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The Perinatal Nurses Guide to Avoiding a Lawsuit

by Patricia M. Connors, RN, MS, WHNP ...

In The Perinatal Nurses Guide to Avoiding a Lawsuit, Pat Connors shares her 10 years of experience and the expertise she acquired working as a legal nurse consultant and nurse expert. Working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, combined with 40 years as a perinatal nurse, affords her a unique ability to educate perinatal nurses as to factors that might lead them to become involved in the ... Read more

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In The Perinatal Nurses Guide to Avoiding a Lawsuit, Pat Connors shares her 10 years of experience and the expertise she acquired working as a legal nurse consultant and nurse expert. Working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys, combined with 40 years as a perinatal nurse, affords her a unique ability to educate perinatal nurses as to factors that might lead them to become involved in the
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TOP 10 Geriatric Syndromes: Clinical Management Strategies

by Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist ...

This book will present many of the expected changes caused by normal aging and the Top Ten Geriatric Syndromes elders experience. These syndromes are a cascade of problems in an elders health and revolve around vision and hearing problems, elimination issues, dizziness, falls, and cognitive impairment including delirium as well as dementia (such as Alzheimers disease). For these reasons, providing ... Read more

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This book will present many of the expected changes caused by normal aging and the Top Ten Geriatric Syndromes elders experience. These syndromes are a cascade of problems in an elders health and revolve around vision and hearing problems, elimination issues, dizziness, falls, and cognitive impairment including delirium as well as dementia (such as Alzheimers disease). For these reasons, providing
... Read more
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;
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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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Law for Nurse Leaders, Second Edition

by Diana Ballard, JD, MBA, RN, Paula DiMeo Grant, BSN, MA, JD, RN ...

Praise for the First Edition:"This book is so well written! I cannot say enough positive things about the material I have read. ...This is excellent material and should be a 'stock' book in the library of every nurse!"--Helen Gordon, DNP, MS, CNM, Assistant Professor, Duke School of NursingOne of the most hotly discussed and debated areas of society today, health care law carries a host of legal ... Read more

$72.08 USD

Praise for the First Edition:"This book is so well written! I cannot say enough positive things about the material I have read. ...This is excellent material and should be a 'stock' book in the library of every nurse!"--Helen Gordon, DNP, MS, CNM, Assistant Professor, Duke School of NursingOne of the most hotly discussed and debated areas of society today, health care law carries a host of legal
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Leininger's Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research & Practice, Fourth Edition

by Marilyn R. McFarland, Hiba B. Wehbe-Alamah ...

The Cornerstone Text on Transcultural Nursing Concepts – Updated with the Latest Advances and BreakthroughsA Doody’s Core Title for 2024 & 2021!Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research & Practices, Fourth Edition offers theoretical and practical guidance about the provision of client-focused care by integrating cultural values, beliefs, and lifeways into an individualized ... Read more

$69.29 USD

The Cornerstone Text on Transcultural Nursing Concepts – Updated with the Latest Advances and BreakthroughsA Doody’s Core Title for 2024 & 2021!Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing: Concepts, Theories, Research & Practices, Fourth Edition offers theoretical and practical guidance about the provision of client-focused care by integrating cultural values, beliefs, and lifeways into an individualized
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Importing Care, Faithful Service

Filipino and Indian American Nurses at a Veterans Hospital

by Stephen M. Cherry ...

Series series Critical Issues in Health and Medicine
Every year thousands of foreign-born Filipino and Indian nurses immigrate to the United States. Despite being well trained and desperately needed, they enter the country at a time, not unlike the past, when the American social and political climate is once again increasingly unwelcoming to them as immigrants. Drawing on rich ethnographic and survey data, collected over a four-year period, this ... Read more

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Every year thousands of foreign-born Filipino and Indian nurses immigrate to the United States. Despite being well trained and desperately needed, they enter the country at a time, not unlike the past, when the American social and political climate is once again increasingly unwelcoming to them as immigrants. Drawing on rich ethnographic and survey data, collected over a four-year period, this
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Associated Factors of Low Back Pain Among Jordanian nurses

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by alaa selmi ...

This book is master thesis about ( Low Back Pain ) among nurses , Discuss the problem and develop solutions in a scientific framework. Based on scientific researchs ... Read more

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This book is master thesis about ( Low Back Pain ) among nurses , Discuss the problem and develop solutions in a scientific framework. Based on scientific researchs
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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, Deborah B Gardner, Freida Hopkins Outlaw, Eileen T. O'Grady ...

Featuring analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person stories, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 7th Edition is the leader in helping students develop skills in influencing policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in this classic text, providing a more complete background than can be found ... Read more

$87.47 USD

Featuring analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person stories, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 7th Edition is the leader in helping students develop skills in influencing policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in this classic text, providing a more complete background than can be found
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What Would Florence Do?

A Guide for New Nurse Managers

by Sue Johnson ...

ANA’s What Would Florence Do? A Guide for New Nurse Managers, is designed to help nurses excel in their management roles, regardless of tenure. This publication is an excellent resource that all CNOs or health care HR professionals can provide to their new and existing nurse management staff as an essential training guide. Being a nurse manager is a tremendous responsibility and an exciting ... Read more

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ANA’s What Would Florence Do? A Guide for New Nurse Managers, is designed to help nurses excel in their management roles, regardless of tenure. This publication is an excellent resource that all CNOs or health care HR professionals can provide to their new and existing nurse management staff as an essential training guide. Being a nurse manager is a tremendous responsibility and an exciting
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Learning IOM/HMD

Implications of the Institute of Medicine and Health & Medicine Division Reports for Nursing Education

by Anita Finkleman ...

This revised companion book to Teaching IOM/HMD: Implications of the Institute of Medicine and Health & Medicine Division Reports for Nursing Education brings the IOM and HMD reports to life for learners. The easy-to-follow guidance helps students and nurses in professional development easily conceptualize how the reports influence and affect modern nursing practice. It introduces the concept of ... Read more

$20.78 USD

This revised companion book to Teaching IOM/HMD: Implications of the Institute of Medicine and Health & Medicine Division Reports for Nursing Education brings the IOM and HMD reports to life for learners. The easy-to-follow guidance helps students and nurses in professional development easily conceptualize how the reports influence and affect modern nursing practice. It introduces the concept of
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Notes on Nursing

What it Is, and What it Is Not

by Florence Nightingale ...

Neither in my own nursing education at the B.S.N. nor at the M.S.N. level, was it even suggested, much less required, that I read any of Florence Nightingale's original writings. Even as a nurse educator for over 30 years, I did not require my students to read her writings either. After reading this book, I now believe it is a void in the education of a nurse not to read at least some of the ... Read more

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Neither in my own nursing education at the B.S.N. nor at the M.S.N. level, was it even suggested, much less required, that I read any of Florence Nightingale's original writings. Even as a nurse educator for over 30 years, I did not require my students to read her writings either. After reading this book, I now believe it is a void in the education of a nurse not to read at least some of the
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Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions - E-Book

Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions - E-Book

by Regina F. Doherty, Ruth B. Purtilo ...

Learn to recognize, understand, and resolve ethical problems in the workplace with Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 6th Edition. Ideal for all practicing and aspiring healthcare professionals, this unique text gives readers a solid foundation in basic ethical theory, the terms and concepts of ethics, and the numerous ethical issues surrounding health care today. The new sixth edition ... Read more

$55.07 USD

Learn to recognize, understand, and resolve ethical problems in the workplace with Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 6th Edition. Ideal for all practicing and aspiring healthcare professionals, this unique text gives readers a solid foundation in basic ethical theory, the terms and concepts of ethics, and the numerous ethical issues surrounding health care today. The new sixth edition
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Sociology in Nursing and Healthcare E-Book

Sociology in Nursing and Healthcare E-Book

by Hannah Cooke ...

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Nursing practice needs to be informed by an understanding of people and the societies in which they live. This introductory text has been designed specifically to discuss those aspects of sociology which are most relevant to nursing and the health care context in which it takes place.•A user-friendly ... Read more

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Nursing practice needs to be informed by an understanding of people and the societies in which they live. This introductory text has been designed specifically to discuss those aspects of sociology which are most relevant to nursing and the health care context in which it takes place.•A user-friendly
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Chronic Illness and Disability

Principles for Nursing Practice

by Esther Chang, Amanda Johnson ...

An updated edition of the essential nursing guide to a 21st-century 'epidemic'.Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and, increasingly, nurses in Australia and New Zealand are caring for people with chronic disease and disability across a range of care settings. This new edition of Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice is an indispensible tool, helping ... Read more

$72.89 USD

An updated edition of the essential nursing guide to a 21st-century 'epidemic'.Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and, increasingly, nurses in Australia and New Zealand are caring for people with chronic disease and disability across a range of care settings. This new edition of Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice is an indispensible tool, helping
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Intellectual Disability Nursing

An Oral History Project

by Bob Gates, Colin Griffiths, Helen L. Atherton, Su McAnelly, Paul Keenan, Sandra Fleming, Carmel Doyle, Michelle Cleary, Paul Sutton ...

Series series Emerald Points
This unique monograph, based on empirical research, used the oral history approach to explore the careers of 31 intellectual disability nurses from England and the Republic of Ireland; each with at least 30 years' experience.We sought to understand motives for such long service to nursing practice. Some had worked in the intellectual disability hospitals of the 19th and 20th Centuries. In both ... Read more

$35.45 USD

This unique monograph, based on empirical research, used the oral history approach to explore the careers of 31 intellectual disability nurses from England and the Republic of Ireland; each with at least 30 years' experience.We sought to understand motives for such long service to nursing practice. Some had worked in the intellectual disability hospitals of the 19th and 20th Centuries. In both
... Read more
The Good Samaritan Nurse in a Secular Age

by Teresa Lynch ...

Christian and other nurses in the hostile modern and increasingly secular age may feel helpless in an environment that created the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) and continues to foster end of life 'care' through sedation and dehydration. The book aims to enlighten both health professionals and the public alike to their rights of conscience and knowledge of the needs of vulnerable patients whether ... Read more

$17.72 USD

Christian and other nurses in the hostile modern and increasingly secular age may feel helpless in an environment that created the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) and continues to foster end of life 'care' through sedation and dehydration. The book aims to enlighten both health professionals and the public alike to their rights of conscience and knowledge of the needs of vulnerable patients whether
... Read more
Health Equity and Nursing

Achieving Equity Through Policy, Population Health, and Interprofessional Collaboration

Edited by Margaret P. Moss, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, Janice Phillips, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN ...

Authored by highly respected nurse educators, leaders, and scholars, this text focuses on the power of nurses and how they can make substantial contributions to improve the health of all populations. It delivers an in-depth examination and analysis of current issues and determinants of health as outlined by Healthy People 2020 and addresses AACN’s Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced ... Read more

$72.89 USD

Authored by highly respected nurse educators, leaders, and scholars, this text focuses on the power of nurses and how they can make substantial contributions to improve the health of all populations. It delivers an in-depth examination and analysis of current issues and determinants of health as outlined by Healthy People 2020 and addresses AACN’s Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced
... Read more
Teaching with Technologies in Nursing and the Health Professions

Strategies for Engagement, Quality, and Safety

by Christine Hober, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE, Wanda Bonnel, PhD, APRN, ANEF, Katharine V. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE ...

Praise for the First Edition:“This is an excellent resource, highly recommended for new and seasoned educators at every level.”--Nursing Education PerspectivesWritten for new and aspiring nursing faculty, this unique book delivers broad teaching principles alongside strategies for selecting the best technology. New generations of students are increasingly familiar with technology, and require ... Read more

$69.65 USD

Praise for the First Edition:“This is an excellent resource, highly recommended for new and seasoned educators at every level.”--Nursing Education PerspectivesWritten for new and aspiring nursing faculty, this unique book delivers broad teaching principles alongside strategies for selecting the best technology. New generations of students are increasingly familiar with technology, and require
... Read more
Fast Facts to Loving Your Research Project

A Stress-free Guide for Novice Researchers in Nursing and Healthcare

Edited by Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, APN, ANEF, FAANP ...

Series series Fast Facts
While often greeted with trepidation, the importance of a research project—how it is conducted and its significance to practice—is an essential aspect of nursing and other healthcare arenas. This innovative resource is a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based practice and other types of research-based initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Using a method formed through years of teaching ... Read more

$29.15 USD

While often greeted with trepidation, the importance of a research project—how it is conducted and its significance to practice—is an essential aspect of nursing and other healthcare arenas. This innovative resource is a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based practice and other types of research-based initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Using a method formed through years of teaching
... Read more
Population Health for Nurses

Improving Community Outcomes

Edited by Diana R. Mager, DNP, RN-BC, Jaclyn E. Conelius ...

A nurse’s field guide to improving health outcomes for distinct patient populationsThis practical text is distinguished by its in-depth coverage of populations, ranging from opioidaddicted veterans to young children suffering from obesity. Focused on the educational needs of students in undergraduate and bridge programs, this book is grounded in evidence-based practice, in-depth content, and ... Read more

$64.79 USD

A nurse’s field guide to improving health outcomes for distinct patient populationsThis practical text is distinguished by its in-depth coverage of populations, ranging from opioidaddicted veterans to young children suffering from obesity. Focused on the educational needs of students in undergraduate and bridge programs, this book is grounded in evidence-based practice, in-depth content, and
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Advanced Practice Nursing

Core Concepts for Professional Role Development

Edited by Michaelene P. Jansen, PhD, RN-C, GNP-BC, NP-C, Kathryn A. Blair, PhD, FNP, FAANP ...

The fifth edition of this topflight text on nurse practitioner role development is completely updated and expanded to encompass the full sphere of current practice roles. These include interprofessional, global health, and leadership roles and such practice issues as credentialing, prescriptive authority, and liabilities. The book encompasses the diverse expertise of contributors from a wide ... Read more

$64.79 USD

The fifth edition of this topflight text on nurse practitioner role development is completely updated and expanded to encompass the full sphere of current practice roles. These include interprofessional, global health, and leadership roles and such practice issues as credentialing, prescriptive authority, and liabilities. The book encompasses the diverse expertise of contributors from a wide
... Read more
Giving Through Teaching

How Nurse Educators Are Changing the World

Edited by Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, Cathleen M. Shultz, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, Tonia D. Aiken, JD, RN ...

Giving Through Teaching presents compelling stories of nurse educators and their students who have given their time, talents, skills, and resources to make the world a better place. Sharing stories from more than 70 nurse educators, this unique book inspires nurses to continue the work of their peers and to tell their own stories.Highlighting the efforts of U.S. nurse educators both at home and ... Read more

$51.02 USD

Giving Through Teaching presents compelling stories of nurse educators and their students who have given their time, talents, skills, and resources to make the world a better place. Sharing stories from more than 70 nurse educators, this unique book inspires nurses to continue the work of their peers and to tell their own stories.Highlighting the efforts of U.S. nurse educators both at home and
... Read more
Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger

Steps toward Healing

by Sandra P. Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN ...

AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! (Second Edition)"This book is a gem! It provides a wealth of well researched information to help the reader understand sources of stressÖ.It tackles very important issues that lead to burnout and provides an exceptionally comprehensive analysisÖ.This book is illuminating for clinicians."Afaf Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAANDean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania ... Read more

$47.78 USD

AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! (Second Edition)"This book is a gem! It provides a wealth of well researched information to help the reader understand sources of stressÖ.It tackles very important issues that lead to burnout and provides an exceptionally comprehensive analysisÖ.This book is illuminating for clinicians."Afaf Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAANDean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania
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