Reference Books

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026 and received a 4-Star Review from Doody's Review ServiceEncourage students to view gerontological nursing with a wellness-centered, proactive lens to older adult care. Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 10th Edition, is known for Carol Miller's evidence-based Functional Consequences Theory. This unique framework promotes maximizing function, wellness, and quality of life in older adults, despite the limitations that may accompany aging and disease. It shifts the focus from managing illness to proactively enhancing well-being. This edition ensures your curriculum remains current and relevant with a strong emphasis on person-centered care that is respectful of cultural differences, preparing students to meet the diverse needs of today's aging population with compassion and competence.To ensure your students are practice-ready, this text provides unique opportunities to develop essential clinical judgment skills. It features multipart and transitional care unfolding case studies that immerse learners in realistic scenarios, mirroring the complexities of real-world nursing. Students apply theoretical knowledge to complex patient situations that evolve over time and across different care settings. By integrating these practical applications with its core focus on wellness and culturally sensitive care, the 10th edition fully equips students to confidently address the challenges of caring for our aging population and makes, a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.

Offering concise, authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments, Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 10th Edition, is an ideal quick-reference resource for today's medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students. Significantly revised to reflect patient presentation in the clinical setting, this up-to-date pocket reference includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques organized by conditions (such as red eye, dizziness, loss of consciousness), illness scripts, quick-reference algorithms, and other student-friendly learning aids.- NEW! Basic physical exam techniques are framed around the most common chief complaint to more realistically reflect the application of physical examination and history taking to the clinical setting.- NEW! High yield health history questions provide guidance for the physical examination.- Designed as an everyday clinical handbook and point-of-care refresher for students beginning patient encounters during clerkships and clinical rotations.- Offers an in-depth overview of patient encounter components, promoting effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches.- Features numerous photos, illustrations, and references that reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information.- Mirrors the goals of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), making it useful not only in clinical settings, but in the course lab setting and for OSCE preparation, as well.- Follows the basic format of the companion text, Bates' Guide to Clinical Examination, 14th Edition, with condensed coverage of physical exam topics and techniques and more clinically relevant information than the larger text.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026Rebecca Tucker's 10th edition of Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology is the trusted resource for nursing educators and students, offering a concise, streamlined approach to mastering pharmacology. Designed to simplify complex concepts, this edition builds its legacy of clarity and accessibility while introducing exciting updates to meet the needs of today's learners.Key features include integration of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model that aligns with the NCLEX® to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills. Expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content covers topics like gender-affirming care, medical marijuana, and substance use, ensuring students are prepared to provide inclusive, patient-centered care.This edition also introduces updated drug administration boxes, enhanced NCLEX-style questions, and updated content on fluids and electrolytes, now integrated into the main text for better alignment with renal and cardiovascular systems. The text's unique organization mirrors nursing course syllabi, starting with foundational principles and progressing to advanced topics, making it an ideal companion for any nursing pharmacology course.With engaging case studies and a focus on safe and effective care, the 10th edition of Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacologyequips students with the tools they need to excel in class, on exams, and in clinical practice. 

4 Star Review from Doody's and selected as a Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, 12th Edition, by award winning author, Carol J. Huston, continues to set the standard for nursing leadership education. Trusted by educators worldwide, this best-selling text combines leadership theory with real-world application, offering an experiential approach that prepares students for the complexities of modern healthcare.This edition introduces exciting updates, including new content on artificial intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the evolving challenges of post-pandemic healthcare. With hundreds of interactive exercises and case studies students gain critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for leadership success.Designed to meet the needs of today's nursing programs, the text is supported by robust digital resources, including video case studies and tools for both students and educators. Whether you're teaching leadership for the first time or looking to enhance your course, this comprehensive resource ensures your students are ready to lead with confidence.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026.  Providing an essential overview of nursing theory in a single, straightforward text, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 7th Edition, by Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN and Evelyn M Wills, PhD equips students with the knowledge to apply theory to practice. This AJN Award-winning resource moves beyond concepts to teach students how to think critically and to analyze, evaluate, and apply theories with confidence. Known as a concise and contemporary nursing theory text, the 7th edition reflects the growing professional emphasis on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and the latest AACN Essentials. This edition also features a new chapter on informatics and expanded coverage of shared theories from related fields, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for both teaching and learning.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026rusted worldwide for its clarity and relevance, Polit & Beck's Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 11th Edition, is designed specifically to introduce the value of nursing research to BSN students. The text simplifies complex research concepts and statistical methods, equipping students with the practical skills needed to read, critique, and apply research findings in real-world clinical practice. Updated content aligns with the latest AACN Essentials and NINR Strategic Plan, providing comprehensive coverage of quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and modern research methodologies.  This edition proudly welcomes Dr. Jane Flanagan as lead author, whose leadership in nursing research shines through every chapter. Dr. Flanagan's commitment to advancing nursing education ensures students and faculty benefit from accessible language, current research examples, and strategies that bridge theory and practice. Her experience and vision shape a resource that empowers future nurses to confidently apply evidence in patient care.

Dieser Lehrbrief behandelt die Entstehung, Erkennung und Versorgung von Traumata und Frakturen. Er bietet grundlegendes Wissen zur Erkennung verschiedener Traumata sowie zur Erklärung und Durchführung leitliniengerechter Versorgung. Die LeserInnen lernen, die Auswirkungen physikalischer Kräfte auf anatomische Strukturen zu benennen und entsprechende Maßnahmen zur Immobilisation und Wundversorgung durchzuführen. Während des Lesens veranschaulicht ein Fallbeispiel die praxisnahe Darstellung der Symptomatik. Die Reflexionsfragen am Ende ermöglichen eine Wiederholung der Informationen und die eigenständige Überprüfung des Gelernten.

The telephone plays a crucial role in modern healthcare, and timely and accurate triage is more important than ever as cost and access concerns drive consumers to seek guidance on the urgency of medical issues. Nurses, using systematic telephone triage protocols, can confidently and consistently address these inquiries, helping to optimize care and reduce unnecessary expenses. This seventh edition of Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses reflects recent advancements, updating existing protocols and introducing new ones to meet the demands of today's healthcare landscape. It contains more than 200 protocols that cover a wide range of common symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies. Health problems unique to adults, children, pregnant people, those who are chronically ill, and older adults are included. This entire text has been thoroughly revised by the authors and reviewed by experts. Among the many changes:- Protocols have been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and changes in access to medications and health care.- Protocols address adult, pediatric, geriatric, and maternal/child and home health concerns. - Postoperative conditions and considerations have been added to numerous protocols. - Expanded home care instructions provide more useful and timely information, list drug warnings whenever over-the-counter medications are suggested, and offer many home and alternative remedies.- Communicable diseases in the Appendix have been reformatted and updated to enhance cross-referencing.- New protocols have been added to address ­current health issues and communicable disease outbreaks, including the following:- Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") Exposure- Cancer Problems- COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)- Long COVID (Post-COVID Conditions, Long-Haul COVID)- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Mini Karten - Maxi Wissen<BR>Im Taschenwissen Anästhesiepflege/ATA (Anästhesietechnische Assistenz) finden Sie alles, was Sie in Ihrem Arbeitsalltag in der Anästhesie brauchen. Auf das Wesentliche reduziert, übersichtlich strukturiert und mit vielen übersichtlichen Tabellen, liefert jede Karte punktgenau das benötigte Wissen zu Themen wie z.B.: - Anästhesieverfahren- Atemwegsmanagement- Ausleitung im Aufwachraum (AWR)- Monitoring- Pharmakologie- Risikoeinschätzung<BR>Schnell - sicher - praxisnah!<BR><BR>Dieser Titel richtet sich an Auszubildende zur Anästhesietechnischen Assistenz (ATA), Auszubildende zur Pflegefachperson im Einsatz in der Anästhesiepflege, Pflegefachpersonen mit/ohne Fachweiterbildung in Intensiv- und Anästhesiepflege und an ATAs.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition, equips LPN/LVN students with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment and embrace expanding opportunities in medical-surgical nursing practice. This practice-focused text prioritizes the skills LPNs need most, with accessible explanations of common disorders and clear guidelines for patient care. Through vibrant visuals and an approachable writing style, complex concepts become manageable, preparing students for the realities of professional nursing.<BR><BR>The 14th Edition is tailored to LPN/LVN practice requirements, with clinical judgment - a critical skill for LPNs - emphasized throughout, helping students develop the decision-making abilities employer's demand. Clinical scenarios mirror real-world situations LPNs encounter daily, while Drug Therapy Tables, Nursing Guidelines, and Client and Family Teaching resources provide the practical tools needed for immediate application in clinical settings. Cultural competencies have been thoughtfully integrated throughout the text, preparing LPNs to provide appropriate care across increasingly diverse populations.<BR><BR>This comprehensive resource doesn't just teach medical-surgical nursing concepts; it develops practice-ready LPNs equipped with the confidence and capabilities needed for success in an evolving healthcare landscape.

Herausgegeben von einem multidisziplinären Team aus Pflegefachpersonen, Therapeuten und Medizinern vermittelt Fachpflege Palliative Care- Teilnehmenden der Fachweiterbildung Palliative Care und- Pflegefachpersonen auf Palliativstationen, Hospizen, in der spezialisierten ambulanten (pädiatrischen) Versorgung, auf onkologischen Stationen, in der außerklinischen (pädiatrischen) Intensivpflege und in allen Bereichen mit palliativ versorgten Menschenumfassend die Grundlagen der Versorgung und Pflege von Menschen in palliativen Situationen. Basis für dieses Buch ist das von der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Palliativmedizin und dem Deutschen Hospiz- und PalliativVerband e.V. erstellte Curriculum für die Basisqualifikation in Palliative Care, das die zehn Kernkompetenzen der European Association of Palliative Care (EAPC) berücksichtigt.<BR><BR>Themen in Fachpflege Palliative Care sind u.a.:- Organisation von Palliative Care in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz- Gesprächsführung mit Menschen in palliativen Lebenssituationen sowie mit An- und Zugehörigen einschließlich Kindern und ihren Eltern- Ausführliche Darstellung der medizinischen Fachbereiche, in denen Patientinnen und Patienten in palliativen Lebenssituationen betreut werden- Symptomkontrolle, u.a. Atemnot, Schmerzen, Fatigue, Angst, Appetitlosigkeit- Therapeutische Möglichkeiten der Unterstützung, z.B. Musik- und Kunsttherapie, Basale Stimulation® und AromapflegeFachpflege Palliative Care - Lehrbuch, Prüfungsvorbereitung und Nachschlagewerk in einem!

Make the most of what you learn in Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 16th Edition, with this easy-to-use study companion. Updated to reflect the latest textbook material, this study guide provides everything you need to assess your understanding and practice applying your knowledge, preparing you for success in class, on the NCLEX® exam, and in nursing practice.<BR>  

Fachwissen für die Fachpflege<BR><BR>Fachpflege Nephrologie und Dialyse vermittelt sowohl Einsteigern als auch erfahrenen Fachkräften in der Pflege sowie Ärzten und Ärztinnen in der Fachweiterbildung das umfassende Wissen, das für die Arbeit in diesem spezialisierten Bereich erforderlich ist. Die Inhalte des Buches orientieren sich am Curriculum zur pflegerischen Weiterbildung in Dialyse und Nephrologie und werden durch zahlreiche Abbildungen und Tabellen verständlicher gestaltet.<BR> - Grundlagen der Nephrologie und Dialyse: von der Anatomie bis zur Wasseraufbereitung- Betreuung aller Patientengruppen: von der Akutversorgung bis zur Vorbereitung auf eine Transplantation- Dialyseverfahren im Detail: von der Hämodialyse bis zur Peritonealdialyse- Nephrologische Krankheitsbilder: Ursachen, Symptome und Therapieansätze- Zusammenhänge mit anderen Erkrankungen und Symptomen: beispielsweise Diabetes und Dialyse- Pflege von Dialysepatienten: Kinder in der Dialyse, soziale Betreuung und rechtliche Möglichkeiten<BR>Neu in der 7. Auflage:<BR> - Algorithmen zur Therapie kardiopulmonaler Probleme- Innovative Nierenersatztherapieverfahren- Alternativen zur Organtransplantation- Neue Dialysematerialien

Die Checklisten Krankheitslehre helfen Ihnen mit übersichtlich gegliederten Stichworten zuverlässig auf die Sprünge. Von Abszess über Malignes Melanom bis Zytomegalie finden Sie die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder und erfahren mehr über- Definition des Krankheitsbilds und gängige Synonyme- Ursachen- Symptome- Diagnostik und Therapie (inkl. Erstmaßnahmen bei Notfällen)- Hinweise zur Pflege, z.B. Patientenbeobachtung und spezielle Pflegemaßnahmen- Besondere Informationen, z.B. Krankheitsstadien, mögliche Komplikationen oder prophylaktische Maßnahmen.Neu in der 5. Auflage als eigene Themen: - COVID-19- Delir- Psychischer Erregungszustand- DepressionDas Buch eignet sich für:- Krankenpfleger*innen- Altenpfleger*innen- Pflege-Auszubildende

Sie sind in der Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau bzw. zum Pflegefachmann und möchten Ihren Wissensstand auf spielerische und kurzweilige Art überprüfen? Reicht Ihr Wissen für die nächsten Klausuren? Oder sogar schon für die Abschlussprüfungen?<BR><BR>In diesem Buch sind 1001 Fragen zu den 5 Kompetenzbereichen der generalistischen Ausbildung: I Pflegeprozesse und Pflegediagnostik, II Kommunikation und Beratung, III Intra- und interprofessionelles Handeln, IV Gesetze, Verordnungen und ethische Leitlinien, V Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und berufsethische Werthaltungen.<BR><BR>Auf spielerische und kurzweilige Art können Sie überprüfen, ob Sie den Lernstoff richtig verstanden haben und gut auf die Prüfung vorbereitet sind. Zu jeder Frage haben Sie mehrere Antwortmöglichkeiten zur Wahl und es ist Ihre Aufgabe, die richtige Antwort zu finden.<BR><BR>Damit erhalten Sie schnell einen Überblick über Ihren Wissensstand, können Zusammenhänge wiederholen und bekommen Anknüpfungspunkte für vertieftes Lernen.<BR><BR>Neu in der 2. Auflage<BR>- nach den Kompetenzbereichen der generalistischen Ausbildung gegliedert- neue Fragen zu wichtigen Themen der generalistischen Ausbildung u.a. Pflegediagnostik, Vorbehaltsaufgaben, Ethik, Recht, Beratung, Kommunikation, Beobachtung, Pflegeprozess, Pflegewissenschaft, Pflegestandards, Pflegemodelle, Arbeit im Team, AnleitungDas Buch eignet sich für:<BR>- Auszubildende Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann, die sich auf Prüfungen vorbereiten

**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Child Health, 2024**<BR><BR>Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health.- Expert guidance for the pediatric physical exam employs the "quiet-to-active" approach, starting with the listening parts of the physical exam and moving on to the hands-on components, the physical assessment approach that yields the best results in the pediatric age group.- Quick-reference features include special tables/boxes, such as Information Gathering, Conditions, Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Interprofessional Collaboration Notes, Evidence-Based Practice, and EHR Documentation.- Easy-to-use layout provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam.- Richly illustrated, full-color format facilitates readability and learning with more than 300 photos and line drawings of assessment techniques and common assessment findings.- Inclusive and ethnically diverse illustrations better represent the diverse populations pediatric health care providers work with every day.- NEW! Telehealth Tips section added to chapters reflects the greatly expanded use of telehealth visits in clinical practice- NEW! Information on maltreatment, mental and behavioral health, and social determinants of health explored throughout the chapters- NEW! Considerations for special needs populations added to most chapters- NEW! Guidance on use of screen time for early childhood and advice for families

Ein Nachschlagewerk für alle geschrieben, die Patienten in der Kardiologie und Kardiochirurgie adäquat versorgen wollen.<BR><BR>Von der speziellen Pflege über Diagnostik, Herzerkrankungen, internistischen und chirurgischen Interventionen, Intensivpflege, Bridgingsystemen, Notfällen, Medikamenten und Laborwerten werden alle wichtigen Themen abgedeckt.<BR> <BR>Behandelt werden auch Spezialthemen wie Herz-Lungen-Maschine, IABP, Kunstherzen - auch in der Langzeitbetreuung, Medikamente (mit Verabreichungshinweisen) und Laborwerten im Kontext der Erkrankungen. Umfassend und detailliert - ein Muss für alle Herzspezialisten in der Pflege und solche, die es werden wollen.<BR> <BR>Neu in der 2., vollständig überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage:- Aufnahme, Antrittskontrolle und Safety Check- Psychokardiologie- Rechtliche Grundlagen- COVID-19 und Herzerkrankungen- Strukturen der Notfallversorgung und Crisis Resource Management- PostreanimationsbehandlungDas Buch eignet sich für:- Examinierte Pflegende