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Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing - Theory and Application (Paperback, Eleventh, International Edition):... Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing - Theory and Application (Paperback, Eleventh, International Edition)
Carol J. Huston
R1,628 Discovery Miles 16 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The best-selling leadership and management text available for nursing education programs, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application, 11th Edition, combines the latest evidence-based content and a proven experiential approach to prepare students for success as they join today's professional nursing workforce. Robust coverage and hundreds of active learning exercises help students overcome a lack of real-world leadership experience and meet the demands of today's challenging, ever-changing healthcare system. From managing conflict and working collaboratively to organizing patient care and staffing, students vicariously experience the responsibilities of mid- and top-level nursing managers and hone their critical-thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills before entering high-stakes clinical settings. The updated 11th Edition reflects the most current practices and clinical priorities in nursing leadership and management, including updated coverage of supply chain management, academic integrity as an ethical issue, healthcare reform, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations, workplace violence, and drug diversion/reentry to work as part of substance use disorder in nursing. An array of accompanying student and instructor resources helps you make the most of your course and ensure students' success throughout their nursing education. New to this edition: NEW! Updated content reflects the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on healthcare and the latest perspectives on transformative thinking and action, dynamic priority setting, patient and worker safety, and physical and human resource allocation. UPDATED! Additional learning exercises familiarize students with outpatient/community practice settings and emphasize the importance of social justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity considerations in the nursing workplace. UPDATED! Crosswalk tables incorporate the AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and updated ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. UPDATED! Streamlined coverage throughout keeps content manageable and engaging for efficient study.

The Boy Next Door (Hardcover): Peggy Lindgren The Boy Next Door (Hardcover)
Peggy Lindgren
R604 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Fourth Edition - Model and Guidelines... Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Fourth Edition - Model and Guidelines (Hardcover, 4th ed.)
Deborah Dang, Sandra L Dearholt, Kim Bissett
R2,429 Discovery Miles 24 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Gift of a Peaceful Death (Hardcover): Kathryn F Weymouth The Gift of a Peaceful Death (Hardcover)
Kathryn F Weymouth
R731 Discovery Miles 7 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Special Topics in Drug Discovery (Hardcover): Taosheng Chen, Sergio Chai Special Topics in Drug Discovery (Hardcover)
Taosheng Chen, Sergio Chai
R3,354 Discovery Miles 33 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Calculating Drug Dosages - A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Sandra Luz Martinez De... Calculating Drug Dosages - A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Sandra Luz Martinez De Castillo, Maryanne Werner-Mccullough, F.A. Davis Company
R2,275 Discovery Miles 22 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Master math concepts. Ensure patient safety. Conquer your fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Color-coded, step-by-step guidance shows you how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. You’ll begin with a basic math assessment and then explore in-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs.

The Future of Nursing: Advancing Nursing Education and Practice Through Technology, An Issue of Nursing Clinics, Volume 57-4... The Future of Nursing: Advancing Nursing Education and Practice Through Technology, An Issue of Nursing Clinics, Volume 57-4 (Hardcover)
Joni Tornwall
R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and associate professor of clinical nursing Dr. Joni Tornwall brings her considerable expertise to the topic of The Future of Nursing: Advancing Nursing Education and Practice Through Technology. Ideal for both direct-care nurses and nurse educators, this issues presents articles related to quality and safety, disaster preparedness, simulation education, nursing resilience and self-care, inclusion, interprofessional education and practice, and continuing education for nurses. Articles also explore innovations in the use of technology in teaching and practice, including forensic nursing, mentorship for diverse learner populations, instructor and practitioner presence in telehealth and virtual clinical instruction, and practical applications in nursing policy and ethics. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including on-the-go strategies to enhance resilience and self-care: using technology to create healthy cultures; why quality and safety education matters in nursing practice; physical assessment skills in education and practice; disaster preparedness: keeping nursing staff and students at the ready; how to use interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) and technology to improve academic and practice outcomes; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advancing nursing education and practice through technology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Skills for Nursing & Healthcare Students - study skills, maths and science (Paperback, 2nd edition): Pearl Shihab, Ailsa... Skills for Nursing & Healthcare Students - study skills, maths and science (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Pearl Shihab, Ailsa Clarke, Lori Garrett
R1,232 Discovery Miles 12 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This clear, helpful and interactive book will help you prepare for and succeed in your nursing and healthcare studies. Supporting anatomy and physiology, drug administration, clinical practice and preparation for assessments, this book will give you the tools to success. Using examples from practice to bring the subjects to life, Skills for Nursing & Healthcare Students is your essential guide to the core skills you will need to master. The book includes guided explanations and interactive exercises that will help you brush up on your maths and study skills and get up-to-speed with anatomical terminology, the basics of the human body, chemistry and cell biology.

The Institutional Practice (Hardcover): Gudmund Agotnes The Institutional Practice (Hardcover)
Gudmund Agotnes
R1,263 Discovery Miles 12 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
That's Good Grease (Hardcover): Rick Schneider That's Good Grease (Hardcover)
Rick Schneider
R768 Discovery Miles 7 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A History of Nursing [microform] - the Evolution of Nursing Systems From the Earliest Times to the Foundation of the First... A History of Nursing [microform] - the Evolution of Nursing Systems From the Earliest Times to the Foundation of the First English and American Training Schools for Nurses; 4 (Hardcover)
M Adelaide (Mary Adelaide) Nutting, Lavinia L 1858-1956 Dock
R977 Discovery Miles 9 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Loving to the End ... and On - A Guide to the Impossibly Possible (Hardcover): Lynn B. Robinson Loving to the End ... and On - A Guide to the Impossibly Possible (Hardcover)
Lynn B. Robinson
R702 R624 Discovery Miles 6 240 Save R78 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - From Student to Leader (Paperback, 10th edition): Lisa Carroll, Janyce L Collier Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - From Student to Leader (Paperback, 10th edition)
Lisa Carroll, Janyce L Collier
R1,542 Discovery Miles 15 420 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Take an exciting journey to success in your LPN/LVN career! Emphasizing leadership and clinical judgment skills, Success in Practical / Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition helps you navigate your way through nursing school, examinations, the job search, and success in professional practice. It describes the building blocks essential to a successful career, such as critical thinking, ethics, effective communication, and an understanding of your role in the nursing process. Also useful are review questions to help you get ready for the NCLEX-PN® examination. Written by educators Lisa Falgiatore Carroll and Janyce Collier, this edition adds new insight into the ways self-empowerment can help you achieve positive outcomes in class and on the job. Basic career information includes the value of the LPN, workforce trends, state regulations governing LPN practice, and insight into safe practice and NCLEX-PN® success. Learning features in each chapter include objectives and key terms with phonetic pronunciations, with definitions in the text and in the glossary. Storytelling narratives at the beginning of specific chapters use real-life scenarios to provide context for the topic. Get Ready for the NCLEX-PN® Examination section at the end of each chapter includes key points, critical thinking scenarios, additional learning resources, and review questions with answers at the back of the book. Test-taking and interview preparation tips prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN Examination and guide you through the job search, applications, and interviews - including electronic resumes. Critical Thinking boxes provide opportunities to practice problem solving. Coordinated Care boxes develop leadership and management skills with hints, tools, and activities. Keep in Mind boxes introduce the underlying theme of each chapter. Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in practice settings. Try This! boxes challenge students to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. Full-color design makes this text visually appealing and easy to read. References cite evidence-based information and can be found in the back of the book. NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-style questions are provided at the end of each chapter. NEW! Empowerment boxes introduce tools that can affect positive outcomes in class, clinicals, and professional practice. NEW! Updated content includes delegation, preparing students for leadership positions immediately upon graduation, and the latest on clinical judgment.

Self-identified Reasons for Health Behavior Change--implications for Educators (Hardcover): Mary Smolenski Self-identified Reasons for Health Behavior Change--implications for Educators (Hardcover)
Mary Smolenski
R2,270 Discovery Miles 22 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Neonatal Nursing - Scope and Standards of Practice (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): National Association of Neonatal Nurses,... Neonatal Nursing - Scope and Standards of Practice (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
National Association of Neonatal Nurses, American Nurses' Association
R1,054 Discovery Miles 10 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Neonatal Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is an essential document for every neonatal nurse. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of neonatal nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviours that all registered neonatal nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting.The product of extensive thought work by many registered nurses, this new edition provides 17 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels. This premier professional resource informs and guides neonatal nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care. It is a must-have for every registered neonatal nurse.

Leadership Upgrade - 10 Keys to Become the Leader Your World Is Waiting For - Home, Community, Work: 10 Keys to Become the... Leadership Upgrade - 10 Keys to Become the Leader Your World Is Waiting For - Home, Community, Work: 10 Keys to Become the Leader Your World Is Waiting For - Home, Community, Work (Hardcover)
Michael Rowell
R1,124 Discovery Miles 11 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Basic Pharmacokinetic Concepts and Some Clinical Applications (Hardcover): Tarek A Ahmed Basic Pharmacokinetic Concepts and Some Clinical Applications (Hardcover)
Tarek A Ahmed
R3,348 Discovery Miles 33 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Nursing Practice - Knowledge and Care 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition): I. Peate Nursing Practice - Knowledge and Care 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
I. Peate
R1,271 Discovery Miles 12 710 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

ORGANIC REACTIONS In this updated third edition of the successful and definitive nursing textbook, Nursing Practice is designed to support the student throughout the entire nursing degree. Structured around the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and the latest Standards for Education, it explores a range of clinical and professional issues that the student will need to know in one complete and accessible volume. Written by a number of expert practitioners and academics who are passionate about the art and science of nursing, the book includes: How the field of health and social care has changed since the second edition of this popular text was published A systems approach to make learning and application easier Thorough coverage of maternity care, surgical care, cancer care, nutrition, skin integrity, medicine administration, pain management and more The elements, principles, art and science of nursing care Nursing Practice provides invaluable information to enable student nurses, as well as registered practitioners and members of the extended nursing family such as trainee nursing associates, to develop a deeper understanding of patients' needs and to ensure that they are practicing safely and effectively.

The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: Principles and Practice (Paperback, 4th edition): Ian Norman, Iain Ryrie The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: Principles and Practice (Paperback, 4th edition)
Ian Norman, Iain Ryrie
R1,403 R1,276 Discovery Miles 12 760 Save R127 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

*Interested in purchasing The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing as a SmartBook? Visit https://connect2.mheducation.com/join/?c=normanryrie4e to register for access today* This well-established textbook is a must-buy for all mental health nursing students and nurses in registered practice. Comprehensive and broad, it explores how mental health nursing has a positive impact on the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Several features help you get the most out of each chapter and apply theory to practice, including: * Personal Stories: Provide insight into the experience of mental health difficulties from the perspective of service users and their carers * Thinking Spaces: Help you reflect on your practice and assess your learning individually and in groups, with further guidance available online * Recommended Resources: Provide additional materials and support to help extend your learning New to this edition: With four brand new chapters plus nine chapters re-written by original authors, key developments in this edition include: * Physical health care of people with mental health problems * Care of people who experience trauma * Promoting mental health and well-being * Support needed by nurses to provide therapeutic care and to derive satisfaction from their work * Innovations in mental health practice 'The newly revised and updated edition has continued to offer an intelligent and readable text that offers a great deal to both students and those undertaking continuous professional development ... This edition continues to offer "thinking spaces" that encourage the reader to reflect upon and consider what they have learned in a most practical way. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and continue to be impressed with its high standards of presentation and scholarship'. Emeritus Professor Tony Butterworth CBE, Chair, Foundation of Nursing Studies, Vice Chair RCN Foundation, UK 'It is a pleasure to open this book and to see the comprehensive range of information and evidence based guidance in relation to effective practice in nursing. Even If you only buy one professional book this year make it this one!' Baroness Watkins of Tavistock; Crossbench Peer, PhD and RN (Adult and Mental Health), UK 'The importance of the teaching within this book cannot be underestimated ... The book is written by credible and respected practitioners and will support mental health nurses to practice from the best evidence available today working from and with the human condition'. Beverley Murphy, Director of Nursing, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Care - An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care (Paperback, 3rd edition):... Nursing Care - An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Barbara Smith, Linda Field
R1,484 Discovery Miles 14 840 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This new edition of Nursing Care: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care is a comprehensive introductory textbook to nursing care for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associate students in the UK, and is relevant to other allied health students. This 'back to basics' edition is a concise, clear text on the essentials of nursing care which: Comprehensively covers all aspects of essential care Puts care into context and relates it to current UK government policy and targets Shows how to apply theory in practice using diagrams and case studies Provides opportunities to reflect on the theory and think critically on key issues Explains clinical skills in the context of care Includes features such as recap questions, points for debate, a glossary, further reading lists and a companion website to allow students to reinforce and expand their knowledge Fully updated to address the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council and government policy, this new edition of Nursing Care: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care is designed to help the student develop a proactive approach to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care that they give. The invaluable advice can be applied to all branches of nursing and to all environments where patients are nursed, whether in hospital, at home or care homes. This book is essential reading for nursing students, qualified nurses and all health and social care workers.

Wonderful and Weird - Thumbnail Sketches from a Career in Psychiatric Nursing (Hardcover): Malcolm King Cs Wonderful and Weird - Thumbnail Sketches from a Career in Psychiatric Nursing (Hardcover)
Malcolm King Cs
R790 Discovery Miles 7 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses - How to Deliver Culturally Competent and Inclusive Care (Paperback): Tyler Traister Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses - How to Deliver Culturally Competent and Inclusive Care (Paperback)
Tyler Traister
R1,110 Discovery Miles 11 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fills a crucial need in helping nurses to provide safe, culturally-competent care to LGBTQ+ patientsThis pivotal resource-the first written specifically for nurses-focuses on the unique health needs and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ patients and discusses how to provide them with safe, respectful, and holistic care. Written in an easy-access bulleted format with concise paragraphs, this book sets the stage by examining the background and history of the LGBTQ+ population and focusing on the health disparities that set them apart. It addresses the nursing implications and care of LGBTQ+ patients in all practice settings, highlighting transgender medical, surgical, and mental health. To help nurses create inclusive environments, chapters cover best practices and strategies for appropriate communication and define key terms nurses should know when obtaining patient history, performing an assessment, and delivering overall care. Fast Facts About LGBTQ+ Care delivers resources to help nurses create and sustain changes within their practice and beyond. A multitude of case studies demonstrate the importance of collecting gender identity in the electronic health record and span a variety of scenarios nurses are likely to encounter. Key Features: Fills a critical need in the nursing literature on providing safe and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients Illuminates communication best practices and terminology to help nurses feel comfortable caring for LGBTQ+ patients Features "Fast Facts" boxes and abundant case studies that highlight essential information Covers developing and integrating LGBTQ+ content into nursing education Includes tips and guides to promote advocacy for the LBGTQ+ population

Pain Relief - From Analgesics to Alternative Therapies (Hardcover): Cecilia Maldonado Pain Relief - From Analgesics to Alternative Therapies (Hardcover)
Cecilia Maldonado
R3,900 Discovery Miles 39 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Alone in a Crowd - A Story of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse's Struggles with Bulimia and Mental Wellness (Hardcover):... Alone in a Crowd - A Story of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse's Struggles with Bulimia and Mental Wellness (Hardcover)
Andrea Parmar, Mick Parmar; Edited by Mick Parmar
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Nutrition, Diet and Healthy Aging (Hardcover): Emiliana Giacomello, Luana Toniolo Nutrition, Diet and Healthy Aging (Hardcover)
Emiliana Giacomello, Luana Toniolo
R2,071 R1,767 Discovery Miles 17 670 Save R304 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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