Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Physical Examination & Health Assessment (Mosby's Nursing Video Skills)


Publisher: Mosby - April 20, 2007 
Language: English 
ISBN-10: 9780323049627 
ISBN-13: 978-0323049627 
ASIN: 0323049621

Dynamic, interactive videos depict the most commonly performed physical exam procedures for each body system. With these DVDs, you'll learn to apply concepts and develop critical thinking skills. 

1. 185 video clips with a running time of 2-4 minutes each. 
2. For each body system, videos include: 
     a. Overview (rationale and purpose) 
     b. Preparation (including equipment and patient teaching) 
     c. Procedure (printable step-by-step procedure checklists) 
     d. Follow-up care (including health promotion and patient                   teaching) 
     e. Documentation (tips and techniques) 

3. 25 detailed 3-D animations depict what's happening inside the body. 
4. Critical thinking case studies let you apply your knowledge to simulated patients. 
5. A documentation form library allows you to practice recording history and physical information. 
6. 80 NCLEXA® examination-style review questions let you reinforce your comprehension





Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Mosby's Advanced Nursing Skills DVD

Nursing Skill Videos Demonstrating Common Nursing Procedures
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Studio: Mosby
ASIN: 0323052924 
Learn how to correctly perform Advanced Nursing Skills and procedures with these interactive, engaging videos. Clear, step-by-step demonstrations of over 125 key nursing procedures present the skills you need for confident performance in labs and clinicals. For each skill, you can also test your understanding with NCLEXA® examination-style review questions with rationales. 




TO USE: 
1. Extract the files 
2. Burn or mount the ISO images 
3. Hope you enjoy 
4. Say thanks 


Sunday, April 3, 2011

Partnerships in Community Mental Health Nursing & Dementia Care Practice Perspectives

Publisher: Open University Press
1st edition - 1 Aug 2007
Paperback: 312 pages
ISBN-10: 9780335215812
ISBN-13: 978-0335215812
 

The book enhances the link between theory and practice, providing a rounded and evidence-based account of the complexity, breadth and diversity of community mental health nursing practice in dementia care. 

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Mosby's Intermediate Nursing Skills DVD

Nursing skill videos demonstrating common nursing procedures
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Studio: Mosby
ASIN: 0323052924 

Learn how to correctly perform Intermediate Nursing skills and procedures with these interactive, engaging videos. Clear, step-by-step demonstrations of over 125 key nursing procedures present the skills you need for confident performance in labs and clinicals. For each skill, you can also test your understanding with NCLEXA® examination-style review questions with rationales. 






TO USE: 
1. Extract the files 
2. Burn or mount the ISO images 
3. Hope you enjoy 
4. Say thanks


Coming soon
1. Advanced Nursing Skills DVD
2. Physical Exam & Health Assessment DVD





Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Nursing Practice

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
1st edition - December 6, 2004
Hardcover: 440 pages
ISBN-10: 0826127061
ISBN-13: 978-0826127068
 

This is a manual on integrating cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) into advanced practice psychiatric nursing. The distinguished contributors provide an overview of CBT and how it fits into nursing practice and theory. The book incorporates chapters on psychiatric conditions most commonly treated with CBT, including depression and anxiety, as well as chronic pain and substance abuse. The special needs of families, couples, the elderly, and groups are also addressed. Contributors include Sister Callista Roy and Bruce Zahn. This is a valuable text for students as well as a reference and resource book for clinicians.

Aged Care Nursing Guide to Practice



Publisher: Ausmed Publications
1st edition - January 1, 2003
Paperback: 324 pages
ISBN-10: 9780957987647
ISBN-13: 978-0957987647 

As life expectancy increases, more people will confront failing health at a greater age. Illness in late life is often chronic and accompanied by loss of independence, and this can mean that family members become responsible for care. Assessment, management, and care in these complex situations require considerable knowledge and skill, with contributions from a variety of professional disciplines. Nursing is central to the care of older people. Indeed, nurses often take a lead role. 

Friday, April 1, 2011

Dementia Care Training Manual for Staff Working in Nursing and Residential Settings

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
June 26, 2006
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1843103184
ISBN-13: 978-1843103189
 

This accessible, interactive resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers in nursing and residential settings to examine their working practice and modify it to where appropriate to meet best practice guidelines. Packed with photocopiable training exercises, discussion points and questions to prompt care workers to reflect on their style of work, this practical training manual also provides a framework for care work in line with statutory requirements and national training standards. It can be used as a self-training guide by carers, who can work through it at their own pace or under the supervision of a colleague, or by trainers running structured courses on good practice in dementia care. It is also suitable as a quick reference in daily practice. This comprehensive resource will provide useful guidance for all staff working face-to-face with people with dementia, whether in nursing, day-care or residential settings. 

Med-Surg Success A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company  2nd edition - November 19, 2010  Paperback: 816 pages  ISBN-10: 0803625049  ISBN-13: 978-0803625044  The ro...