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In general, sections of the text and the lists of problems have
been revised and the drawings improved throughout. In particular,
the chapter on Aircraft and Rockets has been re-written in parts
and expanded; this chapter is intended to be an introduction to the
topics of jet and propeller-driven aircraft, helicopters and
rockets, having the advantage of bringing together in the exercises
the subjects of statics and dynamics as well as thermo- and
gas-dynamics with fluid flow. Some descriptive work on propulsion
systems and aerodynamics has been included to support the
elementary basic, mechanics. The treatment of the topic Gravitation
and Satellites has also been marginally increased. To contain the
size of the book the chapters on Experimental Methods and Fluid in
Motion have been slightly curtailed.
"Let us not mince words here: Danilo Kis's Garden, Ashes is an
unmitigated masterpiece, surely not just one of the best books
about the Holocaust, but one of the greatest books of the past
century." Aleksandar Hemon, from the introduction
Like the previous editions, this book is a primer for those new to
nursing informatics. It provides a thorough introduction to basic
terms and concepts, as well as an in-depth exploration of the most
prevalent applications in nursing practice, education,
administration, and research. Expanded and updated to reflect the
remarkable technical advances achieved in health care in recent
years, this new edition offers the reader illustrative examples and
valuable information resources. Topics include: Telecommunications
and Informatics; Nursing Aspects of Health Information Systems;
Clinical Practice Applications of Nursing Informatics;
Infrastructure Elements of the Health Informatics Environment; and
Future Opportunities for Nurses in Health Informatics. This primer
guides reader who want basic information on how to select and use
information systems and information management in all aspects of
nursing practice, education, management, and research.
This study is an examination of morphophonology in terms of the
interaction between morphological structure and phonological
structure. While assuming the basic lexical/postlexical dichotomy
of Lexical Phonology, this examination of specific issues in French
morphophonology refers centrally to prosodic structure of the type
proposed by Selkirk (1980) and further developed by, among others,
Nespor & Vogel (1986). The specific processes of French
morphophonology examined here include certain aspects of
prefixation and nasalization, glide formation, closed syllable
adjustment and penultimate schwa specification. By referring to
prosodic structure, it is shown that level ordering can be
dispensed with the Lexicon, following the lead of, among others,
Fabb (1988), Booji (1989) and Inkelas (1989).
Like the three editions that preceded it, this new edition targets
markets in health care practice and educational settings. It
addresses practicing nurses and nursing students, together with
nursing leadership and nursing faculty. It speaks to nursing
informatics specialists and-in a departure from earlier editions of
this title-to all nurses, regardless of their specialty, extending
its usefulness as a text as noted below. In recognition of the
evolving electronic health information environment and of
interdisciplinary health care teams, the book is designed to be of
interest to members of other health care professions (quality
officers, administrators, etc.) as well as health information
technology professionals (in health care facilities and in
industry). The book will include numerous relevant case studies to
illustrate the theories and principles discussed, making it an
ideal candidate for use within nursing curricula (both
undergraduate and graduate), as well as continuing education and
staff development programs. This book honors the format established
by the first three editions by including a content array and
questions to guide the reader. This 4th edition also includes
numerous brief case studies that help to illustrate the theories
and practices described within the various chapters. Most of these
"mini-cases" are provided by members of professional nursing
organizations that comprise the TIGER Initiative. These mini-cases
are listed in the front matter and highlighted via formatting
throughout the text.
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Pflegeinformatik (German, Hardcover)
Kathryn J. Hannah; Translated by H Merscheim; Revised by U Hubner; Marion J. Ball, Margaret J.A. Edwards
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Die Informationsverarbeitung gewinnt im Gesundheitswesen und damit
auch in der Pflege zunehmend an Bedeutung. Die Autorinnen des
Werkes fuhren in das junge Fachgebiet der Pflegeinformatik ein und
informieren uber internationale und Entwicklungen im
deutschsprachigen Raum.
Aktuelle Themen aus dem Inhalt:
- Pflegedokumentation, Pflegediagnosen und ICNP -
Leistungserfassung in der Akut- und Langzeitpflege -
Internetanwendungen - Elektronisch gestutzte Aus- und
Weiterbildung
Verzeichnisse von Datenbanken, ein Glossar wichtiger Fachbegriffe
zum Nachschlagen sowie ein Adressenverzeichnis unterstreichen den
Praxisbezug. Studierende und Praktiker in der Pflege und im
Gesundheitswesen finden hier ein aktuelles Werk zum Thema."
Ordinary Sayings and Southern Cliche is based on unique dialect and
normal sayings by Southerners. To us the words are ordinary. To
others they're unusual, funny, outrageous, odd, or just downright
hilarious. Wash your dirty carcass, loose lips sink ships, toot
your own horn, stinkin' thinkin' and don't get your panties in a
wad are just a few of the phrases and unusual sayings you'll find
once the book is opened. Southern expressions, when applied, can be
an amusing highway of words. But remember. You'll never know where
the road's gonna wind up 'til you get to the very end. And use
caution. You may recognize yourself while reading. ORDINARY SAYINGS
and SOUTHERN CLICHE is unique, matchless, and priceless-a fun form
of entertainment.
"Eve's Garden" evokes a unique time in Israel's history when the
1982 incursion into Lebanon drew the country into a complex process
of redefining itself. At this critical moment Diana Weiss, an
American of mixed Jewish-Christian heritage, arrives to spend a
year on a kibbutz. She experiences conflicting passions, betrayal,
loyalty, and love that reflect the nation's turmoil. ""Orden's
gift, and what sets this book apart, is her ability to draw the
reader into the story through her rich characters. As I was
reading, I felt I was there-riding through the dunes on horseback,
eating Shabbat dinner in the communal dining room, mourning the
loss of a friend." Eve's Garden "is an intense, mesmerizing novel
which I recommend to anyone seeking insight into life in Israel and
understanding of the human heart."" -Rabbi Daniel Judson, Author of
"The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life" and "The Jewish
Pregnancy Book"
Despite paying more for healthcare than any other country in the
world, the US ranks below more than 40 other countries in life
expectancy - down significantly from two decades earlier. As the
Institute of Medicine concluded, "The current care systems cannot
do the job. Trying harder will not work. Changing systems will."
Creating a new system that is "safe, effective, patient-centered,
timely, efficient, and equitable" demands transformative change and
the health information technology (IT) to support it. For the more
than 2.6 million nurses who make up more than half of the national
healthcare workforce, IT will be more than an enabler. This fourth
edition of Nursing Informatics serves as a definitive guide to the
transformation now underway, drawing insight and energy from the
initiative known as Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform
(TIGER). Launched by a small group of nurse advocates, TIGER is a
guiding force for integration of technology and informatics into
education and practice nationally and provides leadership across
health professions and delivery settings. Subsequently, it has
developed nine collaborative sections that address critical areas
for change: education and faculty development, staff development,
informatics competencies, standards and interoperability, usability
and clinical application design, leadership development, national
health information technology agenda, virtual demonstration center,
and consumer and personal health record. This new edition reflects
the core tenets set forth in the recommendations made by the TIGER
initiative, focusing on a range of issues: Transformation, culture
change, and diffusion Competencies, education, staff development,
and leadership Infrastructure, adoption, and implementation
Comparative effectiveness research and personalized medicine Global
initiatives The editors for this new edition include key nurse
advocates and informaticians active in the TIGER initiat
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