Save time and money with two books in one + online Q&A! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations—plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math + online quizzing!Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting. Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge! Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 3-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with 1,600 questions in all, 800 for Medical Assisting and 800 for Nursing. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way. The Text New! Pronunciations for key terms at the beginning of each chapter New! Word-building and gerontological issues features New! New appendix on intravenous therapy Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly. Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and label “Master the Essentials� tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification. Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information in each class. “Fast Tip� boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics. “A Closer Look� boxes examine important information in detail. “Check-up Questions� throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information. Coverage of specific drugs provides context for learning drug classifications. Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios. Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning. Davis Edge Online Q&A FREE, 3-year access with purchase of new, print text 800 questions for Medical Assisting and 800 for Nursing “Quiz Builder� lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback. “Student Success Center� dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! Confidently Perform Accurate, Efficient, and Effective Physical Examinations. Master the techniques for successful physical examinations with the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. NEW! Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches. NEW! Key terms are bolded in chapters and correspond to an online glossary with definitions. UPDATED! Expanded coverage of special populations familiarizes you with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations throughout the life cycle. UPDATED! Restructured Regional Exam chapters enhance your understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations. UPDATED! Photographs, illustrations, and references reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information. UPDATED! Text boxes are numbered to provide quick access to important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques. Clinical pearls, printed in blue, highlight key points at a glance. Detailed, highly illustrated tables of abnormal conditions display examination and clinical information in an easy-to-find, quick-reference format at the end of each chapter.

The definitive framework for ethical analysis and decision-making for RNs across all practice levels, roles and settings. Revisions were made in this new edition in response to the complexities of modern nursing, to simplify and more clearly articulate the content, to anticipate advances in health care, and to incorporate aids that would make it richer, more accessible, and easier to use. Consisting of nine provisions and the accompanying interpretive statements, it: Provides a succinct statement of the ethical values, obligations, and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession. Serves as the profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard. Expresses nursing's own understanding of its commitment to society. The code is particularly useful to in today's health care environment because it reiterates the fundamental values and commitments of the nurse (Provisions 1-3), identifies the boundaries of duty and loyalty (Provisions 4-6), and describes the duties of the nurse that extend beyond individual patient encounters (Provisions 7-9). This revision retains interpretive statements for each provision that provide more specific guidance for practice. The statements are responsive to the contemporary context of nursing and recognize the larger scope of nursing's concern in relation to health. It also includes another innovation: links to foundational and supplemental documents, which will be available later in 2015. ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses is the promise that nurses are doing their best to provide care for their patients and their communities and are supporting each other in the process so that all nurses can fulfill their ethical and professional obligations. It is important tool that can be used now as leverage to a better future for nurses, patients and health care. This Code is a reflection of the proud ethical heritage of nursing, a guide for all nurses now and into the future.

Practical and student-friendly, this helpful workbook reinforces retention and comprehension of information covered in the second edition of the text. A chapter-by-chapter companion to the textbook, it includes a variety of exercises to enhance learning and hold student interest, as well as skills competency checklists. Brief Situations in selected chapters help you apply the knowledge you have gained. Creative activities make studying fun with games such as crossword puzzles, word-finds, word completions, interpretation of images, and indentifying incorrect items in images. Activities including matching, completion, and true/false help you understand and remember the material. Skills Competency Checklists allow you to practice each procedure in the textbook. Answers are provided for all questions. UPDATED content matches the latest information in Mosby's Textbook for the Home Care Aide. NEW Evolve companion website includes an audio glossary and skills competency checklists.

Welcome to Dagmarsminde, an innovative nursing home in Denmark with a remarkable and life-affirming approach to dementia care. The founder and staff of this replicable model strive to help persons with dementia enjoy a rich, normal-feeling life. Following person-centered practices, daily life includes routines focused on good nutrition, contact with nature, healthy physical activities, and as much independence in activities of daily living as possible. The needs and progress of each resident are paramount. The approach followed at Dagmarsminde is described from the time a new resident arrives at the home until the person has died, contrasting it with the new standard practices of nursing home care and challenging readers to consider new, more satisfying ways of working with people living with dementia.

Across the broad spectrum that is the district health system in South Africa today, a wide range of knowledge and expertise is required to perform effectively and professionally. South African family practice manual focuses on practical skills that family physicians should obtain during their training which are required in primary care and general practice as well as at district or rural hospitals. South African family practice manual is a collaborative enterprise involving family physicians and educators. It draws on their wealth of practical experience to cover the full spectrum of family practice from the newborn to the elderly, including skills in both routine and emergency care. It deals extensively with aspects of clinical examination and common procedures, as well as key skills in the areas of communication, clinical training and teaching, management, research and community-oriented primary care. In this third edition, an entirely new section on anaesthetic skills for the district hospital has been added and there are new chapters on phototherapy, assessment of a drunk driver and facilitating meetings to review morbidity and mortality. South African family practice manual is aimed at medical officers, general practitioners, interns, medical students and associate clinicians. It is also an essential resource for all registrars in family medicine training programmes and will be particularly useful for those preparing for the national Fellowship examination.

Sociology will always remain a dynamic and living science due to its roots in the study of human action and interaction. Sociology within the nursing practice therefore aims to understanding society and its impact on individuals in order to give total patient care. In this, the 5th edition of Nursing sociology, substantial attention has been given to aspects of socialisation, social interaction, structure and relationships, social stratification, group dynamics, institutions, organisations and social problems encountered within the nursing practice. Pertinent examples of the manifestation of sociology in the nursing profession as currently experienced in South Africa are also included. Written from a multicultural perspective, it reflects on South Africa's diversity where complex sociological ideas are explained in such a way that is easy to follow.

Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and learn to think critically. Case studies offer opportunities to apply your knowledge to patient care. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX (R) (NGN) examination-style questions to help you prepare for success on the NGN and in nursing practice.maternity, perinatal, newborn, pediatric, child nursing, women's health NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX (R) exam-style questions for case studies help students develop skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the new licensure examination. NEW! Updated exercises correspond with the textbook's new content on methods and treatment in the care of women, families, newborns, and children.

This moving and insightful handbook collects wisdom and experience from pactitioners and those who have lost a loved one on the role of spirituality in end of life care. It addresses the place of spirituality in our modern society and the challenge of life and death, best practice in end of life care, belief systems, how spirituality can play a part in care workers' roles, as well as creative interventions and leadership challenges. The handbook is divided into seven sections covering modern society, spirituality and the challenge of end of life care; end of life care in practice; user, carer and professional perspectives; death as a gateway: belief systems; looking ahead; conclusions.

Build the knowledge and clinical judgment you need to succeed in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness; this approach makes it easy to locate information. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. Written by noted nursing educator Gloria Leifer, this bestselling text includes new Next Generation NCLEX (R) exam-style case studies plus updates on infection control, pandemic responses, and more. Unfolding case studies follow one family through the conception and birth process, and include open-ended critical thinking questions applying the content to practice. More than 25 nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses plus goals, nursing interventions, and rationales, along with critical thinking questions to promote clinical decision-making skills. Detailed nursing skills cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions. Safety alerts highlight the importance of protecting patients and others from accidents, medication errors, and the spread of disease. Nursing tips include practical, evidence-based information applicable in the clinical setting. Nursing guidelines reflect the World Health Organization's Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, alternative therapies, immunization mandates, emergency preparedness, preventing medication errors, and more. Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) Examination! at the end of each chapter includes a summary of key points, additional online resources, review questions, and critical thinking questions. Cultural Considerations boxes help you address the needs of culturally diverse patients and families. Patient Teaching boxes help you communicate instructions for self-care with patients and families. Medication tables provide quick access to information about commonly used medications. NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX (R) examination-style case studies include new-format questions to help you prepare for the licensure examination. NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you learn decision making and develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions. NEW! Thorough updates include infection control, pandemic responses, pharmacologic tables, and pediatric treatments.

Learn the most common methods of drug calculation, and use the one that is right for you! Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 10th Edition helps you learn to calculate drug dosages accurately. It covers the four major drug calculation methods - basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis - plus body weight and body surface area. It also includes practice problems not only for general care but also for specialty areas such as pediatrics and critical care. Written by a team of experts, this market-leading text shows how drug calculation and drug administration are related and emphasizes patient safety above all else. Coverage of four major drug calculation methods includes basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis, plus body weight and body surface area, enabling you to learn and apply the method that works best for you. Information on drugs, drug administration techniques, and devices helps you master the most up-to-date techniques of drug administration, including oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and other routes. Calculations for Specialty Areas section addresses the drug calculations needed to practice in pediatric, labor and delivery, critical care, and community settings. Detailed, full-color photos and illustrations show current equipment for IV therapy, the latest types of pumps, and the newest syringes. Practice problems are included for specialty units - pediatrics, critical care, pediatric critical care, labor and delivery, and community - in addition to general patient areas. Comprehensive post-test allows you to test your knowledge of key concepts from the text. Information on pumps covers insulin and enteral infusion pumps, plus intravenous infusion pumps such as single and multi-channel, PCA, ands syringe, explaining their use in drug administration. Caution boxes provide alerts to problems or issues related to various drugs and their administration. NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX (R) examination-style and NGN Prep questions introduce the new elements from the updated NCLEX exam, assessing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making based on actual clinical situations.

Davis Advantage for Townsend’s Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether you’re teaching traditionally or virtually. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Davis Advantage. THE TEXTBOOK Whether it’s an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course, this is the text that’s concise, engaging, and informative. It offers a holistic approach to mental health nursing that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders, while highlighting the essential content students need to build a solid foundation. With an entire chapter devoted to caring for patients with mental illness and substance use disorders in general practice settings, this text appeals to all nursing students. ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE) Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students to help them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment. LEARN—Personalized Learning The foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life. APPLY—Clinical Judgment Clinical Judgment develops students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes. ASSESS—Quizzing Quizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.

Of Sluices and Sisters: Anecdotes of Student Nurses at a London Teaching Hospital Follows the trials and tribulations of a set of student nurses training at an elitist Teaching Hospital in the 1960's as they deal with legendary ward sisters, petty rules, challenging patients, and eccentric doctors. It includes many stories - some poignant, many very amusing - which give an insight into what nurse training was like in those days.

The nurse-client relationship is at the core of quality nursing care. Nurse coaching is a structured, relationship-centered approach that promotes achievement of client goals. This new edition of The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching: The Provider's Guide to Coaching Scope and Competencies teaches RNs how to interact with clients in a skilled, purposeful, and results-oriented way. Grounded in the principles and core values of professional nursing, these newly updated nurse coaching competencies can be integrated into any setting or specialty area of practice. This book provides strategies to help you: - Create a safe space for coaching conversations. - Provide a structure for further coaching sessions. - Explore client readiness for change. - Assist clients to identify goals, select action steps, evaluate progress, and sustain life changes. - Learn the importance of coaching clients becoming aware of their challenges and celebrating their accomplishments .- Learn new, valuable ways to assist clients to adopt effective, sustainable life-changing behaviours. The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching: The Provider's Guide to Coaching Scope and Competencies, Second Edition is an essential resource for nurses seeking to support clients on their healthcare journey to achieve desired goals for health and healing or transition for peaceful dying.

Reinforce your understanding of Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition! Designed to accompany Sorrentino's bestselling textbook, this workbook helps you review and master all of the text's important concepts, skills, and procedures. Worksheets for the topics in each chapter include multiple-choice questions, true and false questions, matching and labelling exercises, and other activities. Matching the textbook chapter for chapter, this helpful study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your career as a support worker. Chapter-by-chapter, tear-out worksheets include a variety of question types to test student comprehension and reinforce their understanding, including: Fill-in-the-blank questions Identification questions Labelling activities Matching questions Multiple-choice questions Multiple-response questions True and False questions NEW! Thorough updates reflect content in the new 5th edition of Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker.

This must-have Study Guide will help you understand and apply material from every chapter of Foundations of Nursing, 6th Edition! Use this study guide together with the textbook to gain a solid understanding of the key principles, concepts, and skills you need to succeed in your nursing education and career while also preparing for the NCLEX-PN exam. "Useful for student nurses or return to practice nurses wanting to improve their knowledge." Reviewed by: Helen Reeves, St Giles Walsall Hospice on behalf of Nursing Times, November 2015 Learning activities help you meet content objectives, and include crossword puzzles, labeling, matching, completion, identification, NCLEX exam-style multiple-choice review questions, and critical thinking questions. Page references are included for all activities except for the critical thinking questions, to facilitate your review. NEW! An increased emphasis on NCLEX review prepares you more effectively for the NCLEX-PN examination, with more NCLEX-style alternate-format type questions and more critical thinking activities.