A crotchety old man decided to wash his sweatshirt. He threw it in the washing machine and yelled to his wife, "What setting do I use?" His wife asked, "What does it say on the shirt?" He yelled back, "University of Texas."
If this man sounds like someone you know, chances are he's a crotchety old man
We all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he's your father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband-or, though you'd never admit it, even you
From the author of "How Not to Become a Little Old Lady" here's the companion, "How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man," a lighthearted celebration of the grumpy old men in your life. Author Mary McHugh's 250 hilarious truths about cranky, crusty old guys who would rather spend days trying to build something rather than read the instructions are coupled with the charming and humorous art of Adrienne Hartman.
If he's ever done one of the following things, it's a sure sign you have a crotchety old man on your hands:
* Stood in the middle of the kitchen and said, "Where's the butter?"
* Bought cans of broken cashews because they're cheaper.
* Yelled at news anchors on television.
* Cheated on his diet but yelled at his wife when she ate one MandM.
Perfect for Father's Day, "How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man" is for any man who wants to ensure he doesn't slip into the crotchety zone. It also makes a great gift for that guy in your life who is a crotchety old man but will never believe one line in this book is about him

You can be little, and you can be old, but that doesn't mean you have to be a little old lady.

We've all seen her. She's hunched forward, her blue hair is tucked neatly under a plastic rain bonnet, she's clutching expired coupons, and she's discussing her latest health problems over lunch. She's a little old lady . . . and she's coming your way at 2 m.p.h.

Little old ladies have elastic waistbands on all their slacks. They save rubber bands, remember 15-cent McDonald's hamburgers, and have never seen a public rest room that was clean enough.

"How Not to Become a Little Old Lady "is for any woman who is proud to have escaped little old ladyhood, and it's the perfect, lighthearted gift to give women in danger of slipping into those awful little old lady tendencies. The charming illustrations from Adrienne Hartman perfectly capture the senior syndrome. Say good-bye to little old ladies who pass off their liver spots as beauty marks and say hello to this fresh and fun gift book.

You can be little, and you can be old, but that doesn't mean you have to become a little old lady. We've all seen her. She's hunched forward, her blue hair is tucked neatly under a plastic rain bonnet, she's clutching expired coupons, and she's discussing her latest health problems over lunch. She's a little old lady . . . and she's coming your way at 2 m.p.h. Little old ladies have elastic waistbands on all their slacks. They save rubber bands, remember 15-cent McDonald's hamburgers, and have never seen a public rest room that was clean enough. How Not to Become a Little Old Lady (the mini version) is for any woman who is proud to have escaped little old ladyhood, and it's the perfect, lighthearted gift to give women in danger of slipping into those awful little old lady tendencies. The charming illustrations from Adrienne Hartman perfectly capture the senior syndrome. Say good-bye to little old ladies who pass off their liver spots as beauty marks and say hello to this fresh and fun gift book.

Good things come in small sizes. That is so true, especially for "How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man."

Big on fun and filled with hilarious insights about how not to let our inner crotchety old man out, this one makes the perfect Father's Day gift. Men will learn how to age gracefully so they never rattle off an inappropriate "dirty old man" joke. They'll learn that reading the obits first is a cardinal sin and that never reading the instructions is a close second.

This brand new companion workbook contains additional exercises & assessment activities for every chapter of the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition. It incorporates a wide range of questions & activities, such as: multiple choice, short answer/fill in the blank, matching terms, crossword, true or false, cryptograms, puzzles, and research questions. This resource includes more than 700 exercises and can be used by individual students & practitioners for self-assessment in conjunction with the Manual, or used in class by instructors for exercises and activities. The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance.

Trusted training resources for pharmacy technicians at all levels. The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians continues to grow. ASHP has released new editions of its best-selling training resources, the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition, and the Pharmacy Technician Certification: Review and Practice Exam, 3rd Edition. A new addition to the collection is the Workbook for the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, a companion to the Manual with additional exercises and assessment tools. Now available as a package, these three resources help pharmacy technicians master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge they need to be successful on the job. The newly reorganized Manual for Pharmacy Technicians provides comprehensive coverage designed to engage students and prepare them for all types of pharmacy technician positions. The text features new chapters with cover the latest essentials, including:* Specialty Pharmacy Practice* Communication and Teamwork* Billing and Reimbursement* Durable and Nondurable Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies The new edition also includes many useful new features to enhance learning, including a full color design, and expanded self-assessment questions and calculations content. All new features such as Rx for Success, Technology Topics and Safety First highlight practical tips. A newly streamlined format divides the book into 4 simple parts: introduction to pharmacy practice, foundation knowledge and skills, practice basics, and business applications Want more exercises and practice? The new Workbook for the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians contains additional exercises & assessment activities for every chapter of the Manual for PharmacyTechnicians, 4th Edition. Inside, you'll find a wide range of activities & question types, such as multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, matching terms, crossword, true or false, cryptograms, puzzles, and research questions. This resource includes more than 700 exercises and can be used by individual students & practitioners for self assessment in conjunction with the Manual, or used in class by instructors for exercises and activities. The new edition of the most authoritative technician exam preparation resource! Whether you are studying for one of the national pharmacy technician certification exams for the first time or need practice for recertification, the new Pharmacy Technician Certification Review and Practice Exam and accompanying TechPrep trade; CD have everything you need to pass with flying colors. Features include: new content that aligns with the latest certification competencies, brand new and updated self-assessment questions, extensive calculations review material, an entire chapter on test-taking tips and strategies for success, and a printed practice exam for instant self-assessment and testing. TechPrep trade; contains more than 1,000 review questions to help readers prepare for national technician certification exams. A robust Practice Session feature allows users to create custom quizzes by setting topic area, time, and number of questions. The Simulated Exam function lets readers practice their test skills by providing a 90 question, 120 minute test, with questions weighted to mimic national certification exams.

An in-depth guide to preparing accurate nursing budgets, this book will help you improve your financial skills and contribute to your organization's strategic planning. It discusses the different types of budgeting, the budgeting process, forecasting, variance analysis, and costing out nursing services. A variety of settings are included: hospitals, long-term care, home health, community health, managed care, and others. With this guide, you'll learn how to communicate effectively with financial managers, succeed in your role in the budgeting process, and assist in the delivery of high-quality patient care at the lowest possible cost. Each chapter includes Learning Objectives to focus your study and a Summary and Implications for Nurse Managers to reinforce what you've learned. Additional Suggested Readings provides helpful resources for further research and study. An appendix includes numerous sample budget forms and instructions, allowing you to see firsthand the various types of budgeting forms used in day-to-day practice. New "Budgeting for Information Systems" chapter describes how to budget for information technology (IT), what kind of personnel you should consider hiring to support the nursing IT function, and how to evaluate IT products. New "Budgeting for the Operating Room" chapter covers key stakeholders in the budget development process, developing the prioritization process, and specialized aspects of the operating room budget. A discussion of magnet hospitals has been added, including the cost implications of applying for "magnet" status. Coverage now includes different delivery care models and their potential budgetary impact to a health care organization, along with Clinical Ladders and the budgetary implications of nurses "testing-up" the ladder. Budgeting for clinics and same-day surgery facilities is described. Updated and expanded content discusses budget variance analysis and interpretation of budget reports that differ from the planned budget. Includes the budget implications of outsourcing, and how to determine whether outsourcing is cost-effective for a particular service.