Описание: Captures the essence of pivotal events and individuals in nursing historyReplete with concise and easy-to-read information, this resource captures the essence of pivotal events and individuals in nursing history who have driven the evolution of the nursing role from that of a ""handmaiden"" to a key health professional. It distills important historical information--often neglected in today's nursing programs--that fosters an understanding and appreciation of the issues that inform nursing practice today. Content is presented in an easy-access format consisting of short summaries and Fast Facts in a Nutshell that identify key points throughout each chapter. An introductory chapter featuring an interview with a prominent nursing historian adds breadth and color to this review of nursing through the ages.Incorporating a global perspective, each chapter highlights significant events during a particular era as they affected the status of the nursing profession and the nursing role. Beginning with the pre-Nightingale period, the book addresses the role of the nurse before the advent of formal training programs. It continues with the contributions of Florence Nightingale, the early 1900s, and new developments in nursing, including public health nursing and the impact of both world wars. The bulk of the book comprises an in-depth account of the tremendous growth and professional development in nursing during the past 100 years, addressing nursing theories and leaders, education, research, professional organizations, and the future of nursing.Key Features:Provides important historical content often neglected in today’s nursing programsDelivers concise, easy-to-read information about important events and influential nursing luminariesDescribes how nurses have influenced health and wellness across the life spanHighlights key points with Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxesIncludes an interview with the president of the American Association for the History of Nursing, a chapter on the relevance of nursing history by a noted nurse historian, and a chapter on influential nurses in our history by a noted nursing leader and educator
Описание: This latest addition to the Fast Facts series, authored by nursing luminary Judith Herrman, is a pithy, authoritative guide to adolescent health designed specifically for nurses at all levels and other health care professionals. It is the only book written for nurses and other health care professionals who work with adolescents in schools, community agencies, neighborhoods, and other settings, and contains the resources needed to best serve this population. Designed to provide speedy information retrieval, the guide describes a broad spectrum of health and health care issues particular to adolescents, reviews current data, explores behaviors and risk factors, and addresses nursing implications for treatment. Framed in a positive perspective of adolescence, the book also includes suggestions for working and communicating effectively with teens.Chapters are consistently organized according to the domain model, a whole-person health model comprised of six pillars: physical, intellectual, sexual, spiritual, emotional, and relational. Special features include brief chapters with bullet points; an introduction, objectives, and summary in each chapter; Fast Facts in a Nutshell; tables summarizing important information: and a reference list including key resources. The book also includes a special section on chronic illness and complex health issues in teens. Each chapter contains a case study to reinforce health care interventions. This is a compact, affordable resource for students and health professionals ""on the front lines"" alike.Not for sale in the UK and Ireland.
Автор: Visser Lynn Sayre Msn Bs, Montejano Anna Sivo Dnp Msned Название: Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition: An Orientation and Care Guide ISBN: 0826148298 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780826148292 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4389.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 1st Edition Winner of the AJN Book of the Year Award for Emergency/Critical Care Nursing2nd Edition Accompanied by Provider Approved Contact Hours for Continuing EducationThis authoritative orientation guide for new and seasoned nurses, preceptors, educators, management teams, urgent care staff, pre-hospital personnel, and anyone working in the triage arena, presents essential information to access quickly and repeatedly. Patients rarely present to triage with a diagnosis, but rather convey a multitude of complaints, signs, and symptoms. It is the job of the triage nurse to identify serious “red flag” presentations hidden among all this information, all while delivering individualized care and juggling wait times in often over-crowded emergency departments.Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition retains its key focus on numerous aspects of triage for emergency department and urgent care settings, from orientation, to front-end processes, to clinical practice and nursing essentials. With real-life examples, chapters detail a multitude of clinical presentations and include procedures and protocols that the triage nurse implements in daily practice. This newly revised and updated edition covers how to build confidence in the triage role, accurately assess patient presentations, reduce personnel and hospital liability, increase patient and staff satisfaction, and, ultimately, deliver quality patient care that supports best outcomes.5 New Chapters in the Second Edition:Active Shooter/Active ViolenceEmergency Management for when Disaster StrikesTriage CompetencyPain ManagementEndocrine EmergenciesContinuing Education:Access first post-test to obtain provider approved contact hours NOWReceive email alerts when new continuing education opportunities become availableKey Features:Access rapidly “red flag” patient presentationsCovers essential clinical information in an easy-to-read formatFocuses on processes, patient and staff safety, legalities, documentation, and critical thinking at triageAddresses specific patient populations including pediatric, older adult, human trafficking, military personnel, and moreIncorporates invaluable practice tips for staff in emergency department and urgent care settingsOffers guidance from seasoned emergency department nurses and triage educators
Описание: This pocket-sized guide distils complicated neurologic conditions to deliver the essentials of best care for the neurocritical patient. The book covers the defining characteristics, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment, and nursing considerations of common neurological disorders seen in acute care settings.
Описание: The only current resource for APPs caring for people with SUDs in clear, concise formatThis greatly needed resource is the first to provide evidence-based information and strategies for APRNs and PAs who work with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Written in a concise, bulleted style for easy access to critical information, the reference addresses often-undiagnosed medical and psychiatric conditions which may accompany SUDs and the ethical considerations of working with affected patients and families.Written by noted substance abuse experts, the resource distills key information about SUDs, explaining what they are and what they are not, and the role of APPs in helping afflicted individuals to recover. It discusses how to identify SUDs regarding signs and symptoms, emergency response, and specific disorders. Also addressed is the use of pharmacology to treat SUDs including complementary and alternative medications, person-centered care for individuals with SUDs across the lifespan, and how to care for afflicted individuals in a variety of settings.Key Features:Distills current, evidence-based information in a concise, bulleted, pocket-sized formatOrganized for quick access to informationDelivers proven strategies for successful nursing interventionsDefines substance abuse disorders across the lifespanDiscusses how to de-stigmatize people with substance abuse disordersExplores legal and ethical implications surrounding provision of health care to patients with SUDs
Описание: Provides a wealth of proven anti-bullying resources for all nursing settings.This pocket-sized, quick-access guide gives nurses crucial information they need to know to understand, identify, and effectively counter incivility, bullying, and violence in all nursing settings. Viewing nurse bullying as an institutional problem, this text expounds upon the ANA position statement, ""Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence"" and includes definitions and statistics about nurse bullying, and what nurses at any level can do when faced with a bully.Delivered in an easy-to-read, bulleted format, this resource covers all aspects of bullying, including an overview of the problem; why nurses bully each other; a discussion and quantification of the cost and impact of bullying on individuals, the workplace, and the broader health care system. Four instructional case study chapters delineate the different forms bullying can take and how to handle them, and a ""bully-proofing"" chapter replete with such useful tools as a bullying checklist, a guide to ""de-toxifying"" the workplace, and an explanation of the ANA Code of Ethics related to bullying.Key Features:Addresses all facets of nurse bullying, from origins and manifestations to evidence-based interventions and prevention strategiesBased on the hallmark ANA document “Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace ViolenceContains 10 instructive case studies depicting common bullying scenariosProvides a wealth of anti-bullying resources for use in all nursing settingsOffers overview and chapter objectives and Fast Facts in a Nutshell clinical pearlsSecond place winner in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing awards.
"Fills a gap in information for frontline professionals caring for GI and Liver patients"
The only resource of its kind, this is a concise, practical guide to GI and Liver Disease that delivers current information on diagnosing, managing, and treating common GI and liver disorders, along with liver transplant guidelines. Written for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in varied specialties, it fills a gap in information needed by primary and acute care professionals who are the chief caretakers for GI and liver patients. This guide delivers recent important treatment advances that have revolutionized GI and liver care, and provides guidance for seeking expert advice or urgent/emergent care for more complex cases. An outstanding feature is the prominently displayed Fast Facts in a Nutshell highlighting key takeaway points at a glance.
The resource reviews common GI symptoms and disorders from irritable bowel disorders (including key differences between Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis) to gallstones and GERD. A section on liver disease describes essential liver functions, reviews liver function tests, and addresses commonly and less commonly seen liver disease diagnoses. Complications of cirrhosis are examined to assure prompt recognition of these potentially deadly symptoms. Additionally, the book addresses liver transplantation with comprehensive attention to the evaluation process, organ donation/allocation, and post-transplant care for donor and recipient alike. Each chapter includes an overview, significant laboratory or imaging findings, treatment options, expected outcomes, and Fast Facts in a Nutshell. An additional feature is the provision of IDC-10 codes for billing and reimbursement.
Key Features:
Provides speedy access to current information on diagnosing managing, and treating common GI and liver disorders for front-line professionals Includes comprehensive review of the liver, abnormal liver function tests (LFTs), and transplantation Reflects up-to date information on the latest treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal and liver disease, including celiac disease and Hepatitis C Addresses common gastrointestinal diseases and guidelines for treatment as outlined by ACG Discusses current liver disease management and guidelines for treatment as outlined by AASLD "
Описание: Features concise information ""at a glance"" along with more in-depth considerations.Providing key information at a glance, this timely resource for the home care nurse, offers clear, current practice guidelines for safely delivering IV therapy within the home. Written by one of the foremost experts in the field, the guide delivers not only evidence-based information in an easy-to-access, bulleted format, but also includes more extensive descriptions, discussions, and rationale for in-depth consultation. It maintains a cogent focus on infection and complication prevention throughout, and presents directives for achieving positive patient outcomes. It also focuses on patient education—an essential component of safe home infusion therapy--and includes case studies and Q & A sections to reinforce content. The guide addresses the foundations of home infusion therapy, including infusion access devices and infusion delivery methods. Effective and safe management of dehydration, antimicrobial infusions, and parenteral nutrition are addressed along with chemotherapy, pain management, cardiac-related infusion therapy, immunoglobulin infusion, and other home infusion therapies. Home care nurses who provide direct care, home care managers and educators, and nurses who provide home care discharge planning will find this Fast Facts guide to be an invaluable learning tool.Key Features:Focuses on patient selection, education, and monitoringDelivers evidence-based recommendationsPresents quick access bullet points along with more in-depth informationDiscusses pediatric and geriatric implicationsIncludes case studies and critical thinking questions
Автор: Elizabeth Johnston Taylor Название: Fast Facts About Religion for Nurses: Implications for Patient Care ISBN: 082617826X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780826178268 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4712.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The only concise reference about spiritual belief systems that is clinically relevant to nursing care. Distilling the religious and spiritual practices of more than 30 distinct belief systems, this unique nursing reference provides quick access to essential information. The invaluable resource spells out clinically relevant information from each tradition and provides nursing implications for each religion or denomination. Written by an internationally known scholar on spirituality, religion, and nursing care, the book was also reviewed by experts on each tradition and belief system. Individual chapters focus on a religious tradition or group of related traditions and includes a brief socio-historical context of the religion, beliefs and practices pertinent to health and health care, and bulleted information about nursing implications for obstetric, perinatal and pediatric care. Acute and chronic care, hospital and community-based care, and end-of-life care are also covered. The resource provides useful assessment tips, comforting messages, resources for further support, and additional guidance to help nurses practice religiously sensitive care. Key Features: Written in consistent, bulleted format for speedy access to information Covers more than 30 religions, denominations, and cultures encountered by nurses in North America Provides religious information specific to nursing care Includes assessment tips, comforting messages, and resources for additional support Serves as a text for undergraduate and advanced practice nursing students
Описание: A concise, quick-access guide to the full continuum of care for all major health care professionals working with individuals suffering from PTSD. The most comprehensive book available about caring for this population, it encompasses the history of PTSD, its theoretical underpinnings, and complete instructions for conducting a full screening, assessment, and diagnosis for people with PTSD.
Описание: This newly updated, step-by-step guide to the key points of conducting the GYN exam addresses everything both busy nurse practitioners and NP students need to know, from basic procedures to high-level challenges. This second edition delivers a new chapter on providing care to transgender and LGBT women and includes new information on intimate partner violence.
Описание: Updated and revised to meet all current standards This is a concise step-by-step guide for novice nurse educators on the development of new programs and curricula or the revision of existing ones that meet the standards of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNE. The second edition of this quick-access guide is updated to meet all new and revised standards for program approval and covers the full scope of the development process from conception through evaluation. The resource's thoughtful organization and bullet-point format enable users to access the information they need in seconds, and an abundance of updated examples clarify each step of the way. The book uses concepts and principles of Systems Theory to guide curriculum development and evaluation. It addresses the major components of the educator role: teaching, curriculum, developing a mission statement and program philosophy, selecting an organizational framework, using information technology, and evaluating both students and programs. It stresses use of evaluation procedures in which decisions are based on data. Each step of the process is organized into manageable parts that build upon each other, instilling the confidence and know-how to build quality programs. Chapters define key terms, summarize important points, and list resources for additional study. New to the Second Edition: Meets all of the new and revised standards for program approval according to the National State Boards of Nursing, the CNEA, the ACEN, and the CCNE Features updated examples demonstrating each step of the process Highlights collaborative curriculum development Includes New guidelines for each step of the process Introduces Career Ladder and Design Learning Discusses Educational/Competency Outcomes
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