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Fast Facts for the ER Nurse

Author : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826105226
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the ER Nurse by : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the ER Nurse written by Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book is clearly written and concise and uses sidebars to highlight core concepts." Score: 90, 4 stars --Doody's Because ER nurses need to think fast and act fast... Fast Facts for the ER Nurse is an orientation guide and reference, designed specifically for new ER nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs used to manage common disorders and conditions frequently seen in the ER. Critical information presented in each chapter includes disorder definitions, signs and symptoms, interventions, and critical thinking questions. With this guide, nurses can get the information they need fast in bullet-point lists. Each chapter is conveniently organized alphabetically by disease and disorder for quick access. The book serves as an organized, reliable, and thorough ER guide, ensuring a structured approach to orientation. All new ER nurses and their preceptors will find this book to be a reference they cannot do without. Key topics covered include: Cardiovascular Emergencies Disaster Response Emergencies Infectious Disease Emergencies Mental Health Emergencies Shock and Multisystem Trauma Emergencies Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies And many more!

Fast Facts for the ER Nurse, Fourth Edition

Author : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826152171
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the ER Nurse, Fourth Edition by : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the ER Nurse, Fourth Edition written by Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling resource has successfully prepared thousands of ER nurses to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to their patients. This new edition is updated with guidelines from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Stroke Association, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, and Trauma Nurse Core Course. This guide presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are replete with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips. This Fast Facts guide is written in bullet-point format and is alphabetically organized by disease and disorder within each body system to emphasize easy access and at-a-glance viewing. All chapters list relevant materials, equipment and drugs; and each diagnosis includes its definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Helpful appendices display common abbreviations and lab values, EKG rhythms, frequently used medications, and updated alphabetized skills checklists for self-examination. New to the Fourth Edition: New content on administering Alteplase, coronaviruses, decompression sickness, high altitude illness, human trafficking, influenza, lightning injuries, osteomyelitis, parasitic and insect infestations, post-birth warning signs, post-cardiac arrest care, rhabdomyolysis, status asthmaticus, and triage legal issues. Updates on infectious disease emergencies, disaster response emergencies, environmental emergencies, and OB/GYN emergencies New information on fluid and electrolyte imbalance Shock and Multisystem Trauma divided into two expanded chapters Updated with useful tricks of the trade and 'survival tips' New knowledge on street drugs including vaping, concentrated marijuana, and the opioid crisis Key Features: Educates new ER nurses and their preceptors on the most common injuries and illnesses they will encounter Comes in handy pocket size for reference on the go Provides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty care Delivers hands-on teaching strategies for instructors

Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse

Author : Michele Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826107281
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse by : Michele Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse written by Michele Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Fast Facts for the Student Nurse

Author : Susan Stabler-Haas
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826193242
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Student Nurse by : Susan Stabler-Haas

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Student Nurse written by Susan Stabler-Haas and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse

Author : Michele Angell Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826137876
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (378 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse by : Michele Angell Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse written by Michele Angell Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad base of information intended to guide professional nurses in pursuing a travel nursing career. Written by a seasoned practitioner, the book includes tips on how to enter the field of travel nursing, negotiate assignment contracts, increase pay, improve benefits and enhance travel assignments. The guide is designed to provide quick access to needed information, and shows nurses how to acquire representation from a staffing company, how to arrive well-prepared at an assignment location, and how to interview with prospective facilities. In a one light, easy-to-read volume, Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse provides everything practitioners need to enjoy a lucrative and interesting travel nursing career. Key Features: Written by a seasoned travel nurse Provides whole-career guidance Offers information on state boards of nursing and travel staffing companies Includes a complete standard math test study guide Written in a personal, easy-to-read style

Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse

Author : Lynn Sayre Visser
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826122655
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse by : Lynn Sayre Visser

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse written by Lynn Sayre Visser and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a concise, user-friendly orientation guide and reference for new and seasoned nurses, paramedics, preceptors, educators, management teams, and anyone else in triage situations. It features a consistent format with pithy information guidelines covering key processes and practices Triage Nurses use daily. Chapters address core elements of triage such as tips for success for triage orientees and triage preceptors, point-of-entry, evaluation processes, understanding a variety of acuity scales, “red-flag” diagnoses and how to handle them, coordination and communication with other health care team members, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for special populations.

Fast Facts for the L & D Nurse

Author : Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826109969
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the L & D Nurse by : Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM

Download or read book Fast Facts for the L & D Nurse written by Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826108326
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse by : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A succinct yet comprehensive reference tool for cardiac surgery nurses, this new addition to the Fast Facts series provides quick access to frequently used information regarding the care of cardiac surgery patients. It encompasses the timeline from pre-op to recovery period, with a special focus on the prevention and management of commonly seen post-op complications. The book addresses surgical treatments for coronary artery disease, valve disease, descending aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease in adults, and covers patient presentation and diagnostic tests, immediate and extended post-operative period care, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and patient education. Intended for daily use, this reference not only contains important guidelines for all nurses caring for cardiac surgery patients, but reinforces highly specialized skills and supports the development of new skills. It will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, as well as seasoned practitioners. Key Features: Provides a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Clearly organized for easy reference to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes ìFast Facts in a Nutshellî feature to help guide the new nurse Pays special attention to the differences between CHD and manifestations of other heart disease states Pinpoints sensitive nursing indicators and ways to improve patient care

Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing

Author : Zelia A. Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826107761
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing by : Zelia A. Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS

Download or read book Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing written by Zelia A. Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a user-friendly, real-world guide to assessing and managing any type of wound. The author presents vital information for nurses and nursing students who provide wound care in any setting...a wonderful resource for nurses."--The AORN Journal (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) "Wound care is arguably the single most difficult topic in medicine. It has no defined solution like insulin for the diabetic...no easy strategy that covers all wounds...we are so tremendously blessed when [a wound care specialist] like Zelia carves out time to capture a career of experiences in text so that it can be shared with others. We are indebted to her for making this important contribution to the clinician's armament for dealing with [the] difficult-to-heal wounds of their patients." Bruce Gibbins, PhD Founder, Chief Technical Officer and Chairman of the Board of AcryMed, Inc. Former faculty at the University of Otago Medical School Using the concise, compact Fast Facts format, this guide encompasses the multitude of new healing technologies and presents important breakthroughs in understanding why some wounds don't heal. Each chapter builds, step-by-step, on the essential principles of wound care including wound assessment and documentation, the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex, wound treatment guidelines and protocols, and the legal aspects and regulations surrounding wound care. This user-friendly guide organizes the vast amount of information relating to wound care products and eases the complexity of wound management. A "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" section in each chapter provides quick access to important wound care principles, and bullet-point information and tables enable readers to quickly locate relevant information. This guide will be a useful companion in the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in all practice settings, including acute care, critical care, long-term care, home care, operating room, and outpatient settings. Key Features: Organizes and simplifies a vast amount of wound care information into a compact, user-friendly format Addresses wound care assessment, protocol, and treatment of the spectrum of wounds from simple to complex for all levels of practitioners Encompasses new healing technologies and information regarding difficult-to-heal wounds Presents comprehensive wound care algorithms, dressings, debridement procedures, ostomy care, optimal surface and equipment for wound patients, and adjunctive therapies

Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Lynn Sayre Visser, MSN, RN, PHN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826148514
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition by : Lynn Sayre Visser, MSN, RN, PHN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition written by Lynn Sayre Visser, MSN, RN, PHN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency Nurses Association Media Award Media Award: Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse: An Orientation and Care Guide, 2nd Edition – Lynn Sayre Visser, MSN, RN, PHN, CEN, CPEN and Anna Montejano, DNP, RN, PHN, CEN, of California https://www.ena.org/press-room/2019/06/13/former-ena-president-receives-emergency-nurses-association-s-most-prestigious-award 1st Edition Winner of the AJN Book of the Year Award for Emergency/Critical Care Nursing This authoritative orientation guide for new and seasoned nurses, preceptors, educators, management teams, urgent care staff, pre-hospital personnel, and anyone working in the triage arena presents essential information to access quickly and repeatedly. Patients rarely present to triage with a diagnosis, but rather convey a multitude of complaints, signs, and symptoms. It is the job of the triage nurse to identify serious “red flag” presentations hidden among all this information while delivering individualized care and juggling wait times in often overcrowded emergency departments. Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition, retains its key focus on numerous aspects of triage for emergency department and urgent care settings, from orientation, to front-end processes, to clinical practice and nursing essentials. With real-life examples, the chapters detail a multitude of clinical presentations and include procedures and protocols that the triage nurse implements in daily practice. This newly revised and updated edition covers how to build confidence in the triage role, accurately assess patient presentations, reduce personnel and hospital liability, increase patient and staff satisfaction, and, ultimately, deliver quality patient care that supports best outcomes. 5 New Chapters in the Second Edition: Active Shooter/Active Violence Emergency Management for When Disaster Strikes Triage Competency Pain Management Endocrine Emergencies Key Features: Covers essential clinical information in an easy-to-read format Focuses on processes, patient and staff safety, legalities, documentation, and critical thinking at triage Addresses specific patient populations including pediatric, older adult, human trafficking, military personnel, and more Offers guidance from seasoned emergency department nurses and triage educators

Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor

Author : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826125239
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor by : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated and competent nurse preceptors are vital to the success of health care organizations and to the retention of nurses in the profession. Yet clinical teaching and supervision is a skill that must be developed; a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner does not automatically become a successful nurse preceptor. This pithy reference guide for nurses in the preceptor role is brimming with information about how to successfully educate, protect, socialize, and evaluate nurses transitioning into a new environment. In an easy-access, bulleted format, this resource helps preceptors to establish clinical objectives, execute evaluation and feedback techniques, identify role responsibilities, develop positive communication skills, and develop effective teaching/learning strategies. The guide addresses the qualities of a good preceptor, communication and delegation skills, and the importance of evidence-based practice for the preceptor role. It discusses how to prepare new nurses for the reality shock of entering a new arena, and how to recognize and help the preceptee who is struggling. Nurse preceptors will gain insight into how to assist preceptees in organizing their clinical day and prioritizing their responsibilities. From suggestions in conflict resolution and bullying to aids in developing critical thinking skills to advice on completing relevant documentation, this guide helps new nurse preceptors to provide a well-orchestrated orientation that will ensure a positive experience for novice nurses and the subsequent delivery of quality, patient-centered care. Sample competency forms and clinical tools add to the bookís utility, as well. Key Features: Delivers vital information on all aspects of successful nurse preceptorship in a concise, easy-access format Includes evidence-based content throughout Provides guidance on identifying and developing successful nurse preceptors Addresses organization, prioritization, delegation, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the development of critical thinking skills Offers key information on competency assessment and evaluations A special ìPreceptorís Problem Solverî chapter addresses clinical issues unique to the nurse preceptorís role

Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses

Author : Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826161561
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses by : Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC

Download or read book Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses written by Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fills a crucial need in helping nurses to provide safe, culturally-competent care to LGBTQ+ patients This pivotal resource—the first written specifically for nurses—focuses on the unique health needs and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ patients and discusses how to provide them with safe, respectful, and holistic care. Written in an easy-access bulleted format with concise paragraphs, this book sets the stage by examining the background and history of the LGBTQ+ population and focusing on the health disparities that set them apart. It addresses the nursing implications and care of LGBTQ+ patients in all practice settings, highlighting transgender medical, surgical, and mental health. To help nurses create inclusive environments, chapters cover best practices and strategies for appropriate communication and define key terms nurses should know when obtaining patient history, performing an assessment, and delivering overall care. Fast Facts About LGBTQ+ Care delivers resources to help nurses create and sustain changes within their practice and beyond. A multitude of case studies demonstrate the importance of collecting gender identity in the electronic health record and span a variety of scenarios nurses are likely to encounter. Key Features: Fills a critical need in the nursing literature on providing safe and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients Illuminates communication best practices and terminology to help nurses feel comfortable caring for LGBTQ+ patients Features "Fast Facts" boxes and abundant case studies that highlight essential information Covers developing and integrating LGBTQ+ content into nursing education Includes tips and guides to promote advocacy for the LBGTQ+ population

Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition

Author : Theresa Criscitelli, EdD, RN, CNOR
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826156118
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition by : Theresa Criscitelli, EdD, RN, CNOR

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition written by Theresa Criscitelli, EdD, RN, CNOR and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New OR nurses will welcome the third edition of this handy orientation-in-a-book, which distills volumes of operating room knowledge into one concise resource. Presenting complex skills and techniques in a simple and easy-to-follow format, the third edition is newly updated with AORN's 2021 guidelines and contains new chapters on Emergency Preparedness for Disaster, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Development. This pocket-sized resource delivers current, evidence-based information in all the key areas of perioperative nursing with updated standards and techniques. Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs, this guide is organized to provide quick access to essential information on basic preparation, safety guidelines, and day-to-day practice in the OR. Beginning with surgery preparation, chapters then address the practice environment and surgical supplies, followed by basic surgical procedures. New to the Third Edition: Updated with 2021 AORN guidelines and regulatory standards Revised with new evidence-based information on surgical attire, telehealth visits, cleaning of equipment, sterile technique, use of hybrid operating rooms, anesthesia, and ACLS protocol New chapter: Emergency Preparedness for Disaster New chapter: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Key Features: Provides essential knowledge for new nurses and their preceptors Keeps experienced perioperative nurses up to date on changing operating room standards Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs for speedy information retrieval Includes Fast Facts boxes with self-assessment questions and clinical pearls

Adult Emergency Nursing Procedures

Author : Jean A. Proehl
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780867203288
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis Adult Emergency Nursing Procedures by : Jean A. Proehl

Download or read book Adult Emergency Nursing Procedures written by Jean A. Proehl and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1993 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended as a working manual, with chapters following a uniform format for ease of use. Assumes basic nursing knowledge, e.g. history-taking, aseptic techniques, documentation. For each procedure, describes indications, contraindications and cautions, equipment, patient preparation, procedural steps

Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse

Author : Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826131999
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse by : Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse written by Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification

Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist

Author : Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826139884
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist by : Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist written by Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] unique addition to the sparse literature on learning to become a nurse psychotherapist.... focuses not only on psychotherapeutic techniques, but also the work a nurse must be willing to do to become a skilled and helpful therapist.... a valuable resource for both psychiatric nursing graduate students and the practicing nurse psychotherapist.” —Angie S. Chesser, PhD, RN, APRN, CNS “Human beings are hot-wired biologically for relationship-building, and as such, it is the nurse–patient relationship that becomes central to healing.... This much-needed book gives voice to the very real perils of abandoning patients to pills. It is a clarion call to return to our roots and our strengths.” —Patrice Rancour, MS, RN Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist is the first book to guide the novice and experienced psychiatric APRN on the process of truly becoming a psychotherapist. It is grounded in the concept of self-reflection as a foundation for successful psychotherapeutic practice and addresses a variety of strategies and styles that foster positive outcomes; the use of dreams and other conscious/unconscious techniques; the clinical supervision process; and how to continually grow as an individual and therapist. This resource includes a variety of tools to promote self-reflection and provides practical considerations for the work environment, billing and other administrative responsibilities, and political concerns. Abundant case examples allow the reader to “sit in” on therapy sessions. The book also offers an overview of the history of the psychiatric nurse as therapist and the seminal work of Hildegard Peplau. Written in an approachable and conversational style, this unique resource will prepare nurse psychotherapists to become mindfully ready to help their clients to the fullest. Key Features: Highlights the importance of self-reflection and delivers helpful tools to promote it Provides strategies and styles for effective therapeutic practice Allows the reader to “sit in” on therapy sessions with vivid case examples Provides a foundation for independent professional and personal growth Written in an approachable, conversational style

Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse

Author : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826119883
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse by : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes ìproven pearls for success.î Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in ìkey points to rememberî sections. The theme of ìthe big pictureî of patient care is a consistent thread throughout. Clinical chaptersóorganized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several ìmust-have sectionsî include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse. Key Features: Provides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the ìwhole pictureî of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit Presents a unique orientation section offering ìproven pearls for successî Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control Covers important protocols regarding infection control