew! Case Studies focusing on exercise prescription and progression in the shoulder and hip chaptersUpdated! Information on the ICF (International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health) and Healthy People 2030 as well as information on achieving health equity and inclusion for those with physical and/or cognitive impairments

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Tried and true - build A&P confidence every step of the way! Here's the approach that makes A&P easier to master. A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, and learning opportunities in every chapter build a firm foundation in this must-know subject to ensure success.See what students are saying online…Great book! "This is THE best Anatomy & Physiology book I've ever used. Clear and easy to understand. Some of the areas of physiology I've had problems with in the past were made clear this term with this book! I had to have it for class of course, but I'd also read it for fun. (I plan to keep the book instead of sell it)" - A. FrancisGood. "This was a great text for my Anatomy and Physiology class. It was easy to understand and I got a great grade." - Alisa M.Also Available: Student Workbook for Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Edition

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