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Maternal-Neonatal Nursing (Bood edition)
Excellent books for reference. I used this book to review for the test and I got "A" for this subject. I recommend this book for the new nursing students.

GREAT PRODUCT for class prep too
The previous reviewer was disappointed in the product, but they are not using it for its full potential. Springhouse just put out the Maternal Neonatal Incredibly Easy book and that's what the previous reviewer should have purchased if they wanted supplemental info for classroom work (gee, didn't they notice the description said it was a CD-ROM?!). This product is EXCELLENT not only for those students getting ready for HESI and NCLEX, but it IS an asset to those going through their nursing coursework. The product has 1000 questions catagorized within the major units of the subject of maternal and neonatal nursing. Students can access those subtopics pertaining to the material they are going over in class to use as a study aid when preparing for classroom tests. I am using the Phamacology book and CD-ROM to help me survive through Pharm this semester. What an asset! The Incredibly Easy series (books AND test question CD-ROMs) are great helps to get you through nursing school.

This is not a book!
If you are a expecting a book with information this is not the product for you. However, if you are expecting a disc with many NCLEX style questions this product could be useful. I was wanting a review type book to augment my maternal-neonatal nursing class. I plan on keeping this product for future NCLEX review but it is not helpful for the typical student. ... Read more

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Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring and Assessment provides portable and practical information for evaluating intrapartum and antepartum fetal status. Designed specifically for use in the clinical environment, this pocket guide provides a single source of information for the care and management of the patient in the labor and delivery suite, the fetal intensive care unit, the LDRP (labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum), and the antepartum inpatient unit or ambulatory care setting. This guide also provides up-to-date content on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring, from operating equipment to interpreting data. ... Read more

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Fetal Monitoring -Everything an RN Needs to Know
This text is a comprehensive presentation of the knowledge and skills needed by an RN to effectively managed a patient before, during, and after delivery. Tucker has provided all aspects of the procedure in an easy to read, straight forward format. The book includes chapters on maternal and fetal physiology and FHT instrumentation and technology. Of particular note, are chapters on uterine activity monitoring, baseline fetal heart rate changes, and interpretation of reassuring and non reassuring FHT patterns. Interventions and obligations are discussed. A quick method for assessing FHT is given. A standard of care for FHT monitoring and care of the intrapartum and postpartum patient is also included. Nursing diagoses are listed for the intrapartum and postpartum period. Culterally sensitive care is discussed as well. Documentation, risk reduction, and education are discussed. Appendixes add information on risk factors, Leopold's maneuvers, protocals of cervical ripending, care of patients in preterm labor with information on tocolytics, and sample tracings are given. This book is an excellent guide and may be used for reference after its initial reading.

Intelligently written, Comprehensive management strategies!
A book to be welcomed by all involved in the profession of bringing new life into the world. Intelligently written for the Nurse,Midwife,OB Interns and Residents. Follows the accepted protocols. A MUST HAVE FOR TRAINEES!

Intelligently written, Comprehensive management stategies!
A book to be welcomed by all in the profession of bringing new life into the world. Intelligently written for the Nurse, Midwife, Intern, Resident, Attending. Follows the accepted protocols. A MUST HAVE FOR TRAINEES! ... Read more

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filled with errors
This book is filled with errors. The very first week I had it in class, I noticed several just in the genetics chapter alone! I was hoping to have an OB book to keep as a reference when I'm done with nursing school, but I don't feel that I'd be able to trust this book. If I found many errors in an area that I'm familiar with, how many errors are there that I'm unable to discern since I'm not yet familiar with that material? Many of my classmates found additional errors, and also feel that the book is untrustworthy. It's too bad, because I'm sure that the book does contain worthwhile information. I'm sorry that I wasted the money on this book. I plan to invest my money in a medical OB book instead. ... Read more

Book Description

Maternal Child Nursing Care covers the essential content for maternity and pediatric nursing courses combined in one affordable text. The inclusion of expert authors, contributors, and reviewers ensures delivery of accurate and up-to-date information in both maternity and pediatric areas, plus clear, easy-to-understand content. This new second edition also features a brilliant full-color design, and a greater emphasis on community care throughout the book. ... Read more

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A comprehensive review designed specifically for those preparing to take the Midwifery (ACC) or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NCC)certification examinations. 770 pages/607 sample test questions representative of questions found on the examinations.Was developed for both of these specialties because of the many commonalities they share which enhance the delivery of care of women during their lifespan. ... Read more

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Nurse as Educator: Principles of teaching and learning for n
Nurse as Educator: Principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice 2nd ed. by Susan B. Bastable
Fifteen chapters are divided into three parts: 1. perspectives on teaching and learning, 2. characteristics of the learner, and 3. techniques and strategies for teaching and learning. The book deals with theory and application. The second edition has an increased emphasis on the teacher as facilitator, shift from teaching the ill to promotion of health and prevention of disease. A chapter about technology has been added. Each chapter starts with chapter highlights, key terms, and objectives and ends with a summary, review questions, and references. Major divisions in chapters and tables are colored. Bullets and numbers facilitate reading. There is a glossary at the back of the book. This is a scholarly 571 page book An Instructor's Manual that contains multiple choice and essay questions, learning activities, and instructional materials including PowerPoint slides for each chapter is available with this edition. This book is appropriate for students and registered nurses who do patient teaching and faculty. ... Read more

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Centered around the health of the human female throughout the lifespan, Biology of Women continues to provide a basic framework upon which health related issues can be discussed.Now in its fourth edition, the text remains unique due to its biological depth for medical professionals with the readability for non-major students.A womans reproductive life and psychological issues are covered, as well as an examination of the sociological and cultural factors that influence a womans nutrition and physical activity.New pedagogical features to this edition include case studies, glossary of terms, controversial treatment options, and historical perspectives. ... Read more

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"Biology of Women" Is A MUST READ
This book has extensive, very readable information on women's biology. Sloane covers women's biology from birth to death. She exposes fads and debunks many myths. She knows the scientific literature and includes up-to-date information. This book is an excellent resource. ... Read more

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With the changing climate surrounding infertility services, we may soon find that infertility counseling is mandated by law or recommended by practice guidelines. Therefore, clinicians urgently need a comprehensive reference on infertility counseling. This softcover edition of Burns and Covington's comprehensive handbook was developed especially for physicians and mental health professionals. It represents a new kind of clinical textbook, necessitated by today's rapidly advancing reproductive technologies and by the complexity of issues facing infertile couples. The book contains nine multi-chapter sections that cover the psychological and medical aspects of infertility, assessment, treatment, counseling, third-party reproduction, alternative family building, post-infertility counseling, and the professional practice of infertility counseling. The editors and contributors all have extensive clinical, research, and educational experience in reproductive medicine and the psychological aspects of infertility. ... Read more

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Can't refer to a specialist? Use this book!
When managed care makes it impossible to refer a client to someone who specializes in infertility, here is the book that will make you feel confident about your work. And when you don't have time to read a whole book at once, here is the book that allows you to choose the chapters you need when you need them. The impressive array of interdisciplinary experts follow the same format in each chapter, making cross-references for the reader very easy. This book is truly comprehensive, including topics such as "Special Populations" and "Adoption after Infertility", along with the practical guidelines we all want but which are often lost amidst theory and statistics in other books. The appendices and resource section are especially impressive. There are questionnaires, guidelines, consent forms, and a record-keeping form. The resources section has over 20 pages ofdouble-column entries. The authors have organized a stunning amount of information in a way that is useful to clinicians new to infertility issues and to those with experience who want to learn more

An indispensible resource for infertility counselors.
Burns and Covington's book has been very helpful in my practice. "Seasoned" clinicians as well as practitioners with less experience working with infertile clients will find the information presented valuable. ... Read more

Book Description

The underlying theme of Maternity & Women's Health Care, 8e is how to take care of a woman of childbearing age in today's society. The book is designed to meet the needs of today's students through a clear, readable writing style and a more focused content presentation. Content carefully integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care. Maternity & Women's Health Care has the most comprehensive coverage of maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing care than any other text on the market. ... Read more

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Updated.... complete.... excellent resource
My copy of this new edition just arrived, and I'm thrilled with it! More color, more summaries, more of everything... Certainly a nursing text book is not going to hit the Best Seller List, but this one should be on every nurse's wish list. While its target audience is nursing students, the book is a great reference for experienced nurses, too. It covers all aspects of women's health care, from well woman exams, to birth control, and pregnancy to menopause.

New additions to this, the 7th Edition, include expanded information on health and risk assessment, psychosocial issues, Spanish/English translations to facilitate care, information on alternative and complementary health care, and a CD ROM with addtiional resources, study guides, and illustrations.

The editors and contributors have provided an excellent resource for nurses involved in all phases of women's health care. ... Read more

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This book is designed as a complete clinical quick reference guide for health care providers in obstetrics.It presents information that obstetric nurses may use frequently but do not necessarily need to memorize. ... Read more

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This clinical reference, co-published with the Association ofWomen's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), examines thecare and needs of childbearing women and neonates. A wide range oftopics are covered including issues of professional development,continuing education, standards of care, legal considerations andprofessional organizations. A family-centered approach to perinatalnursing is provided and the various aspects and ramifications ofdifferent care delivery systems such as case management, criticalpathways and collaborative practice are explored. Other topics includephysiologic changes and psychosocial adaption in pregnancy, fetalmonitoring, normal childbirth, care of the postpartum woman andnewborn, assessment and care, obstetrical and neonatal complications,and loss and bereavement. Sample protocols, clinical pathways andnumerous examples of documentation forms are also presented. ... Read more

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Perinatal Nursing
It is somewhat hard to keep a focus as the text refers to many studies. I like plain and simple language I can understand and not all the "study" statistics!! ... Read more

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intrapartum Management Modules:a Perinatal Education Program
I ordered a used book the used book seller did not specify the copy wright or the edition number I got an old edition that is totally useless to me and I have to go through the trouble of returning it and may be getting my money back. It makes ordering on line very unreliable.

Intrapartum management modules
This book was what I used as a new graduate to learn L&D. It is very easy to use and has all the necessary information for basic learning. When I changed hospitals I used this book to orietent new nurses. ... Read more

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Two books in one, Maternal-Child Nursing covers both the maternity and pediatrics portions of the nursing curriculum. A condensed format makes this book ideal for programs that teach this content in an extremely abbreviated time period. Written by expert educators in both arenas, this text provides a consistent level of depth and accuracy as well as a student-friendly writing style. Current issues and trends are addressed through the use of community nursing care plans, expanded health promotion content, enhanced communication tips, and parent/child teaching boxes.

* Want to Know boxes guide the student in teaching women, parents, and children about self-care and follow-up home care.

* Critical to Remember boxes alert the student to vital safety and care issues.

* Critical Thinking exercises challenge the student to apply learning to practice. Suggested answers and rationales appear at the end of chapters.

* Procedure boxes highlight step-by-step instructions for common clinical nursing tasks.

* Communication Cues offer tips for obtaining information from women, children, and parents, including probing questions and other practical examples.

* Nursing Care Plans guide the student through assessment, nursing diagnoses, expected outcomes, nursing interventions, rationales, and evaluation for specific maternity and pediatric conditions.

* Drug Guides provide a quick reference for common medications. ... Read more

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Hate this book
Have you ever needed to look up a word for extra clarification, flipped back to the glossary and found what you were looking for? Can't do that with this book - no glossary. Have you ever read textbooks that had bolded words to make them easier to find? McKinney never did. They italisized their words making them HARDER to find. It's the wordiest book I've ever read and I have 3 degrees. It's overpriced and should be banned from college bookstores.

Easy to understand, terrific illustrations/pictures
This is a reference book I come back to again and again. The text is written in a no-nonsense straight forward manner. The technical terms are all defined in an easy to use glossary at the beginning of each chapter. This book describes every treatment step in detail in easy to understand language. Its the first book I turn to when dealing with matern-child treatment. ... Read more

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This how-to-do-it handbook is for those who provide prenatal andpostpartum care to low-risk women. Emphasizing hands-on care, the bookincludes coverage of history taking, physical exam, laboratory tests,health education, how to conduct an initial and a return prenatalvisit, postpartum period and family planning. Focus is placed onphysical and psychosocial well-being and health promotion. Specialfeatures include: Healthy Pregnancy Questions for differentiatingbetween common discomforts and potential complications; Key Momentstables that summarize essential information for key gestational ages;and History Taking forms. ... Read more

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Excellent for beginning practitioners
This book is full of pearls and essential facts to guide the thinking of the beginning clinician. I have found it invaluable. It is clear and easy to understand and remember. I hope the author publishes something similar for intrapartum care. ... Read more

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Very mainstream but worthwhile
While I am not a "mainstream " childbirth educator, there are many aspects of this book that I have found myself referring back to during my teaching career. It was very helpful in learning about the adult learner and thier particular physical, emotional , sociocultural and cognitive needs. The chapter on the "the basis of relaxation" was very interesting as it helped me understand the history of using relaxation in childbirth and the different philosphies behind each technique. Biofeedback, therapeutic touch and acupressure were presented in an extremely informative manner. The basics of the childbirth education business arepresented( something that can be overlooked in most teachers passion for their "Cause"). A very mainstreamm textbook that can be of great value to both hospital and independent educators alike. ... Read more

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This 6th edition provides an overview of pregnancy and prenatal care, complete with nursing care plans, and describes all states of labor and delivery including nursing care and the postpartum period. It has been described as an ideal resource for review in preparation for nursing exams as well as a basic introductory text to family-centerd maternity care. ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's GuideISBN: 0-8273-5748-6 ... Read more

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"Often the pregnancy complication and the need for bed rest arise suddenly and unexpectedly, causing the woman and her family to face myriad problems. . . .This book can be an invaluable resource under such circumstances." (From the Foreword by Richard H. Schwarz, M.D., Obstetrical Consultant to the March of Dimes

Statistics indicate that up to 700,000 expectant women a year -- that's one in five mothers-to-be -- are prescribed bed rest as treatment during complicated pregnancies.Bed rest might sound like a relief at first -- but the combination of a possible high-risk birth and a lengthy period of staying off your feet can be stressful.

Amy E. Tracy shares her experiences -- and those of many others -- to help you and your family not only survive but thrive during your days in waiting.With information on everything from informing your employer and making arrangements with your health insurance to proper nutrition and calisthenics, this comprehensive guide also covers such topics as:
*Understanding Your Doctor's Orders
*Adjusting to Horizontal Living
*Coping with Short-term and Extended Hospitalization
*Limiting the Side Effects of Immobility
*Making Bed Rest a Family Affair
*Coming to Terms with Your Feelings
*Getting Back on Your Feet
*And More, Including Complete Resources ... Read more

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Very helpful!!
I was already on bed rest for three weeks when my husband purchased this book for me. This book not only validates your feelings (i.e., Why me?), but can help any family members who read it to understand them as well. My other children are 12 and 14, and had taking care of Mom had become very old very fast, but after reading this book, they realized how I felt about having to rely on others so much, and more importantly, they realized they weren't taking care of Mom so much as taking care of the baby brother they both wanted so desperately! Their attitudes changed 100 percent!
One of my favorite features of this book is that the author ends each chapter with a list of resources. Everything from books to websites to phone numbers for support groups is included. A most important feature of this book is that it clearly explains, often through stories shared by others who have been through this experience, WHY it is so important to do as the doctor suggested, and stay off your feet. She also includes a very handy checklist in the book to take to the doctor's office so the doctor can check off EXACTLY what you can and cannot do. I liked this feature because my doctor had told me to stay off my feet--but did that mean complete bed rest? Could I get up to fix meals? Could I go for outings in a wheelchair, etc?
I still have almost eleven weeks of bed rest left to go, but it is somewhat more bearable thanks to this book. I have also ordered several of the other books reccommended by this author from the library. At least I will be using my 'horizontal time' constructively!

A good book, but comes up short
I have read every bed rest book I could find. This is not the best. The author has attempted to write a comprehensive book, and does a good job, just not great. There are better. It's very short, and after reading it, which took a couple of hours at most, I felt like I didn't have enough information. I wish the author would have had more experience with extended hospital bed rest. That would have been beneficial.

**Recommended reading: "Days In Waiting: A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy Bedrest" by Mary Ann McCann, newer edition

Excellent book!
This book is so helpful,easy to read and inspiring! Wish it was longer. A must read for those on bed rest for any duration.

Short, brief, but has some good ideas
This is good, and helpful, it's just short. I was on the bedrest much longer than this author, and her suggestions weren't as helpful as I hoped they would be. I will be buying the other bedrest books for more suggestions.

Indispensable - Absolutely Fantastic!
This is a *wonderful* book for any pregnant mother who is dealing with bed rest! The author is a veteran of two complicated pregnancies involving extended bed rest and she has put together an amazing amount of information and resources in this book. I wish I'd had this book for my first two pregnancies and am SO GLAD to have it for my third!

The author includes a huge amount of information and practical suggestions for coping with bed rest. She gives great suggestions on how to get the help a bed rest mom will need and where to find the resources that might be available to help these mothers and their families. She also discusses in great detail both hospital bed rest and bed rest in the home.

There is also a fantastic section on coping with bed rest when one already has other children [and how to help the children cope!], as well as a great section on fathers.

I would recommend this book to any mother facing bed rest in her pregnancy - whether this is her first pregnancy or her fifth! This book is just overflowing with great information and is very encouraging and helpful. It is also a very easy and enjoyable book to read. It is very well written and worth every cent! ... Read more

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This volume of Lippincott's Review Series provides a completereview of maternal-newborn nursing. Comprehensive outlines coverfundamental concepts to help students learn and retain information.Each chapter concludes with study questions and rationale for thecorrect and incorrect answers. A 100 question comprehensive examinationhelps students evaluate their knowledge of this clinical area. Allquestions are coded according to NCLEX components to further directlearners to areas needing additional study. New Second EditionFeatures...Key Concepts -- highlight essential information. NursingAlerts -- provide critical clinical reminders. Lippincott's ReviewSeries reinforces and enhances classroom efforts. One of the best studyand NCLEX prep review resources available. ... Read more

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Helpful in limiting amount of notes that need to be taken
This series of books is very helpful and full of information that the huge textbooks have but very condensed. Great to make additional notes in the margins that the textbook deems is necessary information to acquire. ... Read more