Now completely up to date to meet the needs of today's pediatric nurses Mary Fran Hazinski's Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child 3rd Edition remains the foundational text of pediatric critical care nursing Known for its outstanding organization & clear descriptions this comprehensive reference details the unique care required for critically ill children with thorough discussions of physiology pathophysiology pharmacology collaborative management & nursing management Ten new chapters new advanced practice content & new nurse contributors & reviewers ensure that this classic text continues to be the essential resource for the care of critically ill children Details differences in caring for critically ill children as compared with caring for adults how to modify assessment procedures consider aspects of psychosocial development & examine developmental aspects of various body systems Provides comprehensive coverage of physiology pathophysiology pharmacology & nursing management related to care of the critically ill child

Includes:: detailed Nursing Care Plans for select disorders Contains helpful appendices such as pediatric drug dosages central venous catheter care & pediatric fluid requirements Features Evolve online resources with additional content for further study of related topics including tables for ease of recollection of material & additional references Contains 10 all-new chapters including Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics; Shock Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation; Mechanical Support of Cardiopulmonary Function; Fluid Electrolyte & Endocrine Problems; Immunology & Infectious Disorders; Transplantation & Organ Donation; Toxicology Poisonings; Fundamentals of Quality Improvement & Patient Safety; Clinical Informatics; & Ethical Issues in Pediatric Critical Care Features nurse contributors & reviewers for every chapter making this edition a truly collaborative text Provides information vital to the advanced practice nurse such as assessment tools & severity of illness management

Includes:: numerous Pearls that highlight practical wisdom from experts in pediatric critical care nursing



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The newly updated Nursing Facts Made Incredibly Quick! (R) 3rd Edition is the essential take-along pocket guide offering instant access to the everyday clinical tools & information required of nurses in all specialty areas Supporting you like a friendly experienced coworker this enjoyable guide explains the vital nursing terms concepts & methods with easy-to-remember how-tos on essential protocols treatment algorithms & technical skills This must-have resource delivers on-the-spot confidence & information needed for successful classroom & clinical knowledge Get the know-how you need to succeed with this colorful in-your-pocket guide featuring NEW & updated content on all the basic vital nursing skills Spiral-bound format to easily fit in your pocket for quick at-a-glance answers Laminated wipe-clean pages perfect for notetaking & revising Clear concise text backed by dozens of color photos tables drawings & diagrams Clear directions on performing assessments including Cardiovascular respiratory neurologic gastrointestinal musculoskeletal integumentary & endocrine body systems Geriatric pediatric & psychiatric patient assessments Pain assessments Color-coded tabs providing quick access to information on a broad range of skills with illustrated quick techniques data & information on areas such as Administering & monitoring medications & IV therapy including dosage information Emergency care Nutrition
- troubleshooting tube-feeding problems evaluating nutritional disorders nutritional guidelines Vital-sign ranges by age group Suicide interventions CPR algorithms & ECG quick-reference Quick-scan charts
- lab values Infusion rates Teaching aids Important on-the-job resources Evidence-based nursing practices Conversion charts for weight body temperature liquids & solids CDC infection control guidelines Patient safety & identification guidelines Cultural considerations in patient care Dangerous abbreviations to avoid in clinical documentation English-Spanish quick-reference guide & dictionary Clinical Editor Tracy Taylor MSN RN is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nursing at Kettering College in Kettering Ohio

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This text standardizes the terminology & criteria for measurable or desirable outcomes as a result of interventions performed by nurses Clinicians students educators researchers & administrators in a variety of clinical educational & research venues can use the classification which serves as an important focus for both cost containment & effective care This new edition is even more comprehensive &

Includes:: specific indicators that can be used as intermediate outcomes or to evaluate & rate the patient in relation to outcome achievement 490 research-based nursing outcome labels promote standardization of expected patient outcomes Definitions lists of indicators publication facts lines & references provide all of the information you need to understand outcomes A label name definition set of indications 5 point Likert measurement scale a publication facts line & selected references are presented for each outcomes Linkages between NOC outcomes & 2012-2014 NANDA-I Diagnoses & Functional Health Patterns promote clinical decision-making Core outcomes are included for specialty practice across care settings 107 NEW outcome labels allow you to better define patient outcomes that are responsive to nursing care NEW! Health Management class added to the NOC taxonomy

Includes:: outcomes that describe the individual's role in the management of an acute or chronic condition



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The second edition of the successful & definitive nursing textbook Nursing Practice is designed to support the student throughout the entire nursing degree Structured around the latest Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct it explores a range of clinical & professional issues that the student will need to know in one complete & accessible volume Thoroughly updated & with full-colour high quality illustrations throughout this new edition features an additional chapter on the principles of supporting families & carers in practice advice on revalidation as well as a number of learning features & activities to help consolidate learning Nursing Practice provides invaluable information to enable not just student nurses but also those who are qualified & members of the extended nursing family to develop a deeper understanding of their patients needs & to ensure that they are practicing safely & effectively ...

Nursing Research Generating & Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice 10th Edition has been thoroughly updated & revised to emphasize the link between research & evidence-based practice The 10th edition of this classic textbook presents state-of-the-art methods for conducting high-quality studies The for-purchase Resource Manual

Includes:: application exercises models of comprehensive research critiques & a Toolkit (which appears on the Point) that contains exemplary research tools such as consent forms a demographic questionnaire & statistical table templates-all in easily adapted Word documents

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Nursing Theories A Framework for Professional Practice Second Edition covers the work of those who have been central to nursing theory for decades as well as many newer theorists The text draws content from topics such as philosophy conceptual models & the middle range theories of nursing The Second Edition features additional practice level or middle range theories with supporting diagrams that illustrate the use the nursing process in the context of the specific theory Each chapter will also feature call out boxes describing the literature of the theory's use in nursing practice Updates to the Second Edition New chapter on Transitions Theory New coverage on Postpartum Depression New information on Uncertainty in Illness Theory Illustrations in each theory chapter demonstrate how theory relates to the nursing process Current examples found in each chapter tied to updated research ...

Loved for its humor readability & inviting cartoons Nursing Today Transitions & Trends 9th Edition helps you prepare for the NCLEX-RN Examination
- while giving you valuable information to succeed in your professional career It reflects current issues & trending topics that nurses will face ensuring that you graduate not only with patient care skills but also with career development skills such as resume writing finding a job & effective interviewing This edition features test-taking tips for the NCLEX-RN Examination & updated Evolve resources for students including review questions & case studies Thorough coverage of all the most important issues faced by the new nurse preparing you for a professional career An engaging approach features lively cartoons chapter objectives bibliographies & colorful summary boxes An emphasis on making the transition into the workplace is included in chapters such as NCLEX-RN?and the New Graduate Employment Considerations Opportunities Resumes & Interviewing?and? Mentorship & Preceptorship Critical Thinking boxes in every chapter offer questions & exercises asking you to apply what you have learned to clinical practice Evidence-Based Practice boxes & evidence-based practice content throughout focus your attention on the research evidence that supports clinical practice? Content on the role of nursing

Includes:: changes related to the BSN in 10 campaign & how these might affect entry into practice as well as differentiated nursing practice models Mentoring & preceptorship content discusses preceptorships as a capstone course versus a formalized preceptorship or nurse externship in which a student is employed by a healthcare facility as well as the advantages of & tips for getting a nurse externship while in nursing school NEW & UPDATED! Thoroughly updated content throughout with new information on areas such as 2016 NCLEX test plan & passfail determinates by level of difficulty interprofessional education serious reportable events & never events & nursing responsibilities in spiritual care UPDATED! New content on leadership & followership features professional models of nursing practice like medical or health homes & nurse-managed health centers EXPANDED! Added QSEN competencies related to effective communication team building evidence-based practice patient safety & quality assurance highlighted throughout UPDATED & IMPROVED! Section restructuring makes this edition even easier to follow UPDATED! Evolve resources for students include review questions & case studies


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Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy & birthing book for modern mothers-to-be & their partners who want a more integrative approach Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births & helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula This beautiful comprehensive & judgement-free pregnancy companion covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks Including supportive self-care & mindfulness exercises trimester-specific holistic remedies nourishing foods & recipes for every month of pregnancy along with more than 40 charming & helpful illustrations it's got everything modern mother would want to know fetal development making birth choices the basics of breastfeeding tips on what to expect postpartum & more ...