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User Friendly-But what about us students?
This book deals on a very indepth level as to the inner workings of the family,and the assessment and interventions required to facilitate healing. I found the book to be very user friendly; it outlines the categories for assessment and intervention in a concise manner, as well as the diagramming of communication patterns which I found invaluable. For students it would have been beneficial for Wright and Leahey to include a completed CFAM and CFIM to give the reader a complete picture of the whole process. Overall, this is an excellent tool for any nurse to use in their practice. ... Read more

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get your home health teaching done quickly and efficiently.
As the face of home health nursing is ever changing, it is important to be efficient and effective. Cut through the chase and utilize this book to effectively instruct on disease processes, routine medical and surgical techniques and medications. This book gets the job done for you by utilizing curt formats and indepth instruction which is easily utilized in your nursing pratice. You may not find the BIG PICTURE BOOK items for client handouts; but, they are a dime a dozen. This book outlines the nitty gritty of professional teaching ...check it out. ... Read more

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The fourth edition of this comprehensive introductory community health text continues to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities. With emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, the text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health. An Introduction to Community Health incorporates a variety of pedagogical elements that assist and encourage students to understand and complex community health issues. ... Read more

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This portable reference provides thorough and detailed assessment information for all common primary care conditions, including signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, drug therapies, and treatment. Written by expert nurse practitioners, it features complete, practical, up-to-date information on diagnosing and treating primary care disorders in the family practice setting. Separate sections are devoted to specific populations such as pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This reference is well known for its concise guidelines, comparative charts, and tables that list the symptoms, physical assessment findings, and possible diagnoses in a quick-reference format. ... Read more

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A keeper.
The strength of this book is in its simplicity and that it provides a good review for anatomy / physiology. I used it to review for the FNP exam and found it to be a keeper on my shelf, next to other primary care across the lifespan books.

FNP guidelines- fenstermacher
HEENT, in particular, leaves something to be desired. Not as straight foward as similar publications. Not comprehensive enough. Pricey.

Good basic summaries and management guidelines- A NP Bible
My copy is used constantly for review. I update in margins since this is a 1997 copy and some changes in management have occurred. It is still a good reference Bible that I use daily. ... Read more

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This comprehensive and practical guide to the health issues and concerns of students from birth through age 21 is thoroughly revised and updated in the newest edition. The book provides easy-access to information on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, medical syndromes, substance abuse, special education and emergency illness. New topics include diseases and medications, DSM-IV disorders, violence, adolescent health, 21st century challenges, neuroscience findings from the genome project, and biotechnology information related to growth and health. MANUAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2ND EDITION is small, light weight, and very portable. Created for use in school and community settings, this new edition is a valuable resource for every nurse or educator who works with children. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for school nurses
This book is an excellent reference book for school nurses. It is user friendly and has basic information for nurses working in schools. The only comment is that was last revised in 1986. The information presented is basic information which one needs to know if working in schools. I do feel it is time for an update to include current topics that we see in schools--increased use of medications for behavior modification, eating disorder issues, etc. I am purchasing this book for my office. ... Read more

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new paradigm of health theory
It not only is a grand books about health behavior but also is a milestone of nursing theory. It s leverage is deep, penetrating and extend . ... Read more

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This resource is the first to include documentation guidelines and their applications in long term care complete with the new RUG regulations and the MDS 2.In clear and concise terms a method of documenting nursing care is described using a self-care emphasis on all documentation.The book is organized to allow easy access to information.Sections include those focused on basic bodily processes: breathing, eating, drinking, activity, sleep, etc.The book also includes nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions classification, and nursing outcome terms. ... Read more

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PERSONAL HEALTH: PERSPECTIVES AND LIFESTYLES emphasizes the individual's personal responsibility for wellness by presenting general (core) and current health information to guide decision making. The focus of the text is to present health topics, including cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity, identify risk factors, and give students useful and sensible suggestions to reduce their risk for preventable diseases and conditions in order to achieve optimal levels of wellness for themselves, friends, and family. Filled with practical advice, stimulating discussion questions and self-assessment exercises, this text take an applied approach and empowers students to take control of their own health.Concentrated emphasis on health issues as they relate to various cultural differences make this text one of the most up-to date resources for health-related culture, gender, ethnic, and age issues. ... Read more

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This exciting new text prepares students and beginning practitioners for midwifery practice in a rapidly changing health care system. It stresses evaluation of research findings used in clinical decision-making, using a midwifery model of care for healthy pregnant women. The influence of individual and community culture, values, and beliefs is included in all aspects of the care model, with the woman as the central figure in the assessment of her health care needs and the determination of the most appropriate care processes. It continually stresses that the role of the midwife is to advocate for the woman while creating a climate of care that recognizes the healthy aspects of pregnancy. ... Read more

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Here, Granger Westberg presents a creative, new way for congregations to provide a wholistic ministry to their members. His parish nurse program brings nurses onto congregations' staffs to work as ministers of health on a part-time or full-time basis. In this way congregations can play an increasingly important role in keeping people spiritually and physically healthy and giving leadership in the field of preventive medicine.

Parish nurses serve as health educators, health counselors, volunteer trainers, and support group organizers. In hundreds of congregations, this program has been well received by clergy and church members. ... Read more

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The Parish Nurse, Providing a Minister of Health for Your Co
This is a must for any nurse or church seriously considering a Parish Nurse program. Granger Westberg is considered the "father" of parish nursing. This book presents the background and history of parish nursing and then provides the "how to" to set up a parish nurse program within your congregation. The final section is basic resources including sample job and role descriptions. Possible cost and needs and the models and types of parish nurse services. ... Read more

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Completely revised and updated and written by experts in hospice and home care, this is the seminal resource for home health and hospice care administrators. It is an excellent, comprehensive reference that covers subjects such as management issues, certification standards, financial issues and tips on how to be a successful administrator.

New to this edition are chapters on:

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc.
The Visiting Nurse Association of America
Cultural Competency in Home Care ... Read more

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A great book for the med-surg nurse or nursing student
Perfect for a student ... Read more