MANUAL OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE PLANS Diagnoses, Clinical Tools, and Psychopharmacology by Elizabeth Varcarolis

MANUAL OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE PLANS Diagnoses, Clinical Tools, and Psychopharmacology by Elizabeth M Varcarolis

 

 

ISBN 13: 978-1-4160-2916-8

Saunders Elsevier

"This pocket-sized clinical companion is designed to assist in the assessment of psychiatric nursing clients, formulation of nursing diagnoses, and design of psychiatric nursing care plans. It provides quick and easy access to the detailed and concrete information students need to know as they visit the inpatient unit, community mental health setting, or home care setting. The content is clinically based, rather than theory based. This avoids repetition of material that students already have in their mental health nursing textbooks and makes it a perfect reference for clinical use. The latest diagnoses, assessment and treatment strategies, and psychotropic drug information relevant to nursing care of clients with psychiatric disorders. A focus on clinical information in order to assist the nurse in providing patient care in the inpatient unit, community mental health setting, or home care setting. Coverage of all major disorders commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Care plans with a nursing diagnosis etiology, assessment findings/diagnostic cues, outcome criteria, long-term goals, short-term goals, and interventions and rationales. A chapter on Major Psychotropic Interventions and Client and Family Teaching provides coverage of psychopharmacology in addition to the content found in each disorder chapter. The most recent information in the field, including the DSM-IV-TR taxonomy and 2005-2006 NANDA nursing diagnoses. Assessment tools collected in an appendix for quick reference. An appendix of drug monographs features the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medications. Revised and expanded client outcome sections include additional outcome criteria, short-term goals, and long-term goals for each diagnosis. Additional content on forensic issues in psychiatric nursing is integrated throughout as applicable. Online drug cards, updated quarterly, provide users with the latest drug information and can be printed and carried along with the manual."

Weight	20.5 Oz
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Length	7.4 In.

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INSTRUCTOR'S RESOURCE MANUAL CONTEMPORARY PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2nd edition by Carol Ren Kneisl, Eileen Trigohoff

INSTRUCTOR'S RESOURCE MANUAL CONTEMPORARY PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2nd edition by Carol Ren Kneisl, Eileen Trigohoff

 

 

 

ISBN 13:978-0-13-515659-9

Pearson Prentice Hall



CONTEMPORARY PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2nd edition by Carol Ren Kneisl, Eileen Trigohoff

CONTEMPORARY PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2nd edition by Carol Ren Kneisl, Eileen Trigoboff

 

 

ISBN 13: 978-0-13-243-489-8

ISBN 10: 0-13-243489-x

Pearson Prentice Hall

"This book has been developed focusing on two central themes-1) evidence-based nursing practice and 2) global mental health. It provides readers with the most current, culturally competent, authoritative, and comprehensive resource available. Supporting and interactive material can be found on the companion website and CD-ROM. An essential resource for the Psychiatric Nurse"

Weight	80.4 Oz
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Width	8.8 In.
Length	10.9 In.

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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 9th edition by Gail W Stuart

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 9th edition by Gail W Stuart

 

 

ISBN: 879-0-323-05256-6

Mosby Elsevier

evolve

"This well-respected textbook presents cutting-edge principles of psychiatric nursing and provides you with new features and tools - including chapter study notes and audio chapter summaries - to help you learn the important content you need to know. The 9th edition presents current guidelines for the practice of psychiatric nursing, with the latest clinical research and appropriate diagnoses, updated and expanded coverage of primary care, and extensively revised and updated psychiatric drug information. Provides a comprehensive presentation of current principles and practice of psychiatric nursing with a balance of theory and clinical application. In text and online learning tools including bolding of important concepts in the textbook, chapter study notes, audio chapter summaries, new consumer videos, and much more. The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model of health and wellness provides a consistent nursing-oriented framework. An emphasis on evidence-based practice bridges the knowledge gap between clinical research and everyday care. Summarizing the Evidence boxes in the disorders chapters examine the research that supports psychiatric nursing care and highlight findings in the field. Family focus and discussion of outpatient care is emphasized throughout the text in response to current trends in psychiatric nursing. Nursing Treatment Plan Summary tables present care plans including patient goals with nursing interventions and rationales to guide nursing care related to the treatment of major disorders. Patient Education Plan and Family Education Plan tables include key information that the nurse needs to share with the patient and his or her family. Case studies provide in-depth examples of clinical scenarios to demonstrate step-by-step application of the nursing process. Critical thinking questions interspersed throughout the text challenge you and promote independent clinical reasoning. Therapeutic Dialogue boxes offer specific examples of nurse-patient interactions to demonstrate the difference between therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication. A Patient Speaks and A Family Speaks boxes present short vignettes in a patient's and family's own words. Competent Caring: A Clinical Exemplar of a Psychiatric Nurse boxes feature practicing psychiatric nurses sharing clinical experiences and personal insights related to the chapter topic. Presents nursing care according to the latest ANA Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. Integrates the Recovery Model - a strength-based, positive approach to treatment of psychiatric disorders - throughout the textbook. Includes updated and expanded coverage of primary care that addresses psychiatric nursing care of patients who are increasingly being diagnosed and treated in the primary care setting. Includes the latest research and appropriate nursing and medical diagnoses relevant to each disorder. Provides the most up-to-date psychiatric drug information."

Dimensions: 8.6" x 11" x 1.3"
Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
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20th Anniversary Edition 2007 MOSBY'S NURSING DRUG REFERENCE (includes CD) Linda Skidmore-Roth RN, MSN, NP Consultant

20th Anniversary Edition 2007 MOSBY'S NURSING DRUG REFERENCE (includes CD) Linda Skidmore-Roth RN, MSN, NP Consultant

All The Safety Information You Need

 

 

ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04590-2

ISBN-10: 323-04590-1

Mosby Elsevier

"This book is your guide to safe medication administration, with essential information on more than 1,300 generic and 4,500 trade-name drugs. Plus a companion mini CD-ROM and website! Features: comprehensive information for 14 new drugs recently approved by the FDA; thousands of new drug facts, including patient/family teaching guidelines, updated drug interactions, side effects, precautions, contraindications, and IV therapy; reformatted design makes it easier to find the information you need; alphabetical listing with A-to-Z thumb tabs; Alerts are included for high-alert drugs posing the greatest risk for patient harm if administered incorrectly and considerations that require special attention; potential interactions between drugs, herbal products, foods, and lab tests help improve patient care; common and life-threatening side effects are clearly identified; and syringe and IV drug/solution compatibility charts are located inside the front cover."--BOOK JACKET.

"For current, complete drug information, with a focus on safe medication administration, this book is the ideal choice. This indispensable resource, featuring the latest drug information organized alphabetically, is a favorite among students and practitioners. This new edition has been redesigned making it easier than ever to find the drug information you need. Readers will find indications, precautions, and nursing considerations applicable to any patient care setting. Every copy includes a CD-ROM packed with useful tools, such as drug information in a printable format, patient teaching guides, a drug interactions tool, calculators, detailed information on herbal products, and more. A free Internet website provides the latest drug alerts, tables of recently released U.S. and Canadian drugs, English-to-Spanish translations for patient teaching, web links to useful drug information sites, and more. Presents complete details on more than 1,300 generic drugs (encompassing more than 4,500 trade names) for comprehensive coverage of drugs nurses commonly administer. Organizes drugs alphabetically by generic drug name to allow for fast retrieval of needed information. Provides extensive nursing considerations in a concise, practice-oriented framework: Assess, Administer, Perform/Provide, Evaluate, and Teach Patient/Family. Includes comprehensive drug information including generic names; Rx or OTC designations; pronunciation; U.S. and Canadian trade names; functional and chemical classification; controlled-substance schedule; action; uses; investigational uses; dosages and routes; available forms; side effects/adverse reactions; contraindications; precautions; do-not-confuse drugs; pharmacokinetics; interactions; lab test interferences; nursing considerations; and treatment of overdose. Identifies high alert drugs to warn nurses to use extra care in administering drugs most likely to cause patient harm, if administered incorrectly. Highlights common and life-threatening side effects in different typefaces for easy identification. Highlights critical nursing considerations with a special Nursing Alert icon to identify considerations that require special attention. Features over 400 potential interactions between drugs and herbal products. Lists over 1,200 pairs of look-alike/sound-alike drug names in an appendix as well as in special Do Not Confuse headings within the main section of the book to help nurses avoid administering the wrong drug. Includes all drug compatibility information under the Administer subheading to make this crucial information easy to locate. Groups IV drug information under the Administer heading with a boldface IV subheading ensuring that all of the IV drug administration content is grouped together in one easy-to-find place. Includes a separate section of drug category information that includes nursing considerations and a list of common generic drugs for each category. Provides a Syringe Compatibility Chart on the inside the front cover and an IV Drug/Solution Compatibility Chart on the inside the back cover. To help organize closely related drug information for convenient reference, the book also features detailed groups of drugs that are chemically similar forms of insulin, cephalosporin (1st-, 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-generation), and penicillin together. Provides a complete clinical reference by including appendixes of recent FDA drug approvals; ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and topical products; commonly used antibiotics in adults and children; vaccines and toxoids; less frequently used antihistamines; FDA pregnancy categories; controlled substances; commonly used abbreviations; weights and equivalents. Features a Drugs Metabolized by Known P450''s table, formulas for drug calculations, and a nomogram for calculation of body surface area on the front and back end sheets for quick retrieval. Presents new drugs in a separate appendix to help the user distinguish them from previously released products."
"This edition features the latest drug information organised alphabetically. The CD-ROM contains useful tools, such as drug information in a printable format, patient teaching guides in English and Spanish, a drug interaction tool and detailed information on herbal products."

Weight	25.5 Oz
Height	1.4 In.
Width	4.3 In.
Length	7.4 In.

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DAVIS'S COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK OF LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WITH NURSING IMPLICATIONS 2nd edition by Anne M Van Leeuwen, Todd R Kranpitz, Lynette Smith

DAVIS'S COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK OF LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WITH NURSING IMPLICATIONS 2nd edition by Anne M Van Leeuwen, Todd R Kranpitz, Lynette Smith

 

 

ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1557-1

ISBN-10: 0-8036-1557-4
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 2 inches

Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

 

MEDICAL - SURGICAL NURSING ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL PROBLEMS 7th edition Volumes 1, 2, and Study Guide (includes CD) by O'Brien, Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen, Bucher)

SET OF 3 BOOKS + CD

MEDICAL - SURGICAL NURSING ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL PROBLEMS 7th edition Volumes 1, 2, and Study Guide (includes CD) by O'Brien, Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen, Bucher)

 

ISBN: 978-0-323-03688-7

Mosby Elsevier

Volumes 1&2:
"The bestselling Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition provides a well-rounded and comprehensive approach to nursing care. It covers patient care in various clinical settings by employing a unique levels of care approach, discussing nursing implementation at multiple levels. Special features highlight the content that is most relevant and challenging for today's nursing students, including patient teaching, nutrition, drug therapy, cultural and ethnic disparities, and more. Identifies and discusses all levels of nursing management, including Health Promotion, Acute Intervention, and Ambulatory and Home Care, to prepare the nurse to effectively intervene at various stages of illness. Online podcasts feature audio key points summaries for each chapter highlighting important information. Extensive gerontologic content discusses age-related changes for each body system and alerts the nurse to differences often encountered in older patients. Attractive four-color design and over 1,400 full-color illustrations enhance learning by presenting disease processes and related anatomy and physiology more clearly. About 55 thoroughly updated, comprehensive nursing care plans incorporate current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and more. New chapters on Health Disparities, Stress and Stress Management, Infection and HIV, and Nursing Management: Obesity provide a more comprehensive look at the world of medical-surgical nursing. Electronic Resource Summary at chapter openers alert students to additional electronic resources available on companion CD and Evolve. Gender Differences boxes summarize how women and men are affected differently by medical conditions. Drug Alert boxes highlight important considerations applicable to key drugs. A glossary of key terms and definitions contains definitions and page references. NCLEX examination style review questions in each chapter include a focus on prioritization of patient care. All nursing care plans now incorporate NIC and NOC. Companion CD: More than 50 interactive case studies with realistic, 3-D animations to help you visualize disease processes from the inside out A unique Stress-Busting Kit for Nursing Students with strategies for managing your (and your patients') stress A collection of Multimedia Supplements with audio and video clips, plus additional animations 375 NCLEX® examination-style review questions"

Shipping Weight 9.2 pounds

Width 8.5 inches

Length 10.9 inches

Study Guide:
"The Study Guide contains over 500 pages of thoroughly revised review material including a wide variety of exercises and activities, Alternate Item questions to better prepare for NCLEX exams. Answers for all the exercises are printed in the back of the study guide to facilitate self-study."

Weight	37.7 Oz
Height	1.1 In.
Width	8.5 In.
Length	10.9 In.

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MEDICAL - SURGICAL NURSING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL PROBLEMS 6th edition VOLUME 1 by Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen (includes CD)

MEDICAL - SURGICAL NURSING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL PROBLEMS 6th edition Volume 1 by Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen (includes CD)

 

ISBN: 0-323-01610-3

Mosby

"Featuring a wide variety of exercises to make learning interesting and interactive, this valuable study guide will help you master the challenging medical-surgical nursing content you need for success! Thoroughly revised to reflect the new 6th edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, this study guide promotes active learning and the review of concepts and topics covered in the text. It reinforces essential, need-to-know information and focuses on the key components of care for all common medical-surgical conditions and procedures. Book jacket.

Thoroughly revised to reflect the revision of the text, this study guide includes a wide variety of exercises and activities, including fill-in-the-blank worksheets, anatomy and physiology review, true-false questions, critical thinking activities, crossword puzzles, case studies, matching, word scrambles, and multiple-choice questions. Answers for all exercises are included in the back to facilitate self-study with rationales provided for the multiple-choice questions."

Weight	35.3 Oz
Width	8.5 In.
Length	10.9 In.

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PEDIATRIC NURSING CARING FOR CHILDREN 4th edition by Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler (includes CD)

PEDIATRIC NURSING CARING FOR CHILDREN 4th edition by Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler (includes CD)

 

ISBN: 0-13-220871-7

Pearson Prentice Hall


"The fourth edition of this text is intended for pediatric nursing courses, one of the required courses in nursing programs. The most concise, readable pediatric nursing text for use in RN programs. Exceptionally user-friendly and up-to-date, it uses a unique body system approach rather than developmental stages, allowing faculty to teach pediatrics in integrated course or short course without redundancy. This approach also focuses students on nursing care. Features abundant four-color photos and drawings throughout, extensive marginal notes, chapter-opening vignettes and more plus a heavy emphasis on community nursing. This text details the core essentials of pediatric nursing practice while also providing the critical thinking skills necessary for future challenges."

Weight	105.1 Oz
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Width	8.6 In.
Length	11.1 In.

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CHILD HEALTH NURSING PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN & FAMILIES by Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler

CHILD HEALTH NURSING PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN & FAMILIES by Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler

 

 

ISBN: 0-13-113320-9

Pearson Prentice Hall

" For use in pediatric nursing courses.Partnership! That's the foundation for this brand new, must-have, comprehensive and student-friendly pediatric nursing text. Child-Health Nursing: Partnering with Children and Families reflects the core value of family-centered care. Recognizing the family as the central influence in each child's life and respect for families of all cultures, makes this text a first in its class!

Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this book simplifies the content of pediatric nursing in a practical format that makes it easy for users to learn and professors to teach. Children, Nurses, and Their Families. Child Concepts and Application. Health Promotion and Maintenance Through Childhood. Child Health Care Settings and Considerations. Health Conditions: Episodic to End-of-Life. Nursing Care of Specific Health Conditions. Appendices include: Physical Growth Charts; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Normal Laboratory Values; West Nomogram-Body Surface Areas; Assessment of Emergency Conditions; Commonly Used Emergency Drugs; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. Nursing Students and Professionals."

Weight	128.9 Oz
Height	2.2 In.
Width	8.6 In.
Length	11.1 In.

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A GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 3rd edition by Barbara Bates, MD

A GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 3rd edition by Barbara Bates, MD
with a section on the Pediatric Examination by Robert A. Hoekelman MD

 

 

ISBN: 0-397-54399-9

J.B. Lippincott Company

POCKET COMPANION FOR STUDENT LABORATORY MANUAL FOR JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 4th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

POCKET COMPANON FOR STUDENT LABORATORY  MANUAL FOR JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 4th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

 



 

ISBN:0-7216-9774-7

Saunders

"Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 4th edition, is a convenient and portable clinical tool for carrying out a holistic, head-to-toe assessment. This handbook is useful either as an adjunct to the Jarvis text, or as an independent primer of basic assessment skills. The Pocket Companion features all the essentials: health history points, exam steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings; integrated life span and transcultural considerations; and over 100 meticulously prepared color illustrations. All of this is presented in an attractive and user-friendly format that mirrors the core text. Revised and updated to match the text, the Pocket Companion is cross-referenced to the text by page number for those times when the reader needs more detailed information. Consistent, student-friendly format matches the core text, with each body system chapter divided into the following major sections: Anatomy (corresponds with Structure and Function section in the text); Subjective Data; Objective Data; Nursing Diagnoses; and Abnormal Findings. Attractive full-color design highlights key information for quick, easy reference. Objective Data (method of examination) is presented in a clear, two-column layout that is easy to follow. Normal Range of Findings content is listed in the left column, and the corresponding Abnormal Findings are described in the right column. Relevant Developmental Considerations are highlighted with a special icon, and cover age-specific life span content for pediatric, pregnant, and aging adult patients. New pain and domestic violence content has been added to bring the book up-to-date with these pertinent assessment topics. Over 100 full-color illustrations enhance learning by presenting anatomy and physiology and examination techniques more clearly. Selected Transcultural Considerations are highlighted with a special icon to provide a context for care of a multicultural patient group. Summary Checklists at the end of each body system chapter provide a cue-card review of exam steps. Nursing Diagnoses are listed for each region of body system being assessed (contains the most recent NANDA Taxonomy II terminology). Numerous helpful summary tables at the end of each chapter enhance clinical functionality."

Weight	8.3 Oz
Height	0.5 In.
Width	5 In.
Length	8.2 In.

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POCKET COMPANION JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

POCKET COMPANION JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

 

ISBN: 978-1-4160-3854-2

Saunders Elsevier

"Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this guide summarizes essential assessment skills with color pathology photos and illustrations, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists."

Weight	10.3 Oz
Height	0.4 In.
Width	5 In.
Length	8.2 In.

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STUDENT LABORATORY MANUAL FOR JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 4th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

STUDENT LABORATORY MANUAL FOR JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 4th edition by Carolyn Jarvis

 

ISBN: 0 -7216 - 9775 - 5

Saunders

"This comprehensive student workbook is carefully prepared by Carolyn Jarvis to accompany the core text, Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 4th Edition. It contains the following elements for each chapter: Purpose Reading assignment Audio-visual assignment Glossary of key terms Study guide with a variety of learning activities, including multiple-choice review questions, short answer, anatomy and physiology review, and matching Assessment video critical thinking questions Clinical objectives Regional write-up sheets Student performance checklists. Appendixes include answers to review questions, as well as several helpful reference charts. The fourth edition is updated to reflect the revision of the core text, including new chapters on screening for domestic violence and pain assessment."

Weight	35.3 Oz
Width	8.5 In.
Length	10.9 In. Certain data records © 2015 Bowker.

 

 

JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5th edition by Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP includes CD

JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5th edition by Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP includes CD

 

 

ISBN: 978- 1- 4160 - 3243 - 4

Saunders Elsevier

evolve

 Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds

 

2004 GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 6th edition by David B. Reuben MD, Keela A. Herr RN, James T. Pacala MD MS, Bruce G. Pollock MD PhD, Jane F. Potter MD, Todd P Semla MS PharmD

2004 GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 6th edition by David B. Reuben MD, Keela A. Heir RN, James T Pacala MD MS, Bruce G. Pollock MD PhD, Jane F. Potter MD, Todd P. Semla MS PharmD

 

 

 

ISBN: 1-4051 - 0443 - 0

Blackwell Publishing, INC

Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.3 x 15.7 cm

Shipping Weight: 136 g

 

MOSBY'S CRITICAL CARE NURSING REFERENCE 4th edition by Susan B Stillwell

MOSBY'S CRITICAL CARE NURSING REFERENCE 4th edition by Susan B Stillwell

 

 

ISBN 13: 978-0-323-03214-8

ISBN 10: 0-323-03214-1

Mosby/Elsevier

 



 "Developed to provide nurse clinicians with a resource for the management of adult critical care patients, Mosbys Critical Care Nursing Reference condenses the most essential information needed by nurses working in the ICU. The book provides, in a pocket-sized reference, information on broad topics that apply to a variety of critically ill patients, and detailed information on organ diseases. Chapters are dedicated to psychosocial concerns, complementary therapies, and the unique needs of a pediatric patient in an adult ICU. Therapeutic modalities and pharmacology are both examined, with information that is useful for the student, the new nurse, and the experienced professional."

Weight	22.1 Oz
Height	1.2 In.
Width	4.4 In.
Length	7.4 In.

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CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES 6th edition by Patricia A Potter, Anne Griffin Perry

CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES 6th edition by Patricia A Potter, Anne Griffin Perry

  

 

ISBN 10: 0-323-02839-X

ISBN 13: 978-0-323-02839-4

Mosby/Elsevier

evolve

"This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Perry's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 6th edition text & Mosby's Nursing Skills CD-ROMs 2.0 - Student Version.

This market-leading text is well known for its reliable, comprehensive coverage of over 200 complete skills. Heavily illustrated, each skill follows the nursing process framework and is presented in an easy-to-follow, two-column format with rationales for each step. This edition retains such popular features as guidelines at the beginning of each chapter, delegation principles for each skill, special considerations for various age groups and care settings, and unexpected outcomes with related nursing interventions. Plus, expanded coverage of cultural and pediatric considerations, new skills, and new features make this edition better than ever! Comprehensive coverage of over 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills. Nursing process framework provides a logical, consistent presentation. Over 1,100 vivid, full-color photographs and drawings aid understanding. Rationales for each step in the skill explain why steps are performed in a specific way. Delegation Principles for each skill discuss the nurse's responsibilities when assigning tasks to assistive personnel. UNIQUE! Critical Decision Points address key information to consider when performing skills to ensure effective outcomes and promote safety. Skill Performance Guidelines at the beginning of each chapter provide guidelines applicable to all skills in the chapter. Expected outcomes identify the anticipated client response to the procedure. Reporting and recording guidelines in each skill include what to document and examples of how to word it. Considerations for client teaching, pediatric, geriatric, long-term care, and home care address specific needs. Critical thinking exercises at the end of each chapter promote development of decision-making abilities. New skills and procedural guidelines include: communicating with the depressed client; fire, electrical, and radiation safety; local analgesic infusion pump; supporting clients and families in grief; symptom management in palliative care; care of clients with immobilization devices; selection of support surface/mattress (Procedural Guideline); eye irrigation; noninvasive automatic BP; wound vacuum assisted closure; measuring occult blood in gastric secretions; and use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED). A new Disaster Preparedness chapter and added coverage of code management address current practice issues. Pediatric variations and considerations covered in greater depth. Cultural Implications sections focus on providing culturally-sensitive care. Evidence-Based Practice Trends at the beginning of each chapter provide an overview of recent research findings and implications for skills included in the chapter. Focus on Clinical Practice at the end of each chapter presents case scenarios and critical thinking questions that address issues involving topics that include unexpected outcomes and cultural considerations. Two-column format for Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions presents information in an easy-to-follow format."

Weight	102.5 Oz
Height	2 In.
Width	8.5 In.
Length	11 In. Certain data records © 2015 Bowker

 

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY THEORY AND APPLICATION TO FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE 3rd edition by Scott K Powers, Edward T Howley

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY THEORY AND APPLICATION TO FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE 3rd edition by Scott K Powers, Edward T Howley

 

 

ISBN: 0-697-25798-3

McGraw Hill

"This third edition continues to emphasize the theme of homeostasis, emphasizing control of physiological systems during exercise, and relating bioenergetics to control mechanisms, and so aiming to give students a modern perspective of exercise and exercise physiology."

Weight	48 Oz
Height	1 In.
Width	8.5 In.
Length	11 In.

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HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN 6th edition by Carole Lium Edelman, Carol Lynn Mandle

HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN 6th edition by Carole Lium Edelman, Carol Lynn Mandle

 

 

 

ISBN - 10: 0-323-03128-5

ISBN - 13: 978-0-323-03128-8

Mosby/Elsevier

evolve

"This comprehensive text provides the most current and accurate health promotion and disease prevention information available. The book addresses health promotion for all ages and all population groups individuals, families, and communities. It includes extensive coverage of growth and development throughout the life span, with an emphasis on normal development as well as the specific problems and health promotion issues common to each stage. A complete unit is devoted to health promotion interventions. It also offers a unique assessment framework based on Gordons Functional Health Patterns to provide consistency in presentation and an approach in line with the promotion of health. Extensive coverage of growth and development throughout all stages of the life span. A unit on specific interventions for health promotion. Addresses health promotion for all population groups individual, family, and the community. Incorporates Case Studies that depict actual clinical situations to give students a real-life perspective. Innovative Practice examples highlight unique and creative health promotion programs. Summarizes specific clinical interventions in Health Teaching boxes to provide students with how-to nursing actions. Think About It clinical scenarios provide critical thinking questions to help readers grasp important concepts. Multicultural Awareness boxes present cultural perspectives important to care planning. Introduces significant issues, trends, and controversies in health promotion through Hot Topics boxes to engage students in critical discussion and debate about these topics. Research Highlights emphasize current research efforts and research opportunities in health promotion. A new Study Questions section (with answers and rationales) helps you review and assess your understanding of chapter content. Care Plans are presented in a consistent format: Nursing Diagnosis, Defining Characteristics, Related Factors, Expected Outcomes, and Interventions. Healthy People 2010 boxes highlight current national health promotion priorities. A new full-color design helps to highlight important features and content. A new companion Evolve website offers case studies with questions and answers, WebLinks, content updates, and a Glossary with search capability to enhance your learning experience."

Weight	50.7 Oz
Height	1.1 In.
Width	8.5 In.
Length	10.9 In.

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MATERNAL & CHILD NURSING CARE 2nd edition

MATERNAL & CHILD NURSING CARE 2nd edition by Marcia L London, Patricia W Ladewig, Jane W Ball, Ruth C Bindler

 

 

ISBN: 0-13-172394-4

2007

Pearson Prentice Hall

"Co-written by a maternity and pediatrics nursing author team throughly integrates materna-newborn nursing adn pediatric nursing in one since book. Equal focus is placed on community-based and hospital-based care to address the increasing balance between both nursing care settings. This edition has increased coverage of pain assessment and management, nutrition and health promotion, patient education and communication, research based practice, and assessment as the core of the nursing process. A CD-ROM includes NCLEX-RN practice questions and Newborn Reflex videos."

Weight	153 Oz
Height	2.6 In.
Width	8.9 In.
Length	11.2 In.

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING; POPULATION - CENTERED HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 7th edition by Marcia Stanhope, Jeanette Lancaster

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
POPULATION - CENTERED HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 7th edition by Marcia Stanhope, Jeanette Lancaster

 

 

 

 

ISBN13: 978-0323045407

                                                                ISBN10: 0323045405

 

Mosby/Elsevier

evolve

"The "gold standard" text in community health nursing is now available in an updated, 7th edition! This respected text gives you a solid foundation in community and public health nursing concepts and interventions for individuals, families, and communities. Throughout, health promotion and disease prevention concepts are integrated into the multifaceted role of population-focused, community-oriented nursing practice. You'll find timely coverage of topics such as nursing roles following terrorist attacks and during infectious disease outbreaks; parish nursing; nurse-managed centers; and important client populations such as clients with AIDS, pregnant teens, and the homeless. Student-friendly features provide an accessible and challenging learning experience, and new content throughout keeps you up to date with this fast-changing field. Comprehensive coverage addresses the multiple roles of public health nurses, the varied clients they care for, and the different settings where they practice. Full-color design, photos, and illustrations are visually appealing and useful for effective study and real-world representations. Varied client focus addresses nursing care for individuals, families, and communities, giving you the information you need to care for each type of client group. An entire unit is devoted to vulnerable populations, so you can better serve such high-risk clients as the homeless, clients with substance abuse problems, and victims of domestic violence. Important chapter concepts and terminology (Objectives, Key Terms, Chapter Outline, and Chapter Review) are highlighted for quick reference. Numerous appendixes offer additional resources and key information, such as screening and assessment tools and clinical practice guidelines. Discussion-generating features such as Did You Know?, What Do You Think?, The Cutting Edge, Nursing Tip, How-To..., Evidence-Based Practice, Practice Application questions and answers, and Levels of Prevention boxes. Separate chapters provide thorough coverage of significant community and public health initiatives: Healthy Cities program, nursing centers, and a community health promotion integrated model. Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged with Practice Applications Clinical Decision-Making Activities. Evolve web site for students includes Community Assessment Applied (exercises focused on community assessment), case studies with questions and answers, NCLEX exam style review questions with answers and correct answer rationales, a glossary, answers to Practice Applications, WebLinks, and content updates. Evolve web site for instructors includes an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Image Collection, PowerPoint Slides, and tips on using Hale: Real World Community Health Nursing, 2nd Edition CD-ROM with this book. An entire chapter on the Minnesota Public Health Interventions Wheel explains the interventions in detail, providing a mechanism for applying this new and innovative model to practice. Community Assessment Applied, a FREE online resource that accompanies the text, offers tools and opportunities to practice community assessment. Chapter on surveillance describes monitoring health events through collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data, a key aspect of the protection of the public's health. Expanded content on forensic nursing in the chapter on violence, giving you detailed knowledge on this new and growing nursing specialty. Revised international health chapter focuses on worldwide health issues so you develop a global health perspective. Health education and group practices chapter encourages you to focus on community/population-level education and emphasizes family, group, and community education."

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