Nursing Care

“DiGregorio’s storytelling is pitch-perfect; narrative and nursing, she understands, come from the same place and both are concerned with a deep understanding of character and plot….This is a brilliant book, and DiGregorio is a beautiful writer. Taking Care deserves to be on the reading...

Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children, Mary J. MacLeod and her husband, George, encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides. Enthralled by its windswept beauty, they soon were the proud and startled owners of a near-derelict croft house - a farmer’s stone cottage - on “a small acre” of land. Mary assumed duties as the island’s district nurse.

Contained here are funny nursing stories to elaborate on several major nursing themes like superstitions, work-wives, night shift, gallows humor, teamwork, surveyors, and potlucks. This book cuts through generalities to the heart of what real nursing is like: the good, the bad, and the funny.

Introducing the premium resource for healthcare professionals preparing to excel in the Critical Care Registered Nurse certification exam. Crafted to fit seamlessly into your busy life, this audiobook transforms the way you study, allowing you to master complex critical care concepts while commuting, exercising, or doing household chores.

In Med-Surg Made Easy, Vol 1, Callie Parker transforms complicated medical-surgical topics into something refreshingly simple—and even enjoyable! Whether you're a nursing student cramming for exams or a nurse looking for a better way to retain critical information, this book breaks down essential Med Surg concepts in a way that actually makes sense.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in their most vulnerable moments? In the world of palliative and hospice care, the focus shifts from curing to comforting, from fighting disease to honoring each patient’s dignity and well-being. The Essential Guide to Palliative and Hospice Nursing Care Assessment and Charting is your comprehensive companion, designed to equip you with both the practical skills and compassionate perspective necessary to navigate the complexities of end-of-life care. Many guides touch only on the basics, but this book ...

The population of the world is aging rapidly. In the next 30 years, the population of people 65 years or older in the United States will nearly double in size to over 90 million. As a result, the demand for licensed nursing home administrators is quickly growing making nursing home administration a very attractive and rewarding career. *** There is no other resource that will teach you the basics of the industry and set you up for success like this book will. From common acronyms to critical information about every department, Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators will ...

Master NICU certification with confidence—and elevate your clinical edge at the bedside. Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is the ultimate, exam-focused guide designed specifically for working NICU nurses preparing for the RNC-NIC or CCRN-Neonatal exam. With targeted content, strategic guidance, and real-world relevance, this book helps you not only pass your test—but truly refine your clinical judgment and critical care expertise. This isn’t just another review book padded with fluff and recycled questions. It’s a clinically accurate, high-yield, and...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your nursing textbook! That is why the author Joyce Mithcell, with the help of an expert author team, developed the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Study Guide! This edition is a complete review edition. It covers all aspects of nursing from basic concepts to essential skills. It comes in text and audio format, so that you can listen to or read it anytime.

Dynamic Path presents our premier CCRN exam prep module for the AACN's Critical Care RN exam. This module contains 700+ multiple-choice study questions on adult, pediatric, and neonatal, critical care bursing. Each quesitons ocmes with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. While this module is designed for the CCRN exam, it can also be used ro prepare for other medical board tests such as the NCLEX, USMLE, MCAT, or the critical care component of any other high-level medical exam. Dynamic Path is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your nursing textbook! That is why the author Joyce Michtell, with the help of an expert author team, developed the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Study Guide!

“Conquer the CNA and Patient Care Technician Exams” provides a clear, structured, and comprehensive introduction to the essential skills required for safe, compassionate patient care. Beginning with professional expectations, communication principles, and ethical responsibilities, the guide helps users understand the mindset and behaviors that support confident caregiving. Each topic is presented in smooth, natural language suited for both reading and listening, creating an accessible learning experience for new students and working adults preparing for certification. The guide moves ...

This revolutionary nursing resource transforms 110 essential critical care topics into engaging poems that stick in your mind when it matters most. From ventilator settings to code algorithms, these rhythmic verses turn challenging concepts into knowledge that stays with you during emergencies and clinical rotations.

Save lives. Think fast. Recall instantly. In the world of critical care and emergency nursing, seconds matter—and knowledge must be ready on demand. Critical Care Nursing Mnemonics is your compact, clinical companion designed to help ICU and ER nurses recall essential assessments, treatments, and protocols when it matters most. Whether you’re managing cardiac arrest, ventilator alarms, trauma triage, or sepsis bundles, this book delivers evidence-based mnemonics that make complex information simple, clear, and memorable. Each chapter focuses on real-world application—built for nurses,...

Don’t let the cost of long term care wipe out a life's savings. This book will greatly increase your understanding of the financial catastrophe created by the cost of long term care and how to solve it. It will show you how Medicaid works and provide you insight on how and when to qualify for Medicaid benefits. The Long Term Care and Medicaid Handbook explains how use the Medicaid program to pay for care while still preserving a family’s life savings. Contains sample strategies for eligibility in Florida do give you an idea of possible options. Include eligibility information and ...

From Concussions, mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...

Looking for a comprehensive guide to providing the best care for elderly patients in nursing homes? Look no further than "Elderly Care in Nursing Homes"! This book is tailored specifically for nursing home staff and caregivers, providing a detailed overview of the aging process, common health problems in elderly patients, and regulations and policies in nursing homes. The chapters in this book cover everything from staffing and patient assessment to medication management and fall prevention. You'll also learn about skin and wound care, nutrition and hydration, patient communication, and ...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your nursing textbook! That is why the author Joyce Michtell, with the help of an expert author team, developed the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Study Guide! This edition is a practice questions edition. It has over 250 practice test questions with detailed answers and rationales! It covers all aspects of nursing from basic concepts to essential skills.

The Problem Our current healthcare system is increasingly incompatible with the needs of our population, particularly with regard to chronic illness and long-term care (LTC). Despite widespread dissatisfaction, major reforms are not in sight. Why is this the case? The reluctance to confront the realities goes beyond simple denial – it is not even considered a topic worthy of discussion. The central symbol of LTC is the Nursing Home, the unfortunate marriage of the hospital and homeless shelter. The mistaken stereotype is nursing homes are smelly, unattractive and filled with frail, weird ...

Wound Care for Nurse Practitioners is a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guide designed specifically for Advanced Practice Nurses working in primary care, urgent care, home health, and specialty settings. This essential resource empowers Nurse Practitioners (NPs) with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to accurately assess, diagnose, and manage both acute and chronic wounds. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced clinician seeking to enhance your wound care expertise, this book offers clear, concise, and practical information on wound physiology, documentation, ...