The illustrations provide some of the best quality and most varied examples of skin conditions important to any health care pforessional dealing with skin problems.

    So at twenty-one she escapes to London to train as a nurse, where she gathers many admirers - none more dashing than RAF officer Sandy Redfern, with whom she falls in love.But the coming of war, with the chaos of the Blitz, brings upheavals and unforeseen entanglements. On hearing of Sandy's reckless affair with a married woman, a heartbroken Lily throws herself into her work. Then further changes in circumstances bring her to a busy RAF hospital in Hampshire, where a faithful childhood sweetheart persuades her to become engaged to him.And then fate brings Sandy Redfern back into her life, physically scarred by burns and inwardly embittered. What of their once passionate love and her present commitment? Can the past ever be recaptured?

    Over 1,000 Board-style questions, with detailed rationales, cover the most essential, need-to-know concepts in physiology. Includes thorough reviews of all major body systems, with emphasis on system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology.Offers a comprehensive practice exam of over 1,000 questions in USMLE format.Includes answers and explanations for every question, as well as page references to the Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology.Follows a parallel chapter organization to Textbook of Medical Physiology.Provides all of the essential information needed to prepare for the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1.Dedicates a brief section to helpful hints on preparing for the USMLE exam.

    Begin with a real-world case study introducing must-know disorders; then quiz yourself with questions reflecting the content in the board certification examinations. More than 2,000 questions help you practice your diagnostic and treatment reasoning skills. Review in any setting. Access the new Davis Digital Version, online at DavisPlus.

    Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice. Comprehensive content presents thorough discussion of signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education for each condition. Authorship from the Emergency Nurses Association ensures this book contains the best practices in emergency nursing. Quick-reference format uses a consistent layout to help you find information quickly and easily. NEW! 2-column format features new Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing. NEW! Fully revised content from the ENA and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on topics such as critical care in the ED, time management, the morbidly obese patient, electronic medical records, disaster nursing, forensic nursing, and workplace violence.

    It is uniquely designed to help students master pharmacology both in class and in preparing for the NCLEX(R) examination. It will also benefit practicing nurses who'd like a refresher and memory device on pharmacology. Using a wide variety of learning aids, humor, illustrations, and mnemonics, it covers topics including administration, antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, cardiac drugs, CNS drugs, diuretics, endocrine drugs, GI drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, OB drugs, pain, psychiatric drugs, and pulmonary drugs.Features 91 full-color illustrated mnemonics on individual drug topics and key drugs.Offers durability and portability with spiral-bound format and removable cards on sturdy stock.Perforated cards may be used as is, in spiral-bound notebook or removed for use as individual flash cards, which allows the reader flexibility when studying.Topics are listed alphabetically for quick reference.Offers easy referral, with tabs and color cover guide using a different color for each topic.Concise What You Need to Know drug monographs on the back of each image include quick information on drug action, use, contraindications/precautions, side effects, and nursing implications.

    It offers unique preparation for the NCLEX Examination and effectively equips you to practice in today's fast-paced healthcare environment.The only workbook available that provides in-depth practice with prioritization, delegation, and assignment questions similar to those you'll see on the NCLEX Examination, including questions in alternate item formatsUnique three-part organization that (1) equips you with foundational skills to make sound decisions, then helps you apply those skills (2) in straightforward scenarios and (3) then in complex health scenariosIn-depth Answer Key at the back of the book that provides not only the correct answer but also a detailed rationale and an indication of the focus of the question, whether prioritization, delegation, supervision, or patient assignment.Expanded content focus to include psychiatric/mental health, OB/maternity, and pediatrics along with med-surg areasNew chapters on infection control and obstetrics and maternityGreater emphasis on questions involving core body systems and related health problems, such as diabetes and cancer, to best prepare you for the conditions you are most likely to encounter on the NCLEX Examination and in clinical practiceFour new unfolding cases addressing long-term care, pediatrics, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and OB/maternityAdditional emphasis on medication safety equips you to take appropriate actions to prevent or remediate medication errorsMultiple-select questions revised to include at least 5 response choices each, keeping you up to date with the full range of NCLEX Examination item formats

    Since the last edition, we've added nine brand-new charts and replaced three charts with new editions. This comprehensive reference is an essential addition to every library, whether you are a health professional, student, or interested consumer. The book is ideal for studying human anatomy, for patient consultation, or for quick reference. Anatomical charts show the human body in a format that provides a clear and visual understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and diseases. Medical terminology and easy-to-understand supporting text are printed directly on each chart so you never have to refer to a separate key card or manual.

    Atlas of the Human Body represents an exciting new perspective on the field of human anatomy. This book can be a useful household reference and also the book will help people care for and understand their bodies and improve their quality of life.Atlas of the Human Body offers a wide-ranging selection of information. The quality of the illustrations and their level of detail, combined with the concise and precise textual explanations, make it useful for secondary students and teachers and for many professional groups trainers, physiotherapists, gymnasts, sportsmen, homeopaths, nurses, masseuses and many others - as well as those beginning the study of medicine or the general reader interested in health and caring for their own body. Special care has been taken to ensure the quality of the book and to include information that may be lacking in comparable books.

    It is designed to help healthcare professionals visualize disease processes and understand the rationales for clinical interventions.Introductory chapters illustrate basic pathophysiologic concepts including cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes. Thirteen chapters organized by body system cover all major diseases, with illustrations, charts, and brief text on causes, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment.This Second Edition includes 10 new disease entries and updated information throughout. Diagnostic test information now includes expected findings for the disorder.

     What’s in the Bright Futures Guidelines, Fourth Edition? Twelve health promotion themes addressing • lifelong health for families and communities NEW • family support • health for children and youth with special health care needs NEW • healthy development • mental health • healthy weight • healthy nutrition • physical activity • oral health • healthy adolescent development • healthy and safe use of social media NEW • safety and injury prevention

    The 4th Edition of this AJN Book-of-the-Year award winner has been thoroughly updated to deliver even more resources and tools, plus new DSM-5 content. "Psych Notes is packed with all of the essential content necessary to REVIEW (you should also have expanded knowledge of this content) and pass the ANCC PMHNP certification exam. You will be astonished with the depth and breadth of information contained in this easy to read and use (spiral bound) book. Be sure to access the online information that accompanies this book, too as it contains a grid comparing the changes from DSM-IV and DSM-5!" --Sandra Hannon-Engel, Ph.D., RN, CNS, PMHNP, Assistant Professor, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Boston, MA. "It's a pretty good book for both nursing students and practicing RN's. No matter what specialty you're in you'll come across patients that are psychologically unstable and this book gives you a quick and easy reference to your needs. Everything is laid out in simple form and focuses on the most pertinent topics in psych." - Jim Astapan, Amazon.com "Very good source for fast references." - Ileana, Amazon.com "An amazingly complete collection of all that pertains to psych/mental health care. An easy to use resource and a wonderful review." - Camille Grosso, Ph.D., R.N.

    therapy in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner. It covers all the newest breakthroughs in technique, medications, and monitoring, including drugs and procedures for home I.V. therapy.A new Best Practice feature identifies the best practices for administering and monitoring I.V. therapy, as established by INS and CDC standards and research evidence. A new documentation appendix includes forms, flowsheets, and explanations of how and why to document I.V. therapy. The Practice Makes Perfect section has been expanded to include alternate-format questions in addition to the traditional review questions, all following current NCLEX-RN® requirements.

    A DAVIS'S NOTES BOOK! Don't be without this quick and portable reference tool for explaining, preparing, and caring for patients before, during, and after common lab and diagnostic testing.

    Here Deborah Howard shares words of comfort and encouragement for everyone coping with suffering and death. Her compassion, firm faith in Christ, and years of working as a hospice nurse create a uniquely sensitive, experiential, and biblical volume.Above all, she emphasizes that there is a light that cuts through death's dark shadow. That light is Jesus Christ, and He offers hope and comfort to all who are facing life's final journey.

    Why are so many RNs dropping out of health care's largest profession? How will the lack of skilled, experienced caregivers affect patients? These are some of the questions addressed by Suzanne Gordon's definitive account of the world's nursing crisis. In Nursing against the Odds, one of North America's leading health care journalists draws on in-depth interviews, research studies, and extensive firsthand reporting to help readers better understand the myriad causes of and possible solutions to the current crisis.Gordon examines how health care cost cutting and hospital restructuring undermine the working conditions necessary for quality care. She shows how the historically troubled workplace relationships between RNs and physicians become even more dysfunctional in modern hospitals. In Gordon's view, the public image of nurses continues to suffer from negative media stereotyping in medical shows on television and from shoddy press coverage of the important role RNs play in the delivery of health care.Gordon also identifies the class and status divisions within the profession that hinder a much-needed defense of bedside nursing. She explains why some policy panaceas--hiring more temporary workers, importing RNs from less-developed countries--fail to address the forces that drive nurses out of their workplaces. To promote better care, Gordon calls for a broad agenda that includes safer staffing, improved scheduling, and other policy changes that would give nurses a greater voice at work. She explores how doctors and nurses can collaborate more effectively and what medical and nursing education must do to foster such cooperation. Finally, Gordon outlines ways in which RNs can successfully take their case to the public while campaigning for health care system reform that actually funds necessary nursing care.

    They all wanted to help, to say the right thing. Yet somehow, all too often, their best attempts at kindness proved more debilitating than comforting. The grim reality of cancer is that life, with all its myriad demands, continues: the dog still needs walking, the daily meals need preparing and dishing up. What can I do to help? you ask. Well, stand by, because the answer is: plenty.

    What does it mean to be technologically competent and caring as a nurse? How does technology support nursing work? How does it hinder nursing work? How can nurses care for their patients as technological advancements are introduced nearly every day? Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing: A Model for Practice provides insight and answers into how nurses can and must be both technologically competent and caring as they provide meaningful and essential nursing care.

    In today's mental health services, there is a pressing need for practitioners to place greater emphasis on working with users of services and to use skills that have a sound theoretical basis. This book focuses on evidence-based practice but reflects that, in mental health, the best evidence is the personal experience of the user. Many publications explore theoretical aspects of service delivery or provide an in-depth analysis of specific clinical interventions. However, how practitioners comprehensively amalgamate theory with their practice is often missing. This book fills that gap and seeks to guide, plan and suggest down-to-earth treatment ideas for individuals on a day-to-day basis.Mental health practice focusedFull of practical advice, user-friendly, clearly accessible and well-designedReflects user-input, including a chapter written by a user of mental health services describing their experiences of mental illnessLeading contributors from practiceEarly interventionSupervisionImplementation and practice development issuesMeaningful activity and recoveryEngaging and working with carersRelapse prevention

    The book fits comfortably into a pocket, and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily. Coverage includes basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; 12-lead and 15-lead ECG interpretation; ECG changes with angina, MI, pericarditis, and bundle branch block; and antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs. Scores of ECG waveforms, treatment algorithms, and charts are included. Distinctive-colored tabs identify each section.

    Novelli, CEO, AARPIf aging were an open book, it would be The Merck Manual of Health & Aging. From one of the most trusted names in medical reference comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide for older adults that shares what measures to take to optimize the aging process, prevent disease, and improve your overall health. This comprehensive book also explains the health care system and the disorders seniors are most likely to experience. Inside you’ll discover clear, authoritative information on• preventive medical care and good nutrition• common medical disorders in older adults• strategies for coping with disease• steps for finding the best in medical care• how to communicate with health care practitioners• the role of alternative and complementary medicine• the benefits and risks of medical tests• the challenges of caregiving and rehabilitation• how the body ages• safe, easy-to-follow cardio exercises• the social, legal, and ethical issues of agingAlso featuring candid essays by seniors who share their insights and personal experiences on growing older, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging is an essential home reference for making your later years truly golden.

    Based on the most recent research, the authors provide authoritative content written from a feminist perspective.Completely updated and revised, this second edition includes four new chapters on diagnosis of pregnancy at the gynecologic visit, women's health after bariatric surgery, sexual assault, and urinary tract infections. In addition, the chapter on gynecologic health care for sexual and gender minorities has been expanded to include care not only for lesbians, but also for bisexual women and transgender individuals.Key features include: * Clinical considerations specific to the different physical and psychosocial life stages of women* Emphasis on physiologic mechanisms in order to enhance understanding of normal and abnormal processes* Evidence-based content* Content and presentation suitable for students and practicing clinicians

    Ideal as a stand-alone learning tool or as a companion to textbooks in the Taylor Suite, these engaging videos parallel the skills in the textbooks and are organized in topical modules for easy reference. In addition to being available for individual student purchase and use, this video series is also available for institutional purchase , to be available for all nursing students at anytime! To learn more about institutional access options and pricing, please contact your local publishing representative.             Features of the video series include: ·         NEW! Interactive Quiz Engine: Questions included for each module allow viewers to check their understanding of the included skills and concepts.·         Delivers consistent skill presentation across the videos, fundamentals book, and skills book - no conflicting information·         Step-by-Step Nursing Skills:  In realistic nurse-patient and student-instructor interactions, nursing instructors and student demonstrate skills that include effective patient communications.  Talking through the skill ,explaining the how’s and·         Discusses the ‘why’s’ of nursing and offers valuable tips, teaching students to avoid and manage potential problems                *Note : Versions of the individual student access products are for individual use only – for institutional access or with any questions, please contact your local publishing representative.

    Centers for Disease Control, an American suffers a stroke every forty-five seconds. More than 700,000 Americans each year find themselves struggling to recover from this affliction—and many hundreds of thousands more are there to help them mend.June Biermann, a stroke survivor, and her coauthor—and caregiver—Barbara Toohey, authors of the bestselling Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Book, offer this essential source for those recovering from a stroke and those providing them with support.The Stroke Book offers readers:- Clear explanations of the science of this often misunderstood condition- Information on what to expect at the hospital and in rehabilitation- Analyses of encouraging new developments in stroke therapy, including basic and alternative therapies, and traditional and cutting-edge medications- Advice on coping with complex rehabilitation needs, including adjustments for nutrition, mobility, and everyday living, and on understanding after-stroke emotional and cognitive changes- Suggestions for preventing future strokes- Information on how people recovering from a stroke can reclaim their independence and quality of life—and how caregivers can manage their own stresses and sorrows- Heartening words on keeping hope alive with patience and fortitude, and the curative power of humor- Inspiring stories of the stroke and recovery experiences of well-known individualsWith stroke now the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, Biermann and Toohey's optimistic, user-friendly guide to living well after an attack is a vital tool for recovery.

    Its user-friendly, highly visual approach offers large, easy-to-read type and a logical organization that makes it easy to look up unfamiliar terms quickly. In this edition, more than 10,000 entries have been revised and updated, and over 5,000 new entries have been added to keep pace with recent advances in health care.Comprehensive, authoritative definitions - including expanded definitions of major diseases, disorders, procedures, and drugs - offer the most accurate, complete information on medical and health care terminology available. Practical, straightforward alphabetical organization, with no confusing subentries, makes it easy to find definitions fast.Updated, expanded drug entries include the latest commonly prescribed drugs currently on the market.Hundreds of lab test definitions describe and explain key lab tests.Definitions for more than 50 complementary and alternative medical therapies have been added, and definitions for over 100 herbs have been updated, reflecting the growing popularity of these alternative treatments.Pronunciations and eponyms for key entries assist the reader in learning and using terminology in everyday practice.Large, clear type is easy to read, and colored entries are easy to find.British spellings of selected entries help users recognize alternate spellings.Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains dozens of full-color, clearly labeled drawings of all body systems, to assist with learning or reviewing anatomy.Nearly 2,500 colorful photographs and drawings illustrate all subject areas - more than 800 new!5,000 new definitions have been added, representing all areas of medicine and health care, with special emphasis on definitions related to new drugs, health professions, changes in health care delivery, bioterrorism, and new technological developments. Material has been thoroughly reviewed by a board of more than 100 expert consultants representing all areas of medicine to ensure the accuracy and currency of content and the inclusion of appropriate new entries.More than 10,000 definitions have been updated and revised to reflect current practice, and obsolete terminology has been removed.Over 70 definitions for such key conditions as SARS have been expanded to contain comprehensive, detailed information.New colored entry words clearly stand out on the page, making it easier to find terms.All tables have been updated, and more than 800 new illustrations have been added.

    It includes the latest research, and it now reflects the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. New case studies, illustrations, tables, and over 100 12-lead ECGs offer readers the opportunity to apply their knowledge. Its need-to-know information helps students become proficient in the fundamentals of Acute Coronary Syndrome recognition and management, for both hospital and prehospital environments. Instructor's Electronic Resource (CD-ROM) is also available. Please contact your Sales Representative for more information.