Health Informatics
Health Informatics

Author: Ramona Nelson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-06-14

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 0323100953

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Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach was awarded first place in the 2013 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Information Technology/Informatics category. Get on the cutting edge of informatics with Health Informatics, An Interprofessional Approach. Covering a wide range of skills and systems, this unique title prepares you for work in today's technology-filled clinical field. Topics include clinical decision support, clinical documentation, provider order entry systems, system implementation, adoption issues, and more. Case studies, abstracts, and discussion questions enhance your understanding of these crucial areas of the clinical space. 31 chapters written by field experts give you the most current and accurate information on continually evolving subjects like evidence-based practice, EHRs, PHRs, disaster recovery, and simulation. Case studies and attached discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage higher level thinking that you can apply to real world experiences. Objectives, key terms and an abstract at the beginning of each chapter provide an overview of what each chapter will cover. Conclusion and Future Directions section at the end of each chapter reinforces topics and expands on how the topic will continue to evolve. Open-ended discussion questions at the end of each chapter enhance your understanding of the subject covered.

Conceptual Foundations
Conceptual Foundations

Author: Joan L. Creasia, Ph.D.

Publisher: Mosby Incorporated

Published: 2006-12-19

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9780323043809

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Issues and Trends Online is an interactive and evaluative learning system designed to support Creasia/Parker: Conceptual Foundations: A Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 4th Edition. This comprehensive course package consists of 15 modules that tie directly to many of the chapters in the main textbook. All of the modules are consistently organized throughout the course to keep the learner focused on pertinent information. The general module structure provides student objectives, required reading, notes from the instructor, learning activities/exercises, summary, additional resources on the Internet and critical thinking questions. Each module is organized in a consistent format and features an introduction, student objectives, reading assignment, learning activities/exercises, summary, test your knowledge, additional resources on the Internet, and critical thinking questions to keep readers focused on pertinent information. Features student objectives that provide clear, visual explanations of concepts. Offers reading assignments to link online content to the text. Features learning activities/exercises using a variety of engaging exercises designed to test content knowledge and critical thinking skills. Offers a summary to provide a wrap-up of the content in each module to keep the reader focused on pertinent information. Includes a test your knowledge quiz to wrap up the content at the end of every module. Includes additional resources on the Internet requiring students to do further research to incorporate into online assignments. Provides critical thinking questions to help the student to adequately apply knowledge of key concepts. Includes a user's guide with complete instructions on how to get started with the online course, a full description of each feature available, and how to work through each section of the course. Also available packaged with Creasia/Parker: Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 4th Edition.

Pediatric Primary Care - E-Book
Pediatric Primary Care - E-Book

Author: Catherine E. Burns

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-03-02

Total Pages: 1435

ISBN-13: 0323376835

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Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new content and updates — such as a new chapter on pediatric pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more — to keep readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today. Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence. Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management. Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a part of every child's growth — such as nutrition and toilet training — that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).

Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions
Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions

Author: Ruth B. Purtilo

Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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The fourth edition of this bestselling title is designed to help you think critically and thoughtfully about ethical decisions you'll face in practice-in any health care discipline. Utilizing a unique 6-step decision making process designed by the author, this multi-disciplinary text provides an expert framework for making effective choices that lead to a professional and caring response to patients and clients.

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring
Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring

Author: Lisa A. Miller

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-02-23

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0323083528

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Rev. ed. of: Mosby's pocket guide to fetal monitoring / Susan Martin Tucker, Lisa A. Miller, David A. Miller.

Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Foundations of Community Health Nursing

Author: Marcia Stanhope

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13:

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This new, concise community health nursing text draws all the essential, must-know information from the popular text, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING by the same authors, into one accessible, streamlined resource. It offers the same "community-oriented" focus, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention highlighting practical applications throughout. Separate sections are devoted to key aspects of community health nursing, including the roles a community health nurse might undertake, family and individual care, and care of vulnerable populations.

Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing - Australian Version - E-Book
Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing - Australian Version - E-Book

Author: Catherine Taylor

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 3914

ISBN-13: 0729578623

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Please note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. Now in its 3rd edition, Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing continues to be the definitive text for nursing students in our region. The new edition builds on the strengths of the highly successful previous editions with greater authorship, increased local research, evidence and concepts particular to the health care systems of Australia and New Zealand. Fully revised and updated by leading Australian and New Zealand nurse educators. It presents essential nursing skills in a clear format consistent with Australian and New Zealand practice, placing greater emphasis on critical thinking skill explanations, revised procedural recommendations, infection control considerations and updated medications information. Health Care Delivery System (Chapter 2) – now includes New Zealand content and walks the student through the evolution of health care delivery systems in our region. Engaging in Clinical Inquiry and Practice Development (Chapter 5) written by Jackie Crisp and Professor Brendan McCormack provides a contemporary perspective on the processes underpinning nursing knowledge development, utilisation and their role in the ongoing advancement of nursing practice. Managing Client Care (Chapter 20) is an exciting newly revised chapter that engages the student in exploring nursing issues in managing client care within the context of contemporary health care systems. New Chapter on Caring for the Cancer Survivor New Zealand Supplement Legal Implications of Nursing Practice Now includes evolve e-books Now students can search across Potter & Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing 3E electronically via a fully searchable online version. Students can take notes, highlight material and more. The e-book is included with this edition at no extra cost. New Resources for Instructors on Evolve New Exam View is fully customisable test manager, generator and assessment tool. New Power Point Presentations to assist with the delivery and presentation of lectures. New Resources for Students and Instructors on Evolve: Nursing Skills Online for Fundamentals of Nursing provides students with 17 interactive modules which expand on textbook concepts, through the use of media rich animations. It encourages decision-making and critical-thinking skills through case-based and problem-oriented lessons. Nursing Skills Online for Fundamentals of Nursing may be purchased separately as a User guide & Access code (ISBN: 9780729539388) Online Study guide for students is an ideal supplement with Skills Performance Check lists designed to challenge students’ abilities. Clinical knowledge can be further tested through additional short answer and review questions.

Mental Health in Nursing
Mental Health in Nursing

Author: Kim Foster

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0729587975

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- Restructured and presented in 3 parts: - Section 1: Positioning Practice describes the context and importance of nursing in mental health and includes a new chapter on self-care - Section 2: Knowledge for Practice addresses the specialist practice of mental health nursing. Each chapter examines specific mental health conditions, assessment, nursing management and relevant treatment approaches - Section 3: Contexts of practice features scenario-based chapters with a framework to support mental health screening, assessment, referral and support, across a range of clinical settings

Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book
Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book

Author: Shannon Dames

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-07-23

Total Pages: 706

ISBN-13: 1771722266

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Learn the ins and outs of health promotion and disease prevention in Canada with Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. This all-new, comprehensive text grounds you in the Canadian health objectives for promotion and prevention which aims to improve the health of the entire population and to reduce health inequities among population groups. Among the text's chapters you'll find extensive coverage of growth and development throughout the life span — including coverage of the normal aspects, the unique problems, and the health promotion needs that are found in each age and stage of development. Separate chapters discuss each population group — the individual, the family, and the community — and highlight the unique aspects of caring for each of these groups. In all, this comprehensive and culturally relevant text provides all the tools needed to stay up on the latest research and topics in Canadian health promotion.