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Fast Facts for the L&D Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826128645
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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

Download or read book Fast Facts for the L&D Nurse, Second Edition written by Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses who are new to the labor and delivery (L&D) environment will welcome this newly updated, succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices. It is designed for speedy access to fundamental information about the most common L&D procedures and encourages the development of independence and confidence for new RNs orienting to this practice environment. The second edition has been revised to include new and updated practice guidelines for cesarean delivery, episiotomy, labor pain management, postpartum hemorrhage, preterm labor and birth, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord blood storage, vaginal delivery, and breastfeeding. A completely new entry addresses meconium aspiration syndrome and two new appendices feature quick-reference charts and tables and an alphabetical synopsis of pertinent drug-related information. New illustrations depict and facilitate understanding of effacement and dilation of cervix, breech presentation and delivery, umbilical cord prolapse, placental abruption, and other topics. Designed to fit in a pocket, the resource provides clear, step-by-step descriptions of commonly occurring practices and procedures in bulleted format. It covers L&D terminology, equipment, labs, medications, complications, and algorithms to help foster critical thinking and establish a concrete knowledge base. The book highlights potential OB complications and is full of examples and pearls of wisdom concerning the handling of emergencies and unexpected outcomes. New to the Second Edition: A completely new entry on meconium, with information on meconium aspiration syndrome New quick-reference charts and tables (Apgar score, Bishop score, drug tables, and more) New illustrations for labor and delivery protocol Key Features: Provides speedy access to fundamental L&D information Presents succinct, step-by-step descriptions of commonly occurring procedures

Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition

Author : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826136125
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-access guide for novice nurse preceptors walks through, step-by-step, how to successfully orient new nurses to the hospital environment. Preceptors are key to staff retention, job satisfaction, improved quality of care, patient safety and transition to practice. For the busy novice nurse preceptor who believes they do not have the time or preparation to be a nurse preceptor, Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition explains all the requisites for demonstrating, guiding, and mentoring new nurses through the process of delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The second edition builds upon the foundation of the first to address more complicated challenges preceptors face. While reviewing the basics like shift organization, prioritization, communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, this orientation guide delineates the essential qualities of a competent preceptor and their primary responsibilities. It discusses the knowledge and skills a successful preceptor must impart to new nurses while acclimating to a variety of teaching and learning styles. Chapters discuss how to recognize the warning signs of a struggling preceptee, work through a preceptee’s “transition shock,” and help new nurses to develop critical thinking skills. Abundant case studies highlight common and challenging precepting situations. New to the Second Edition: Updated with FIVE completely new chapters: Selection, Education, and Retention of the Preceptor Preceptee Learning and Preceptor Teaching Styles The Challenging Student Precepting the Accelerated BSN and Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) The Unsafe Preceptee and How to Avoid “Failure to Fail” Key Features: Helps preceptors to serve as excellent role models, mentors, and teachers for new nurses Offers quick-access, step-by-stop guidance with short paragraphs and bulleted information Uses case studies to highlight both common and challenging precepting scenarios Includes evidence-based content throughout Contains competency assessment and evaluation forms

Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826128769
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition by : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Fast Facts for Nurses

Author : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781582552880
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (528 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for Nurses by : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Download or read book Fast Facts for Nurses written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast Facts for Nurses is a quick-consult collection of facts, checklists, algorithms, tips, key steps, alerts, and sketches that span almost every area of nursing practice. Up-to-the-minute information is presented on more than 600 topics, including signs and symptoms, documentation, diseases, assessment, procedures, ECGs, medication administration, drugs, complimentary and alternative therapies, and diagnostic tests. Formatted for quick reference, each chapter includes section tabs in the margin. Bulleted text and quick-scan tables and illustrations help the reader immediately focus on the most important information.

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082612786X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy clinical guide provides speedy access to information and guidelines cardiac surgery nurses need to know and use daily. It covers all aspects of care from preoperative to recovery, with an emphasis on prevention and management of postoperative complications—an area where nurses can really make a difference and improve care. The second edition is completely revised and updated, with such highlights as new coverage of risk factors for stroke, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease, and updates on new surgical techniques and devices. New illustrations help to clarify crucial information and tables are reorganized to emphasize commonly used medications. The second edition retains all of the expedient features of the Fast Facts guides, including Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes delineating especially important content, chapter introductions and objectives, short, easy-to-read chapters, and a convenient pocket size. The heart of the book focuses on post-op complications and nursing interventions to prevent and treat them. The book’s five sections are comprised of the Preoperative Period, the Intraoperative Period, the Immediate Postoperative Period, the Extended Postoperative Period, and the Recovery Period, including discharge and long-term rehabilitation. Each section includes nursing considerations and patient education topics. Nurse-sensitive indicators and strategies for improving nursing care are featured throughout. The resource will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, and will reinforce the knowledge of seasoned practitioners. New to the Second Edition: Updates including new surgical techniques and devices Additional graphics to increase reader comprehension Modifications to tables for ease of access to information New sections on thoracic aortic aneurysms and congenital heart disease New chapter on stroke with a focus on postoperative treatment options Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes Fast Facts in a Nutshell delivery of timely content Formatted in short paragraphs packed with timely and accessible information

Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826128777
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition by : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition written by Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition, will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is…authored by a school nurse of publicly acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages.” —Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Professor, College of Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey From the Foreword This concise reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need every day to practice competently and efficiently. It is written for nurses who are transitioning to a school setting, yet has much to offer more experienced school nurses. The second edition has been substantially revised to address the Healthy People 2020 initiative to school-age children and their families, and to incorporate information about the push toward formal evaluation of school nurses. It discusses new technology and the effects of head trauma and other sports-related injuries on academic performance. New content, “Top 10 Timely Troublesome Topics for the School Nurse,” deals with issues such as getting substitutes and the prioritization of tasks for novice and substitute school nurses. Authored by a nurse with over 25 years of school nursing experience, this consistently organized reference offers straightforward guidelines to a range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities and provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with legal and ethical considerations, documentation, high-risk areas in school nursing practice, and the requirements of both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Included are the delivery of culturally appropriate care, screening tools, wellness strategies, care plans for children with chronic disorders and special needs, adolescent sexuality, childhood obesity, drug use, and a food allergies “tool kit.” “Clinical Snapshots” throughout highlight critical information. The guide is useful as a supplemental textbook for nursing students studying for state or national certification exams. New to the Second Edition: “Top 10 Timely Troublesome Topics for the School Nurse” Correlations of the Healthy People 2020 initiative with school nurse practice Meaningful examples (“Clinical Snapshots”) relevant to the topic The effects of head trauma and other sports-related injuries on academic performance Academic requirements for school nursing in each state Prioritization of tasks for novice and substitute school nurses

Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082618491X
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition by : Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition written by Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for novice neonatal nurses and those new to the NICU, this concise, easy-to-use resource delivers all the essentials of daily practice for the care of neonates and their families. Families experience dramatic transformations as roles develop and change during the newborn period. Throughout it all, they rely on the nurse’s expertise, support, and encouragement to learn to care for their child and meet the newborn’s most basic needs. Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition begins with a streamlined yet comprehensive review of normal newborn characteristics. With this foundation, chapters walk through a variety of common and uncommon newborn physiological changes to enable the neonatal nurse to detect any possible complications that warrant additional assessment. This second edition provides more in-depth content on high-risk conditions to promote the safest, high-quality care to the entire neonatal patient population. Grounded in evidence-based practice, all chapters in this edition have been updated with the newest neonatal interventions and protocols. New to the Second Edition: Introduces a new “High Risk Care” section specific to the needs of neonates with conditions that may warrant high risk or NICU settings Contains THREE new chapters: Introduction to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Management of Common NICU Complications Neonatal Ethical Conflicts & Considerations Key Features: Provides essential information for new neonatal nurses in concise, consistent, easy-to-use format Contains crucial knowledge for comprehensive, holistic care for both low-risk and high-risk neonates and their families in all settings Presents only evidence-based practice recommendations Includes such features as Fast Facts Boxes and tables with easy-to-read lab values to reinforce information

Fast Facts for the L&D Nurse

Author : Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, CNM
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826151310
Total Pages : 157 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, CNM

Download or read book Fast Facts for the L&D Nurse written by Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, CNM and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains all the "survival tools" every new L&D nurse needs to gain confidence in the labor and delivery arena This succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for nurses new to labor and delivery (L&D) is the only resource to deliver quick-access guidance in bulleted format regarding everyday procedures, requisite equipment, and how to capably handle emergency situations. The third edition is completely updated to reflect the newest evidence-based practices from ACOG and SMFM. It presents a new chapter on Aromatherapy, along with salient new information on breastfeeding, labor progression, amniotic fluid embolism, and prematurity. Detailed illustrations enhance understanding of both routine procedures and complications. New to the Third Edition: Updated to encompass the newest evidence-based guidelines from ACOG an SMFM Includes a new chapter on Aromatherapy New information on breastfeeding, labor progression, amniotic fluid embolism, and prematurity New illustrations on breech presentation and delivery and umbilical cord prolapse Key Features: Delivers foundational knowledge in quick-access, bulleted format Designed to facilitate quick access to critical information to aid decision-making Fully outlines the equipment, medications, labs, and terminology needed for each scenario in the L&D suite Highlights potential OB complications Incorporates interventions/management pearls throughout

Fast Facts for the School Nurse

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826174159
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the School Nurse by : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the School Nurse written by Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Second Edition: “[This resource] will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is authored by a school nurse of publicly acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages.” —Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey This time-tested reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written for both new and experienced school nurses, it delivers consistently organized information in bulleted format. The third edition has been substantially revised with expanded coverage of first aid, depression screening, drug use, and adolescent sexuality. Authored by a nurse with over 25 years of school nursing experience, this resource offers clear guidelines to a full range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities. It provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with advice on legal and ethical considerations, documentation, and high-risk areas of school nursing practice. Also covered are the delivery of culturally appropriate care, screening tools, wellness strategies, individualized healthcare plans, and childhood obesity. The guide is also useful as a supplemental text for certification exam study. New to the Third Edition: New information on adolescent sexuality and gender identity Expanded coverage of first aid, including when to call 911 Depression screening, immigration laws, ethical dilemmas, and school shootings and gun control Use of medical marijuana, OTC drug use and abuse, opioid addiction and overdose treatment, and vaping Key Features: Addresses the five content components included in the National Certification Examination for School Nurses Covers guidelines, management protocols, and care plans for childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations Prioritizes responsibilities with a handy month-by-month task calendar Provides quick reference for health office setup, recommended immunizations, and national health observances Presents a technology chapter with information on reporting, software, and confidentiality issues

Fast Facts for Nurses

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Nurses written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826136524
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format This concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications. Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book’s consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills. New to the Third Edition: Encompasses the latest research and guidelines Emphasizes postoperative complications and care Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices Focuses on patient safety throughout Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care

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 Critical Care Nurse

Author : Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826177212
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse by : Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse written by Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly updated, quick-access guide for critical care nurses covers the most common admitting diagnoses and reviews their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Critical care nursing requires astute assessment, adept communication, and the ability to multitask, as well as a high degree of adaptability. In the ICU, patient status and plan of care change constantly, presenting multifaceted problems for nurses and healthcare providers. This authoritative resource, with bulleted, bite-sized content, provides information to the busy ICU nurse in a heartbeat. Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, Second Edition, has been updated with the most current evidence-based guidelines and standards. Now organized by body system, this reference presents the latest treatment modalities and provides quick access to lab values and hemodynamic parameters. Part I introduces the foundations of critical care. Part II progresses by body system to cover common procedures and interventions. Part III covers patient- and family-centered care, discussing palliative directives and organ donation. New to the Second Edition: Seven completely new chapters Chapter reorganization by body system Updated to include newest treatment modalities Speedy access to appendices with common lab values, hemodynamic parameters, IV medications, and EKG rhythm examples Key Features: Provides quick access to essential information needed on a daily basis Includes Fast Facts boxes to help guide the reader Authored by a respected nurse leader, educator, and AACN/Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow

Nurse's Fast Facts

Author : Brenda Walters Holloway
Publisher : F A Davis Company
ISBN 13 : 9780803611610
Total Pages : 635 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis Nurse's Fast Facts by : Brenda Walters Holloway

Download or read book Nurse's Fast Facts written by Brenda Walters Holloway and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics include: - Medical-Surgical - Gerontological Care - Maternal-Infant - Pediatric - Mental Health - Emergency and Critical Care - Long-Term Care - Home Health Care - Nutrition Formatted to permit quick access to data

Fast Facts for the ER Nurse

Author : Jennifer R. Buettner
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826199461
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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

Download or read book Fast Facts for the ER Nurse written by Jennifer R. Buettner and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

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 Hospice Nurse

Author : Patricia Moyle Wright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781787858671
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse written by Patricia Moyle Wright and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substantially updated and expanded, the second edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues to deliver the most current information on the clinical and administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It encompasses important regulatory changes and milestones, providing timely information on cultural issues, special communication considerations, and hospice care's enduring growth.