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Book Nursing Cheat Sheets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jon Haws
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-01-04
  • ISBN : 9781793195180
  • Pages : 100 pages

Download or read book Nursing Cheat Sheets written by Jon Haws and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FULL COLOR Nursing Cheat Sheets It's Time To ACE the NCLEX® Ready to take your studies to the next level? At NRSNG we get it... understanding nursing concepts can be difficult. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to carry around a book that's sol purpose is to break down those tough nursing concepts into concise information? With the Nursing Cheat Sheets, that is exactly what we've done! 76 quick easy to read nursing cheat sheets. Detailed images and graphs that make learning fun and easy! This book contains the most needed, most referenced, and sometimes most confusing information in an easy to read, understand, and remember format. Stop Wasting TimeWith tables, pictures, graphs and more . . . you are ready to soar!Perfect for the new nurse or nursing student looking to save time and energy in their studies.Nursing Cheat Sheets comes in full color!

Book Nursing School Cheat Sheets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donovan Gow
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-03-03
  • ISBN : 9781523926374
  • Pages : 94 pages

Download or read book Nursing School Cheat Sheets written by Donovan Gow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make nursing school easier, ace your exams and crush the NCLEX(c) with this great quick reference study guide including 50 cheat sheets covering must-know nursing fundamentals, lab values, drugs, health assessment, mnemonics and more! These high quality cheat sheets cover key topics including nursing labs, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, medications, assessment, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, pediatrics and precautions. Buy it now and start making nursing school easier today! Makes a great gift for future and current nursing students, recent grads or anyone looking to brush up on their nursing fundaments with a quick study guide. 50 Cheat Sheets include: Labs & Measurements Common Hematology Values White Blood Cell (WBC) Mnemonic Coagulation Values Anticoagulation Therapy Overview Electrolyte Values Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Values Commonly Ordered Blood Panels Cholesterol & Triglycerides (mg/dL) ABO Blood Groups A1C - Diabetes Fasting Blood Glucose and Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests - Diabetes Common Measurement Abbreviations & Conversions Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Fluids & Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance Determining Acidosis & Alkalosis Acid-Base Mnemonic Edema Scale Medications 20 Common Drug Group Stems Top 10 Most Prescribed Drugs in the U.S. Common Medication Antidotes Medication Administration Abbreviations Medications Route Abbreviations The Joint Commission's Official "Do Not Use" List of Abbreviations 7 Parts of a Legal Medication Order General Assessment Assessment Abbreviations Anatomical Planes Anatomical Directional Terms Anatomical Body Movement Adult Vital Signs Pressure Ulcer Staging Wallace Rule of Nines to Determine Total Burn Surface Area Cardiac Blood Pressure: Hypotension and Hypertension Heart Sound Auscultation Landmarks ECG Overview & Electrode (Lead) Placement ECG Components & Normal Values ECG Paper Basics ECG Interpretation Steps Pulmonary Normal Breath Sounds Adventitious (Abnormal) Breath Sounds Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) & Spirometry Neurological Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR) Scoring Cranial Nerves - Function Cranial Nerves - Mnemonic: Names of Nerves Cranial Nerves - Mnemonic: Sensory, Motor, or Both Decorticate versus Decerebrate Posturing Glasgow Coma Scale Pediatrics APGAR Score Rh Incompatibility & Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Precautions Standard Precautions Transmission-Based Precautions Order of Donning & Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Book 75 Nurse Cheat Sheets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Aaron Reed
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-10-18
  • ISBN : 9781517734954
  • Pages : 110 pages

Download or read book 75 Nurse Cheat Sheets written by Aaron Reed and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-18 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT INFO! Trim the fat and get the quick facts. Condense your knowledge base so you can skip the fluff, save time, and master your nursing career! The largest collection of nursing labs, medications, assessments, procedures, acronyms, diagrams, mnemonics, equations, conversions, scales, graphs, pictures, & 20 pages of abbreviations and Spanish translations. This enormous mobile phone and eBook reference will replace all of your expensive and bulky laminated clinical sheets. We have poured through the textbooks and publications to serve you the meat and potatoes. Includes detailed tables, diagrams, algorithms, and charting tools. As well as... * Abbreviations * ABG: Analysis * ABG: Interpretation * ACLS: Bradycardia, Stroke, Tachycardia, Acute Coronary Syndrome algorithms * ACLS: Cardiac arrest, Post Cardiac Arrest algorithms * Admit Notes * APGAR * Artificial airway, endotracheal tube, & laryngoscope size by age * Blood Chemistry * Blood Compatibility * Blood Gas Formulas * Blood Products * BLS Algorithm * Body Mass Index & Body Surface Area * Braden Scale * Cardiac Volumes & Pressures * Cardioversion, Defibrillation, & Fluid Challenge by Age * Chest Pain * Coagulation Studies * Code Drugs * Colloids * Complete Blood Count * Conversions: mcg, mg, mL, kg, lbs., mmHg, & cmH2O * Cranial Nerves * Crystalloids * Daily Body Fluids * Deep Tendon Reflex Scale * Discharge Note * Electrolyte Imbalances * Glasgow Coma Scale * Height Conversion Table * High-alert Medications * History & Physical Exam * Ideal Body Weight * Intracranial Pressure Symptoms * Insulin: onset, peak, duration, & appearance * Lead Placement * Levels of Consciousness: characteristics * Lung Volume Descriptions * Lung Volumes: Obstructive vs. Constrictive * Maintenance Hourly Fluids * Major Nerves: motor action, & sensation * Mechanical Ventilation Parameters: abbreviations, formula, normal values * Mini Mental Status Exam * Morse Fall Scale * Murmurs * Muscle Strength * Nerve Root: motor action, sensation, reflex * Orientation & Disorientation Behaviors * Oxygen Tank Factor Equation * Oxygen: device, flow, FIO2, notes * Pacemaker Codes * PFT Special Test Descriptions * PFT Values: calculations per kg, & normal for 70kg * Postpartum & Delivery Note * Preload/Afterload/Contractility * Preoperative, Procedure, & Postoperative Notes * Pressure Ulcers: stage, characteristics, interventions * Respiratory Pattern Diagrams * Serum Drug Levels * Stroke Scale: Cincinnati * Temperature Conversion Table: formula, F to C * Transfusion Reactions * Transfusion Times * Translation: English to Spanish * Transmission-Based Precautions * Urinalysis * Vital Signs, Weight, Height: by age * Weight Conversion Table * Wound Care: products, indications, considerations Prepare, Pass, Perform... with NurseMastery!

Book Nursing Cheat Sheets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jon Haws
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-10-09
  • ISBN : 9781728606309
  • Pages : 100 pages

Download or read book Nursing Cheat Sheets written by Jon Haws and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Time To ACE the NCLEX® Ready to take your studies to the next level? At NRSNG we get it... understanding nursing concepts can be difficult. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to carry around a book that's sol purpose is to break down those tough nursing concepts into concise information? With the Nursing Cheat Sheets, that is exactly what we've done! 76 quick easy to read nursing cheat sheets. Detailed images and graphs that make learning fun and easy! This book contains the most needed, most referenced, and sometimes most confusing information in an easy to read, understand, and remember format. Stop Wasting TimeWith tables, pictures, graphs and more . . . you are ready to soar!Perfect for the new nurse or nursing student looking to save time and energy in their studies.

Book 36 Nursing Cheat Sheets for Students

Download or read book 36 Nursing Cheat Sheets for Students written by Jon Haws and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Time To ACE the NCLEX(r) Ready to take your studies to the next level? This ebook contains the most needed, most referenced, and sometimes most confusing information in an easy to read, understand, and remember way.36 nursing reference pages in full color ranging in topics from respiratory to medication you will love having this handy book on your phone while in clinical or class. Stop Wasting Time Look we've all been there. . . nursing school is hard. You never know what is MOST important and what you should be focusing on. Not any more. With this easy to read and use book you have exactly what you need right at your finger tips.With tables, pictures, graphs and more . . . you are ready to soar!Perfect for the new nurse or nursing student looking to save time and energy in their studies.Topics Include* Injection Sites (IM) * Common Laboratory Values * Blood Gas Analysis * Blood Gas Interpretation * Blood Compatibility* Anticoagulant Therapy* Heart Murmurs* Glasgow Coma Scale * Cranial Nerves * Wallace Rule of Nines - Burn Severity * Edema Scale * Wigger Diagram * Heart Sounds * Normal EKG * 12 Lead EKG Placement* EKG Strip Interpretation * Abnormal EKG * 5 Lead EKG Placement * Heart Murmurs* Shock * Hierarchy of O2 Delivery * Wound (Pressure Ulcer) Staging * IV Fluid Therapy * Medication Antidotes * Insulin Onset, Peak, and Durations * Common Drug Stems * Common Critical Care Drips * Common Light Sensitive Drugs * Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion * Nursing Calculations * Nursing Math Conversions * APGAR Scoring * Breath Sounds * Maslow Hierarchy of Needs * Head to Toe Assessment Checklist * Adult Vital Signs What are you waiting for?

Book Nursing Student Book Collection

Download or read book Nursing Student Book Collection written by Jon Haws and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interior images are black in print copy and white to save you $." It's time to take your NCLEX(r) prep to the next level. 358 pages Decrease Your NCLEX(r) Prep Time With 1 Book Imagine saving hours of time sifting through nursing text books, trying to translate powerpoints, and saving $$. Imagine nursing school becoming enjoyable. Studying for your next nursing exam wouldn't stress you out! Bestselling author Jon Haws RN CCRN has combined 4 of his top selling nursing student books into one massive resource to help you demolish nursing school and crush the NCLEX(r). Even if you are still in school or a new nurse this collection of books will work for you. Nursing Student Book Collection will change nursing school for you. 4 Bestselling nursing books for the price of 2. Over 42,000 words and dozens of images, graphs, and charts. Books Included in This Book: 36 Nursing Cheat Sheets NCLEX(r) MedSurg Essentials (with pictures) Nursing Case Studies: 15 MedSurg Case Studies Nursing Priorities: 5 Step Approach to Making Quick Decisions in Nursing Care If you download Nursing Student Book Collection today, you'll get two bonuses: a discount to MedMaster Course (our online Pharmacology Course) and a PDF of our NCLEX(r) Lab Values Cheat Sheet. We've been there . . . nursing school is hard. Any resource that cuts your study time, improves your learning, and saves your money is golden. Download today to get your life back and accelerate your NCLEX(r)

Book Nursing Report Sheets Template for Home Health Nurse

Download or read book Nursing Report Sheets Template for Home Health Nurse written by Nursing Nursing FootPrints and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NURSING REPORT SHEETS TEMPLATE FOR HOME HEALTH NURSENURSING REPORT SHEETS TEMPLATE: This nurse assessment cheat sheet makes it easy to record and organize the patient's vital signs over time. It has 50 sets (100 sheets) of vitals signs log book for each patient. PATIENT VISIT LOG: Note down each visit with each patient: Date/Time Last Name, First Initial Visit Type Page # DETAILED AND COMPREHENSIVE: Each template consist of space to fill up patient's details, including: Name Age/Sex Diet Date of Birth Diagnosis Emergency Contact Address: Doctor's Name: Doctor's Number: Each VITAL SIGNS RECORD SHEET contains the below information for each patient: Date/Time Weight Pulse Blood Pressure Temperature SPO2 Respiration Pain Level 1-10 Initials PHYSICIAN'S INSTRUCTIONS: All the medications can be listed and also special notes from doctor or any other nurses can be put in as well as a reminder on special circumstances. The care plans instructed by the doctor is added here too. MEDICATION PROGRESS REPORT: The medical observations over a period of time can be put in a space provided. Tests administered on the patient can also be recorded. DOCTOR'S COMMENTS/NOTES & NURSES' COMMENTS/NOTES: As there is a need to ensure that the patient care is consistent, comments/notes from previous doctors or nurses who have cared for the patient might be important. A space is given too for this purpose. MOTIVATIONAL NURSE QUOTES: 10 motivational Nurse Quotes are included, so that this nurse report notebook can be fun and interesting while working as a nurse. A home health nurse would find this nurse report sheet template organizer especially useful when keeping track of patient's condition over time. Get this now to organize your hectic nurse life. This is also suitable to be given as a gift for Appreciation Nurse Week.Product Details:Premium Matte-Finish cover designPrinted on High Quality, Bright White paper stockLarge Sized Nurse Report Sheet Template Pages - 8.5" x 11" GET your NURSING REPORT SHEETS TEMPLATE FOR HOME HEALTH NURSE now!

Book Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies

Download or read book Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies written by Richard Snyder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs. Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients. Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis Systems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and other conversion equivalents for a global audience The ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine Administration Records) If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to enter the medical field, Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.

Book 4 Weeks to NCLEX   Workbook and Study Planner

Download or read book 4 Weeks to NCLEX Workbook and Study Planner written by Picmonic and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate study companion to Picmonic for Nursing! Get ready to take NCLEX® studying to a new level with our 4 Weeks to NCLEX Workbook & Study Planner. This workbook takes all the stress out of studying. Once you finish the study schedule, you'll be ready to walk into your NCLEX exam with confidence. In this workbook you'll find over 150 pages covering: 👉 100 unforgettable mnemonic pictures 👉 A study plan broken down week-by-week with checklists 👉 Fun review games 👉 Full color HD images 👉 A must-know Picmonic Playlist complete with study hacks. 👉 Plus tips and tricks to help guide you through NCLEX prep. *This is a COMPANION workbook to the Picmonic for Nursing app (available on the web via picmonic.com, iOS, and Android), and does not include story or text to replace the app. The app is irreplaceable, and this is to be used in addition to the course.

Book Alzheimer s   Dementia For Dummies

Download or read book Alzheimer s Dementia For Dummies written by American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer's and dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms, Alzheimer's and Dementia For Dummies is the trusted companion you can count on as you navigate your way through this difficult landscape. Affecting one's memory, thinking, and behavior, dementia and Alzheimer's disease can't be prevented, cured, or slowed—but a diagnosis doesn't mean you have to be left helpless! Inside, you'll find out how to make sense of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, understand the stages of the illnesses, and, most importantly, keep your loved one safe and comfortable—no matter how severe their symptoms are. Find out what to expect from Alzheimer's and dementia Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer's and dementia Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses Whether you're new to caring for a person affected by Alzheimer's or dementia or just looking for some answers and relief on your journey, this is the trusted resource you'll turn to again and again.

Book NCLEX RN Drug Guide  300 Medications You Need to Know for the Exam

Download or read book NCLEX RN Drug Guide 300 Medications You Need to Know for the Exam written by Kaplan Nursing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most streamlined, portable, and easy-to-use drug guide to help you pass the NCLEX-RN! This pocket-sized review for prospective nurses gives you the focused, key information you need to know about medications commonly seen on the test. Kaplan's NCLEX-RN Drug Guide includes: Generic names, brand names, phonetic pronunciations, and drug families for 300 frequently tested medications Concise nursing considerations and must-know side effects for each medication NEW! Expert guidance for studying drugs effectively Pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule for every drug Common medical abbreviations you'll use on the job Abbreviations to avoid when recording medication orders Terms are grouped by medication category, and each page features two terms with the complete explanations. With Kaplan's NCLEX-RN Drug Guide, you know you are getting the most up-to-date, expert information available to prepare for the exam!

Book Biostatistics For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : John C. Pezzullo
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2013-07-10
  • ISBN : 1118553993
  • Pages : 425 pages

Download or read book Biostatistics For Dummies written by John C. Pezzullo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Score your highest in biostatistics Biostatistics is a required course for students of medicine, epidemiology, forestry, agriculture, bioinformatics, and public health. In years past this course has been mainly a graduate-level requirement; however its application is growing and course offerings at the undergraduate level are exploding. Biostatistics For Dummies is an excellent resource for those taking a course, as well as for those in need of a handy reference to this complex material. Biostatisticians—analysts of biological data—are charged with finding answers to some of the world's most pressing health questions: how safe or effective are drugs hitting the market today? What causes autism? What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease? Are those risk factors different for men and women or different ethnic groups? Biostatistics For Dummies examines these and other questions associated with the study of biostatistics. Provides plain-English explanations of techniques and clinical examples to help Serves as an excellent course supplement for those struggling with the complexities of the biostatistics Tracks to a typical, introductory biostatistics course Biostatistics For Dummies is an excellent resource for anyone looking to succeed in this difficult course.

Book Vaccines For Dummies

Download or read book Vaccines For Dummies written by Megan Coffee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inoculate yourself against the confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccines Measles, mumps, and rubella—oh my! Why are we vaccinating our children—and ourselves—against these diseases, and what goes on in our bodies after the needle comes out? Vaccines For Dummies will inform and entertain you about all things vax, including how the first vaccines were discovered, what’s in modern vaccines, how they are tested and approved for use, and why the CDC’s vaccine schedule is what it is. Inside, you’ll also find a complete guide to vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and contraindications, so you’ll be ready when shot time comes. From the very first inoculations hundreds of years ago to the brand new COVID-19 shot, creating immunity to diseases has become a human specialty. If you’re wondering how safe and how necessary it all is, you aren’t alone. In Vaccines For Dummies, we’ll explore the issue from every angle, empowering you to take charge of your wellbeing. With this book, you will: Discover the ABCs of vaccines, including what they’re made of and how they work Learn about each recommended childhood and adult immunization, plus the seasonal flu shot, all with this evidence-based guide Take a journey through vaccine history, meeting the major players of yesterday and today Decide what’s right for your family, with the help of the most recent vaccine science Parents, parents-to-be, adults of any age, and anyone who wants to delve into the microscopic world of pathogens and their arch nemeses (antigens and antibodies) will get a double dose of knowledge from Vaccines For Dummies.

Book Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing

Download or read book Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing written by Patricia A. Potter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most out of your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition, by Patricia Potter et al., this study guide helps you understand key concepts with review questions, exercises, and learning activities. Skills checklists on an Evolve companion website help you learn and master important nursing procedures. Preliminary Readings refer back to related chapters in Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition. Comprehensive Understanding sections help you master the key topics and main ideas in each chapter. Case studies and Critical Thinking Model exercises help you apply what you've learned. Multiple-choice review questions evaluate your understanding of key chapter objectives. Content updates match the new information in Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition. Updated skills performance checklists are now available on the Evolve companion website, and are both interactive and printable.

Book Medical Billing   Coding For Dummies

Download or read book Medical Billing Coding For Dummies written by Karen Smiley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and coding With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed—it’s currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast—medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered. This updated edition provides everything you need to begin—and then excel in—your chosen career. From finding the right study course and the latest certification requirements to industry standard practices and insider tips for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies has you completely covered. Find out about the flexible employment options available and how to qualify Understand the latest updates to the ICD-10 Get familiar with ethical and legal issues Discover ways to stay competitive and get ahead The prognosis is good—get this book today and set yourself up with the perfect prescription for a bright, secure, and financially healthy future!

Book Pharmacology Cheat Sheets

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Heckman
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-07-02
  • ISBN : 9781942682165
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book Pharmacology Cheat Sheets written by David Heckman and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, no fluff pharmacology study guide for physician assistants.

Book Medicare For Dummies

Download or read book Medicare For Dummies written by Patricia Barry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392) was previously published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Make your way through the Medicare maze with help from For Dummies America's baby boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day. Yet very few have any idea about how Medicare works, when they should sign up, or how the program fits in with other health insurance they may have. Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a detailed road map for navigating Medicare's often-baffling complexities and helps consumers avoid pitfalls that could otherwise cost them dearly. In plain language, the new edition explains: How to qualify for Medicare, according to your personal circumstances, including new information on the rights of people in same-sex marriages When to sign up at the time that’s right for you, to avoid lifelong late penalties How to weigh Medicare’s many options so you can be confident of making the decision that's best for you What Medicare covers and what you pay, with up-to-date details of the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copays—and how you may be able to reduce those expenses By conveying not only the basics but also how to troubleshoot problems and where to find assistance, Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you to get the most out of Medicare.