Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN


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Be prepared for the opportunities that await you! In today’s healthcare environment, the responsibilities and clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses have expanded far beyond those of traditional settings. Build the knowledge you need to assume the leadership and management roles that you will be asked to fulfill and confidently navigate the increasingly complex environments in which you will practice. An easy-to-read writing style guides you every step of the way—helping you successfully transition from student to professional while still focusing on the humanistic aspects of caring.







Handbook of Research on Transformative Digital Content and Learning Technologies


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Technology is constantly evolving and can now aid society with the quest for knowledge in education systems. It is important to integrate the most recent technological advances into curriculums and classrooms, so the learning process can evolve just as technology has done. The Handbook of Research on Transformative Digital Content and Learning Technologies provides fresh insight into the most recent advancements and issues regarding educational technologies in contemporary classroom environments. Featuring detailed coverage on a variety of topics, such as mobile technology integration, ICT literacy integration, digital wellness, online group counseling, and distance learning, this publication will appeal to researchers and practitioners who are interested in discovering more about technological integration in education.




Developing Practical Nursing Skills


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Developing Practical Nursing Skills helps you learn and perfect the practical skills required to become a qualified nurse. Adopting a patient-focused and caring approach, this essential text helps you integrate nursing values alongside physical skills in your daily practice. Now in its fifth edition, the text takes into account the NMC standards of proficiency and is relevant to nurses across all fields. Key features of the book include: i) New chapters on mental health assessment and end-of-life care, along with expanded content on sleep, pain and medication management. ii) Full-colour text design with clear illustrations and clinical photographs to aid visual learning. iii) Reader-friendly style with learning outcomes, activities and reflection points to help you link theory to practice. iv) Scenarios from a range of settings, including community, mental health and learning disabilities nursing. v) A focus on adults and young people, and with 'pointers' on caring for children and pregnant women to promote a lifespan approach. This is a complete clinical skills resource for all pre-registration nursing students. It is also a useful text for nursing associate and healthcare support workers.




NCLEX-PN Q&A Plus! Made Incredibly Easy!


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This new NCLEX-PN review book provides both a succinct Content Review and more Q&A than any other NCLEX-PN review book. Each chapter opens with a Content Refresher, providing an overview of key information on each topic---it summarizes what is really important for NCLEX review. This is followed by high-quality Q&A, answers, and detailed Rationales, fully updated with the latest NCLEX-PN test plan. The book opens with a discussion of studying and test-taking strategies and describes the exam format in detail. Subsequent sections cover adult care, psychiatric care, maternal-neonatal care, care of the child, and coordinated care. The book also includes comprehensive examinations with answers, rationales, and client-needs information at the end of each answer. The new Graphic Option questions and Audio questions are also included. The online site provides 1,000 questions and answers in an interactive format that mirrors the NCLEX-PN exam. All the material is presented in the proven format of the Incredibly Easy series. Students will discover the stress-free way to study for NCLEX-PN. The format helps them actually enjoy learning, stay motivated, and improve their performance. Content, strategies, and Q&A---everything a student could want in an NCLEX review.




HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination


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Second edition titled: Evolve Reach comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination.




Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing


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The perfect companion to Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition, this handy workbook helps students review and apply essential content from the textbook. With this resource, students will prepare for the challenges of today's exams and tomorrow's practice-from the hospital or clinic to the home or long-term care facility!




Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination


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Accompanying CD-ROM includes more than 4500 NCLEX examination-style review questions in quiz, study, or exam mode, a diagnostic pre-test, audio and video questions, and audio review summaries.




Practical Nursing


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Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing


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Now in its Sixth Edition, this text offers LPN/LVN students a basic introduction to the nursing profession. Unit 1, Getting Started, helps students adjust to the student nurse role, maintain a healthy personal life, communicate effectively, and recognize that NCLEX-PN� preparation begins the first day of class. Unit 2, Understanding Your Profession, summarizes the history of nursing and the roles and responsibilities of nurses. Unit 3, Preparing for Successful Practice, addresses ethical and legal issues and leadership and management skills. Unit 4, Moving Forward, discusses career planning and issues that confront nurses as they begin a career. Highlights of the Sixth Edition include additional leadership and management information, new case studies, enhanced NCLEX� information, material for non-traditional students, and interactive Assess Yourself boxes. Watch and Learn icons direct students to video clips on a companion Website.