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Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice

Author : Wendy Austin

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 2100 pages

File Size : 14,80 MB

Release : 2013-02-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1496385063

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Book Description

Meet the challenges of mental health nursing—in Canada and around the world. Optimized for the unique challenges of Canadian health care and thoroughly revised to reflect the changing field of mental health, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 4th Edition, is your key to a generalist-level mastery of fundamental knowledge and skills in mental health nursing. Gain the knowledge you need to deliver quality psychiatric and mental health nursing care to a diverse population. • Discover the biological foundations of psychiatric disorders and master mental health promotion, assessment, and interventions for patients at every age. • Explore current research and key topics as you prepare for the unique realities of Canadian clinical practice. • Gain a deeper understanding of the historical trauma of Aboriginal peoples and its implications for nursing care. • Online Video Series, Lippincott Theory to Practice Video Series: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing includes videos of true-to-life patients displaying mental health disorders, allowing students to gain experience and a deeper understanding of mental health patients.





Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Author : Margaret Jordan Halter

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 739 pages

File Size : 43,9 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1455753580

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Rev. ed. of: Foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing / [edited by] Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, Margaret Jordan Halter. 6th ed. c2010.



School Nursing

Author : Janice Selekman

Publisher : F.A. Davis

Page : 1009 pages

File Size : 18,70 MB

Release : 2019-07-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0803699190

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Book Description

Produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Nurses, this text includes comprehensive coverage of the multiple facets of school nursing—from the foundations of practice and the roles and functions of a school nurse through episodic and chronic illness and behavioral issues, to legal issues and leading and managing within school settings. Written and edited by school nurses and pediatric experts, it features real-world-tested, best practices based on evidence and experience. There’s content here that you won’t find in other books, such as health assessments, individualized health plan development, mental health conditions including adolescent depression, contemporary legal issues, and current policy statements essential to school nursing.



Psychiatric Nursing Certification Review Guide for the Generalist and Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse

Author : Victoria Mosack

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 301 pages

File Size : 23,53 MB

Release : 2010-02-05

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1449610935

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Developed especially for practicing nurses preparing for the certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Psychiatric Nursing Certification Review Guide for the Generalist and Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse provides a succinct, yet comprehensive review of the core material. This book has been organized to give the reviewer test taking strategies and techniques and sample test questions, which are intended to serve as an introduction to the testing arena. In addition, a bibliography is included for those who need a more in depth discussion of the subject matter in each chapter. The Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect current guidelines and information from the latest version of the DSM IV-TR. The medications and use of medications has also been updated to reflect proper usage and doses.



The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine

Author : Shannon Miller

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 1984 pages

File Size : 40,25 MB

Release : 2018-11-26

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1496371003

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Thoroughly updated with the latest international evidence-based research and best practices, the comprehensive sixth edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) official flagship textbook reviews the science and art behind addiction medicine and provides health care providers with the necessary information to not only properly diagnose and treat their patients, but to also serve as change agents to positively impact clinical service design and delivery, as well as global health care policy.





Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner

Author : Leslie Neal-Boylan

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 19,68 MB

Release : 2011-11-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1118277856

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Book Description

Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.



The Neuroscience of Clinical Psychiatry

Author : Edmund S. Higgins

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 32,70 MB

Release : 2012-11-05

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1469802007

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Book Description

Bringing the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience to the clinician, this text provides resident and practicing psychiatrists with a comprehensive, clinically relevant overview of the brain mechanisms underlying behavior and mental illness. The book presents an integrated perspective on the structures and workings of the brain, the mechanisms governing behaviors such as pleasure, aggression, and intelligence, and the pathophysiology of mental disorders. More than 200 two-color illustrations clarify key concepts. Questions and answers at the end of each chapter facilitate review and board preparation. Readers will also have online access to the complete, fully searchable text and a quiz bank of over 150 questions at www.neuroscienceofclinicalpsychiatry.com.



Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book

Author : Carole Lium Edelman

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 718 pages

File Size : 45,73 MB

Release : 2017-07-25

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323416748

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Promote health and wellness for all ages and population groups! Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th Edition provides a comprehensive guide to leading health promotion concepts, from assessment to interventions to application. Its lifespan approach addresses patients' unique needs with case studies and care plans, with an assessment framework based on Gordon's Functional Health Patterns. New to this edition is expanded coverage of genomics and QSEN competencies. Written by nursing experts Carole Edelman and Elizabeth Kudzma, this bestselling text covers all the latest research and trends in health promotion and disease prevention. - Separate chapters on population groups — the individual, family, and community — highlight the unique aspects of assessment and health promotion for each group. - Coverage of growth and development helps you apply health promotion concepts to each age and each stage of development through the lifespan. - Case studies present realistic situations with questions asking you to apply key concepts, and care plans include nursing diagnoses, defining characteristics, related factors, expected outcomes, and interventions. - Quality and Safety Scenario boxes focus on QSEN-related competencies with examples of health promotion. - Innovative Practice boxes outline unique and creative health promotion programs and projects currently being implemented. - Healthy People 2020 boxes present goals and objectives relating to national health issues and priorities. - Research for Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current health-promotion studies showing the links between research, theory, and practice. - Diversity Awareness boxes address cultural perspectives relating to planning care. - Hot Topics boxes introduce significant issues, trends, and controversies in health promotion. - Think About It clinical scenarios open each chapter, and include questions to encourage critical thinking. - NEW! An increased focus on genomics reflects scientific evidence supporting the use of genetic tests and family health history to guide public health interventions. - NEW! Expanded discussion of QSEN competencies is included, as related to health promotion. - NEW! Guidelines and recommendations are included from the latest Guide to Clinical Preventive Services from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. - NEW! The latest information about the Affordable Care Act is included. - NEW! Updated photos reflect the latest in health promotion and disease prevention.