This book is the Single volume of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care and is a clear presentation of patient care, with its consistent format and narrative text, boxes, tables, graphics, and photographs. This book is built around functional health patterns, a framework used by many schools of nursing. With a focus on developing decision-making skills, this book encourages reader s to think critically, thoughtfully, and realistically through an abundance of case studies and examples. Because nursing care is organized around prioritized diagnoses with interventions and rationales, reade rs quickly understand the rationale of each action.

Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care, 3rd Edition addresses the complicated needs of neuroscience patients and equips providers with in-depth knowledge of neurophysiology, neuroassessment, and neuromanagement to help provide the best patient care. This 3rd edition's carefully refined features enhance the book's readability, and the new 8-page color insert with 40 plates features important information on neurophysiology, diagnostics scans, and disorders such as aneurysms. Readers will find comprehensive information on foundations in neuroanatomy and data collection; thorough discussions of neurologic disorders; management considerations for frequently encountered neurologic conditions; and legal and ethical issues relevant to life care planning for the neuroscience patient.Provides a... Less

Critical Care of Children with Heart Disease will summarize the comprehensive medical and surgical management of the acutely-ill patient with congenital and acquired cardiac disease. The aim of the book is to teach bedside physicians, nurses and other caregivers, basic and practical concepts of anatomy, pathophysiology, surgical techniques and peri-operative management of critically ill children and adults with congenital heart disease, allowing these professionals to anticipate, prevent or else treat such pathologies. The book will cover specific cardiac lesions, review their anatomy, pathophysiology, current preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessment and management; medical and surgical complications will be briefly described with each lesion further discussed in specific... Less

An introduction to critical care, this book is focused on elements that are essential for the novice critical care nurse to understand. Safe practice is a recurrent theme and essential safety initiatives are in highlighted boxes with specific issues related to the content in each chapter. Included are the purpose, the rationale, and highlighted recommendations, with a Media Link for more information. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses are also suggested for the disorders and diseases presented to help the reader categorize the nursing problems that may accompany the medical diagnoses. An essential reference for the Critical Care Nurse

This market-leading textbook provides just the "right amount" of maternity and pediatric content in an easy-to-understand manner. Divided into two sections, the first part of the book includes 28 chapters on maternity nursing and the second part contains 27 chapters covering pediatric nursing. Numerous illustrations, photos, boxes, and tables clarify key content and help you quickly find essential information. And because it's written by market-leading experts in maternity and pediatric nursing, you can be sure you're getting the accurate, practical information you need to succeed in the classroom, the clinical setting, and on the NCLEX® examination. UNIQUE! Nursing Alerts point out critical information to consider when caring for patients. UNIQUE! Guidelines boxes outline instructions... Less

Now in its Ninth Edition, this classic text and reference maintains its popular holistic approach to the complexities of critical care nursing. The book's comprehensive coverage begins with the psychosocial concepts of care and progresses through assessment and management of a variety of disorders. Now under the lead authorship of Tricia Morton, this revision of the classic Hudak text maintains the goal of promoting excellence in critical care. Each chapter was written by a subject matter expert to ensure the most up-to-date and accurate information. Presenting theory and principles within the context of practical application helps the reader to gain competence and confidence in caring for critically ill patients and their families. As always, the patient as the center of the health care... Less

This timely volume introduces gerioperative care, a new model of surgical care for the elderly designed to improve surgical outcomes and prevent complications through a focus on communication and relationship- centered care. It is the only book to specifically address the care of older adults undergoing surgery, providing practitioners with critical, practical, and theoretical information from the initial decision to have surgery through the first follow-up visit post-discharge. The text includes the anatomy and physiology of aging, preoperative care, intraoperative and post-anesthesia care, postoperative care, returning home, risk appraisal, education, prevention, early intervention, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and effective communication across all systems of care. ... Less

Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care, 3rd Edition addresses the complicated needs of neuroscience patients and equips providers with in-depth knowledge of neurophysiology, neuroassessment, and neuromanagement to help provide the best patient care. This 3rd edition's carefully refined features enhance the book's readability, and the new 8-page color insert with 40 plates features important information on neurophysiology, diagnostics scans, and disorders such as aneurysms. Readers will find comprehensive information on foundations in neuroanatomy and data collection; thorough discussions of neurologic disorders; management considerations for frequently encountered neurologic conditions; and legal and ethical issues relevant to life care planning for the neuroscience patient.Provides a... Less

There is little doubt that every acnp in practice or in training will want a copy of this reference in their lab coat pocket. - Ric Cuming, RN, msn, edd ©, cnor, nea-BC Chief Nursing Officer Jackson Memorial Hospital Long overdue-This comprehensive critical care text will fill the void, especially for nurses advancing from bsn to Advanced Practice. The authors have covered all the basics and produced a text that provides a well-rounded knowledge base for critical care. - Jeanne H. Siegel, phd, arnp University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies This book defines what it means to be a nurse in critical care. With this text, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (acnps) will learn what to expect in the critical care unit, and how to manage various complications with patients in... Less

Keep critical nursing care information at your fingertips with his handy pocket reference, designed to help you "survive and thrive" as you transition from classroom to workplace. Use this book to refresh your memory on many procedures, review key safety and infection control guidelines, and refer to suggested responses to common care situations.

Designed for quick, easy point-of-care reference, this spiralbound pocket guide covers every aspect of critical care nursing in a concise format packed with bulleted facts, tables and illustrations. Five tabbed, distinctively colored sections cover Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, Procedures, and Clinical Tools such as ACLS algorithms, ECG strips, emergency drug infusion rates, and drug calculations. Topics in each section are arranged alphabetically and follow a consistent format. Recurring icons highlight key points such as life-threatening disorders, interdisciplinary care, patient teaching topics, and color illustrations of pathophysiology.

The at a Glance series is popular among medical students and junior doctors for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. Everything you need to know about Acute and Critical Care Medicine...at a Glance!Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and now in full-colour, Acute and Critical Care Medicine at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Fully revised and updated to reflect changes to the... Less

A CLINICAL COACH SERIES BOOK! This handy reference transitions from class to clinical to practice to provide the perioperative information needed in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgical units, critical care units, procedure labs, and free-standing surgical centers. It delivers everything nurses need to know to safely prepare patients for surgical procedures and monitor and care for them afterward. Prioritized bulleted lists, full-color illustrations, and concise tables provide access to essential, evidence-based knowledge.

Cardiac Nursing: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease is the only comprehensive text available for cardiac nurses. This brand-new reference emphasizes both evidence-based practice and hands-on care in a high-tech, high-touch approach that meets the high-stakes needs of cardiac and critical care nurses. What's more, the book makes the material easily accessible by using clear language, straightforward text, and plenty of illustrations, lists, and tables. This book is the third in a series of companion texts for Braunwald's Heart Disease and the first specifically for nurses.Authored by the widely published, well-known co-editors of The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing--two leaders in cardiac nursing.Endorsed by the authors of Braunwald's Heart Disease, including Eugene Brauwald, the... Less

As the touchstone for practicing perianesthesia nurses for 25 years, PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach, 5th Edition is the only book on the market that provides comprehensive clinical content specifically tailored to perianesthesia nurses. The book integrates nursing and pharmacologic interventions with detailed pathophysiology. Focusing on research, documentation, and psychosocial considerations, PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach is your complete resource for preparation for ASPAN certification and clinical practice. Includes the latest important information on the current policies and issues in the perianesthesia nursing field, including bioterrorism, managed care implications, and legal and ethical issues.Nursing and pharmacologic interventions... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Critical Care Nursing : Hardback : Elsevier - Health Sciences Division : 9780323057486 : 0323057489 : 13 Aug 2009 : Offers comprehensive coverage of various aspects of critical care nursing practice. This textbook is organized in units around alterations in body systems, with a focus on evidence-based practice, collaborative management, and patient safety.

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this comprehensive text prepares you for safe and effective nursing practice in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. Covering maternal and neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community nursing, Foundations of Nursing, 6th Edition, includes all of the essential LPN/LVN content you need.Companion CD includes animations and audio clips depicting physiologic processes, physical assessment video clips, an English/Spanish glossary with definitions and audio pronunciations, an anatomy coloring book, and a fluid and electrolytes tutorial. The consistent, logical framework of the nursing process connects specific disorders to patient care. A mathematics review chapter provides a complete review of basic arithmetic skills and practice... Less

As the touchstone for practicing perianesthesia nurses for 25 years, PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach, 5th Edition is the only book on the market that provides comprehensive clinical content specifically tailored to perianesthesia nurses. The book integrates nursing and pharmacologic interventions with detailed pathophysiology. Focusing on research, documentation, and psychosocial considerations, PeriAnesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach is your complete resource for preparation for ASPAN certification and clinical practice. Includes the latest important information on the current policies and issues in the perianesthesia nursing field, including bioterrorism, managed care implications, and legal and ethical issues.Nursing and pharmacologic interventions... Less

15% Off Site Wide. Helps physicians, paramedics and nurses check ACLS drug doses, interpret ECGs, look up patient medications, and much more! Only 3" x 5" it easily fits in your pocket, has color-coded tabs, and is Waterproof, Alcohol-fast, Tear-Resistant and Durable. Includes information on: King LT? Airway Emergency & ACLS Drugs, including Natrecor and Ketamine Top 1800 prescription drugs Rapid 12-Lead EKG interpretation ACLS Algorithms 88 Emergency & ACLS Drugs 12-Lead ECG Section & Acute MI Basic ECG Rhythms Laryngeal Mask Airway / RSI End-Tidal CO2 / Capnography / Ventilator Guidelines "Rave" Drugs Basic Chest X-Ray Interpretation Fibrinolytic Screen for AMI & Stroke Ischemic Stroke Management / Neuro Pediatric Resuscitation- Drug Doses-Vitals Trauma & Glasgow Coma Scales Common... Less

Part of the Nursing Secrets Series®, Critical Care Nursing Secrets is designed to be helpful for both new and experienced critical care nurses. New graduates, novice nurses, or those nurses returning to work in the field will find the book especially helpful in learning the "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Written in a question-and-answe r format, each of the 79 chapters has helpful features such as key points and Internet resources. Written by experts in the field.Question-and -answer format for concise reading.Designed for both the experienced and new nurse.Top secrets listed in the front of book give readers the top 50 key points they should know about critical care nursing.Key Points boxes in each chapter outlines important points to the reader.Internet Resources boxes offer readers... Less

This book is intended as a study aid for the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Exam. It includes practice questions and rationale on gastrointestinal, renal, and hematology systems.

Using detailed, step-by-step guidelines, this comprehensive book covers procedures commonly performed by all nurses in pediatric critical care. Following the successful format of the AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, 5th edition, this new resource focuses on the unique aspects of caring for infants and children. This easy-to-use guide includes the latest information, a strong evidence base, and a supporting rationale for each step of each procedure. Advanced Practice Skills are included throughout the text and are marked with a special AP icon indicating that these procedures should only be performed by qualified personnel. Evidence-based practice and research-based data are used to support the recommendations for each procedure.Each procedure follows a consistent, step-by-step... Less

The authoritative, evidence-based coverage you need to safely and competently care for adult, critically ill patients and their families- or prepare for the critical care nursing certification examEndorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing ccrn certification examination. aacn Essentials of Critical Care Nursing is divided into four logical sections, which, taken as a whole,... Less

The Diabetes Ready Reference for Nurse Practitioners is a handy reference for nurse practitioners and all health care professionals who are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and general care of patients with diabetes and the numerous chronic conditions associated with the disease. Based on the popular American Diabetes Association (ADA) reference book, The Diabetes Ready Reference for Health Professionals, ADA worked in partnership with the American Academy of Nurse Pratictioners to create a powerful and easy-to-use reference that provides on-the-spot answers and information for health care professionals who have many patients with diabetes and prediabetes and less time to devote to them.In an easy-to-use bullet list format the guidebook covers: Pathophysiology Diagnosis Admission... Less

SquareTrade © AP6.0 CRITICAL CARE OBSTETRICAL NURSING by Carol J Harvey NEW * SEALED CRITICAL CARE OBSTETRICAL NURSING NEW -- SEALED BY CAROL J. HARVEY 1991 216 PAGES ASPEN PUBLICATION ISBN 0-8342-0235-2 This is a brand new copy of Carol Harvey's hardcover textbook CRITICAL CARE NURSING. It's still sealed in the original shrinkwrap. Please see our photos, as they are an important part of this description.We do not use stock photos; the book you see is the book you'll get.Thanks for looking!Plea

Free Worldwide Delivery : Critical Care Nursing : Hardback : Lippincott Williams and Wilkins : 9780781768290 : 0781768292 : 01 Oct 2008 : Offers coverage of the psychosocial concepts of care and progresses through assessment and management of a variety of disorders. This title presents theory and principles within the context of practical application.

ISBN13: 9780323074612. ISBN10: 0323074618. by Linda D. Urden. Published by Elsevier Science. Edition: 6TH 12