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Nurses communicate with a diverse client group in their everyday practice. Each day is fraught with communication challenges from a patient, a family member, a colleague, or a supervisor. Excellence in nursing care requires the ability to instantly respond to an emotion-charged moment with a therapeutic use of one?s self, by way of effective verbal and non-verbal communication. Therapeutic Interaction in Nursing provides an advanced theoretical explanation of therapeutic communication for the nurse and learner when encountering problematic situations. Unique knowledge and skills are necessary for both the learner and professional as they encounter challenges in their daily interactions with a variety of individuals, including the patient with a psychiatric illness, the cognitively impaired patient, children, the critically ill, or the patient on a ventilator. This multifaceted resource not only provides the skill development required to communicate therapeutically in these difficult situations, it offers communication strategies and self-awareness exercises that will assist in the inner growth necessary to develop effective outer behavior. Applying fundamental concepts from the best seller Patient Practitioner Interaction, Therapeutic Interaction in Nursing is an important book for the nursing field. ... Read more

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The field of perioperative nursing is a fast moving one. This comprehensive textbook is aimed at both the qualified and trainee nurse who has specialised, or is thinking of specialising, in perioperative care. The authors and editors are all experienced nurses and nurse-educators who aim to provide easy to read, and easy to find information about procedures, conditions and nursing skills that a newcomer to the field may not be familiar with, or with which he or she has only a superficial knowledge. Throughout the text, much use is made of illustrations, tables and boxes of key information, and a comprehensive list of references is included at the end of each chapter. ... Read more

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Short, sweet and hit the mark, mostly.
I enjoy this book as a quick reminder of some of the things I tend to forget when things get busy. Some of the stuff is silly and some stuff I disagree with & it is occasionaly preachy but on the whole it hits the mark. I love #6"signs of a bad shift..." & live by #65 "there are only 3 ways to answer a question..." ... Read more

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The All-In-One Essential Nursing Manual for a Big Pocket
NURSE'S POCKET COMPANION contains a great amount of important stuff that nurses often need to access quickly on the job. The material is presented in an interesting manner. The book is written well enough that a person interested in nursing or a medical field could pick it up and enjoy reading it during coffee breaks. The topics are logically arranged, the illustrations are clear, and the tables are useful. I like this reference book. ... Read more

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Each edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing has not only covered new developments in nursing, it has actively anticipated trends and advances. The 7th edition keeps readers on the cutting edge with the very latest information on nursing practice. It presents more detailed coverage of basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care than any other book available. Its focus on clinical outcome management emphasizes patient outcomes and makes the material understandable. A completely new design integrates information in the book with web enhancements on the accompanying Evolve website, such as online exercises, care plans, client education guides, and clinical pathways, as well as more on chapter topics such as diversity, ethics, religious beliefs affecting health care, and more. ... Read more

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This new 2nd Edition includes 260 outcome labels to provide standardization of expected patient outcomes. It features 70 new outcomes, including 57 for individual patients and family caregivers, 7 family-level outcomes, and 6 community-level outcomes. ... Read more

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The language of Nursing
Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) authored by Johnson, M, Maas,M. & Moorhead, S. did a outstanding job in difining NOC and enriching my knowledge about NOC. ... Read more

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This groundbreaking new resource, sponsored by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN), covers the entire spectrum of topics in the practice of pain management nursing. Leaders in pain management explore the foundations of pain management nursing; clinical practice and protocols as well as advanced practice roles; and the unique role of the pain management nurse. And, a user-friendly outline format makes information easy to access. ... Read more

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Pocket-size handbook of current information on pathophysiology, how to conduct a physical examination, diagnostic tests, drug therapy and other treatments, complications, patient education, and more. For nurses. Includes key concepts, quizzes, and memory joggers. Trim size: 5.5 x 4.5 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Heart Failure, Congestive Handbooks. ... Read more

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Great comprehensive review on heart failure
I am a 3rd semester nursing student and I really found this book helpful. I was tired of reading my stale textbook so I read this book. It covered every aspect you need to know on the physiology of heart failure, assessment findings, treatment; it had quick quizzes, and many great animations. I recommend this book to all nursing students studying heart failure.

Easy-to-read pocket guide
This easy-to-read pocketguide is well written and visually appealing - making it a good quick read and effective reference tool. From drug charts and quick quizzes to patient exam techniques and recognizing heart failure complications this book covers the bases. I appreciated the section on "getting connected" that directed me to some good heart failure websites for professionals and for patients. ... Read more

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Concepts and clinical practice of Medical-Surgical Nursing ... Read more

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This new, comprehensive reference provides a unique perspective on quality of life issues for oncology nurses in education, research, and clinical practice. Presenting quality of life issues related to specific diseases, treatments, and populations, Quality of Life: From Nursing and Patient Perspectives is an excellent resource for educators in schools and hospitals, researchers developing quality of life studies, nursing students, and clinicians working as staff nurses, clinical resources, or case managers. ... Read more

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With today’s cumbersome insurance procedures, government regulations, endless paperwork, and concerns about malpractice rates, many healthcare professionals are asking: "Why am I doing this? Am I making a difference to my patients? Is there a better way—and if so, what is it?" In this book, Carson and Koenig examine the state of the healthcare system with the goal of providing healthcare professionals and caregivers the inspiration and practical tools to re-claim their sense of purpose.

The book begins with an evaluation of the current system from the perspective of the spiritual vision that initially motivated and nourished many caregivers. The authors then pose a vision of a healthcare system that supports and nurtures the spirituality of patients and their families, of which some elements already exist.

An overview is provided on the preparation necessary for healthcare professionals to offer spiritual care when there are major implications—for people with chronic illnesses, psychiatric issues, devastating injuries, and those preparing for surgery, facing death, and those living with chronic pain. Also explored are ways that health professionals and caregivers can maintain their own spiritual health even as they work to bring about healing, comfort, and solace to others.

Woven throughout the book are the personal narratives of physicians, nurses, chaplains, healthcare educators, community resource workers, administrators, therapists, and psychologists—all from a wide range of religious traditions. Their examples inspire and assist professionals in renewing the spiritual focus of healthcare. ... Read more

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This completely revised edition continues to reflect the mostcurrent information about the treatment of cancer, oncologic emergencies, andcommon clinical problems. Prepared for the nurse caring for cancer patients,there is extensive use of practical problem/intervention tables supported byclearly written text. New content, such as fatigue and spirituality, togetherwith completely updated chapters, provide the nurse in the hospital, clinic, orhome with an easy-to-use guide for dealing with complex patient problems.Additional chapters and appendices include important information about patientand professional resources, and staging classifications. Chapter-specificannotated reference lists have been expanded to facilitate further study of aparticular area. ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide in caring for the oncology patient
well organized and detailed manual for the oncology nurse. ... Read more

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Here's all the power of the Lippincott Manual of NursingPractice--in a pocket size! Inspired by the larger text, this must-havepocket reference presents the most common diseases and disorders withinthe four main areas of nursing practice: medical-surgical, maternity,pediatric and psychiatric. Organized alphabetically and in outlineformat, the Pocket Manual highlights assessment, nursing intervention,and collaborative management. Streamlined for quick access andefficiency, readers will find only the most essential, need-to-knowclinical information. Special features include community careconsiderations, pediatric alerts, gerontologic alerts, clinical alerts,and patient education. ... Read more

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Highly recommended
This book came right on time...I highly recommend this book....It focuses right on all the main points! without all the long readings from a lg. text book...It is also in paperback so its easy to take along to all your clinicals...I looked for several books and finally came across the right one...

an insight on the content of this book
Lippincott's "Manual..." is an exellent book that has step by step explanations of many general nursing procedures, like trach care and foley irrigation and so on. It is a good book for new grads who want to have a book on hand with all of the procedures. ... Read more