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Nursing / [electronic resource]. by Winland-Brown, Jill E.;
The QuickStudy Nursing guide is a thorough coverage of general nursing duties including analysis and assessment techniques Includes detailed tables and diagrams clearly labeled and organized for quick reference. Includes detailed information and diagrams on:lung sounds, normal EKG pattern, cardiac enzymes, adventitious lung sounds, arterial blood gas analysis,  grading heart murmers, heart sounds, cranial nerves, insulin types and action times, sympton analysis, glasgow coma scale, pressure sore staging, common medical abbreviations, intramuscular injection sites, calculating I.V. drip rate, I.V. flow rates, 5 p's of circulatory, checks, edema, pulses and dosage cup, household/apothecary/metric equivalents, conversion factors, complete blood count, four primary assessment techniques, basic head to toe assessment, serum electrolytes, coagulation studies, odor assessment.Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 857 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Medical.; Reference.; Study Aids & Workbooks.;
© 2004., QuickStudy,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=52995 -- Click  to access title on Overdrive.;
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Nursing : scope and standards of practice / by American Nurses Association,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-150) and index (pages 151-178)."The Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, is an essential document for every nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Nursing; Nursing; Clinical competence; Nursing; Clinical Competence;
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Notes on nursing : the science and the art / by Skeet, Muriel H.dn; Nightingale, Florence,1820-1910.Notes on nursing.cn;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Nursing.;
© 1980., Churchill Livingstone,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Renal nursing / by Thomas, Nicola,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The history of dialysis and transplantation -- Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process -- Patient and carer involvement in renal nursing care, education and research -- Psychological perspectives -- Acute kidney injury -- Chronic kidney disease -- Investigations in kidney disease -- Haemodialysis -- Peritoneal dialysis -- Renal transplantation -- Non dialytic options and the role of palliative care -- Renal care in infancy, childhood and early adulthood -- Renal nutrition -- Quality improvement in renal nursing.
Subjects: Kidneys; Kidney Diseases;
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Nursing theories & nursing practice / by Smith, Marlaine C.(Marlaine Cappelli),editor.; Parker, Marilyn E.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Nursing theory and the discipline of nursing -- A guide for the study of nursing theories for practice -- Choosing, evaluating, and implementing nursing theories for practice -- Florence Nightingale's legacy of caring and its applications -- Early conceptualizations about nursing -- Nurse-patient relationship theories -- Dorothy Johnson's behavioral system model and its applications -- Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory -- Imogene King's theory of goal attainment -- Sister Callista Roy's adaptation model -- Betty Neuman's systems model -- Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain's theory of modeling and role modeling -- Barbara Dossey's theory of integral nursing -- Martha E. Rogers science of unitary human beings -- Rosemarie Rizzo Parse's humanbecoming paradigm -- Margaret Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness -- Madeleine Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universality -- Jean Watson's theory of human caring -- Theory of nursing as caring -- Transitions theory -- Katharine Kolcaba's comfort theory -- Joanne Duffy's quality-caring model© -- Pamela Reed's theory of self-transcendence -- Patricia Liebr and Mary Jane Smith's story theory -- The community nursing practice model -- Rozzano Locsin's technological competency as caring in nursing -- Marilyn Anne Ray's theory of bureaucratic caring -- Troutman-Jordan's theory of successful aging -- Barrett's theory of power as knowing participation in change -- Marlaine Smith's theory of unitary caring -- Kristen Swanson's theory of caring.
Subjects: Biography.; Nursing; Nursing.; Nursing Theory.; Nurses.;
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Essentials for nursing practice / by Potter, Patricia Ann,editor.; Perry, Anne Griffin,editor.; Stockert, Patricia A.,editor.; Hall, Amy(Amy M.),editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition combines everything you need from your fundamentals course and streamlines it into a format that's perfect for busy nursing students. The ninth edition retains many classic features, including chapter case studies, procedural guidelines, and special considerations for various age groups, along with new content including a chapter on Complementary and Alternative Therapies, interactive clinical case studies on Evolve, a new Reflective Learning section, and QSEN activities to encourage active learning. Thoroughly reviewed by nursing clinical experts and educators, this new edition ensures you learn nursing Essentials with the most accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand book on the market.
Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing Care.; Nursing Process.; Nursing.;
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Gerontological nursing / by Eliopoulos, Charlotte.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit 1: The aging experience. The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Diversity -- Life transitions and story -- Common aging changes -- Unit 2: Foundations of gerontological nursing. The specialty of gerontological nursing -- Holistic assessment and care planning -- Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- Ethical aspects of gerontological nursing -- Continuum of care in gerontological nursing -- Unit 3: Health promotion. Nutrition and hydration -- Sleep and rest -- Comfort and paint management -- Safety -- Spirituality -- Sexuality and intimacy -- Safe medication use -- Unit 4: Geriatric care . Respiration -- Circulation -- Digestion and bowel elimination -- Urinary elimination -- Reproductive system health -- Mobility -- Neurologic function -- Vision and hearing -- Endocrine function -- Skin health -- Cancer -- Mental health disorders -- Delirium and dementia -- Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- Unit 5: Settings and special issues in geriatric care -- Rehabilitative and restorative care -- Acute care -- Long term care -- Family caregiving -- End of life careFocusing on the content that students need to know for effective practice, this text offers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults. Updated to help students meet the challenges of this increasingly diverse population, the ninth edition retains its acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the psychosocial, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care.
Subjects: Geriatric nursing.; Geriatric Nursing.; Aging;
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Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing / by Williams, Patricia,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit I: Introduction to nursing and the health care system. Nursing and the health care system -- Concepts of health, illness, stress, and health promotion -- Legal and ethical aspects of nursing.Unit II: The nursing process and clinical judgment model. The nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment -- Assessment, data analysis/problem identification, and planning -- Implementation and evaluation.Unit III: Communication in nursing. Documentation of nursing care -- Communication and the nurse-patient relationship -- Patient education and health promotion -- Delegation, leadership, and management.Unit IV: Developmental, psychosocial, and cultural considerations. Growth and development: infancy through adolescence -- Adulthood and the family -- Promoting healthy adaptation to aging -- Cultural and spiritual aspects of patient care -- Loss, grief, and end-of-life care.Unit V: Basic nursing skills. Infection prevention and control: protective mechanisms and asepsis -- Infection prevention and control in the hospital and home -- Safely lifting, moving, and positioning patients -- Assisting with hygiene, personal care, skin care, and the prevention of pressure injuries -- Patient environment and safety -- Measuring vital signs -- Assessing health status -- Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients -- Diagnostic tests and specimen collection.Unit VI: Meeting basic psychologic needs. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Concepts of basic nutrition and cultural considerations -- Nutritional therapy and assisted feeding -- Assisting with respiration and oxygen delivery -- Promoting urinary elimination -- Promoting bowel elimination -- Pain, comfort, and sleep -- Complementary health approaches.Unit VII: Medication administration. Pharmacology and preparation for drug administration -- Administering oral, topical, and inhalant medications -- Administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections -- Administering intravenous solutions and medications.Unit VIII: Care of the surgical and immobile patient. Care of the surgical patient -- Providing wound care and treating pressure injuries -- Promoting musculoskeletal function.Unit IX: Caring for older adults. Common physical care problems of the older adult -- Common psychosocial care problems of the older adults.Learn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN/LVN needs! "Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition" prepares you for nursing practice in a number of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. -- From product description.
Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing; Nursing Care; Nursing Process;
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Pediatric nursing / by Muscari, Mary E.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Pediatric nursing overview -- Infant growth and development (birth to 1 year of age) -- Toddler growth and development (1 to 3 years of age) -- Preschool growth and development (3 to 6 years of age) -- School-age growth and development (6 to 12 years of age) -- Adolescent growth and development (12 to 18 years of age) -- Common psychosocial problems -- Mental health & cognitive dysfunction -- Fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance -- Immune system disorders -- Infectious diseases and immunizations -- Respiratory dysfunction -- Cardiovascular dysfunction -- Gastrointestinal dysfunction -- Genitourinary dysfunction -- Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction -- Neurologic dysfunction -- Endocrine dysfunction -- Hematologic dysfunction -- Cancer.
Subjects: Examination Questions.; Outlines.; Pediatric nursing; Pediatric nursing; Pediatric Nursing.;
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Nursing professionals : a practical career guide / by Endsley, Kezia,1968-author.;
"Nursing Professionals, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. RNs, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies"--Includes bibliographical references.Why choose a career in nursing? -- Forming a career plan -- Pursuing the education path -- Writing yur resume and interviewing.
Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing;
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