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Lippincott nursing procedures. by Wolters Kluwer (Firm),publisher.;
"Publisher's Note: This start-to-finish guide includes over 400 nursing procedures--from basic to advanced. Every entry lists equipment, details each step to perform right at the bedside, and provides rationales and cautions to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes. Organized alphabetically for fast, easy access,the 8th Edition of Lippincott Nursing Procedures addresses what the nurse needs to know and do to perform best-practice procedures concerning infection control, specimen collection, physical assessment, drug administration, IV therapy, and hemodynamic monitoring, as well as procedures related to body systems, such as chest tube insertion, peripheral nerve stimulation, and intra-abdominal pressure monitoring. Thoroughly updated, this edition also includes new evidence-based entries on synchronized cardioversion, gait belt use, intermittent infusion device flushing and locking, isolation garb use, nasal bridal insertion and removal, pneumatic antishock garment application and removal, self-medication administration practice, and weaning a patient from a ventilator. With clear, step-by-step guidelines and hundreds of sidebars, photos, illustrations, and eye-catching alerts (Nursing Alerts, Pediatric, Elder, Hospital-Acquired Condition Alerts), you'll find the level of detail required to provide optimal hands-on patient care. Packed with pre- and postprocedure nursing considerations, warnings about potential complications, troubleshooting tips, and other helpful advice, this go-to reference provides everything you need to do your job confidently and well, whether you are beginning your nursing career, learning a new skill, or brushing up on a familiar technique"--Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Nursing.; Evidence-based nursing.; Nursing Care.; Evidence-Based Nursing.;
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Fast facts for stroke care nursing : an expert care guide / by Morrison, Kathy J.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Stroke care evolution : we've come a long way -- Basic cerebrovascular anatomy -- Stroke types -- Physiology of stroke -- Associated stroke disorders -- Stroke diagnostics -- Neurologic assessment & stroke severity scores -- Acute stroke interventions -- Interventions for secondary prevention -- Prehospital and emergency department -- In the stroke unit & the intensive care unit -- Patient and family as members of the team and transitions from acute care -- Rehabilitative care -- Secondary prevention -- Primary prevention -- Connecting data to clinical practice."The second edition of this practical, pocket-sized reference has been updated to include the groundbreaking changes to stroke care protocols. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States today and leading preventable cause of long-term disability. This resource fills in the gaps left in neuroscience content in nursing school and streamlines an often intimidating, but critically important, area of care." - Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Stroke; Rehabilitation Nursing.; Evidence-Based Nursing.;
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Varcarolis' essentials of psychiatric-mental health nursing : a communication approach to evidence-based care / by Fosbre, Chyllia D.,author.; Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.,author.; Chiappetta, Lorraine,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit I: Essential Theoretical Concepts for Practice. Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing -- Mental Health and Mental Illness -- Theories and Therapies -- Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology -- Settings for Psychiatric Care -- Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice -- Unit II: Tools for Practice of the Art.-- The Nursing Process in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing -- Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing -- Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice -- Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview -- Unit III: Caring for Patients with Psychobiological Disorders -- Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders -- Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders -- Somatic Symptom Disorders -- Personality Disorders -- Eating Disorders -- Mood Disorders: Depression -- Bipolar Spectrum Disorders -- Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders -- Neurocognitive Disorders -- Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders -- Unit IV: Caring for Patients Experiencing Psychiatric Emergencies -- Crisis and Mass Disaster -- Child, Partner, and Elder Violence -- Sexual Violence -- Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -- Anger, Aggression, and Violence -- Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve -- Unit V: Age-Related Mental Health Disorders -- Children and Adolescents -- Adults -- Older Adults.
Subjects: Psychiatric nursing.; Evidence-based nursing.;
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Davis advantage for understanding medical-surgical nursing / by Williams, Linda S.(Linda Sue),1954-editor.; Hopper, Paula D.,editor.; Otmanowski, Jennifer,editor.; Nowicki, Lazette V.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding health care issues -- Understanding health and illness -- Understanding health and illness -- Understanding influences on health and illness -- Understanding the immune system -- Understanding the cardiovascular system -- Understanding the hematologic and lymphatic systems -- Understanding the respiratory system -- Understanding the gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic systems -- Understanding the urinary system -- Understanding the endocrine system -- Understanding the genitourinary and reproductive system -- Understanding the musculoskeletal system -- Understanding the neurologic system -- Understanding the sensory system -- Understanding the integumentary system -- Understanding mental health care."Welcome to the Seventh Edition of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing! The material has been completely reviewed and updated. New evidence-based guidelines have been used wherever possible. We emphasize understanding and application over memorization, and provide opportunities to practice critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the text, study guide, and online resources"--
Subjects: Nursing.; Evidence-based nursing.; Medical-Surgical Nursing; Nursing Process; Evidence-Based Nursing;
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Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice : model and guidelines / by Dang, Deborah,editor.; Dearholt, Sandra,editor.; Sigma Theta Tau International.; Johns Hopkins University.School of Nursing.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Evidence-based practice : context, concerns, and challenges -- Critical thinking and evidence-based practice -- The Johns Hopkins Nursing evidence-based practice model and process overview -- The practice question -- Searching for evidence -- Evidence appraisal : research -- Evidence appraisal : non-research -- Translation -- Creating a supportive evidence-based practice environment -- Exemplars -- Using the JHNEBP tools.The birth place of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University continues to be a leader in the health care profession. Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Models and Guidelines Second Edition has been revised and updated with new case studies and exemplars. Evidence-Based Practice Second Edition covers practical guidelines on the model with exemplars, a question and development tool, evidence rating scale, project management, appraisal forms, and evidence summary documents. This book helps nurses, not only understand the theory, but also put it into action. Evidence-Based Practice Second Edition is a hand book for nurses and a text book for students. The Evidence Based Practice Second Edition has expanded and improved tool and form including additional guidelines for individual appraisals and both research and non-researched-based evidence. -- Provided by publisher
Subjects: Evidence-based nursing.; Nursing models.; Evidence-Based Nursing.; Models, Nursing.;
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Fast facts for evidence-based practice in nursing : implementing EBP in a nutshell / by Godshall, Maryann.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction to evidence-based practice -- Asking the compelling question -- A basic understanding of research -- Quantitative research -- Qualitative research -- Finding the evidence -- Evaluating the evidence -- Barriers to disseminating the evidence -- Example of a PICO/T process.Designated a Doody's Core Title! This is a pithy, pocket-sized resource for students and practicing nurses alike that delivers the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and basic nursing research concepts in an easy-to-read, quick-access format. It demystifies the research process with straightforward information presented in concise sentences and bullet points. The book focuses on providing readers with the most practical information on EBP--including how to get the best evidence quickly using various databases and includes coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods. At-a-glance charts categorize research and simple examples demonstrate concepts. The second edition has been updated to reflect rapidly changing trends and state-of-the-art information in EBP, including such new research methods as narrative inquiry and storytelling. Using proven, class-tested content for both traditional and online courses, this updated edition includes guidance on how EBP is used to obtain and retain Magnet status, and presents examples of how health care providers are integrating EBP into their practice. The text differentiates between EBP and research, often a difficult distinction for students to grasp. Extensive coverage of how EBP can be used to improve patient care includes many practical examples. Every chapter includes the popular "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature, highlighting must-know information. The book also provides background information on defining the "compelling question" which is essential to finding the appropriate evidence-based material. New to the Second Edition: Reflects new trends, research methods, and state-of-the-art EBP information Includes guidance on how EBP is used to obtain and retain Magnet status Provides examples of how health care providers and hospitals are integrating EBP into their practice Differentiates between EBP and research Discusses how EBP can be used to improve patient care--Description taken from back cover.
Subjects: Evidence-based nursing.; Nursing; Evidence-Based Nursing;
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Understanding nursing research : building an evidence-based practice / by Burns, Nancy(Nancy Ann).; Grove, Susan K.,author.; Gray, Jennifer,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction to nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Introduction to quantitative research -- Introduction to qualitative research -- Examining ethics in nursing research -- Research problems, purposes, and hypotheses -- Understanding and critically appraising the literature review -- Understanding theory and research frameworks -- Clarifying quantitative research designs -- Examining populations and samples in research -- Clarifying measurement and data collection in quantitative research -- Understanding statistics in research -- Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice -- Building an evidence-based nursing practice -- Outcomes research.This textbook for undergraduate nursing students provides a detailed introduction to the principles and skills required for conducting research in evidence-based nursing practice.
Subjects: Evidence-based nursing.; Nursing; Nursing Research; Evidence-Based Nursing.;
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Davis's diseases and disorders : a nursing therapeutics manual / by Sommers, Marilyn Sawyer,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology -- with rationales in the test and intervention sections -- help you deliver effective care with confidence. -- From product description.
Subjects: Nursing diagnosis.; Evidence-based nursing.; Therapeutics.; Nursing; Nursing Care; Nursing Process.;
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Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice / by Boltz, Marie,editor.; Capezuti, Liz,editor.; Fulmer, Terry T.,editor.; Zwicker, DeAnne,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The new fifth edition of one of the premier references for geriatric nurses in hospital, long-term, and community settings delivers current guidelines, real-life case studies, and evidence-based protocols developed by master educators and practitioners. With a focus on improving quality of care, cost-effectiveness, and outcome, the fifth edition is updated to provide the most current information about care of common clinical conditions and issues in older adults. Several new expert contributors present current guidelines about hip fractures, frailty, perioperative and postoperative care, palliative care, and senior-friendly emergency departments. Additionally, chapters have been reorganized to enhance logical flow of content and easy information retrieval. Protocols are organized in a consistent format and include an overview, evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies, and an illustrative case study with discussion. Additionally, protocols are embedded within chapter text, providing the context and detailed evidence for each. Chapter objectives, annotated references, and evidence rating for each protocol are provided along with resources for additional study. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Geriatric nursing.; Nursing care plans.; Evidence-based nursing.; Geriatric Nursing; Nursing Care.; Nursing Assessment.; Aged.; Evidence-Based Nursing.;
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Clinical nursing skills & techniques / by Perry, Anne Griffin.; Potter, Patricia Ann,author.; Ostendorf, Wendy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Supporting the patient through the health care system -- Vital signs and physical assessment -- Special procedures -- Activity and mobility -- Safety and comfort -- Hygiene -- Medications -- Oxygenation -- Fluid balance -- Nutrition -- Elimination -- Care of the surgical patient -- Dressings and wound care -- Home care -- Appendixes.
Subjects: Handbooks.; Nursing; Nursing; Nursing Care.; Clinical Medicine.; Evidence-Based Nursing;
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