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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Now, more than ever, the field of rehabilitation psychology is growing. Research programs are focusing on involving consumer participation from communities and society at large. Interventions are now designed to make fundamental changes so that all people - regardless of sensory, physical, or cognitive capacity - can fully participate. In addition, the field has begun to address central concerns in health care delivery and health policy. This book - one of the few that focuses solely on rehabilitation psychology research - provides recommendations for future research programs, policy changes, and clinical interventions from the various perspectives within rehabilitation psychology research and practice, and demonstrates how much the field can evolve with the implementation of these changes. Topics covered include: assistive technology; cultural diversity; community integration; future of rehabilitation research; health policy; employment; and health disparities. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good -. No Jacket. First Printing. White boards have light wear, chipped on spinetail. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. One of the strangest cases of Cherry Ames' absorbing career comes her way while working as a staff nurse at Hilton Hospital in her home town. A young man, victim of a car accident, is brought to Emergency with a broken leg. Shortly after he is admitted to the hospital, the doctors discover that "Bob Smith" has been suffering from amnesia for several months.Who is he? Where is his home? What tragic happening caused such distress that his memory is a blank? Answers to these questions must be found if "Bob" is to be cured.Working under the direction of the medical and psychiatric doctors, Cherry plays a crucial role in helping the patient to get well and to find a solution to the dilemma that caused his "flight from memory." Clues develop as the psychiatrist uses various techniques to help the patient recapture his lost memory. "Bob Smith" insists that he is guilty--but of what he cannot recall. During her free time, Cherry follows up obscure clues and encounters suspiciously difficult people and an alarmingly tangled situation.Here is a fascinating story that will be long remembered by the lovable nurse heroine's legions of admirers, both young and young at heart. One of the strangest cases of Cherry Ames' absorbing career comes her way while working as a staff nurse at Hilton Hospital in her home town. A young man, victim of a car accident, is brought to Emergency with a broken leg. Shortly after he is admitted to the hospital, the doctors discover that Bob Smith has been suffering from amnesia. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In Senior Nurse, Cherry realizes that "a senior really must be a little more sober and responsible" - perhaps she should have warned the head nurse right away about the rabbit that had been smuggled into the pediatric ward. But the children had enjoyed it so! As "lofty" seniors, Cherry and her friends each "adopt" a probationer (first-year student) to mentor. Why did her probie have to be dull and sullen Mildred Burnham? Dr. Joe Fortune has discovered a new way to synthesize penicillin - which could make a life or death difference on the battle front. But how did word of it become common knowledge around Spencer? Cherry discovers that Mildred has more to her than she thought as together they face the dangerous thieves who have stolen Dr. Joe's formula. In Senior Nurse, Cherry realizes that ""a senior really must be a little more sober and responsible"" - perhaps she should have warned the head nurse right away about the rabbit that had been smuggled into the pediatric ward. But the children had enjoyed it so! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Occasionally I read a book and say to myself that this is a book that I wished I had written. This is such a book! It is a delightful, practical, interesting, and inspiring book! Danai has written a soon-to-be classic in the field! Her writing is excellent! Her use of theories, concepts, history, and models are wonderful!"--Illness, Crisis and Loss Danai Papadatoun[presents] an approach of Relational Care, care based on an understanding of relationships, that should be essential readingn.[S]he writes in an engaging and non-technical language, and manages to convey complex ideas in a manner that is accessible to all. --Colin Murray Parkes, OBE, MD, FRCPsych President, Cruse: Bereavement Care (From the Foreword) "[A] wonderful contribution to the literature on caregiving and her well thought out ideas about relational caregiving are on the cutting edge. Congratulations." -- Lynne Ann DeSpelder CoAuthor, The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying, 8th edition This is no ordinary academic textbook. It is nothing short of a masterpiece in which Papadatou provides the field of death, dying and bereavement with invaluable and constructive insights into the world of caring for the dying and bereaved."--Grief Matters This is a fascinating book, applying important theoretical modelsnin order to describe and speculate about how professionals manage to work in an environment where suffering and grief are constantly present. This is an important and substantial addition to the mostly self-help literature about self-care for caregivers."--Doody's Medical Reviews In the Face of Death explores the experiences of health care professionals who care for the seriously ill, the dying, and the bereaved. In this book, Danai Papadatou offers a practical approach to caregiving, as well as a breadth and depth of insight into both the patient's and the caregiver's responses to death. The author discusses the issues and challenges health care professionals face when treating dying and bereaved patients. Topics include: compassion fatigue, the inevitability of suffering and the potential for growth, suffering in the workplace, team functioning in death situations, and team resilience. The main themes are: The Caring Relationship focuses on the relationship between the care provider and the person who is dying or grieving, and proposes a new, relationship-based model of care The Care Provider in Death Situations addresses the health professional's personal responses to death, using a model that illustrates the grieving process of the health professional The Team in the Face of Death provides recommendations for effective, interdisciplinary care services that support dying or bereaved patients as well as the health care provider. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Awarded first place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Consumer Health."Androgen deprivation therapy is the main treatment for locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. It is a very effective treatment, but it has major impact on many aspects of men's health. Thousands of articles have been dedicated to that subject. This book distills these down and provides a comprehensive understanding and path forward for the many challenges associated with androgen deprivation therapy."- David Crawford, M.D., Professor of Urology, University of California San Diego"As someone who has treated men with prostate cancer for over 25 years, I recognize the burden of care of the patients and their loved ones. This book provides excellent tips on how to deal with the disease. I have used prior versions for many years in my practice and wholly endorse this new version. Its a must read!"- Neil Fleshner, MD, Chair of Urology, University of Toronto Ontario, and Love Chair in Prostate Cancer Prevention, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, OntarioAndrogen Deprivation Therapy is the only guide written exclusively about the side effects of hormone therapy. The authors have collaborated with the European Association of Urology to produce this specially revised new edition to serve men affected by ADT across the globe. This comprehensive workbook for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones is filled with practical advice from experts in the field. The book covers a wealth of strategies to help men cope with ADT and maintain a good quality of life while on this treatment. It is not only an informational manual, but a guide for both patients and partners about ways to make changes in their lives that can keep them healthy and positive when the patient is on ADT.New to this Edition:Updates on the primary drugs used to treat prostate cancer with tables for common brand names worldwide.Updates on the physical side effects of ADT, such as hot flashes, weight gain, muscle loss and fatigueplus management strategies.Expanded information on exercise and nutrition for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.Expanded information on the psychological and relational impact of ADT on both patients and their partners, with strategies to maintain intimacy despite reduced libido and difficulties with erections.Expanded discussion on dealing with emotional side effects, such as mood swings and depression.Exercises, activities, worksheets, and other tools to promote discussion and inspire behavioral changes that can reduce the burden of ADT.Officially endorsed by the European Association of Urology and the Canadian Urological Association. The only guide written exclusively about the side effects of hormone therapy. This comprehensive workbook for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones is filled with practical advice from experts in the field. The book covers a wealth of strategies to help men cope with ADT and maintain a good quality of life while on this treatment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Spiral. Condición: new. Spiral. The only pocket-sized resource to methodically guide you through pediatric well visits using a unique mnemonic to ensure consistent and thorough evaluation of your patients.This pocket guide has everything you need to ensure a thorough well visit for your pediatric patients from newborn to adolescence. With the author's unique NEST & FLY mnemonic applied throughout, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers are methodically guided through each well visit to ensure a consistent and complete exam.Uniquely designed in easy-to-navigate color-coded tables, you will quickly find all the information you need at your fingertips to evaluate your pediatric patients' nutrition, elimination, growth, family and social environment, and physical and cognitive development. You will also find key interviewing strategies and questions to gather an updated history, as well as step-by-step guidelines for the head-to-toe physical examination. Also included are anticipatory guidance suggestions for caregivers and patient education by age group.Key Features:Color coded by age group (newborn, infant, toddler/preschooler, school-age, adolescents)Logical and easy-to-remember mnemonic for gathering a comprehensive well-child historyPertinent questions (including psychosocial screening) and anticipatory guidance by ageKey developmental features organized in easy-to-read tables/chartsHealth promotion-related approaches to the patient and family and their importanceSuggested vaccine schedule, easy-reference dosing for acetaminophen and ibuprofen by age and weight A pocket guide that has everything you need to ensure a thorough well visit for your pediatric patients from newborn to adolescence. With the author's unique NEST & FLY mnemonic applied throughout, healthcare providers are methodically guided through each well visit to ensure a consistent and complete exam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. [This] quick reference text to guide nurses is a must-have as this disease tests our health care delivery system Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing, Second Edition provides a succinct yet comprehensive review.--Linda Littlejohns, MSN, RN, FAAN, SCRN, CNRNNeuroscience Clinical Nurse ConsultantFrom the ForewordThe second edition of this practical, pocket-sized reference has been updated to include the groundbreaking changes to stroke care protocols. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States today and leading preventable cause of long-term disability. This resource fills in the gaps left in neuroscience content in nursing school and streamlines an often intimidating, but critically important, area of care.Featuring diagnostic tests, cutting-edge treatments, and standards for best practice, Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing, Second Edition distills the lengthy and often complex national stroke care guidelines into a clear, easily digestible format. This guide can be used as a staff education resource or as a concise review for SCRN or SNRN certification exams, as well as a refresher for nurses seeking the essentials of stroke care. Content starts with stroke care improvements, covers moving through acute care to postacute care, and finishes with practical pointers for performance improvement.New to the Second Edition:Updated diagnostics with additional MR, CT, and transcranial Doppler optionsModified Rankin Scale scoreExpands upon the neurological assessment with tips for completing itNew acute hemorrhagic stroke intervention and 2015 landmark studies on thrombectomyPipeline deviceNew large-vessel occlusion tools, routing plans, and certification programs for prehospital personnelExpanded use of telemedicineInformation for advanced practice providersChanges to the prehospital phase, the acute treatment phase, and the population affected by strokeKey Features:Reflects current standards of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and The Joint CommissionProvides crucial information at a glance about diagnostic tests, state-of-the-art treatments, and best practice standards Now in its second edition, this practical, pocket-sized reference has been updated to include the groundbreaking changes to stroke care protocols. This resource fills in the gaps left in neuroscience content in nursing school and streamlines an often intimidating, but critically important, area of care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 4th Edition Cloth Bds VG, no dj 8vo, 739pp.

Spiral. Condición: new. Spiral. Praise for the First Edition:"The pocket NP guide is an easy to use clinical companion guiding the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common presentations to the emergency setting. I personally use this resource in my clinical practice and also recommend it to all of my students. I highly recommend the pocket NP guide for any practitioners working or thinking of working in the emergency setting."-Theresa Campo DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANPUpdated to promote ultra-quick access to current information NPs need dailyNow in its second edition, this reference guide for nurse practitioners and other health care providers in emergency, medical, screening, fast track, and/or geriatric settings continues to provide ultra-quick access to key assessment and management information.The Pocket NP delivers a wealth of information for assessment and management of the most-commonly encountered problems in fast-track settings. Arranged in a logical head-to-toe format, it includes the history, physical examination, and essential medical decision-making considerations needed to walk you step-by-step through a typical patient encounter.New to the Second Edition:Updated medical decision-making sections with documentation templatesUpdated pharmacology and drug administration informationNew ultrasound dictation templates for each section where it is performedNew tables including eye chart for vision in trauma patientsNew ultrasound imagesNew line drawings depicting various conditionsUpdated clinical guidelinesKey Features:Provides ultra-quick access to patient treatment informationOffers easy-to-use framework for quickly locating critical knowledgePresents templates for identifying normal and abnormal presentationsDelivers content in logical head-to-toe formatIncludes time-tested Tips and Dont Miss boxes with bullet points of critical informationProvides anatomic illustrations that assist in diagnosis/management of conditionsContains billing information Now in its second edition, this reference guide for nurse practitioners and other health care providers in emergency, medical, screening, fast track, and/or geriatric settings continues to provide ultra-quick access to key assessment and management information. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the examand nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices.PREPAREConcise coverage of the content you'll be tested on.Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day.PRACTICETwo full-length practice testsone in book and one onlineto assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience.Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers.Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss.PASSThe first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee.With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice.With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety.ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide!Take a full-length timed practice test.Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic.Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools.Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan.Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time.Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content.Study with your peers in the community discussion boards.Access everything on any device.RNC-NIC is a registered trademark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not endorse this exam preparation resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. Gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam - and nothing you dont. Plus the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!Pediatric Nursing Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest PNCB and ANCC exam blueprints. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the examand nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices.PREPAREConcise coverage of the content you'll be tested on.Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls.Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day.PRACTICETwo full-length practice testsone in book and one onlineto assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience.Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers.Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss.PASSThe first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee.With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice.With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety.ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide!Take a full-length timed practice test.Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic.Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools.Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan.Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time.Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content.Study with your peers in the community discussion boards.Access everything on any device.CPN is a registered service mark of Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). PNCB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.PED-BC is a registered trademark of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing. Gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest PNCB and ANCC exam blueprints. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam - and nothing you don't. Plus the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Delivers key knowledge for all stakeholders in the growing ENP fieldThis professional resource for ENPs delivers essential information supporting and delineating the growing role of the advanced practice nurse within emergency care settings. Co-published with the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP), it provides the ENP with a standard of care and scope of practice congruous with use in both clinical practice and academic preparation.The text brings together recognized leaders in ENP practice from diverse settings nationwide and describes in depth the professional expectations of the ENP. With detailed information for educators, regulatory bodies, and practicing NPs, the book charts ENP standards of practice, competencies, and academic requirements and emphasizes the collaborative aspects of the ENP role as a member of the health care team. The book also explores the evolving and dynamic nature of ENP practice, serving as a guide to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide safe and holistic emergency care.Key Features:Edited and authored by the AAENP Offers in-depth information about the scope of ENP practice for educators, regulatory bodies, and practicing NPs Provides academic institutions with essential information for development and alignment of ENP programs Supports the development of institutional policies and procedures that involve ENPs Helps certification boards, licensing boards, malpractice attorneys, and other relevant organizations/individuals to better understand the role of the ENP This professional resource for ENPs delivers essential information supporting and delineating the growing role of the advanced practice nurse within emergency care settings. It provides the ENP with a standard of care and scope of practice congruous with use in both clinical practice and academic preparation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The purpose of this Handbook is to advance the development and applications of theories of aging. It is a guide to those who wish to build on their knowledge of aging theory in order to better understand their findings about processes of aging. A useful resource for both students and professionals, this book represents the current status of theoretical development in the study of aging.The chapters in this volume are commissioned from scholars whose research in aging has achieved international recognition, and who are concerned with the advancement of cross-disciplinary theorizing in the field. The chapters include: Dynamic Integration Theory: Emotion, Cognition, and Equilibrium in Later Life; Cognitive Control Theory of Aging and Emotional Well-Being; Theorizing Feminist Gerontology, Sexuality and Beyond; and, From Industrialism to Institutionalism: Theoretical Accounts of Aging. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!PCCN Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the examand nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices.PREPAREConcise coverage of the content you'll be tested on.Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls.Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day.PRACTICETwo full-length practice testsone in book and one onlineto assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience.Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers.Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss.PASSThe first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee.With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice.With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety.ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide!Take a full-length timed practice test.Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic.Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools.Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan.Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time.Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content.Study with your peers in the community discussion boards.Access everything on any device.PCCN is a registered trademark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). AACN does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. Gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam - and nothing you dont. Plus the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!Adult CCRN Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the examand nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices.PREPAREConcise coverage of the content you'll be tested on.Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls.Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day.PRACTICETwo full-length practice testsone in book and one onlineto assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience.Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers.Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss.PASSThe first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee. With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice.With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety.ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide!Take a full-length timed practice test.Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic.Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools.Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan.Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time.Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content.Study with your peers in the community discussion boards.Access everything on any device.CCRN is a registered trademark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). AACN does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. Gets right to the point with targeted content based on the latest AACN exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam - and nothing you dont. Plus the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and the newest treatment protocolsFreshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines.Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in acute care, critical care, long-term care, homecare, operating room and outpatient settings. Written concisely in easy-to-access bulleted format with brief paragraphs, each chapter explains, step-by-step, the essential principles of wound care. Part I defines and describes the spectrum of wounds and the fundamentals of wound healing while Part II discusses how to assess, document and photograph wounds. Part III presents the newest treatments and protocols for wound care, and Part IV concludes with legal issues and regulations guiding safe and cost-effective wound care.New to the Second Edition:Updated with key technological advances and treatments in wound care including stem cell and ionized silver productsFour new chapters!The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound ClosureAcute WoundsPressure InjuriesHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyCovers new Medicare and reimbursement guidelinesAddresses qualifications and certification for wound care and faculty accreditationKey Features:Written in succinct, easy-access format with bulleted information and brief paragraphsIncludes Fast Facts to highlight key concepts for essential careContains abundant information on wound care treatments and protocols to promote wound care accountability and clinical confidenceProvides full color images of different types of woundsHelps nurses to provide optimal wound care cost-efficiently Freshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distils the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant colour images. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. NOTE TO READERS: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes one month free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!C-EFM Exam Prep Study Guide gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the examand nothing you don't. PLUS the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices.PREPAREConcise coverage of the content you'll be tested on.Quick-reference features with complications, alerts, and nursing pearls. Need-to-know information to prepare you for exam day.PRACTICETwo full-length practice testsone in book and one onlineto assess your readiness and simulate the test-taking experience.Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers.Pop quizzes that highlight key information you don't want to miss.PASSThe first time with Springer Publishing Exam Prep's 100% Pass Guarantee.With confidence, knowing you're well-prepared with all the skills and knowledge you need on exam day and in practice.With pride in your commitment to patient health and safety.ExamPrepConnect included with your study guide!Take a full-length timed practice test.Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic.Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools.Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan.Use the Strengths & Weaknesses Dashboard to optimize your study time.Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content.Study with your peers in the community discussion boards.Access everything on any device.C-EFM is a registered trademark of National Certification Corporation (NCC). NCC does not endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. Gets right to the point with a targeted content based on the latest NCC exam blueprint. This easy-to-follow guide includes all the tools you need to prepare, practice, and pass the exam - and nothing you dont. Plus the convenience and community of ExamPrepConnect for access anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Ms. Grossman knows and understands what radiology nurses want and need to know to provide the best patient care and to be a member of a productive team."-Kathleen A. Gross, MSN, RN-BC, CRN From the Foreword The second edition of this pocket-sized resource for radiology nurses continues to demystify complex procedures by providing concise yet comprehensive information on the basics of radiology. As the complexity of healthcare grows, so too does imaging ability. Different modalities, technologies, and skills levels must all work in harmony to provide precision images. Radiology nurses must be proactive, patient-focused, and able to work with a diverse team of individuals to care for the widest range of patients. Describing essential procedures and protocols in quick access style, Fast Facts for the Radiology Nurse, Second Edition covers over 50 different Interventional Radiology procedures. Woven throughout is an emphasis on interprofessional care and effective communication along with guidance on forming and maintaining a high-performing team. Abundant Clinical Pearls disseminate the hard-earned wisdom of expert radiology nurses. Extensively updated with the most current guidelines and protocols, the second edition presents four completely new chapters on Legal Issues Affecting Radiology, Strategies for Working with Difficult People, Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting, and Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response. New to the Second Edition: Updated with the most current guidelines and protocols New chapter: Legal Issues Affecting Radiology New chapter: Strategies for Working with Difficult People New chapter: Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting New chapter: Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response Updated information on sedation and analgesia in easy-to-read tables Key Features: Serves as an accessible, easy-to-use reference for practicing radiology nurses and orientees Highlights essential protocols and procedures with bullets and short paragraphs Provides abundant "Fast Facts" boxes displaying key information Discusses strategies for providing safe care Includes clinical pearls from radiology experts Addresses patient care in all radiology domains and with specific patient populations Covers vascular access issues and emergency situations "This book offers information regarding the basic skills that a radiology nurse uses in everyday practice. Nurses draw from prior critical care, post-anesthesia and/or emergency nursing knowledge and assessment skills in radiology and also learn new skills specific to the imaging environment including vascular access, hemostasis, infection control, physiological monitoring, and documentation"-- This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condición: new. Spiral. Now in its third edition, this quick reference for nurse practitioners and other health care providers continues to provide rapid access to key assessment and management information for adult and gerontology patients. With its concise format, the resource provides current, evidence-based guidelines for the most-commonly encountered problems found in this population in urgent and emergent settings.The pocket guide is arranged in a logical head-to-toe format, and includes the history, physical examination, and essential medical decision-making considerations needed to walk the clinician step-by-step through a typical patient encounter. A variety of templates for dictation/documentation can be mixed and matched as needed to assist the clinician with the development of patient records. The book also contains frequently used anatomical illustrations and templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentations. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.New to the Third EditionIntegrates new content on geriatric care throughoutDelivers the most current evidence-based guidelinesIncludes ultrasound figures and tablesKey Features:Provides speedy access to patient treatment information with easy-to-use frameworkIncludes templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentationsContains a rapid "review of systems"Unfolds content in a logical head-to-toe formatPresents figures and anatomic illustrations to assist in diagnosis/management of conditions Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Puts vital, streamlined information at your fingertips to promote lifesaving careThis concise resource delivers the specific knowledge nurses need in their daily practice to care for trauma patients safely and effectively. Fast Facts for Trauma Nursing provides a detailed overview of key trauma-related care issues while distilling critical elements of emergency and trauma care after resuscitation. Organized in a systems-based format, the book stresses evidence-based treatments and nursing interventions for best practice and patient care.The resource--written by experienced trauma nurse clinicians--focuses on the approach to and care of the trauma patient from arrival to the hospital through discharge. Included is a review of mechanism of injury issues and traumatic injuries, as well as the key elements of primary, secondary, and tertiary surveys. This new resource highlights the unique physiological and psychological needs of the trauma patient while considering how social determinants of health can bear on trauma in individuals. It also focuses on the maintenance of spinal precautions, preventing secondary brain injuries, and monitoring patients for complications of trauma, including acute kidney injury, adult respiratory distress syndrome, compartment syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. With its clear narrative and easy-to-access design and format, this new book will appeal to all levels of nurses who care for trauma patients along with those studying for specialized trauma certification exams. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. Key Features:Delivers--in quick-access format--information nurses can put to use immediatelyHighlights key trauma care knowledge and its practical applicationsOffers key guidelines of what and how to communicate with trauma care providersProvides an overview of specific requirements for hospitals to maintain trauma center status Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This practical guide to diagnostic tests, advanced treatments, medication management, research protocols, and best practice standards is a quick and handy reference for the advanced practice nurse caring for stroke patients. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse serves as an instructive resource for advanced practice providers not specializing in neurology or neurocritical care but who are increasingly called upon to care for patients suffering from stroke while integrating into a multidisciplinary stroke team.This new book provides foundational information on the anatomy and physiology of the stroke patient, as well as diagnostic and assessment tools and details on treatment and education. In addition, the book provides important information on critical care, pharmacology, end-of-life management, and research, as well as examining the role of the advanced practice provider who is integrating within the core stroke team. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse provides advanced practice nurses with the essential knowledge they will need to successfully care for stroke patients while adapting into their role on the core stroke team.Key Features:Reflects the most current standards of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the leading certifying organizationsFoundational information on stroke care, anatomy, and physiologyComprehensive review of diagnostic studies and treatmentsInformation on stroke research protocols, pharmacology, and end-of-life managementAdvanced level resource for new and seasoned advanced practice providers A practical guide to diagnostic tests, advanced treatments, medication management, research protocols, and best practice standards. This is a quick and handy reference for the advanced practice nurse caring for stroke patients. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The fourth edition of this clinical education nursing handbook provides updated information to assist clinical instructors teaching in various practice settings. It continues to be a practical guide for new and experienced instructors handling teaching assignments. Encompassing the foundations of clinical nursing instruction, this hands-on, quick-access resource helps instructors prepare clinical teaching assignments and interact with studentswhile managing the clinical day. As requested by readers and reviewers, the new edition includes many new updated real world clinical examples of student issues and provides suggestions on how to handle each issue with sample solutions.New to the Fourth Edition:New chapters addressing behavioral and mental health issues and technological changes affecting clinical nursing studentsUpdated information on new challenges of hospital onboarding and clinical site visits/shiftsKey Features:Disseminates practical information in concise, bulleted format for quick accessProvides teaching pearls for both novice and experienced instructors Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. An unrivaled reference tool for advanced practice providers and students in clinical practice settingsThis concise and easy-to-read drug therapy prescribing reference provides critical information for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in clinical practice settings who are involved in the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems, life-altering and life-threatening diseases, and needs for health promotion and disease prevention. Interspersed with clinically useful information, such as monitored laboratory values, patient teaching points, and safety information, this reference draws upon data taken directly from FDA-approved drug labels and patient medication guides, and is organized by diagnosis rather than by drug classification, to provide advanced practice practitioners with the comprehensive, concise, and up-to-date information on drug therapies that they need to help achieve positive outcomes in their daily practice.The first section of this book presents drug treatment regimens for over 700 clinical diagnoses, listed alphabetically by generic name, followed by important information required for prescription decision-making. The second section provides additional information on treatment, organized in a convenient table format. An alphabetical cross-reference index of drugs allows for easy identification of alternate drug names and their location within the text. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.New to this Edition:Information on over 100 new diagnoses and over 100 new generic drugs indicated for the treatment of quality of life-altering and life-threatening conditions such as chronic kidney disease, genetic diseases, mesothelioma, MS, metastatic cancers, and rare diseases.Updates on drugs used for site-specific cancers, mental health issues, and commonly diagnosed diseases such as diabetes and asthma.Details on new drug approvals including indications, treatment regimens, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and use in special populationsKey Features:Provides new drug treatment regimens for drugs that are first in class, novel drugs, orphan drugs, new drugs with breakthrough or fast track designation and drugs with new indications and expanded social populations.Includes drug prescribing information on diseases prevalent outside of North America, including endemic diseases with known transmission and treatment interventions.Serves advanced practice providers across the United States and internationally.Consistent with approvals and recommendations for use by the FDA. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.