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Spiral Bound. Condición: New. Completely portable, Mosby's® Fluids and Electrolytes Memory NoteCards, 3rd Edition is a pocket-sized collection of full-color, spiral-bound cards that uses humor, cartoons, and mnemonics to help you understand and retain important information about fluids and electrolytes. This fun, colorful, and insightful approach makes these cards a valuable learning and review tool throughout nursing school, as well as a great resource for preparing for the NCLEX® examination.UNIQUE! 64 full-color, cartoon mnemonics cover key fluids and electrolytes and acid-base conceptsUNIQUE! Colored highlights draw attention to four central topics: Serious Life Threatening Implications in pink; Common Clinical Findings in blue; Important Nursing Implications in yellow; and Patient Teaching information in greenConcise What You Need to Know information on the back of each image highlights key information and specific nursing implicationsSpiral-bound pages made of thick, substantial card stock are durable and portableColor-coded thumb tabs feature a different color for each section for easy referralNEW! Two additional cartoons provide current information on new fluids and electrolyte topics, including pulmonary immunology.

Paperback. Condición: New. Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS.The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format.Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, this popular book has been fully revised and updated to include the drugs used today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. With common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions and a clinical tip for each drug as well as questions to test knowledge, this book is key to helping students understand everything they need to know about the drugs they are likely to use in practice.Compact and easy to follow - can be carried around on the wardsLogically ordered - offers multiple ways to find the drug you are looking forA Clinical Tip for each drug, drawn from the authors' experience100 self-assessment questions to encourage integration and revision of knowledge and understanding.

Paperback. Condición: New. Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS.The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format.Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, this popular book has been fully revised and updated to include the drugs used today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. With common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions and a clinical tip for each drug as well as questions to test knowledge, this book is key to helping students understand everything they need to know about the drugs they are likely to use in practice.Compact and easy to follow - can be carried around on the wardsLogically ordered - offers multiple ways to find the drug you are looking forA Clinical Tip for each drug, drawn from the authors' experience100 self-assessment questions to encourage integration and revision of knowledge and understanding.

Paperback. Condición: New. Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements.Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making.This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors' confidence on the wards.Relevant to real life - material laid out like real hospital laboratory testsEasy to use - information presented in a clear and accessible formatCase studies and multiple-choice questions to aid revisionPortable for easy access on the wards.

Paperback. Condición: New. 10th. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Coronary Care**The ECG Made Easy, Tenth Edition hailed as a 'medical classic' by the British Medical Journal, has reached its 50th anniversary. It has been translated into more than a dozen languages and has now sold more than three quarters of a million copies.This book is a firm favourite of medical, nursing and paramedic students as it provides clear, easy to follow information on all aspects of using the ECG in clinical practice.This tenth edition has been fully updated for all healthcare professionals, for those who are still in training, and for those already practising. It is essential reading for all those who use ECGs in their day to day work. It is an easy, practical and informative guide to performing, interpreting and reporting ECGs.The first part distils the bare essentials with minimal theory and maximum practicalityThe second part explains the theory underpinning the recording of an ECG in order to start basic interpretation of the 12 leadsThe third part includes the clinical interpretation of individual ECGs in patients with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and syncope as well as understanding the normal variations in ECGs recorded from healthy subjectsAll ECGs used in the book are taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practiceNew section on Single Lead ECG interpretation, increasingly seen on Smart devices.New flow chart to aid interpretation and reporting.

Spiral Bound. Condición: New. **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Find practical, detailed, and quick veterinary information in this pocket-sized reference! Ideal for the clinical setting, Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 4th Edition provides fast access to hundreds of veterinary facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Coverage includes key topics such as the physical exam, common diseases, emergency care, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques, surgery and anesthesia, parasite identification, urinalysis, blood tests, and other lab work. A special section offers a guide to normal lab values. Written by expert clinician and vet tech educator Kristin Holtgrew-Bohling, this full-color guide makes it easy to find the information that is most useful in practice.Quick-access format is organized into 10 tabbed, color-coded sections, and makes it easy to find facts quicklyValuable formulas, conversions, and lab values make it easy to look up the data needed to deliver safe and effective veterinary careInformation on topics such as dental imaging, surgery, and breathing circuits keeps you up to date on the latest techniques and equipmentEasy-to-read charts and tables summarize important information that vet techs commonly use but rarely memorizeFull-color photos and drawings illustrate procedures and tests, dental and surgical instruments, parasites, and urine and blood analysisConvenient size easily fits in the busy vet tech's pocket for use while on the jobSpiral binding allows you to lay the book flat or keep it open to a specific page, and durable pages can withstand everyday use in the clinical setting NEW! Updated drug information includes the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. NEW! New and updated images prepare you to perform routine procedures.

Spiral Bound. Condición: New. Choose the book designed by coders for coders! Buck's 2020 ICD-10-PCS includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes you need to know to ensure the most accurate billing and reimbursement for in-patient medical procedure coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-PCS - and to choose from the thousands of possible codes - this edition provides colorful Netter's Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to simplify the process of choosing and building procedure codes. It comes with durable spiral binding and includes a companion website with the latest coding news and updates.ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) provide easier reference to coding rules when they are needed most.Convenient Guide to the Updates in the front of the book lists all new, revised, and deleted codes, providing at-a-glance lookup of the coding changes.Unique! Full-color Netter's Anatomy art is included in the front of the book to help you understand complex anatomic information and how it may affect choosing codes.American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic® citations include official ICD-10-PCS coding advice relating to specific codes and their usage. Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) symbol notes procedures related to HACs as outlined in the MS-DRG.Symbols for Non-covered and Limited-Coverage procedures indicate related material outlined in the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits.Sex edits from the Definition of Medicare Code Edits denote codes that are used only with patients of a specific sex.Non-Operating Room Procedure symbols identify procedures that do and do not affect MS-DRG assignment.Combinations symbol identifies procedures that can affect MS-DRG assignment. Online Appendix E: Procedure combination table, displays each procedure cluster and the corresponding DRG, as well as a few procedure combinations that are designated as non-OR.NEW! Updated 2020 Official Code set reflects the latest ICD-10 codes needed for procedural coding.

Paperback. Condición: New. There is very little out there as a 'how to' guide from start to finish in nursing - from applying to university to completing assignments, exams, placements, to qualifying and applying for your first job and surviving as a newly qualified nurse. How to Make It as a Student Nurse has all the things that student nurses really want, and need to know. How to apply to university, how to write personal statements, how to complete a university interview and what to do in your first weeks of university How to write assignments, revise for exams and learning A-E assessments and drug calculationsAll information is in layman's terms and basic for everyone to understand Real-life stories/case studies and insights to nursingWhat's expected of you on nursing placements from 1st year to 3rd year and caring for specific groups of patients Advice and tips on coping with failures, mental health as a student/nurse Advice on different nursing roles, your first nurse job and how to apply for your NMC PIN, including band-5 interviews and transition process from student to nurse.

Paperback. Condición: New. This workbook aims to help students build their confidence and consolidate their studies in anatomy and physiology.Fully updated in its sixth edition, the workbook provides full-page colouring exercises for every system of the body, designed to help the reader to test their memory and reinforce their knowledge. Students can label diagrams, answer multiple choice questions and complete a range of exercises that will leave them with a more in-depth understanding of core anatomy and physiology concepts.This is a perfect revision tool for students of nursing and allied health, paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary therapy and massage therapy, as well as trainee healthcare assistants. It is a valuable companion to the 14th edition of Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness but can also be used in conjunction with any other anatomy and physiology text.Appealing, interactive and engaging way to learn anatomy and physiologyStraightforward language and user-friendly approach to help students of all levels master difficult concepts with easeWide range of exercises suit different learning stylesBespoke website with a unique online colouring and self-test software programNew layout and additional space for students to make their own notes and construct a personalised revision summary.

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Paperback. Condición: New. Learning Re-enabled is designed to help therapists, teachers, and parents understand the learning disabled child. The author, through extensive professional experience and a special devotion to learning disabled children, developed this book to be a resource for professionals and parents as they sort out the best possible learning plan for the child who learns differently. This book takes the approach that no two children are the same and that one needs to decipher both the child's overt and covert behaviors to make informed choices about appropriate learning strategies.Explanations of learning disabilities are in "plain English" that is easy to understand for the parent, therapist, and teacher.The Individual Educational Plan meeting guidelines help parents and teachers take information from book and apply it directly to the child.Dispels the myth that every child needs the same therapy and explains how to find the correct approach specific to each child.The glossary of terms is functionally based and can be taught by professionals, or used by parents.Before and after samples of handwriting from learning disabled children present a clear look at the obstacles and successes of learning disabled childrenExplains the laws that impact getting public and private services and helps parents and teachers understand the subtleties of the laws that impact their children/students.Shows occupational therapy in action so parents and their children can "see" what they will be doing.Helps parents and professionals interpret behaviors of children with learning disabilities and gives them unique insight into what the child may be feeling.Through graphs and text, parents and professionals can "see" the process of learning, helping them to understand the neurology behind a learning disability.Provides a graph of how occupational therapy helps learning and interfaces with the academic setting.An extensive resource list gives parents and professionals quick access to reputable resources.The text has been reformatted to make the information more reader friendly.The glossary has been redesigned and expanded so each term is accompanied by an example.A homework survival kit has been included for parents to use with their children at home.Updated with current information on the IDEA, which was recertified in 2003.

Paperback. Condición: New. For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots - appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike.First published in its original form in 1943 and updated in its sixth edition by highly respected author Michael O'Brien, this book is the perfect companion for all those involved or caring for patients with peripheral nerve injuries and other neuromuscular disorders. It covers mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve lesions, examination techniques and anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, all illustrated with excellent diagrams and high-quality photographs.Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System now comes with the complete electronic version for the first time, for easy anytime, anywhere access.Illustrated with exceptionally clear photographs, accompanied by simple anatomical diagrams to aid comprehensionUseful tables of the innervation of muscles and the muscle and cutaneous distribution of peripheral nerves.

Paperback. Condición: New. This manual lymph drainage guide covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, providing key background information necessary for effective treatment. Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions, focusing on the lymphatic knots and their tributary regions in the throat, armpit, trunk, and groin. Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots and lymphatic courses, which are drawn on the human body, and provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated. Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region. Also includes coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).Explains procedures in a detailed, step-by-step format.Features a helpful chart of lymph node groups and their tributary regions that outlines each lymph node as it pertains to a specific anatomical region.Key information is summarized in the margins, making it easier for readers to review what they've read and focus on important topics.Self-test questions provide an excellent means for readers to assess their comprehension and review key material in the book. These questions are also helpful in preparing for exams.Two-color illustrations help the reader visualize and learn theoretical aspects of this therapy.The text has been completely updated to reflect the latest techniques in lymph drainage therapy.Coverage of individual treatment strokes and stroke sequences have been updated, with more comprehensive descriptions and detailed photos that illustrate proper hand placement, pressure, and movement.Expanded coverage of complete decongestive therapy, including a CDT survey - consisting of the case history, examination, and palpation - that can be used to gather valuable information to formulate therapeutic goals and evaluate treatment results.

Paperback. Condición: New. This workbook aims to help students build their confidence and consolidate their studies in anatomy and physiology.Fully updated in its sixth edition, the workbook provides full-page colouring exercises for every system of the body, designed to help the reader to test their memory and reinforce their knowledge. Students can label diagrams, answer multiple choice questions and complete a range of exercises that will leave them with a more in-depth understanding of core anatomy and physiology concepts.This is a perfect revision tool for students of nursing and allied health, paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary therapy and massage therapy, as well as trainee healthcare assistants. It is a valuable companion to the 14th edition of Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness but can also be used in conjunction with any other anatomy and physiology text.Appealing, interactive and engaging way to learn anatomy and physiologyStraightforward language and user-friendly approach to help students of all levels master difficult concepts with easeWide range of exercises suit different learning stylesBespoke website with a unique online colouring and self-test software programNew layout and additional space for students to make their own notes and construct a personalised revision summary.

Paperback. Condición: New. This groundbreaking new text will help nurses and midwives develop their unique leadership capabilities for better care, no matter what their level of experience or where in the organizational hierarchy they work.Edited by the CEO and Director of the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation and written by specialists in their field, the book focuses on the personal development required for nurses and midwives to become authentic leaders. It guides the reader through a range of innovative and novel perspectives on leadership development, with an emphasis on self-awareness and personal growthLeadership Development for Nurses and Midwives offers an exciting new perspective that is sure to maximize the individual and collective influence of nurses and midwives, and all that each has to offer.Increases awareness of how personality preferences influence personal effectiveness and performance in teamsShows how to identify opportunities to influence and how to express yourself for impactSupports personal resilience and how to stay calm under pressureBrings theory to life through authentic case studies provided by current nursing and midwifery leaders working in a range of settingsReflects contemporary practice and responds to identified gaps in leadership development for nurses and midwivesReflective learning activities encourage the reader to apply principles to their own self-developmentPresents historical references to Florence Nightingale and her relevance to modern day nursing throughout.

Paperback. Condición: New. Keeping Religious Institutions Secure explores the unique vulnerabilities that churches, synagogues, and mosques face in regards to security, making them attractive to criminals who see them as easy targets. The text illustrates why all places of worship should think about security and the types of breaches that can drive people away. The book focuses on the most frequent security concerns experienced by houses of worship, including embezzlement, vandalism, assault, hate crime, and in rare cases, an active shooter-and how to help prevent them from occurring. Beginning with an overview of the basic security concepts and principles that can enhance the security of any religious facility, it then delves deeply into the particular security concerns of houses of worship, including the use of volunteers, protecting religious leaders, ensuring safety for children and teens, interacting with local law enforcement, handling the media, and much more.

Paperback. Condición: New. Are you thinking about embarking on postgraduate qualifications? Are you unsure how to juggle the challenges of a doctorate alongside your clinical workload and personal responsibilities? Then this new book from academic and health professional Dr Janet Deane is for you.Written from personal experience, Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research will help you navigate the entire process of your PhD journey, from choosing your research topic to undertaking the course and assessment, obtaining funding, managing your time, and optimising your health and wellbeing. The book is packed full of tips and advice from other health professionals who have successfully completed their doctorates.This book will be especially useful for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are considering doctoral research with a view to becoming future research leaders in their field.The only title on the market written from the perspective of healthcare professionals rather than those already embedded in academia - provides real-life insights and adviceWritten in a personal, conversational style - easy to read for busy healthcare professionalsEncourages self-reflection - how your values and background can inform your future research careerTips for grant and fellowship applications, and how to persist beyond failureAdvice on time management, supervision and mentorship, work-life balance and how to meet your goalsSupport for maintaining your physical and mental health from those who have been through it tooInterviews with a diverse range of UK nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are either currently on or have successfully navigated the journey.

Paperback. Condición: New. This practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. The book includes a DVD with 45 minutes of video showing techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate appropriate pacing.Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique.Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices.Clinically valuable and practical explanations of how to use elements of the procedures make it easy for therapists to enrich their practice with these techniques -- whether applying all of the methods, or starting with stretches alone.Features an icon throughout the text that calls attention to precautions therapists must be aware of for safe and effective sessions.Includes a 45-minute DVD presenting video of techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate proper pacing.Photographs, drawings, and illustrations of techniques are now in full color, for greater clarity of concepts.More historical background provides a deeper understanding of this ancient medical art.An accompanying DVD offers a 45-minute video of a Thai massage session in real time - demonstrating procedures with proper pacing. The visual approach along with its step-by-step narration helps viewers understand how the concepts discussed in the book translate to actual practice. The book also includes DVD icons that indicate which techniques are demonstrated on the DVD.Increased coverage of body mechanics helps readers understand the difference between correct and incorrect technique.Legends below the photographs provide specific information on the muscles being pressed or stretched with each technique to help therapists understand how this art of Asian healing corresponds to Western anatomy. A new Muscle Atlas appendix helps to further identify muscles mentioned in these legends.A new chapter, Correlations to Yoga, outlines the correlations between specific Thai massage procedures and yoga postures to help therapists incorporate Yoga into their practices.A new chapter, Suggested Sequences, provides guidelines for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions - taking the guesswork out of planning Thai massage sessions.

Paperback. Condición: New. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Maternal/Child**This important new book provides the first comprehensive compilation of strategies for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, specifically for nurses and midwives.Written by experts on workforce health and wellbeing in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Foundation, the book emphasises the importance supporting the wellbeing of self and others, even during times of extreme stress such during winter or when dealing with COVID-19. It covers multiple aspects of self-care, including how to tackle shift work, prevent dehydration and cope with moral injury and guilt - all illustrated with real-life case studies from nurses and midwives working at the coalface.Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives is suitable for students right through to Chief Nursing Officers and is applicable to readers from all countries. It is sure to stand the test of time as a trusted guide to this crucial aspect of the professional lives of nurses and midwives.Authentic case studies bring concepts to lifeWritten in a conversational and accessible style - suitable for readers of all levelsContributions from across the nursing and midwifery workforce speak directly to the nursing/midwifery experienceKey recommendations for translating theory to practiceReflective exercises used throughout to allow readers to engage deeply with the strategies and ideasEdited by experts in their fields and based on evidence.

Paperback. Condición: New. Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.Covers communication in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; the use of written, verbal and non-verbal approaches; and complex scenarios where communication may be challenging, such as diverse groups, trauma and lossExplores new methods of communicating, including the use of the internet and social media, and their benefits and challengesHighlights the importance of communication between professions and ways this can be enhancedCovers contemporary issues of consent, risk and safety in maternity careUseful at all stages of a midwife's career from undergraduate to qualified midwife.

Paperback. Condición: New. Nurses are critical in addressing the great health challenges we now face. For the first time, Global Health and Nursing provides an overview of global health issues specifically for nurses. Critical topics covered in this exciting new book include the social determinants of health, planetary health, globalisation and migration. It highlights the importance of investment in the nursing profession, the role of gender, and how nurses can find a global voice to become influential leaders as we rebuild health systems post-pandemic. Edited by Dr Barbara Stilwell, one of the UK's most influential nurses and a champion for health workers and strong health systems, the book is suitable for all those interested in global health, including postgraduate nurses, nurse educators, practising nurses and nurses taking global health programmes.Edited by eminent British nurse, researcher and academic Dr Barbara Stilwell, with contributions from major players in global nursingCovers a broad range of issues relevant to all those interested in global health, from the nurse's viewpointExplores the most critical issues facing world health today, including planetary health, decolonising nursing, nurse migration and nursing in emergenciesFocus on leadership and how to find a global voiceReal life case studies drawn from around the world - learn from your peersResearch-based findings on the effects of COVID on the nursing workforceClosely linked to the work of the International Council of Nurses.

Paperback. Condición: New. Welcome to nursing! Nursing Models for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey.Nursing models serve as blueprints for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is patient centred, culturally competent and ethically sound. As such, they are fundamental to every facet of nursing and a good knowledge of them is a requirement for every student nurse. This book focuses primarily on how models can support nursing practice. From the first steps in your nursing journey to final year and beyond, Nursing Models for Nursing Students is your essential guide.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practiceGraphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learnersWritten to show how specific knowledge relates to wider conceptsLearning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestionTerms and concepts are explained using simple languageContent is clearly mapped to NMC standardsAccompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life.

Paperback. Condición: New. **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Maternal/Child**This important new book provides the first comprehensive compilation of strategies for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, specifically for nurses and midwives.Written by experts on workforce health and wellbeing in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Foundation, the book emphasises the importance supporting the wellbeing of self and others, even during times of extreme stress such during winter or when dealing with COVID-19. It covers multiple aspects of self-care, including how to tackle shift work, prevent dehydration and cope with moral injury and guilt - all illustrated with real-life case studies from nurses and midwives working at the coalface.Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives is suitable for students right through to Chief Nursing Officers and is applicable to readers from all countries. It is sure to stand the test of time as a trusted guide to this crucial aspect of the professional lives of nurses and midwives.Authentic case studies bring concepts to lifeWritten in a conversational and accessible style - suitable for readers of all levelsContributions from across the nursing and midwifery workforce speak directly to the nursing/midwifery experienceKey recommendations for translating theory to practiceReflective exercises used throughout to allow readers to engage deeply with the strategies and ideasEdited by experts in their fields and based on evidence.

Paperback. Condición: New. Kind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care.This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners.Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital.Covers communication in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; the use of written, verbal and non-verbal approaches; and complex scenarios where communication may be challenging, such as diverse groups, trauma and lossExplores new methods of communicating, including the use of the internet and social media, and their benefits and challengesHighlights the importance of communication between professions and ways this can be enhancedCovers contemporary issues of consent, risk and safety in maternity careUseful at all stages of a midwife's career from undergraduate to qualified midwife.

Paperback. Condición: New. The International Healthcare Professionals' Handbook: A Success Guide to Working in the UK for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals is a compendium of advice, information and support for new international recruits embarking on careers in the UK - from those who have succeeded before.Written by Annesha Archyangelio, a Jamaican-born nurse who has worked for many years in the NHS, the book will help you navigate UK healthcare systems and processes with ease. It's packed full of handy guidance, covering everything from terminology to cultural competency and how to adapt to new ways of working.This invaluable book will not only help you settle into your role in the UK but provides strategies for thriving in your career into the future.Offers support all the way, from the international recruitment process through to successful completion of exams and beyondFocuses on staff development and progression in the workplacePresents a guide to the structure of the NHS and other health and social care servicesGives overviews of the NMC, RCN and other key bodiesCovers communication challenges and cultural competencyIncludes measurements, abbreviations and a dictionary of key terms and colloquialisms indispensable for international recruits.

Paperback. Condición: New. For junior doctors, qualified nurses, paramedics and GPs who already understand the basics of the electrocardiogram (ECG), this reference guide will support diagnosis and treatment decisions.The ECG Made Practical, Eighth Edition is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the ECG can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this eighth edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient's history and physical examination, thus the book is organised in chapters according to a patient's symptoms.Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions - ideal for use in the clinicBuilds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic The ECG Made Easy - an essential part of the mini-seriesEmphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environmentThe unique page size allows presentation of 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarityAll ECGs taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practice.

Paperback. Condición: New. Welcome to nursing! Nursing Models for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey.Nursing models serve as blueprints for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is patient centred, culturally competent and ethically sound. As such, they are fundamental to every facet of nursing and a good knowledge of them is a requirement for every student nurse. This book focuses primarily on how models can support nursing practice. From the first steps in your nursing journey to final year and beyond, Nursing Models for Nursing Students is your essential guide.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practiceGraphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learnersWritten to show how specific knowledge relates to wider conceptsLearning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestionTerms and concepts are explained using simple languageContent is clearly mapped to NMC standardsAccompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life.

Paperback. Condición: New. 1st. Welcome to nursing! How to be a Successful Nursing Student is the first volume in a new series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey. It covers the most important elements required to study successfully, prepare effectively and get the most from your nursing degree, in order to excel in your career. You will also get an invaluable introduction to a range of key topics, covered in more detail in other books in the series.The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practiceGraphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learnersWritten to show how specific knowledge relates to wider conceptsLearning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestionTerms and concepts are explained using simple languageContent is clearly mapped to latest NMC standardsAccompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life.

Paperback. Condición: New. For junior doctors, qualified nurses, paramedics and GPs who already understand the basics of the electrocardiogram (ECG), this reference guide will support diagnosis and treatment decisions.The ECG Made Practical, Eighth Edition is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the ECG can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this eighth edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient's history and physical examination, thus the book is organised in chapters according to a patient's symptoms.Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions - ideal for use in the clinicBuilds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic The ECG Made Easy - an essential part of the mini-seriesEmphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environmentThe unique page size allows presentation of 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarityAll ECGs taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practice.

Paperback. Condición: New. Enhance your learning with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 5th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises - putting the information you need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions, new Computer Application Exercises; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. The newly updated version of Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software, available for download on Evolve, is combined with original exercises in the workbook help you learn to navigate it, and new content includes dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.Correlation with the textbook enables students to follow along at every step to ensure their comprehension before moving forwardThe newly updated version of Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software available for download on Evolve offers students practice using one of the most widely used programs in dental offices nationwideOriginal practice management exercises developed by the text author work in conjunction with the Dentrix Learning Edition software to help students experience what it is like to work with dental practice management softwareReview questions, exercises, and puzzles reinforce learning and offer students a myriad of opportunities for self-assessmentNEW and EXPANDED! New content reflects additions to the main text and focuses on technology in the dental office, HIPAA, communication and social media, patient recall and retention, coding, and cross-medical billingNEW! Images throughout, with a focus on updates in technologyNEW! Computer application exercises assess student comprehensionUPDATED! Revised artwork throughout the workbook.