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Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth

Avery, Melissa D. (ed.) — 20 May 2013 08:17:45 +0200

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth within the United States healthcare system. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors discuss recent research and other published information and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for maternity care clinicians, including midwives, nurses, physicians, and other members of the perinatal team. An invaluable resource, Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have practical guide for those involved in all aspects of pregnancy and birth. [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Get into UK Nursing School For Dummies

Evered, Andrew — 24 Apr 2013 08:18:21 +0200

The need for nurses is always great, but so is the competition to secure a place in a pre-registration programme at university. If you're considering a career in nursing, Get into UK Nursing School For Dummies can provide you with the vital edge you need to succeed at getting into nursing school. This compact book provides you with expert advice at each step along the way, including: * Career assessment -- is nursing for you? * Choosing a field to specialize in -- adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nursing. * Long term planning -- A-levels, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and work experience -- that can make you a more attractive candidate * Considerations for mature/non-traditional students. * Personal statement -- Plenty of insight and examples to help you create a winning and -- truly personal -- personal statement * Research -- Put together a plan that ensures you find a university that's right for you. * Test preparation -- Brush up on your literacy and numeracy skills. * The interview -- Common questions and how to tackle them whether you're in a one-on-one and group interview. From How do I get started? to When can I expect to be offered a place? Get into Nursing School For Dummies answers the questions you have with the information you need. [274 Seiten, Softcover]

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Clinical Skills for Nurses

Boyd, Claire — 22 Apr 2013 08:17:47 +0200

Specifically designed for student nurses, Clinical Skills for Nurses provides a handy, portable introduction to both the knowledge and practical procedures that first year nursing students require. Giving you the knowledge behind the skill, this book will boost your confidence and competence for your clinical placements and time in the clinical skills lab. Clinical Skills for Nurses covers the skills and procedures used most frequently in clinical practice, and includes Point of Care training; blood transfusion and tracheotomy care; continence and bowel care; and early patient assessment and response. This book uniquely incorporates words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses; in other words: developed by students, for students! Special features: * Tips, advice and words of wisdom from real-life students included throughout * Pocket sized for portability on your clinical placement * Clear, straightforward, and jargon-free * Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters * Examples and questions based on real life nursing & healthcare examples [222 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Sociology of Health and Illness

Nettleton, Sarah — 17 Apr 2013 08:17:43 +0200

Sarah Nettleton's The Sociology of Health and Illness has become a cornerstone text, popular with students and academics alike for its rigorous and accessible overview of the field. Building on these strengths, the third edition integrates fresh insights from the current literature with the core tenets of traditional medical sociology, providing students with a thorough grounding in the sociology of health and illness. The text covers a diversity of topics and draws on a wide range of analytic approaches, spanning issues such as the social construction of medical knowledge, the analysis of lay health beliefs, concepts of lifestyles and risk, the experience of illness and the sociology of the body. It also explores matters which are central to health policy, such as professional-patient relationships, health inequalities and the changing nature of health care work. Each chapter in the book has been revised and updated, with substantial new material in particular on the sociology of diagnosis, body work, and a whole new chapter on the sociology of health technology. Written for students of the social sciences who opt to study the field of health and illness in greater depth, this book will also continue to appeal to students taking vocational degrees, such as nursing, who require a sociological grounding in the area. Thoroughly revised and fully updated, the third edition of Sarah Nettleton's book will prove invaluable to anyone looking for a clear and engaging introduction to contemporary debates within the sociology of health and illness. [344 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Neurotrauma

Abelson-Mitchell, Nadine — 17 Apr 2013 08:17:35 +0200

This book is a comprehensive, holistic, evidence-based approach to the primary, secondary and tertiary care of a person with neurotrauma. Using a patient-centered needs approach to enhance the quality of care of head injured patients, family and carers, this multidisciplinary book enables readers to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned to the practice of neurotrauma in all settings. This practical resource includes activities, exercises, and ethical and legal considerations throughout, making it ideal reading for all staff working in neuroscience, emergency, critical and rehabilitation settings. [364 Seiten, Softcover]

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Calculation Skills for Nurses

Boyd, Claire — 15 Apr 2013 08:18:21 +0200

Providing nursing students with words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses, Calculation Skills for Nurses enables you to calculate drug dosages with ease, boosting your confidence and competence in this core area of nursing practice. The book takes away the fear of calculations, making it approachable, easy and fun, and ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters. It is filled with examples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare situations and includes key information displayed on the inside back cover for quick look-up on clinical placements. [206 Seiten, Softcover]

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Medicine Management Skills for Nurses

Boyd, Claire — 15 Apr 2013 08:18:20 +0200

Anxious about managing medicines? Worried you'll make a mistake? This handy book is an essential guide for all nursing students, enabling you to understand the theory and practice of drug administration and facilitate your confidence and competence. This essential guide explores the theory and practice of drug administration briefly and coherently, with 'test your knowledge' exercises and questions throughout to assess your learning. It also includes 'words of wisdom'- tips from real life students from their own experiences. Ideal for carrying to clinical placements, Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is an essential guide to drugs and medicine administration. Special features: - Pocket sized for portability - Clear, straightforward, and jargon-free - Takes away the fear of drugs and medicines management, making it approachable, easy and fun - Features tips and advice from real life nursing students - Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters - Examples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare examples [278 Seiten, Softcover]

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Wound Healing and Skin Integrity

Flanagan, Madeleine — 15 Apr 2013 08:17:24 +0200

This comprehensive text integrates related aspects of wound management, skin integrity and dermatology into a convenient, one-stop resource. It explores the theories underpinning wound management and skin integrity by reviewing the supporting evidence and making practical recommendations for busy clinicians. Wound Healing and Skin Integrity discusses current and future trends in the management of wounds and maintenance of skin integrity in respect to international healthcare initiatives and summaries the principles of maintaining healthy skin to provide a practical guide that is accessible to clinicians regardless of professional background. [312 Seiten, Softcover]

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Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing

Guzik, Arlene — 10 Apr 2013 08:17:30 +0200

The scope of occupational health nursing practice has expanded and taken on a variety of roles, giving rise to opportunities for nurses to care for workers in various workplace settings. Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing provides a highly practical and accessible guide for nurses entering and already engaged in this important field. The text begins with the foundations for occupational health practice, covering the domain of occupational health and the role of the many professionals within the specialty. Subsequent chapters address program development, professional development, workplace regulatory requirements, workplace injury management and managing health and productivity. Case studies pertaining to fitness for duty and medical monitoring provide real-life scenarios to aid in learning. [456 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Sociology of Health and Illness

Nettleton, Sarah — 8 Apr 2013 08:18:00 +0200

Practice Based Learning in Nursing, Health and Social Care

Scott, Ian / Spouse, Jenny — 8 Apr 2013 08:17:24 +0200

Work based learning facilitation, mentoring and coaching are all integral to the health care professions. Practice Based Learning in Nursing, Health and Social Care promotes effective professional learning in the workplace and helps health care professionals to develop, enhance, reflect on and change their practice and perceptions of mentoring, facilitating, and supervision. Aimed at the health and social care practitioner who is involved in facilitating learning, teaching and assessing learners in practice, this essential, comprehensive text explores several key themes, including: - The nature of facilitating (coaching, supervision, mentoring) within professional contexts - Learning in communities of practice - Becoming an effective facilitator/mentor - Understand and supporting work-based learning - Managing the unusual, such as failing learners or those with special needs - Giving and documenting feedback - Managing workloads in busy environments - Professional development issues Special features: * A clear, accessible guide for new and experienced practice educators/facilitators alike * A comprehensive, applied text for practitioners of all levels of experience in facilitation and supervision * Written by authors with extensive experience in the field * Uniquely focuses on the professional development of the mentor/facilitator themselves * Provides case studies throughout showing illustrating common issues and how to engage in formal theories of professional practice * Multiprofessional focus- aimed at all health and social care practitioners [240 Seiten, Softcover]

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Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families

Eddy, Linda L. (ed.) — 3 Apr 2013 08:17:37 +0200

Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families: A Handbook for Healthcare Professionals provides a guide for addressing the challenges of providing optimal general and routine care for the special needs population. More than just caring for the patients, the text stresses the importance of caring for their families as well. The book begins with chapters on common aspects of this population, including physical or sensory disabilities and developmental and learning disabilities. Subsequent chapters expound on more specific topics related to communication, mobility, emotional issues, quality of life, and end-of-life.Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families is a must-have book for family and pediatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, healthcare technicians, physician assistants and social services professionals who see these patients regularly as part of their daily patient load. [272 Seiten, Softcover]

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ABC of Major Trauma

Skinner, David / Driscoll, Peter (eds.) — 18 Mar 2013 08:17:41 +0100

Prehospital care is a growing area in medicine, and emergency treatments are becoming more sophisticated as the potential to save lives grow. ABC of Major Trauma has been thoroughly updated for the fourth edition and includes new chapters on nuclear and biological emergencies. Each chapter gives concise and clear guidance and is accompanied by excellent photographs and diagrams. Edited and written by leading trauma authorities, this is a truly comprehensive and practical book for everyday use by emergency medicine staff, nurses, hospital doctors, paramedics, and ambulance services. [238 Seiten, Softcover]

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Practice Development in Nursing and Healthcare

McCormack, Brendan / Manley, Kim / Titchen, Angie (eds.) — 18 Mar 2013 08:17:23 +0100

Practice Development in Nursing and Healthcare 2nd edition explores the basis of practice development, its aims, implementation and impact on health care, to enable readers to be confident in their approaches to practice development. It is aimed at healthcare professionals in a variety of roles (for example clinical practice, education, research and quality improvement) and students, as well as those with a primary practice development role, in order to enable them to effectively and knowledgeably develop practice and the practice of others. [316 Seiten, Softcover]

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Reflective Practice in Nursing

Bulman, Chris / Schutz, Sue (eds.) — 18 Mar 2013 08:17:20 +0100

From reviews of previous editions: 'This excellent book provides useful guidance on the use of reflection in practice.... a helpful addition to any nursing library.' Primary Health Care '...an excellent investment in any nurses' library portfolio.' Journal of Advanced Nursing 'An extremely welcome addition to nursing's literature on thoughtful, knowledgeable practice' Nursing Times 'This is an excellent practical guide to reflective practice...I would highly recommend this book to all practice teachers and students.' Journal of Practice Nursing The ability to reflect on practice has become a competency demanded of every health-care professional in recent years. It can be a daunting prospect- but this practical and accessible text guides the way, using the latest research and evidence to support the development of skills in reflective practice and provides help and advice on how to get started, how to write reflectively and how to continue to use reflective practice in everyday situations. This fifth edition of Reflective Practice in Nursing is an indispensable guide for students and practitioners alike, who wish to learn more about reflective practice, as well as containing essential information for teachers and lecturers. [272 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook

Chapman, Vicky / Charles, Cathy — 11 Mar 2013 08:17:21 +0100

The third edition of The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook offers an essential guide for both student midwives and experienced practising midwives. This well-regarded text promotes normality and woman-centred care, using research, evidence-based guidelines and anecdotal accounts from women. It challenges practice and guidelines which are biased or based on poor evidence. Guidance is offered on how to deal with difficult, sometimes controversial, situations. [412 Seiten, Softcover]

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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology

Nair, Muralitharan / Peate, Ian (eds.) — 25 Feb 2013 08:17:26 +0100

This new edition is designed specifically for nursing and health care students, providing a straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology. With an applied, full colour visual approach, the Second Edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the human anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To enhance the learning process, the book includes learning outcomes, test-your-learning, key words, glossary of terms, and clinical case scenarios, and is supported by an online resource center with further activities and exercises. [638 Seiten, Softcover]

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Understanding Laboratory Investigations

Higgins, Chris — 18 Feb 2013 08:17:24 +0100

The purpose of this book is to help nurses, midwives and health professionals to better understand how the work of clinical laboratories contributes to patient care. It answers the following questions: * Why is this test being ordered on my patient? * What sort of sample is required? * How is that sample obtained? And most importantly: * What is the significance of the test result for my patient? Retaining its accessible and user-friendly style, the aim of this book remains the same : to provide nurses with as much relevant information as possible about the most commonly requested laboratory rests. This is not a book about laboratory technique (which is of little interest to nurses)- its focus is on the clinical significance of test results, and therefore the patient. The third edition is more comprehensive in terms of the number of tests discussed, now includes colour to aid the accessibility, and now includes more paediatric content. [424 Seiten, Softcover]

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Kidney Disease Management

Lewis, Rachel / Noble, Helen (eds.) — 21 Jan 2013 08:17:20 +0100

This informative book has been put together with the support and input of many clinical renal experts, who have been willing to share their knowledge and years of experience and I'm sure it will be an excellent resource for those caring for kidney patients for the first time - as well as for those with some years of experience! - From the Foreword by Rosemary Macri, Chief Executive of the British Kidney Patient Association Kidney Disease Management: A Practical Approach for Non-Specialists has been written to help optimise the care of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) across the healthcare spectrum. It is aimed at a range of professionals, including nurses, junior doctors, general practitioners, pharmacists and dieticians. Specialists in training may also find it useful. It highlights the practical considerations necessary to care for people with kidney problems in situations where a specialist practitioner is not always required or immediately available. This book explores: Policy context and CKD; overview of CKD and management; managing CKD in primary care; treatment modalities in CKD; psychosocial aspects of living with CKD, Acute kidney Injury in hospitalised patients; surgery and kidney injury; medication management in CKD; nutrition and CKD; support and palliative care for people with CKD. Key features: - Based on best practice and written in an accessible format aimed at busy practitioners - Emphasises the centrality of the patient and family and the need to share information and expertise across traditional boundaries - Written by professionals renowned in their field, both generalists and specialists, who have extensive experience of the practicalities of managing complex patients. [236 Seiten, Softcover]

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Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care

Dreachslin, Janice L. / Gilbert, M. Jean / Malone, Beverly — 14 Jan 2013 08:19:29 +0100

Written by three nationally known scholars and experts, Diversity and Cultural Competence in Health Care: A Systems Approach is designed to provide upper division and graduate level health care students and professionals with a clear understanding of recent philosophies and processes undergirding diversity management, inclusion, and culturally competent care delivery as seen through the lens of current health care policy and practice. The textbook integrates strategic diversity management, self-reflective leadership and the personal change process, with culturally and linguistically appropriate care into a cohesive systems-oriented approach for health care professionals. [480 Seiten, Softcover]

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Medical Disorders in Pregnancy

Robson, S. E. / Waugh, J. J. S. (eds.) — 14 Jan 2013 08:19:11 +0100

Praise for the 1st edition: This book is a must have for any midwife, particularly those working in the community, clinics and in high-risk areas.... This book is an extremely useful reference tool. (MIDIRS Midwifery Digest) The important facts are laid out concisely, primarily focusing on management, using evidence based guidelines for best midwifery practice. (RCGP Journal) Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives, 2nd edition clearly outlines existing and pre-existing conditions which women can experience during pregnancy. This comprehensive and practical handbook identifies issues for pre-conception care, defines the condition, explores possible complications, outlines recommended treatment and emphasizes specific midwifery care. This fully revised and updated edition of Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Guide for Midwives builds on the success of the first edition by covering more subjects. It includes physiology, more illustrations and algorithms and its accessible reference-style text enables information to be quickly and easily found. Special Features * A practical guide on medical disorders written specifically for midwives * Jointly written by medical and midwifery experts in the field * Accessible reference style format makes information easy and quick to find * Emphasis on inter-professional working [390 Seiten, Softcover]

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Evidence-Based Nursing Care for Stroke and Neurovascular Conditions

Alexander, Sheila A. — 7 Jan 2013 08:17:41 +0100

Evidence-Based Nursing Care in Stroke and Neurovascular Conditions provides a comprehensive and practical guide for novice, experienced and advanced practice nurses working with patients suffering from stroke and other neurovascular conditions. The book begins with a thorough introduction to normal cerebrovascular anatomy and physiology and common pathologic mechanisms describing the unique challenges in working with this patient group. Later chapters provide the pathophysiology, diagnostic and current nursing interventions for the care of patients with neurovascular disorders including transient ischemic attacks, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, Moyamoya, Migraines and more. [312 Seiten, Softcover]

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IV Therapy For Dummies

Nosek, Bettie Lilley / Trendel-Leader, Deborah — 12 Nov 2012 08:19:22 +0100

The fast and painless way to ace your IV Therapy course Are you an aspiring nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant struggling with IV therapy? Help is here! IV Therapy For Dummies tracks to a typical IV therapy course and gives you current, easy-to-follow guidance on everything you'll encounter in class, such as delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation. IV Therapy For Dummies also discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and the discontinuation of therapy. Plus, you'll get the 4-1-1 on the administration of IV medications, including special considerations for pediatric, elderly, and home care patients. * Tracks to a typical IV Therapy course * Provides current, comprehensive information in plain English If you're enrolled in an IV Therapy course or a healthcare worker looking for a refresher on this important form of medical treatment, IV Therapy For Dummies has you covered. [408 Seiten, Softcover]

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Dougherty RMM Student 8e and Peate Fundamentals of A&P

Dougherty, Lisa — 5 Nov 2012 08:17:55 +0100

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The Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Nutrition

Hark, Lisa / Ashton, Kathleen / Deen, Darwin (eds.) — 5 Nov 2012 08:17:47 +0100

The Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Nutrition is a comprehensive clinical resource for nurse practitioners working in a variety of clinical care settings. Emphasizing practical nutrition information, this accessible guide provides guidance on incorporating nutrition history questions and counseling techniques into routine care across all clinical settings. The book begins by providing fundamental concepts in nutrition assessment during the nursing assessment, giving readers a solid framework from which to approach subsequent chapters. Section Two focuses on nutrition from a lifespan perspective, organizing information by the issues most pertinent to patients at different stages of life. Section Three presents nutrition counseling across clinical care settings ranging from, cardiology, endocrinology, oncology, and gastroenterology to caring for the obese patient. Each chapter includes essential information distilled in quick-access tabular format and clinical scenarios that apply key concepts discussed to real-world examples. Ideal for advanced practice nurses in training and practice, The Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Nutrition is an essential tool for assessing, managing, and treating nutrition-related conditions, as well as promoting nutritional health for all patients. This activity has been approved for 35 nursing continuing education contact hours through the Temple University College of Health Professions and Social Work Department of Nursing Provider Unit, an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, itself an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. For e-book users: CNE materials are available for download after purchase. [400 Seiten, Softcover]

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Nursing Care of the Hospitalized Older Patient

Buttaro, Terry Mahan / Barba, Kate A. (eds.) — 29 Oct 2012 08:18:21 +0100

Nursing Care for the Hospitalized Older Patient is a comprehensive, quick-reference for nurses and advanced practice nurses working with older patients in a hospital setting. Organized in user-friendly format, the book provides vital information on all aspects of hospital care and the full range of health issues encountered by elderly patients. The book is organized into four major sections. The first section provides an overview of the aging patient, including demographics, normal aging changes, and the general impact of hospitalization. The second section covers proper health assessment, providing guidance on history taking and evaluating laboratory values. The third section is the largest part of the book and is made up of short, similarly-structured chapters dedicated to individual clinical issues ranging from burns to depression. These chapters are organized by body system to maximize ease of use. The book concludes with a section on special considerations that cross common clinical areas, such as palliative care, pain management, fall prevention, and discharge planning. [576 Seiten, Softcover]

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Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing

Dixon, Michaela / Crawford, Doreen — 29 Oct 2012 08:18:02 +0100

The needs of critically ill children are unique and highly specialized. Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is an essential manual of care and an invaluable resource to all those involved in the care of critically ill children and young people. Covering all the key aspects of pediatric intensive care, it is a fully comprehensive textbook which provides an evidence based, and up to date guide for all nurses who work with critically ill children. [424 Seiten, Softcover]

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How To Write Your Nursing Dissertation

Glasper, Alan / Rees, Colin (eds.) — 15 Oct 2012 08:18:44 +0200

This innovative nursing textbook provides a clear guide to writing a winning dissertation. It contains advice and guidance in overcoming many of the difficulties students often face in this process. Written by experts in the field, each chapter provides scenarios with effective solutions and clear principles to follow to answer the issues raised. The book guides you through the stages of finding and assessing literature to answer a clear dissertation question, and the practical skills of writing and structuring a successful dissertation. Chapters include: - Starting your dissertation journey - Developing a successful dissertation question - Sourcing and accessing key literature - Essential research principles and processes - Critically appraising research articles - Implementing evidence-based health care in practice - Taking your dissertation further, including publications and conferences. Accompanied by a website featuring a range of resources including an unabridged example of a completed dissertation, How to Write Your Nursing Dissertation is essential reading not just for nursing and health care students completing dissertations, but all students who need critical appraisal and assignment writing skills. [308 Seiten, Softcover]

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Children's Respiratory Nursing

Mighten, Janice — 15 Oct 2012 08:17:49 +0200

Children's Respiratory Nursing is a comprehensive, patient-centered text providing up to date information about the contemporary management of children with respiratory conditions. It looks at acute and chronic respiratory conditions in both primary and secondary health care sectors and explores the subject from a child and family focused perspective. Children's Respiratory Nursing is structured in four user-friendly sections: * The first section provides a general background for children's respiratory nursing. * Section two explores the various investigations that aid diagnosis and treatment; such as assessment of defects in airflow and lung volume, oxygen therapy and long term ventilation. * Section three looks at respiratory infection and provides an overview of the common infections in children with reference to national and local guidelines. * The final section considers the practical issues that impact on children's nurses - the transition from children to adult services, legal and ethical issues and the professional communication skills needed for dealing with children and their families. This practical text is essential reading for all children's nurses who have a special interest with respiratory conditions and would like to develop a level of understanding of the special management required in the specialty. Special Features * Examples of good practice provided throughout * Provides research and evidence-based case studies * Explores care in both hospital and community settings * A strong practical approach throughout [272 Seiten, Softcover]

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Diabetes Education

Dunning, Trisha — 15 Oct 2012 08:17:28 +0200

Diabetes education is a process, the key to which is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the individual. The overall goal of diabetes education is to enhance the individual's health capability, including their ability to solve problems and apply the learning to self-care. Thus, diabetes education is an interactive process of teaching and learning where information is co-generated. This innovative and thought stimulating new book explores the 'how' of diabetes education, rather than the 'what' and the 'why'. Diabetes Education: Art, Science and Evidence will help health care practitioners teach diabetes effectively from diagnosis and ensure people living with diabetes receive individualised support and information. It will enable practitioners and educators to examine and reflect on their practice when managing the person with diabetes. Bringing together all the thinking and experience of the diabetes journey in one text - this book is essential reading for all practitioners and students involved in diabetes care. SPECIAL FEATURES: * Explores the HOW of diabetes education, rather than the WHAT and the WHY. * Features short stories, case studies, illustrative quotes, practice points and reflection points throughout * Edited by an internationally renowned expert in the field, with contributions from some of the world's leading diabetes educators [270 Seiten, Softcover]

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Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Campbell, Margaret L. (ed.) — 8 Oct 2012 08:17:59 +0200

Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families. The book is organized into three sections covering subjects related to communication, symptom management, and family care. Each case is presented in a consistent, logical format for ease of use, highlighting key evidence-based concepts including the case history, care setting, diagnosis and prognosis, assessment, treatment considerations, and family support. [328 Seiten, Softcover]

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Manual of Perioperative Care

Woodhead, Kate / Fudge, Lesley — 17 Sep 2012 08:17:28 +0200

Manual of Perioperative Care is a comprehensive manual of principles of care designed to support the clinical practice of perioperative practitioners, whether they are nurses or operating department practitioners. This book sets out to meet the needs of those studying perioperative practice as well as those who would like an up to date comprehensive reference on their bookshelf. It covers the fundamentals involved in perioperative practice, setting modern surgical care into its complete environment and context. With a practical, accessible focus, aided by full colour illustrations, this book follows the journey that the patient makes through their surgical care, with sections on: * The foundation for safe and effective perioperative care * Infection prevention and control * Patient safety and managing risks * Different patient care groups * Approaches to surgery This book will be essential reading for all students on perioperative courses, and newly qualified perioperative nurses and operating department practitioners. [344 Seiten, Softcover]

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Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare

Holland, Karen / Watson, Roger (eds.) — 17 Sep 2012 08:17:26 +0200

Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare is an invaluable guide to 'getting it right', focusing on all aspects of writing for publication. It will help the reader to develop skills in writing articles, book reviews and other forms of publications, and can also be used as an aide-memoir for editors and journal/book reviewers. It explores: * How to get started * How to write various forms of publication including abstracts, papers, book reviews, journal articles and books * Good practice in reviewing * The editorial process * Ethical and legal aspects of publishing Offering guidance, tips, examples and activities, this practical 'how-to' book written by experts in the field will be essential reading for all nurses and health care professionals. [286 Seiten, Softcover]

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Lecture Notes: Clinical Medicine

Bradley, John R. / Gurnell, Mark / Wood, Diana — 3 Sep 2012 08:19:48 +0200

This work provides a concise guide to both clinical history and examination and the essentials of clinical medicine on a system-by-system basis. This new edition supplies practitioners with an affordable, slender alternative to larger bulky and excessive medicine texts. It features a concise approach that contains all that students and junior doctors needs to know on both the clinical approach and the essential background knowledge; summary and evidence-based medicine boxes to assist revision and learning; and new OSCE exam summaries and new material on acute medicine and psychiatry. [392 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse

Peate, Ian — 25 Jun 2012 08:17:27 +0200

The Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse is an essential guide for all student nurses who want to become competent practitioners. It explores the knowledge, skills and attitudes that all pre-registration nursing students must acquire by the end of their programme of study- enabling them to become confident, successful nurses. Thoroughly re-written and updated to include the latest 2010 NMC standards for pre-registration nursing education, this invaluable textbook is divided into four key sections: * Professional values * Communication and interpersonal skills * Nursing practice and decision making * Leadership, management and team working With case studies, top tips, activities and questions throughout, The Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse is ideal for all pre-registration nurses and those about to qualify. [472 Seiten, Softcover]

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ABC of HIV and AIDS

Edwards, Simon G. / Sethi, Gulshan — 18 Jun 2012 08:17:40 +0200

One of the bestselling titles in the world famous ABC series with contributions from internationally respected experts. This is an authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence and most up to date management of HIV/AIDs. [142 Seiten, Softcover]

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The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children's Nursing Practices

Macqueen, Susan / Bruce, Elizabeth / Gibson, Faith (eds.) — 28 May 2012 08:17:37 +0200

Clinical skills are a fundamental aspect of paediatric nursing care. The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children's Nursing Practices is an evidenced-based manual of practical skills in paediatric care, which builds on the extensive expertise developed at Great Ormond Street Hospital. It encompasses all aspects of paediatric care from the most basic aspects of everyday practice to advanced practice in high dependency and intensive care to provide a comprehensive resource for all nurses, students, and health-care professionals involved in paediatric clinical practice. [790 Seiten, Softcover]

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Haematology Nursing

Brown, Marvelle / Cutler, Tracey (eds.) — 16 Apr 2012 08:18:16 +0200

Haematology Nursing is a comprehensive handbook, with a nursing focus, on the care and management of patients with haematological disorders. Divided into four sections, the first provides an introduction to haematology, looking at haemopoiesis, immunology and genetics. Section two covers non-malignant haematology, including anaemia, haemoglobinopathies and haemochromatosis. Section three explores the pathophysiology, care and management of Myeloproliferative and Lymphoproliferative Disorders, including leukaemia, myeloma, and lymphoma. The final section provides information on various nursing care interventions, including blood transfusion, venous access devices, and palliative care. [336 Seiten, Softcover]

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Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare

Kilgallon, Kate / Thompson, Janet — 11 Apr 2012 08:18:14 +0200

Designed to enhance and develop your knowledge and skills, Mentorship in Nursing and Healthcare will enable you to competently support a wide range of learners from all health care professions whilst facilitating skills development in practice. A core text for mentor preparation courses in nursing, midwifery and across the healthcare sector, Mentorship in Nursing and Healthcare will support learning and ongoing professional development for all healthcare professionals. [280 Seiten, Softcover]

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Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Jevon, Philip — 11 Apr 2012 08:18:10 +0200

In the event of a paediatric cardiac arrest, it is essential to be able to respond rapidly, providing safe and effective care. The second edition of this successful text provides you with a practical and systematic guide to the rapid assessment and delivery of appropriate resuscitation to infants and children. * Conforms to current European Resuscitation Council Guidelines * Based on up-to-date research and evidence-based practice protocols * Synoptic approach enables rapid delivery of effective treatment * Written by experts in the field of both resuscitation and paediatrics. Paediatric Advanced Life Support 2e is a succinct yet comprehensive guide and is an essential purchase for any health professional likely to encounter an emergency situation. [264 Seiten, Softcover]

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District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures

O'Brien, Liz (ed.) — 11 Apr 2012 08:18:03 +0200

This manual, the first of its kind focused on district nursing, provides the means to build competence and confidence in nurses new to the community, or developing their skills. The comprehensive and evidence-based content provides essential information for competence in key areas of district nursing. --From the Foreword, by Rosemary Cook CBE, Hon D Lett, MSc, PG Dip, RGN Director, The Queen's Nursing Institute Clinical skills are a fundamental aspect of district nursing care. The District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures is a practical, evidence-based manual of clinical skills which reflects the unique challenges of district nursing care within the patient's home. It provides a comprehensive resource for all district nurses, community nurses, students, and health-care professionals involved in the district nursing team, enabling them to practice competently and confidently and deliver clinically effective, person-centred care. The District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures addresses the complexity of district nursing care and encompasses key aspects of clinical practice, including decision making in areas that district and community nurses often struggle with or find difficult when they are on their own in a patient's home. It utilises the latest clinical research and expert clinical knowledge to address these challenges, and to provide the underlying theory and evidence for district nursing care. Key features * Evidence-based manual of practical clinical skills in district nursing care * Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand * Contains recommendations for expert care within a patient's own home * Addresses key concerns of district and community nurses working on their own within a patient's home * Encompasses key aspects of district nursing care * Placed in the context of person-centred care * All procedures include the rationale for each action - 'why' as well as 'how' [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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Quality and Safety in Nursing

Sherwood, Gwen / Barnsteiner, Jane (eds.) — 2 Apr 2012 08:17:44 +0200

Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes is the first comprehensive text of its kind devoted to the nursing community's role in improving quality of care and patient safety. Edited by key members of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) steering team, the book brings together information from various loci and expertly situates it within the continuum of nursing education and practice. [432 Seiten, Softcover]

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Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients

Wood, Ian / Garner, Michelle — 19 Mar 2012 08:17:42 +0100

Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is a clinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessing and managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners in medical assessment units, in medical wards, and A&E staff, it presents a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first 24 hours of the patient's hospital stay. The book draws on a wide range of supporting evidence and also provides the reader with sources for further reading. [320 Seiten, Softcover]

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Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

Yearwood, Edilma L. / Pearson, Geraldine S. / Newland, Jamesetta A. (eds.) — 12 Mar 2012 08:18:06 +0100

As an increasing number of children and adolescents with psychiatric symptoms go unrecognized in our current health care system, the ability to identify and treat these issues in multiple health care settings has become vitally important. With access to primary care providers increasing and a shortage of child psychiatric providers, collaboration between psychiatric, pediatric and family advanced practice nurses is essential to improving care for this vulnerable population. Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health: A Resource for Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Primary Care Practitioners in Nursing provides a practical reference to aid in this endeavor. [592 Seiten, Softcover]

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Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient

Jevon, Philip / Ewens, Beverley — 12 Mar 2012 08:18:02 +0100

Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient is an invaluable, accessible guide to caring for critically ill patients on the general ward. Now full updated and improved throughout, this well established and handy reference guide text assumes no prior knowledge and equips students and newly-qualified staff with the clinical skills and knowledge they need to confidently monitor patients at risk, identify key priorities, and provide prompt and effective care. [372 Seiten, Softcover]

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Social Policy for Nurses

Fatchett, Anita — 5 Mar 2012 08:18:23 +0100

Important changes within the NHS and nursing have taken place in the last 15 years. The health-care environment has been transformed and the picture of professional nursing redrawn and sharpened. But how do these changes relate to practising nurses and student nurses at the beginning of their professional practice and what affect will they have on the everyday lives of nurses and their patients? Social Policy for Nurses aims to answer these essential questions, providing the ideal introduction to health policy for nurses at all stages of their careers. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book provides a comprehensive discussion of the current policy imperatives facing nurses across the UK. The text offers a clear overview of the nature of policy and policy making, reminding nurses of their ability, and responsibility, to become involved. The importance of learning lessons from the past, both good and bad, is strongly emphasised and the book has helpful chapter summaries, case studies and learning activities to help readers engage with the policies discussed. The themes explored include: * Working in partnership and empowering the users * Building a healthier nation * Professionalism * Information technology The future for the profession and for a high-quality, collectively provided health service is now very much in the hands of all nurses. This book is set to inspire the current and future generation of nurses to reflect fully on the influence that health policy has on their profession and daily practice, and on health service provision more generally. [328 Seiten, Softcover]

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Social Policy for Nurses

Fatchett, Anita — 5 Mar 2012 08:18:22 +0100

The Care of Wounds

Dealey, Carol — 5 Mar 2012 08:18:02 +0100

Care of Wounds addresses all aspects of holistic wound management. The fourth edition of this successful clinical text continues to reflect current research and evidence based practice, while incorporating the considerable developments which have occurred in wound care practice since the previous edition. It includes chapters on the physiology of wound healing, general principals of wound management, wound management products, and the management of patients with both acute and chronic wounds. Essential for all nurses and healthcare professionals working in the field of tissue viability and wound healing. [248 Seiten, Softcover]

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Lung Cancer

Leary, Alison — 24 Feb 2012 08:17:50 +0100

Lung Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides clinicians with a comprehensive text that can be used when caring for patients with lung cancer throughout the entire patient journey. This edited collection explores: the aetiology of lung cancer; mesothelioma; the range of available treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy; surgical care, supportive and end of life care, quality of life issues, and the role of the nurse within the multidisciplinary team. [222 Seiten, Softcover]

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Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young People

Grinyer, Anne — 24 Feb 2012 08:17:35 +0100

With a focus on palliative care provision across a range of different clinical settings, Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young People is a comprehensive new resource that explores care in the home, the hospice and hospital. It looks at how and where families and young people can access palliative care, and what support is offered to attain their preferred place of death. Bereavement support for families is discussed, as well as a discussion of multi-disciplinary work, interagency co-operation and resource issues. [200 Seiten, Softcover]

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