Explores the major health issues of Indigenous populations and how to improve their overall health. This second edition addresses a key development since the first edition was published: an increasing consensus among Indigenous peoples that their health is tied to environmental determinants, both physical and philosophical.
Case Study Approach to Psychotherapy for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses is a case study companion to the groundbreaking and award-winning textbook Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
Written by leading APRN Neonatal educators and clinicians, this authoritative study guide delivers all the tools Neonatal Nurse Practitioners need to pass the NCC certification exam and the Continuing Competency Assessment (CCA). User friendly and concise, this review's content mirrors that of the actual exam.
This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review.
Provides a unique framework for effective project management skills in nursing. Using practical case examples and proven tips, the text presents step-by-step strategies for applying project management skills in varied settings and describes how to identify key concepts critical to project success.
Reading this book will make you a more effective, prolific author of scholarship. Coverage includes an explanation of why it is important to write; the unique but basic structure of scholarly writing; annotated examples you can use to write a variety of scholarly documents; and strategies for increasing readership of your manuscript.
Written for graduate nursing students, this text provides core project management skills for Informatics students. This text provides project management examples using realistic healthcare case scenarios. Chapters describe nursing informatics competencies and project management concepts essential for clinical practicum and practical experience.
The fourth edition of this invaluable publication on middle range theory in nursing reflects the most current theoretical advances in the field. With two additional chapters, new content incorporates exemplars that bridge middle range theory to advanced nursing practice and research. This user-friendly text stresses how theory informs practice and ......
Provides an analysis of Florence Nightingale's legacy that goes beyond established scholarship to examine her lesser known-and arguably even more important-writings beyond Notes on Nursing. The book demonstrates afresh her unparalleled and ongoing influence on professional nursing, on the core concepts of health, disease, and access to care as we ......
Health care law carries a host of legal and ethical complexities that nurses and providers must increasingly recognize and factor into their best decision making. This convenient and comprehensive reference, written by expert nurse attorneys, untangles the legal dilemmas often encountered in contemporary nursing practice.
A must-have study guide for nurses seeking Stroke Care Registered Nurse (SCRN (R)) status. It contains comprehensive information about the exam, answers to commonly asked questions, and savvy tips for maximizing your score, along with 300 practice questions and answers with rationales.
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to achieve vitality and health. Research has shown that Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Guided by the teachings of Grandmaster Hong Liu, ......
Mothering Kids with Invisible Disabilities in an Age of Inequality
Winner, 2016 Outstanding Publication in the Sociology of Disability, American Sociological Association, Section Disability and Society Recent years have seen an explosion in the number of children diagnosed with "invisible disabilities" such as ADHD, mood and conduct disorders, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Whether they are ......
Professionals Who Care for the Dying and the Bereaved
Describes and analyzes the impact that the caregiving process has upon health care professionals, teams, and institutions which provide services to people who are dying and bereaved. This book uses case examples from clinical practice as well as verbatim accounts of nurses and physicians to illustrate the concepts presented.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is sometimes dismissed as an 'all in your head' illness, as there are no tests or other physical signs to diagnose it. This sheds new light on this condition and its symptoms from a trusted source - nurses. Logically organized and clearly written, it provides individuals, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare ......
Wandering behavior is among the most frequent, problematic, and dangerous phenomena associated with dementia and in the health care community. This book is designed to address the range of wandering behaviors of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are sensitivities to the gluten in wheat. This title provides medical-based advice with a common sense leaning that people expect from nurses. It explains the differences between celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and gluten allergy. It also includes a 'One Week Simple Healing Meal Plan'.
Introduces a pioneering evidence-based curriculum, designed to integrate concepts of sexual health, current sex research, and recent developments in relapse prevention research. Complete with suggested group activities, guided discussions, role plays, and more, the program can reduce the risk of relapse and increase client retention for men and ......
A Practical Handbook for Carers Working with People Who Have an Intellec
An essential resource for understanding pain and for helping people with intellectual disabilities to self-manage their pain experience. Full of useful and practical advice presented in a series of distinct modules.
Presents differing theoretical perspectives and a mix of viewpoints on causation, consequences, prevention practices, and policy. This title details important emerging areas of study on this topic, such as genetics, race, and age. It links drug use etiology to other areas of behavioral science.
Addresses the wide-range of chronic illnesses that nurses encounter in their work. Each chapter presents a careful and systematic review all available research on specific topics. Important issues in chronic issues are reflected throughout, such as a prolonged and uncertain course of illness, lack of easy resolution, rarity of complete cure, ......
This early volume in the long-running series focuses primarily on community issues. As in all volumes in the series, leading nurse practitioners provide students, researchers, and clinicians with the foundations for evidence-based practice and further research.