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Confessions of a Male Nurse

by Michael Alexander ...

Series series The Confessions Series
From the people who brought you the bestselling Confessions of a GP.From stampeding nudes to inebriated teenagers, young nurse Michael Alexander never really knew what he was getting himself into. But now, sixteen years since he was first launched into his nursing career – as the only man in a gynaecology ward – he’s pretty much dealt with everything: Body parts that come off in his hands; ... Read more

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From the people who brought you the bestselling Confessions of a GP.From stampeding nudes to inebriated teenagers, young nurse Michael Alexander never really knew what he was getting himself into. But now, sixteen years since he was first launched into his nursing career – as the only man in a gynaecology ward – he’s pretty much dealt with everything: Body parts that come off in his hands;
... Read more
In Shock

How Nearly Dying Made Me a Better Intensive Care Doctor

by Dr Rana Awdish ...

**'I read the first chapters at such a pace that I almost had to remind myself to breathe.' Sunday Times'Tense, powerful and gripping... her writing style is often nothing short of beautiful - evocative and emotional.' Adam Kay, ObserverAt seven months pregnant, intensive care doctor Rana Awdish suffered a catastrophic medical event, haemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

**'I read the first chapters at such a pace that I almost had to remind myself to breathe.' Sunday Times'Tense, powerful and gripping... her writing style is often nothing short of beautiful - evocative and emotional.' Adam Kay, ObserverAt seven months pregnant, intensive care doctor Rana Awdish suffered a catastrophic medical event, haemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her
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At the Coalface

The memoir of a pit nurse

by Joan Hart ...

A heart-warming story of a woman who devoted her life to helping others. This is the memoir of Joan, who started nursing in the 1940s and whose experiences took her into the Yorkshire mining pits and through the tumult of the 1984-85 miners’ strike.Joan Hart always knew what she wanted to do with her life. Born in South Yorkshire in 1932, she started her nursing training when she was 16, the ... Read more

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A heart-warming story of a woman who devoted her life to helping others. This is the memoir of Joan, who started nursing in the 1940s and whose experiences took her into the Yorkshire mining pits and through the tumult of the 1984-85 miners’ strike.Joan Hart always knew what she wanted to do with her life. Born in South Yorkshire in 1932, she started her nursing training when she was 16, the
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Lying Down in the Ever-Falling Snow

Canadian Health Professionals’ Experience of Compassion Fatigue

by Wendy Austin, E. Sharon Brintnell, Erika Goble, Leon Kagan, Linda Kreitzer, Denise J. Larsen, Brendan Leier ...

First used to describe the weariness the public felt toward media portrayals of societal crises, the term compassion fatigue has been taken up by health professionals to name—along with burnout, vicarious traumatization, compassion stress, and secondary traumatic stress—the condition of caregivers who become “too tired to care.” Compassion, long seen as the foundation of ethical caring, is ... Read more

$54.12 NZD

First used to describe the weariness the public felt toward media portrayals of societal crises, the term compassion fatigue has been taken up by health professionals to name—along with burnout, vicarious traumatization, compassion stress, and secondary traumatic stress—the condition of caregivers who become “too tired to care.” Compassion, long seen as the foundation of ethical caring, is
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Nursing in Today's World

Trends, Issues, and Management

by Amy Stegen, Holli Sowerby ...

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. Fully updated to cover today’s issues and trends, this classic text contains many real-life scenarios, giving students ample opportunities to understand and apply what they are learning. Chronological coverage ... Read more

$106.59 NZD

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. Fully updated to cover today’s issues and trends, this classic text contains many real-life scenarios, giving students ample opportunities to understand and apply what they are learning. Chronological coverage
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Ethics in Professional Life

Virtues for Health and Social Care

by Sarah Banks, Dr Ann Gallagher ...

What does it mean to be a good professional? What is the role of courage in professional life? How do we develop the moral qualities of respectfulness, justice and care?Firmly rooted in practice, this book is a timely exploration of the nature and value of a virtue-based approach to ethics in health and social care. Skilfully drawing on relevant moral philosophical literature, Part I offers a ... Read more

$75.08 NZD

What does it mean to be a good professional? What is the role of courage in professional life? How do we develop the moral qualities of respectfulness, justice and care?Firmly rooted in practice, this book is a timely exploration of the nature and value of a virtue-based approach to ethics in health and social care. Skilfully drawing on relevant moral philosophical literature, Part I offers a
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Health Systems, Health, Wealth And Societal Well-Being: Assessing The Case For Investing In Health Systems

by Martin McKee, Josep Figueras, Richard B. Saltman ...

This book, part of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy series, looks at health systems from a new perspective by arguing that they are part and parcel of improving health and achieving better economic growth. ... Read more

$74.10 NZD

This book, part of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy series, looks at health systems from a new perspective by arguing that they are part and parcel of improving health and achieving better economic growth.
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Daily Habit Hacks

by Sushil K. Karki ...

Every day we consciously and unconsciously we are performing habits, and whatever you call them, whether it be your routines, rituals, or behaviors, habits are a part of all of us. Habits can be divided into three different areas. First, are those habits that we don't notice anymore because they are deeply embedded in our daily lives. These habits include brushing our teeth or tying our shoelaces. ... Read more

$15.20 NZD

Every day we consciously and unconsciously we are performing habits, and whatever you call them, whether it be your routines, rituals, or behaviors, habits are a part of all of us. Habits can be divided into three different areas. First, are those habits that we don't notice anymore because they are deeply embedded in our daily lives. These habits include brushing our teeth or tying our shoelaces.
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Against Medical Advice

Addressing Treatment Refusal

by Luanne Linnard-Palmer, EdD, CPN, RN, Ellen Christiansen, DNP, FNP-BC, PHNA-BC, RN ...

Refusal, delay or limitation of traditional medical treatments, including vaccines, is an increasing phenomenon. With the desire to apply one’s religion, culture or philosophy, treatment refusals are on the rise. Professionals working in social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, ancillary services as well as nurses in academic environments, professional settings and advanced practice roles can use this ... Read more

$42.02 NZD

Refusal, delay or limitation of traditional medical treatments, including vaccines, is an increasing phenomenon. With the desire to apply one’s religion, culture or philosophy, treatment refusals are on the rise. Professionals working in social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, ancillary services as well as nurses in academic environments, professional settings and advanced practice roles can use this
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Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe

by Douglas Long ...

Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe is every nurse’s guidebook to understanding this subject. Nurses will learn what they need to do to keep their patients safe and stay within the legal limits of a nursing license as well as their employer’s polic ... Read more

$62.61 NZD

Nursing Scope of Practice in Europe is every nurse’s guidebook to understanding this subject. Nurses will learn what they need to do to keep their patients safe and stay within the legal limits of a nursing license as well as their employer’s polic
... Read more
Legal Medicine - E-BOOK

Health Care Law and Medical Ethics

by American College of Legal Medicine, American Board of Legal Medicine ...

Authored by the two primary organizations in the field, Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition, remains the premier treatise in this increasingly important area of medical practice. In the midst of a progressively litigious culture, this essential reference provides up-to-date information on topics surrounding professional medical liability, the business aspects of medical ... Read more

$267.02 NZD

Authored by the two primary organizations in the field, Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition, remains the premier treatise in this increasingly important area of medical practice. In the midst of a progressively litigious culture, this essential reference provides up-to-date information on topics surrounding professional medical liability, the business aspects of medical
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Living with Chronic Illness and Disability

Principles for nursing practice

by Amanda Johnson, RN, DipT(Nsg), PhD, MHScEd, Esther Chang, DNE, BAppSc(AdvNur), MEdAdmin, PhD, FACN ...

Fully updated and refreshed to reflect current knowledge, data and perspectives ... Read more

$125.22 NZD

Fully updated and refreshed to reflect current knowledge, data and perspectives
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Genomics Nursing

Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition

by American Nurses Association, International Society of Nurses in Genetics ...

The Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, formerly Genetics/Genomics Nursing, is an essential document for every genomics nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of genomics nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all genomics nurses ... Read more

$54.12 NZD

The Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, formerly Genetics/Genomics Nursing, is an essential document for every genomics nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of genomics nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all genomics nurses
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Beraten in Interaktion

Eine gespraechslinguistische Typologie des Beratens

Edited by Ina Pick ...

Series Book 60 - FORUM ANGEWANDTE LINGUISTIK – F.A.L.
Der Band vereint linguistische Analysen und Ergebnisse zum Beraten in verschiedensten Handlungsfeldern wie Medizin, Psychiatrie, Pflege, Recht, Schule und Hochschule, Weiterbildung, Coaching, Philosophische Praxis, Psychotherapie, Supervision, Soziale Arbeit, Gründung und Wirtschaft. Jedes Einzelkapitel bietet eine detaillierte Beschreibung eines Beratungsformates und seiner spezifischen ... Read more

$202.44 NZD

Der Band vereint linguistische Analysen und Ergebnisse zum Beraten in verschiedensten Handlungsfeldern wie Medizin, Psychiatrie, Pflege, Recht, Schule und Hochschule, Weiterbildung, Coaching, Philosophische Praxis, Psychotherapie, Supervision, Soziale Arbeit, Gründung und Wirtschaft. Jedes Einzelkapitel bietet eine detaillierte Beschreibung eines Beratungsformates und seiner spezifischen
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Nursing Raw and Uncut

by Helen Henry, Stella Joseph ...

Discover Nursing, Raw and Uncut, the untold story that will leave you wanting more. Have you ever wondered what nurses do behind closed curtains?Nursing has evolved from the abstract image of its predecessors wearing the perfect cap atop a perfectly shaped bun. This unveiling will give you a glimpse into their world. From their perspective. It doesn't always match the vision of Florence ... Read more

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Discover Nursing, Raw and Uncut, the untold story that will leave you wanting more. Have you ever wondered what nurses do behind closed curtains?Nursing has evolved from the abstract image of its predecessors wearing the perfect cap atop a perfectly shaped bun. This unveiling will give you a glimpse into their world. From their perspective. It doesn't always match the vision of Florence
... Read more
The Visit

by Renata Cantave ...

Anna is a visiting nurse. She loves her job. When she gets an assignment for an unexpected home care visit, she does not suspect her patient is wanted by authorities. While she is about to start his antibiotic infusion, he gets a phone call that will change everything. Her patient, Vladimir, is on the run and he must leave his location immediately. Terrified Anna becomes a hostage. After arriving ... Read more

$1.79 NZD

Anna is a visiting nurse. She loves her job. When she gets an assignment for an unexpected home care visit, she does not suspect her patient is wanted by authorities. While she is about to start his antibiotic infusion, he gets a phone call that will change everything. Her patient, Vladimir, is on the run and he must leave his location immediately. Terrified Anna becomes a hostage. After arriving
... Read more
Who Nurtures the Nurse?

by Rebecca Kenyon Kenyon R.N. B.S.N. ...

Through a collection of stories told by nurses in their own words, the book addresses why nurses are nurses, and why patients love them. Nurses are the glue that hold the medical process together. Patients, some with family support and others without, are in a strange and scary environment. Nurses help to combat those fears and anxieties that all patients and families have. These stories are from ... Read more

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Through a collection of stories told by nurses in their own words, the book addresses why nurses are nurses, and why patients love them. Nurses are the glue that hold the medical process together. Patients, some with family support and others without, are in a strange and scary environment. Nurses help to combat those fears and anxieties that all patients and families have. These stories are from
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Health Care in the Information Society

Volume 2 - From Anarchy of Transition to Programme for Reform

by David Ingram ...

In this fascinating book David Ingram traces the history of information technology and health informatics from its pioneers in the middle of the twentieth century to its latest developments.The book is distinctive in its broad scope and coverage and as the eyewitness account of an author who became the first UK professor appointed with the mission to bridge information technology with everyday ... Read more

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In this fascinating book David Ingram traces the history of information technology and health informatics from its pioneers in the middle of the twentieth century to its latest developments.The book is distinctive in its broad scope and coverage and as the eyewitness account of an author who became the first UK professor appointed with the mission to bridge information technology with everyday
... Read more
Vascular Nursing

Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition

by American Nurses Association, Soceity for Vascular Nursing ...

The Vascular Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition is an essential document for every vascular nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of vascular nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all vascular nurses are expected to competently perform, ... Read more

$44.08 NZD

The Vascular Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition is an essential document for every vascular nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of vascular nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all vascular nurses are expected to competently perform,
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Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

by Diana J. Mason, Adrianna Perez, Monica R. McLemore, Elizabeth Dickson ...

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Health Policy/Reform**Learn how to influence policy and become a leader in today's changing health care environment. Featuring analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person insights, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition continues to be the leading text on nursing action and activism ... Read more

$94.38 NZD

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Health Policy/Reform**Learn how to influence policy and become a leader in today's changing health care environment. Featuring analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person insights, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition continues to be the leading text on nursing action and activism
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Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

by Judith K. Leavitt, RN, MEd, FAAN, Mary W. Chaffee, RN, PhD, FAAN, Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN ...

Featuring analysis of healthcare issues and first-person stories, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care helps you develop skills in influencing policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in policies and politics, providing a more complete background than can be found in any other policy textbook on the market. ... Read more

$101.94 NZD

Featuring analysis of healthcare issues and first-person stories, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care helps you develop skills in influencing policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in policies and politics, providing a more complete background than can be found in any other policy textbook on the market.
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Nursing and Addictions, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

by Al Rundio, RN ...

Series Book Volume 48-3 - The Clinics: Nursing
This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America is Guest Edited by Al Rundio, RN, at Drexel University and will focus on Addictions. Article topics will include Office-Based Opioid Treatment, Addictions and Pregnancy, Peer Assistance, Relapse Prevention for Addictions, Adolescents and Addiction, Use of Photo Voice in Addictions, Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies, Maintaining Sobriety and ... Read more

$131.33 NZD

This issue of Nursing Clinics of North America is Guest Edited by Al Rundio, RN, at Drexel University and will focus on Addictions. Article topics will include Office-Based Opioid Treatment, Addictions and Pregnancy, Peer Assistance, Relapse Prevention for Addictions, Adolescents and Addiction, Use of Photo Voice in Addictions, Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies, Maintaining Sobriety and
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Patient and Person

Interpersonal Skills in Nursing

by Jane Stein-Parbury ...

A revised, updated edition of the bestselling nursing text promoting constructive interpersonal relationships.The latest edition of the ever-popular Patient and Person remains an authoritative guide to the practice and theory of developing interpersonal skills in nursing.This well known Elsevier nursing text has been fully revised and updated with new content and the latest research evidence, ... Read more

$54.95 NZD

A revised, updated edition of the bestselling nursing text promoting constructive interpersonal relationships.The latest edition of the ever-popular Patient and Person remains an authoritative guide to the practice and theory of developing interpersonal skills in nursing.This well known Elsevier nursing text has been fully revised and updated with new content and the latest research evidence,
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Essentials of Law for Health Professionals

by Kim Forrester, Debra Griffiths ...

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 3e has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to reflect the most recent changes in legislation relevant to the provision of health care services in Australia. Employment status of health professionals and issues of work cover, health and safety obligations, anti-discrimination issues are clearly outlined and discussed in the new edition. Legal ... Read more

$59.92 NZD

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 3e has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to reflect the most recent changes in legislation relevant to the provision of health care services in Australia. Employment status of health professionals and issues of work cover, health and safety obligations, anti-discrimination issues are clearly outlined and discussed in the new edition. Legal
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