Practical Nurse

Next Generation NCLEX-PN Audio Study Guide – brought to you by Davidsons Audiobooks. Your journey to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) starts here. This is a groundbreaking, comprehensive resource designed to help you master the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) with ease—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or handling daily tasks, this audiobook transforms your routine into an opportunity for success.

Transform clinical anxiety into bedside confidence with this practical guide for new graduates and nursing students. Perfect for your morning commute to the hospital, this calming audio companion bridges the gap between textbook theory and real-world medical-surgical units. Step onto the floor...

Passing the NCLEX-PN is not about memorizing endless facts — it’s about learning how to think like a safe and competent nurse. PASS THE NCLEX-PN was designed for LPN/LVN students who want a practical, easy-to-understand approach to clinical judgment, patient safety, prioritization, and test-taking success. Whether you are preparing for your first attempt or returning after a previous exam experience, this guide helps simplify difficult concepts into clear nursing decision-making strategies. Inside this book, you’ll learn how to: Break down NCLEX-style questions step-by-step Prioritize...

From renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo, comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter’s relentless search for how to get a good night’s sleep and the surprising...

Are you a nurse practitioner ready to elevate your practice and offer patients more than symptom management? Functional medicine is revolutionizing healthcare by targeting the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. While conventional medicine often addresses isolated issues, functional medicine takes a systems-based approach, viewing the body as interconnected and deeply influenced by lifestyle, environment, and diet. Functional Medicine for Nurse Practitioners: A Practical Guide provides the roadmap you need to integrate this powerful, holistic approach into your ...

Functional Medicine Made Simple: Mnemonics & Models for the Novice Practitioner is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to demystify the foundational principles of functional medicine. Written by nurse practitioner and educator Priscilla Davis, this book breaks down complex concepts into accessible, easy-to-remember frameworks that empower new practitioners to confidently deliver root-cause, patient-centered care. Through clinically tested mnemonics like GOTOIT, D.R.E.A.M.S., T.I.G.E.R., F.I.G.H.T.S., and A.B.C.D.E., readers will learn how to assess chronic illness, identify key ...

The alarm is off and the calendar is yours. Now comes the fun part: deciding what to do with it. Your neighbor says gardening. Your friend says wine cruises. Meanwhile, you're standing in the kitchen with a whole open week and a small voice asking "now what?" This guide answers it the way a funny friend who has done her homework would: a real guide to money, health, friends, travel and tech, plus 100 ideas for the days that need one, and stories you'll recognize. It's the book you read with your coffee, not a workbook. The stories are about women like Eleanor, six months retired, who walked...

The same morning can go two ways, and the difference is usually the first thing you tell yourself. Choosing that one thought on purpose is what positive thinking actually is. What did you tell yourself this morning? Most of us cannot remember. When we do, it is usually negative. The day takes over, and by noon we are answering it instead of running it. This book gives you the five minutes a day you need to start it on purpose. One page, one quote, one reflection at a time. Voices of women and men from across the centuries: ancient philosophers, modern writers, people history forgot, and a ...

Critical care is a high-stakes environment where even small oversights can have life-threatening consequences. 35 Critical ICU Mistakes to Avoid is a practical guide designed for doctors, nurses, residents, and all healthcare professionals working in intensive care. Drawing on real-world ICU challenges, this book highlights the most common and dangerous pitfalls—ranging from ignoring early hypoxia and subtle neurological changes to failing to monitor fluid balance, prevent infections, or optimize sedation and nutrition. By understanding and addressing these 35 critical mistakes, you will ...

Master healthcare finance and unit budgeting to fiercely advocate for patient safety and empower your nursing staff. Perfect for your daily commute or shift break, this empowering leadership guide bridges the gap between bedside care and administrative strategy. Stop letting financial jargon...

You finish a twelve hour shift, hang up your badge, and drive home in silence because there is nothing left in you for the radio. Your mind keeps replaying the shift long after your body has clocked out. This is not ordinary work stress, and it will not be solved by a bubble bath or a single day off. The Calm Behind the Uniform is a practical, research informed guide written specifically for nurses and frontline healthcare workers carrying the cumulative weight of clinical work: constant vigilance, exposure to patient suffering, understaffing, hostile interactions, and shift schedules that ...

The Nurse’s Communication Toolkit From Conflict to Calm Clinical skill means nothing if trust is lost. This practical guide teaches nurses how to de-escalate conflict, build trust in under 60 seconds, and communicate with confidence under pressure, even in the most emotionally charged situations. Inside you’ll learn how to: Calm angry patients and families without losing authority Explain complex diagnoses in plain, human language Communicate effectively with dementia and delirium Set boundaries that protect your license and your peace Repair trust after complaints, fast and safely This...

'A Nurse's Roadmap to Financial Independence' guides readers through practical, actionable steps specifically tailored for nurses seeking to overcome financial stress and achieve financial independence. Drawing on proven strategies for income diversification, this essential guide provides nurses with the tools to transform their financial futures. From identifying lucrative side hustles within the healthcare sector to exploring entirely new income avenues outside of nursing, this book delivers a plan for securing financial stability and fostering substantial growth.

Are you an internationally educated nurse aiming to work in the UK or USA? NursePathway: UK & USA Registration Guide for International Nurses is your complete roadmap to success. This practical guide breaks down every step — from passing the CBT, OSCE, and NCLEX-RN, to meeting English language requirements (IELTS, OET, TOEFL), credential evaluation (CGFNS), and securing your visa (Tier 2, EB-3, VisaScreen®). Packed with real exam samples, timelines, checklists, and immigration tips, this book is your trusted resource for navigating the complex nursing registration process in two of the ...

Safe Prescribing: A Practical Guide is a concise, ward-focused handbook designed to reduce medication errors and build prescribing confidence from day one. Rather than revisiting complex pharmacology, this book focuses on how to prescribe safely in real clinical settings, using clear frameworks, safety checklists, common pitfalls, and practical decision-making tools. It is especially valuable for junior doctors (FY1–FY2) navigating their first on-call shifts, final-year medical students preparing for clinical practice, and international medical graduates adapting to UK prescribing ...

Stop treating symptoms. Start healing at the root. Functional medicine is transforming the way healthcare providers approach chronic disease—and nurse practitioners are at the forefront of this shift. In Functional Medicine for Nurse Practitioners: A Practical Guide to Root Cause Healing and Patient Care (Volume 2), Dr. Priscilla Davis delivers a clear, clinically grounded roadmap to help NPs move beyond conventional protocols and confidently integrate a functional, holistic approach into everyday practice. Whether you are new to functional medicine or ready to deepen your clinical skills...

Grow Something Real: How to Start a Plant Nursery Business at Home You don't need acres of land, a commercial greenhouse, or a horticulture degree to build a real business out of your love for plants. You need a sunny corner, a handful of containers, and a plan that actually works. Who this How to Start a Plant Nursery Business at Home book is for This How to Start a Plant Nursery Business at Home book is written for hobbyist gardeners, plant collectors, and side-hustle seekers who want to turn their passion for growing things into genuine income — without quitting their day job or ...

The Complete Drug Guide for Nurses A Practical Nurse’s Reference to Medications, Dosage Guidelines, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, and Safe Administration for Clinical Practice and Exam Success Are you a nursing student looking for a clearer understanding of pharmacology? Are you a practicing nurse who wants a practical reference for reviewing medications, dosage calculations, side effects, and drug interactions? Or are you preparing for nursing examinations and seeking a more organized way to strengthen your medication knowledge? Medication knowledge is one of the most important ...

Master pediatric care and conquer clinical anxiety with this essential medical education guide for students. Whether you are commuting to early hospital shifts or studying for board exams, this reassuring audio companion transforms overwhelming textbooks into practical, bedside confidence. Step...

Focus on what matters most for the ATI TEAS Exam—science! This study guide provides a fast and effective way to review essential science concepts, from human anatomy and physiology to life and physical sciences. Organized in a straightforward question-and-answer format, it lets you test your knowledge, strengthen your understanding, and retain the key information needed to excel on the written exam. With 200+ rapid-fire Q&A, it’s your ultimate cram tool to master the science section and boost your confidence for test day.