Kurtis Bell brings over twenty years of flight nursing to bare in this no holes barred account of life working on a medical helicopter. With the most common question asked of him, "What's the worst thing you've ever seen?" He answers that from his experience and perspective. He is brutally honest and direct. He tells of the early days in Native American AIr Ambulance, when the company was just getting started. It is graphic, vivid and uncensored. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

    Even small amounts have a unique mix of ingredients and immunities that continue to bolster your baby’s health in a way that no formula can ever match.” Worried about making enough milk for your baby? Get the help you need with this practical guide from two lactation experts. Since publication of this “low milk supply bible” a decade ago, new insights and better ways to maximize milk production have emerged, making this updated and expanded edition a must-have for anyone struggling with supply issues. Endorsed by La Leche League International and written by leading lactation consultants, Making More Milk offers effective strategies for both time-honored and innovative ways to make more milk, including new chapters on pregnancy and birth issues, foods and nutrition, and alternative therapies. Cutting-edge discoveries will help you learn: • How your body makes milk• If your supply is actually low• If your baby is getting enough milk• The underlying cause of your low milk supply• How to make more milk with effective methods targeted to the cause of poor supply• How to make more milk when returning to work or school, exclusively pumping, and in other special situations

    This book will explain pharmacology in a simplified way to help you understand the effects, both positive and negative, of psych meds, and why these effects occur. It's everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about medications!The book begins with the essentials of pharmacology and moves on to cover all the major classes of psychiatric medications. You'll learn why one medication in a particular class might be a better fit for you than another. Are you having weight gain from your medication? You'll find out why, and what other medications might be less likely to have the same side effect.I've pulled together what I've learned in my training as a nurse and (former) pharmacist and years of clinical experience, added in my personal perspective from having taken many of these medications, and distilled it down to the essential elements you need to know to take charge of your own health and illness.

    Staff turnover is on the rise. What nurses expect from their leaders has changed. Being an effective manager is no longer enough. Staff expects more than an annual performance evaluation. To win the talent war and become the boss that no one wants to leave, you need to add individualized coaching to your leadership toolbox. Effective coaching is strengths-based, engagement focused and performance-oriented. Wise leaders recognize that when the needs of the workforce change, they must adopt new leadership strategies to become employers of choice. The author, a nationally known leadership development expert, breaks down the essential skills and behaviors that leaders need today to develop a coaching mindset and let your staff thrive. The book includes coaching examples and practical strategies that can quickly move you from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to feeling confident in your role. You will learn how to build a coaching foundation, develop your coaching skills and coach your team to higher levels of performance. The Nurse Leader Coach gives you the tools you need to change from being a manager to a leader coach. Let it be your roadmap and practical guide to becoming the boss that no one wants to leave.

    Hettie marries the love of her life, Geoffrey Bartlette, in spring 1914, but has difficulty accepting that marriage means sacrificing her beloved nursing career. When the Great War begins, Geoffrey enlists and Hettie eagerly accepts an opportunity to join the Canadian Army Nursing Service. Although she’s nervous about the war, returning to work was exactly what she had been craving. The old adage “be careful what you wish for, you just might get it” proves true. Soon tragedy strikes, and Hettie’s life is steered onto a new path. Will Hettie return home or stay in Europe and continue nursing? Will she discover the person she is meant to be?

    The answers to the problems are explained primarily using dimensional analysis. This book is organized into the following six units: Unit 1: Basic Math Problems and Military Time Rounding Numbers Roman Numerals Scientific Notation Military Time Unit 2: Conversions Unit Conversions Within the Metric System Unit Conversions Within the Household System Unit Conversions Between the Metric, Household and Apothecary Systems Unit 3: Dosage Calculations Dosage Calculations Level 1 Dosage Calculations Level 2 Dosage Calculations Level 3 Body Surface Area Dosing Calculations Pediatric Dosing Calculations Pediatric Maintenance Fluid Replacement Calculations Unit 4: IV Flow Rate Calculations IV Flow Rate Calculations Level 1 IV Flow Rate Calculations Level 2 IV Flow Rate Adjustment Calculations Heparin Infusion and Adjustment Calculations Unit 5: Percent and Ratio Strength Calculations Percent Percent Strength Percent Change Ratio Strength Unit 6: Miscellaneous Subjects Reconstitution Calculations Conversions Between mg and mEq Dosage Calculation Puzzles Self-Assessment Exam List of Abbreviations and Symbols Scroll Up To Get Yours Today!

    Distilling need-to-know disease content in a clear, accessible format, Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology offers concise yet complete coverage of how the body works to help you establish the scientific foundation essential to success in your nursing career.  Approachable presentation builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.“Chunked” content--including Learning Objectives, Key Points boxes, and Summary Concepts sections--highlights critical points for reflection.Full-color illustrations clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.Review Exercises at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study.References provide fast, efficient access to normal laboratory values in both conventional and SI units, as well as a comprehensive glossary.Narrated animations referenced by icons in the text and available online enhance your understanding of the most challenging and clinically relevant concepts.

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