Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring


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Rev. ed. of: Mosby's pocket guide to fetal monitoring / Susan Martin Tucker, Lisa A. Miller, David A. Miller.




Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene


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The most comprehensive dental hygiene review book available, Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 9th Edition offers an all-inclusive review to help you pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on the first try. Written by a team of expert editors and authors, this affordable, all-in-one review tool includes a wealth of chapter review questions, case studies, outline-style review of all exam topics, and four computerized practice exams that simulate the NBDHE test-taking experience. It's everything you need for NBDHE success! Comprehensive coverage offers an all-inclusive review for the NBDHE and is supplemented with practice questions. Outline format visually organizes the content and presents information in summary style for easy review and study. Logical chapter organization covers the three main areas of the NBDHE - the scientific basis for dental hygiene practice, the provision of clinical dental hygiene services, and community health and research principles. Case presentations throughout help you prepare for Component B of the board examination. Expert editor and chapter authors are leading educators, researchers, and practitioners in their specific areas who have an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to succeed on the NBDHE. NEW! Review chapter content includes new information on alternative practice settings, infection control guidelines, pediatric care, risk assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, the electronic health record (EHR), and more. REVISED! Four simulated NBDHE exams on the companion Evolve website feature completely updated information and provide authentic test-taking experience with study and exam modes, question rationales, mapping to NBDHE categories, and timer functionality. UPDATED! Chapter review questions have been revised to reflect the latest developments in dental hygiene practice and include answers and rationales. NEW! Updated art program features modern illustrations and updated clinical photos to accompany content review and case studies.




Pediatric Primary Care - E-Book


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Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new content and updates — such as a new chapter on pediatric pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more — to keep readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today. Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence. Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management. Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a part of every child's growth — such as nutrition and toilet training — that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).




Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Health Care


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Health care is a team effort, so why keep training for solo sprints? Introducing Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Health Care - a unique new textbook that will equip you to become an effective member of interprofessional healthcare teams. This completely new textbook is the first on the market to introduce the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC, 2011, 2016) Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and to provide practice in applying these competencies to everyday practice. Expertly written by an interprofessional team for a wide variety of health professions students, this textbook provides a solid foundation in the four Core Competencies: Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams and Teamwork. It then elaborates each Core Competency by defining and describing each Sub-Competency. With a variety of interactive Case Studies, Caselets, and Exemplar Case Studies, it then illustrates the contributions and interconnectedness of each provider's role to demonstrate how Core Competencies would be applied and put into action for improved patient outcomes. - UNIQUE! Three-part units each addressing one of the four IPEC Core Competencies to help you to understand the core competencies and learn how to apply them in your own profession. - UNIQUE! Detailed explorations of each Sub-Competency for all four IPEC Core Competencies thoroughly present the essential elements of each Core Competency for deep understanding of how to collaborate with other professions. - UNIQUE! Case Studies, "Caselets," and Exemplar Case Studies illustrate each competency and provide opportunities for you to apply your understanding of the material. - A variety of Active Learning activities driven by core content are integrated into each chapter. - UNIQUE! Global Perspectives boxes and additional international resources highlight the important work being done internationally in interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative practice. - Research Highlights help you to understand the reasoning and knowledge behind the Core Competencies. - Learning Outcomes and Key Points outline and review the main takeaways from each chapter.




Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing


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SAP Data Services


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It's time to extract, transform, and load your skills on managing enterprise data With this book on SAP Data Services, you'll be an expert in no time. After learning about topics like planning, blueprinting, and integrating SAP Data Services, you'll get into the core of the book - detailed steps on how to perform Data Services tasks. Get the skills you need for your daily job, from basic tasks like designing objects, to advanced duties like analyzing unstructured text. Starting with Data Services Set up your Data Services foundation. Learn how to plan for Data Services in your organization, then how to install, configure, and get working with it. Data Services Tasks Regardless of your skillset, you'll find essential information on the tasks you'll encounter when working with Data Services. Learn how to architect jobs with performance, transparency, supportability, and cost in mind. Integration Data Services plays well with others. This book explores two common integration scenarios: data warehousing and retail environments. Learn how to overcome common challenges and see frequently used scenarios. Highlights: Data Services architecture and OS Enterprise information management Installation: Windows and Linux Configuration Troubleshooting Data Services objects Datastores Data Services scripting language Social media analytics Information Steward Integration: data warehousing and retail




Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book


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Designed for portability, this clinical companion provides at-a-glance access to the information you need for more than 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. Completely updated content mirrors the revisions in the new 11th edition of Lewis’s main text: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. This clinical companion is organized alphabetically for quick reference and includes a variety of full-color illustrations, summary tables, and a handy reference appendix full of laboratory values, Spanish translations of key phrases, and other information commonly used in nursing practice. Consistent and practical information covers definitions and descriptions, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic studies, interprofessional care and drug therapy, and nursing management. Treatments and Procedures section summarizes the need-to-know content about common medical-surgical treatments and procedures such as basic life support, enteral nutrition, and artificial airway management. Handy reference appendix contains information commonly used in nursing practice, including laboratory values, commonly used formulas, Spanish translations of key phrases, and much more. Patient and caregiver teaching content is highlighted with a special icon to identify appropriate information to share with patients and caregivers about the care of various conditions. Cross-references to the Lewis main text identify how to access more in-depth information. Attractive four-color design makes it easy to locate specific information within the clinical companion. NEW! Updated content reflects the revisions and updates in Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition main text.




Gerontologic Nursing


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GERONTOLOGIC NURSING provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion, gerontologic concepts and issues, and medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. Divided into seven parts, each chapter follows a consistent organization including learning objectives, emergency boxes, client and family teaching boxes, research boxes, key points, special insights, and new health promotion and nutrition boxes. The second edition also includes a new chapter on health promotion, expanded chapters on nutrition and functional assessment, and a dedicated MERLIN which provides the student and instructor with additional up-to-date tools and resources to enhance and expand their content knowledge. (Includes a FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Lueckenotte/)




Foundations of Health Information Management - E-Book


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- UPDATED! Content organized to follow CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, allowing you to study content that matches your credentialing exam. - NEW! Updated material fully addresses the newest curriculum competencies with the most contemporary picture of the health care landscape and job market. - NEW! Cardinal focus on electronic health record processes in both ambulatory and acute care settings with new screens and images. - UPDATED! Revised Statistics and Data Analytics chapter reinforces the role of the HIM professional as a data analyst, and includes introductory material on research methodologies. - NEW! RHIT review question engine with custom exam and timer functionalities so you can study for the RHIT exam by category, or create timed mock exams. - EXPANDED! Additional application exercises offer more opportunities to strengthen your understanding. - UNIQUE! New Bloom's-level Competency Milestone features assure instructors of your mastery of all competencies. - NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coding and reimbursement content with hands-on exercises. - NEW! Ethics Challenge and Critical Thinking exercises assess your learning. - EXPANDED! Additional photos and images visually demonstrate HIM concepts and real-life scenarios.