Health Assessment

This health assessment book for nursing students helps relieve that pressure and anxiety by providing a no fluff, easy-to-understand, full-of-pictures physical assessment that you can easily learn.

Turn nursing assessments from overwhelming to "oh, that's easy!" with a guide that finally makes sense of all those steps and signs. Are you drowning in assessment checklists and wondering how experienced nurses make it look so effortless? In "Nursing Assessment Made Easy," Callie Parker breaks down complex assessments into clear, memorable steps that you'll actually remember when you need them. Whether you're a nursing student, new grad, or experienced nurse wanting a quick reference, this guide transforms confusing procedures into "why didn't someone explain it like this before?" moments.

"Pharmacology" is a term that is commonly used to describe the study of the effects of chemicals on living organisms, especially humans. Pharmacists are trained to dispense medications and provide advice about their use, while a family nurse practitioner (FPP) specializes in caring for patients and administering medication. In order to practice as a FNP you must be licensed by your states medical board and accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). To become an FNP you need at least 4 years of college education with either pre-med, biology major or nursing degree. The ...

Are you ready to take control of your aging journey? Look no further than "Healthy Aging," the comprehensive guide to living your best life as you age! With 18 informative chapters, this eBook covers everything from understanding the aging process to coping with loss and grief. You'll gain a deep understanding of your own fitness level and learn how to set realistic goals for yourself. With tips on developing an exercise plan, improving your flexibility and balance, and choosing the right equipment, "Healthy Aging" makes it easy to stay active and engaged with life. But fitness is just one ...

Transform the power of a safer, healthier workplace with this comprehensive guide to ISO 45001—the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Written by Dr. Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap for organizations to implement ISO 45001, ensuring a robust safety culture, legal compliance, and the protection of your most valuable asset—your employees. Whether you're just starting your journey toward ISO 45001 certification or looking to improve an existing safety management system, this guide covers all the essential ...

Introducing the HESI A2 Study Guide, your ultimate companion for conquering the Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment. Designed by the Davidson's, for aspiring nursing and allied health students, this comprehensive audiobook transforms your daily routines—be it commuting, exercising, or household chores—into productive study sessions.

In recent history, planned violent attacks have persisted in the United States and abroad. These attacks have continued to illustrate the need for improved threat assessment and management efforts at local and national levels. In the few years since its publication in 2014, the International Handbook of Threat Assessment has become the gold standard textbook for the prevention of targeted violence. With this new edition, editors J. Reid Meloy and Jens Hoffmann have expanded their landmark text.

In the twilight years of life, when the body speaks in whispers of its past vigor and the mind wanders through the mists of memory, "Soulful Aging: Spiritual Assessments for Elderly with Mental Health Challenges" emerges as a beacon of hope and understanding. This profound exploration delves into the heart of aging, offering a compassionate and insightful guide for spiritual assessments tailored to the elderly facing mental health challenges. It's a testament to the enduring spirit of human resilience, illuminating the path to inner peace and holistic well-being. Through its pages, ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment or HESI A2. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

Conquer the EPPP provides a focused, easy-to-understand overview of essential topics for psychology professionals preparing for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. This book is designed to complement comprehensive study materials, not replace them. Its goal is to reinforce foundational knowledge, clarify key concepts, and help test takers identify areas for deeper study. Each chapter covers core psychological principles—from ethics and professional conduct to biological, cognitive, and developmental foundations. It also explores specialized domains such as forensic, ...

Conquer the ANCC FNP Exam: Your Guide to the Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification is a concise, high-yield study guide designed to help you focus on the most essential content areas covered in the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner exam. Rather than attempting to cover every possible exam detail, this book helps you zero in on foundational clinical principles, real-world practice scenarios, and core nursing competencies. Each chapter is structured in short, digestible paragraphs and written with clarity to support auditory learners and those preparing for both print and audio formats. ...

Developed from years of working with the most challenging suicidal cases, Dr. Meagan N. Houston has created a workbook to prepare you for all the intricacies that affect clients' choices to live or die. Treating Suicidal Clients & Self-Harm Behaviors is filled with proven assessments, unique worksheets and action-based methods to help your clients navigate and survive the turbulent periods of their lives where suicidal and/or self-harm behaviors appear to be their primary options to cope.

As a life raft for beginners and their supervisors, Where to Start and What to Ask provides all the necessary tools for garnering information from clients. Lukas also offers a framework for thinking about that information and formulating a thorough assessment. This indispensable audiobook helps therapeutic neophytes organize their approach to the initial phase of treatment and navigate even rough clinical waters with competence and assurance.

The All-in-One System to Pass the Exam and Get Into Nursing School 📉 Short on time? Overwhelmed by subjects? Anxious about test day? You’re not alone — but now you have a proven system designed for your success. The HESI A2 is your first big step toward a nursing career. Without a clear study plan, it’s easy to waste time, lose motivation, and feel unprepared. This 2025–2026 edition study guide is built to help you study smarter, not longer, and approach test day with total confidence — even if you’re starting from scratch. 📚 What You’ll Get Inside This Student-Tested ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Albert Ellis A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham What if your suffering wasn’t caused by events—but by the beliefs you hold about them? Albert Ellis believed exactly that. Blunt, brilliant, and radically effective, Ellis transformed the field of psychotherapy by showing that we are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by the way we interpret it. His method—Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)—was one of the first cognitive therapies ever developed, and remains one of the most influential. In this concise and powerful volume...

Threat management expert Spencer Coursen offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of hostile encounters and emergency situations in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

In Trauma Made Simple, trauma expert Dr. Jamie Marich brings her practical style of training to audio, using clinical common sense to wade through theory, research, and hype surrounding trauma. Learn about trauma in a way that is relevant to clinical work, including extensive coverage on PTSD and other diagnoses through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens. Make clinically informed decisions based on setting, client preparedness, and other contextual variables. Develop strategies for treatment planning based on the best possible treatments in the field today.

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

Passing the LCSW exam is a crucial step toward becoming a licensed clinical social worker. This book provides a concise, structured overview of key exam topics, including clinical assessment, treatment planning, social work ethics, DSM-5 disorders, crisis intervention, and cultural competence. Designed as a study supplement, this guide reinforces core principles, professional responsibilities, and ethical decision-making required for licensure. The content covers mental health diagnosis, risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions used in clinical practice. ...