Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition: An Orientation and Care Guide, Criscitelli Theresa
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: 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: With essential information needed daily to provide optimal care to every patient, the guide condenses volumes of operating room content into one pocket-sized companion. The second edition of this nursing mentor—for novice perioperative nurses in orientation and their preceptors—is newly updated to reflect the 2017 AORN guidelines with current, evidence-based clinical practice knowledge in an easy-to-use format. A well-organized text with evidence-based directives on current perioperative standards, this handy resource covers patient safety, the surgical environment, critical thinking, immediate decision-making, and perioperative skills.Complex skills and techniques are broken down into a simple, easy-to-follow bulleted format encompassing all key knowledge areas for perioperative nurses. Each chapter introduces concepts and sets clear, learning objectives. The guide reinforces requisite knowledge with self-assessment questions, and the Fast Facts feature offers bite-size tips and tricks highlighted for easy access.New to the Second Edition:Fully updated in accordance with 2017 AORN GuidelinesHand hygieneMinimally invasive surgeryPatient information managementSurgical smoke safetySafe use of energy-generating devicesHypothermiaSterilization and Central Processing regarding Flexible Endoscopic ProcessingRobotic surgeryModerate sedation for RNsSurgical attireKey Features:Provides must-have OR information for new nurses and their preceptorsContains key knowledge on patient preparation, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, anesthesia considerations, and much morePublished in convenient pocket size for information at a moment’s noticeIncludes Fast-Facts-in-a-Nutshell feature reinforcing key orientation informationBased on the most up-to-date evidence in the literature
" This resource] will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is authored by a school nurse of publicly acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages."
--Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
This time-tested reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written for both new and experienced school nurses, it delivers consistently organized information in bulleted format. The third edition has been substantially revised with expanded coverage of first aid, depression screening, drug use, and adolescent sexuality.
Authored by a nurse with over 25 years of school nursing experience, this resource offers clear guidelines to a full range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities. It provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with advice on legal and ethical considerations, documentation, and high-risk areas of school nursing practice. Also covered are the delivery of culturally appropriate care, screening tools, wellness strategies, individualized healthcare plans, and childhood obesity. The guide is also useful as a supplemental text for certification exam study.
New to the Third Edition:
New information on adolescent sexuality and gender identity
Expanded coverage of first aid, including when to call 911
Depression screening, immigration laws, ethical dilemmas, and school shootings and gun control
Use of medical marijuana, OTC drug use and abuse, opioid addiction and overdose treatment, and vaping
Key Features:
Addresses the five content components included in the National Certification Examination for School Nurses
Covers guidelines, management protocols, and care plans for childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations
Prioritizes responsibilities with a handy month-by-month task calendar
Provides quick reference for health office setup, recommended immunizations, and national health observances
Presents a technology chapter with information on reporting, software, and confidentiality issues
Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes "proven pearls for success." Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in "key points to remember" sections. The theme of "the big picture" of patient care is a consistent thread throughout.
Clinical chaptersoorganized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several "must-have sections" include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse. Key Features:
Provides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the "whole picture" of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit Presents a unique orientation section offering "proven pearls for success" Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control Covers important protocols regarding infection control
Описание: This bestselling resource has successfully prepared thousands of ER nurses to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care. This new edition presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are filled with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips.
Автор: Janice Wilcox, Ann Deerhake Название: Fast Facts for the Clinical Nurse Leader ISBN: 082617406X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780826174062 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4990.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Delivers practice essentials for Clinical Nurse Leaders in all settings. Focusing on the broad responsibilities of the advanced clinicians in this growing field, this book provides evidence-based, step-by-step guidelines for incorporating the required CNL competencies into day-to-day practice.
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: 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.
Описание: A quick-access format delivers the "big picture" from pre-op to extended recovery. This concise clinical guide provides cardiac care nurses with speedy access to information and guidelines they use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications. Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts "Pearls" are included in each chapter. The book's consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac or critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills. New to the Third Edition: Encompasses the latest research and guidelines Emphasizes postoperative complications and care Discusses diagnostic testing, patient preparation for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices Key Features: A handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care An overall focus on patient safety
Описание: Focuses on current, ICU-specific information needed daily by busy ICU nurses. This newly updated, quick-access guide for critical care nurses covers the most common admitting diagnoses and reviews their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Critical care nursing requires astute assessment, adept communication, and the ability to multitask, as well as a high degree of adaptability. In the ICU, patient status and plan of care change constantly, presenting multifaceted problems for nurses and healthcare providers. This authoritative resource, replete with bulleted, bite-size content, provides information to the busy ICU nurse in a heartbeat. Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, Second Edition has been updated with the most current evidence-based guidelines and standards. Now organized by body system, this reference presents the latest treatment modalities and provides quick access to lab values and hemodynamic parameters. Part I introduces the foundations of critical care. Part II progresses by body system to cover common procedures and interventions. Part III ends with Patient and Family Centered Care, discussing palliative directives and organ donation. New to the Second Edition: Seven completely new chapters Chapter reorganization by body system Updated to include newest treatment modalities Speedy access to lab values and hemodynamic parameters Normal lab values at chapter beginning for reader orientation Key Features: Provides quick access to essential information needed on a daily basis Includes Fast Facts boxes to help guide the reader Authored by a respected nurse leader, educator, and AACN/Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow
Описание: Substantially updated and expanded, the second edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues to deliver the most current information on the clinical and administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It provides timely information on cultural issues, special communication considerations, and hospice care`s enduring growth.
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