Author : Michele R. Davidson
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 41,45 MB
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826168825
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Author : Michele R. Davidson
Publisher : Fast Facts
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826184849
"This book provides a basic reference for nurses caring for newborns and high-risk newborns as well as care considerations for families"--
Author : Amy R. Koehn, PhD, NNP-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826180329
The definitive certification review for exam success! Written by leading APRN neonatal educators and clinicians, this authoritative study guide delivers all the tools neonatal nurse practitioners need to pass the National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification exam and the Continuing Competency Assessment (CCA). User friendly and concise, this review’s content mirrors that of the actual exam and is structured in accordance with the most updated test plan blueprint. This resource’s numerous exam-style questions and answers with rationales included in each chapter help readers uncover gaps in their knowledge. This review synthesizes the knowledge required to pass the exam, saving the reader time and effort by omitting extraneous material. In addition to spotlighting essential content throughout the text, recommended references provide the reader with the option to seek out additional information as needed. Additional benefits include important information about the exam along with savvy study and test-taking tips. This review will ensure exam success for both new NNPs and those who are taking the CCA exam. KEY FEATURES Mirrors the format of the certification exam Concise outline format for easy access to essential content Written by leading NNP educators and clinicians Includes valuable study and test-taking tips Exam-style questions and answers with explanatory rationales Includes more than double the amount of questions on the exam, including a 175-question simulated practice exam Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers
Author : Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE, FPCN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 30,31 MB
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826131999
An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification
Author : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781582556871
Fully updated and now in full-color throughout, Maternal-Neonatal Facts Made Incredibly Quick! Second Edition is the perfect point-of-care reference for nurses working with pregnant patients in any clinical setting. This pocket-sized book provides instant access to information nurses need quickly every day on all aspects of prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The book includes a section on ECG interpretation, the most up-to-date ACLS guidelines, a glossary of common terms, conversion charts, and over 125 quick-reference charts and illustrations. Colored tabs help nurses find information quickly. The wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily.
Author : Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 38,33 MB
Release : 2009-12-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826105688
Designated a 2014 Doodyís Core Title by Doodyís Medical Reviews Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 'style,' the book is designed for those RNs studying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) who want quick access core content. Undergraduate nursing students who want a solid review of evidence based practice (& nursing research) will also find this book useful, as well as RN to BSNs student who need to assimilate content on basic nursing research. It is vital for both the practicing RNs and students to know the basics of EBP and understand how EBP can be implemented. Key features covered include: Delivery of a wide scope of EBP content in the abbreviated style of the Fast Facts series Includes coverage of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, defining the 'compelling question', finding and critiquing the evidence, and disseminating the research Unlocks the mystery surrounding systematic reviews and searching a database Class-tested content, used in seated and online course environments
Author : Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 23,94 MB
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0826128637
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Author : Carole Kenner, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826135641
This benchmark handbook for neonatal nurse practitioners describes the most common conditions and procedures in an easy-to-access streamlined format. This thoroughly revised third edition continues to promote the foundational principles of evidence-based nursing practice worldwide, while taking the resources and requirements of different practice settings into account. It delivers updated information on trauma-informed care and offers new sections on parent perspectives about transition to home, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), and therapeutic hypothermia. Designed with a logical organization, Neonatal Nursing Care Handbook, Third Edition features brief narratives and plentiful illustrations and charts. This quick reference is easily used by English-as-second-language nurses and can be conveniently stored in a pocket for on-the-go referral. Part I uses a systems approach to address management of disorders related to each body system. All chapters include a brief definition of the neonatal problem, followed by diagnostic tests and labs. Part II encompasses special care considerations such as nutrition, surgical care, and palliative care. Part III discusses widely seen procedures and diagnostic tests, complete with lab values. Appendices contain additional useful content on weights and temperatures, common abbreviations, and pertinent web resources. New to the Third Edition: Addresses trauma-informed care Additional Content On: Generalized nursing care regarding respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, and hematologic/immune systems Bottle feeding Oral/Nasogastric/Gastrointestinal Tube Feedings Parent perspective on the transition home/primary care High frequency ventilation and new techniques Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOW) Total body cooling/therapeutic hypothermia Key Features: Written by neonatal nurses and other health professionals for neonatal nurses Assists neonatal nurses in making sound clinical decisions Provides streamlined, well-organized format for quick information retrieval Written in brief narratives supported by illustrations, diagrams, and flow charts Easily understandable to English-as-second-language nurses Covers diagnostic tests and lab values and includes medication guide
Author : Diana Rupert, PhD, RN, CNE
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2014-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826119816
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Author : Zelia A. Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 21,57 MB
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826107761
"This book is a user-friendly, real-world guide to assessing and managing any type of wound. The author presents vital information for nurses and nursing students who provide wound care in any setting...a wonderful resource for nurses."--The AORN Journal (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) "Wound care is arguably the single most difficult topic in medicine. It has no defined solution like insulin for the diabetic...no easy strategy that covers all wounds...we are so tremendously blessed when [a wound care specialist] like Zelia carves out time to capture a career of experiences in text so that it can be shared with others. We are indebted to her for making this important contribution to the clinician's armament for dealing with [the] difficult-to-heal wounds of their patients." Bruce Gibbins, PhD Founder, Chief Technical Officer and Chairman of the Board of AcryMed, Inc. Former faculty at the University of Otago Medical School Using the concise, compact Fast Facts format, this guide encompasses the multitude of new healing technologies and presents important breakthroughs in understanding why some wounds don't heal. Each chapter builds, step-by-step, on the essential principles of wound care including wound assessment and documentation, the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex, wound treatment guidelines and protocols, and the legal aspects and regulations surrounding wound care. This user-friendly guide organizes the vast amount of information relating to wound care products and eases the complexity of wound management. A "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" section in each chapter provides quick access to important wound care principles, and bullet-point information and tables enable readers to quickly locate relevant information. This guide will be a useful companion in the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in all practice settings, including acute care, critical care, long-term care, home care, operating room, and outpatient settings. Key Features: Organizes and simplifies a vast amount of wound care information into a compact, user-friendly format Addresses wound care assessment, protocol, and treatment of the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex for all levels of practitioners Encompasses new healing technologies and information regarding difficult-to-heal wounds Presents comprehensive wound care algorithms, dressings, debridement procedures, ostomy care, optimal surface and equipment for wound patients, and adjunctive therapies
