Download or read book Passing the Certified Bariatric Nurses Exam written by Andrew Loveitt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) designation was created by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery to fill the rapidly growing need for nurses specialized in the care of patients undergoing weight loss surgery. This book approaches this subject area to assist nurses interested in passing the CBN exam. It can also be used as a general resource for those interested in a comprehensive but concise review of the rapidly growing field of Bariatric Surgery. This would include medical students, residents, dietitians, and other allied health professionals. Dr. Marc Neff is a recognized expert in the field of Bariatric Surgery. In his current position, his hospital is fortunate to have several CBNs caring for the Bariatric patients. With his guidance, along with several nurses who successfully completed the CBN designation, the authors have created a concise, "quick hit" review of the material required to successfully pass the exam. The format is short chapters followed by 5-10 review questions with in-depth explanations. Where appropriate, graphics are provided to highlight the essential anatomy and surgical procedures. Questions are in multiple choice format to simulate the actual CBN exam.

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Download or read book Smart Nanocarrier for Effective Drug Delivery written by Pankaj Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing Smart Nanocarrier for Effective Drug Delivery—a pioneering guide that delves into the realm of nanotechnology and its revolutionary impact on drug delivery systems. This comprehensive volume offers a deep understanding of smart nanocarriers' principles, design, and applications, setting it apart as a cutting-edge resource in the field. Nanotechnology has transformed drug delivery, enhanced therapeutic outcomes, and minimized side effects. This book provides a concise yet thorough overview of this dynamic landscape, elucidating key concepts and methodologies. It covers foundational principles and explores advanced strategies for targeted drug delivery, personalized medicine, and combination therapy. KEY FEATURES In-depth exploration of various types of nanocarriers, from liposomes to polymeric nanoparticles, highlighting their unique attributes. Detailed examination of smart stimuli-responsive nanocarriers that release drugs at precise locations and times. Comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in nanomedicine, including nanodiagnostics and theranostics. Case studies illustrating real-world applications and success stories of nanocarrier-enhanced drug delivery. Smart Nanocarrier for Effective Drug Delivery is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in pharmaceutical sciences, nanotechnology, and drug delivery. It offers a roadmap to harnessing the potential of nanocarriers for enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. This book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of smart nanocarrier technology, making it an essential addition to their professional toolkit.

Download or read book Lippincott Certification Review Medical Surgical Nursing written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pass your certification exam with the thoroughly updated Lippincott Review for Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, 6th Edition, offering the most current content found on the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) and Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) exams. This popular study guide covers the full range of exam content, from disorders, signs and symptoms, tests, and assessments to treatments and interventions. Whether you are a new or experienced nurse, this comprehensive review offers the knowledge—and confidence—you need to succeed. Get the go-to exam prep resource for passing the CMSRN or RN-BC medical-surgical certification exam ... NEW enhanced eBook included with purchase NEW and revised content that reflects current medical-surgical nursing best practices NEW and updated end-of-chapter quizzes and 150-questionend-of-book practice test that helps to foolproof your preparation NEW social media content in each chapter NEW content updates written by nurses who have passed the most current CMSRN exam Reviews disorders by body systems as covered in certification exams Study plan advice, preparation strategies, and test-taking strategies that prepare you for exam-taking success, including a certification test plan Easy-to-use outline format that outlines each topic with key points, making it easy to remember important points Resources that include: NANDA taxonomy, common infectious disorders, CDC fact sheets, and lab tests results Contents that include: Medical-surgical certification eligibility requirements—lists criteria for medical-surgical nurse (RN-BC), Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) certification, and clinical nurse specialist in adult health (ACNS-BC) certification Nursing foundations and principles Legal and ethical nursing issues Principles of wound care, including nursing assessments and treatment skills Disruptions in homeostasis Perioperative nursing Cultural and ethnic beliefs and practices Safety issues Health maintenance Patient's bill of rights and self-determination Developmental theories of Jean Piaget and Abraham Maslow Nutrition Substance abuse Complementary and herbal therapies Obesity Adult immunizations Laboratory values Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Download or read book Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Malignancies written by Ramakrishna Vadde and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews current immunotherapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, including immune composition, immune checkpoint inhibitors, cell therapy, and peptide vaccines used to protect against esophageal, gastric, hepato-biliary, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. It also discusses the current challenges of using immunotherapy for the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. The book reviews highly sensitive and specific immunomarkers for the detection of GI malignancies, and examines therapeutic vaccines and the major cytokines involved in GI immunotherapy, as well as their basic biology and clinical applications. In closing, the book explores various aspects of computational biology for the detection and treatment of GI malignancies.

Download or read book Obesity Medicine Board Review Questions written by Kevin Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity Medicine Board Review Questions is an excellent tool to help you prepare for the American Board of Obesity Medicine board certification exam. This book includes 150 challenging board-style review questions with thorough explanations, covering test content such as diagnosis and evaluation, treatment, and practice management. Providing you with the most up to date information (updated 2020), this is an excellent resource for all physicians pursing board certification in obesity medicine.

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Download or read book Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Express Review written by Springer Publishing Company and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve retention with this high-speed review for test-day success! Designed as a last-minute gut check for your certification exam, this guide is written by medical-surgical nurses who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the most pertinent topics on the MSNCB and ANCC exams. Use this small but mighty book during the last month of your preparation to strengthen your knowledge and get ready to tackle the exam with confidence! Organized by body system and following the most recent exam blueprints, this guide covers all the medical-surgical topics and professional issues you'll need to know for both exams and in the med-surg unit. Each system-based chapter includes signs and symptoms, labs and other diagnostic testing, treatment, nursing interventions, patient education, and more. Key Features: Offers a succinct high-yield rapid review of the key 145+ disorders on the exam Includes useful pharmacology tables for each system-based chapter Provides important alerts, complications, nursing pearls, and pop quiz questions to highlight extra-important information Offers full digital access on Springer Publishing Connect

Download or read book Perianesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum written by American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), this all-in-one reference includes the vital information needed to succeed on the CAPA and CPAN certification exams and excel in practice. Includes new chapters on bariatric care and and newest guidelines.

Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.

Download or read book The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery written by Christopher Still and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery provides a comprehensive guide of information dealing with the ever evolving field of bariatric surgery. Volume II: Integrated Health is divided into 3 sections: bariatric medicine, psychosocial and nutritional aspects of bariatric surgery. The first section deals with the psychosocial issues associated with morbid obesity. The second section deals with the role of bariatric physicians in preoperative and postoperative support of the bariatric patients. The nutritional section discusses the preoperative and postoperative nutritional support for the bariatric patient. The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery will be of great value to surgeons, residents and fellows, bariatric physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and integrated health members that manage the morbidly obese.

Download or read book Ace the PCCN written by Nicole Kupchik and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ace the PCCN(R) You Can Do it! Study Guide was designed to serve as a succinct guide following AACN's test blueprint for the PCCN(R) examination. The guide was purposefully written using only bullet points containing key information on each disease state. Consider using the accompanying guide Ace the PCCN(R) You Can Do It? Practice Review Question Book, which contains over 500 practice questions with rationale.

Download or read book Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination written by Jill E. Winland-Brown and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensure your success on the ANCC or AANP certification exam by using this book to prepare! It contains new questions that reflect current practice and restructured questions that reflect changes in the exams. The authors have designed sample questions to emphasize critical thinking in clinical situations -- an integral part of the exam. You will appreciate the new test-taking tips included in this edition -- the information is sure to help you maximize your performance and pass the exam with flying colors. Book jacket.