Download or read book Fast Facts for the Clinical Nurse Manager written by Barbara Fry, RN, BN, MEd (Adult) and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-02-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Nurse Managers face a multitude of challenges daily: managing a budget, interpersonal conflicts among staff, policy and structural changes, and many more. Using the concise "Fast Facts" format, this guide provides quick access to insights, strategies, and tools for resolving some of today's most challenging issues for nurse managers. This book delineates the roles and responsibilities of clinical nurse managers in the rapidly changing healthcare system. It also provides useful strategies for creating a healthier work environment, which improves rate retention. Readers will learn to initiate institutional change, manage resistance to change, lead staff through times of fear and anxiety, manage the multigenerational workforce, and much more. With this book, nurse managers will develop a renewed confidence in both themselves and their staff. Key Topics Presents a wide range of guidelines for dealing with staff issues, including conflicts among staff members, low morale, poor attitudes, and more Includes new, innovative perspectives on management, such as the importance of taking risks and the benefits of having a sense of humor Provides tips for maintaining work-life balance, managing responsibilities at work, home and in the community Incorporates the author's own experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs as a nurse manager.
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Clinical Nursing Instructor written by Eden Zabat Kan and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Medical Surgical Nurse written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes ìproven pearls for success.î Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in ìkey points to rememberî sections. The theme of ìthe big pictureî of patient care is a consistent thread throughout. Clinical chaptersóorganized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several ìmust-have sectionsî include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse. Key Features: Provides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the ìwhole pictureî of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit Presents a unique orientation section offering ìproven pearls for successî Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control Covers important protocols regarding infection control
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Student Nurse written by Susan Stabler-Haas and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse written by Michele Angell Landrum, ADN, RN, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts for Nurse Practitioners written by Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to provide an insider view of the latest advances and trends in the full range of clinical subspecialty areas. Fast Facts for Nurse Practitioners: Practice Essentials for Clinical Subspecialties takes the busy advanced practice provider or student on a journey through the clinical subspecialties. The author, a highly experienced nurse practitioner, has immersed herself in each of these clinical areas and interviewed medical specialists to identify the latest advances, trends, and tips to more confidently and competently assess, diagnose, manage, and refer patients across the lifespan. The book addresses hot topics in allergy and immunology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. Each chapter provides information on common chief complaints, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and key points for management or referral. This concise reference provides evidence-based strategies for managing ever-changing patient needs in an easy-to-digest format. Key Features: Serves the needs of advanced practice providers and students Offers the latest advances and trends for all clinical subspecialty areas in one concise, quick-reference resource Provides evidence-based guidelines to support the principles of assessment, differential diagnosis, management, and referral Highlights only the most relevant and timely information, allowing readers to save time, stay current, and improve patient outcomes
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse written by Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE, FPCN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated and competent nurse preceptors are vital to the success of health care organizations and to the retention of nurses in the profession. Yet clinical teaching and supervision is a skill that must be developed; a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner does not automatically become a successful nurse preceptor. This pithy reference guide for nurses in the preceptor role is brimming with information about how to successfully educate, protect, socialize, and evaluate nurses transitioning into a new environment. In an easy-access, bulleted format, this resource helps preceptors to establish clinical objectives, execute evaluation and feedback techniques, identify role responsibilities, develop positive communication skills, and develop effective teaching/learning strategies. The guide addresses the qualities of a good preceptor, communication and delegation skills, and the importance of evidence-based practice for the preceptor role. It discusses how to prepare new nurses for the reality shock of entering a new arena, and how to recognize and help the preceptee who is struggling. Nurse preceptors will gain insight into how to assist preceptees in organizing their clinical day and prioritizing their responsibilities. From suggestions in conflict resolution and bullying to aids in developing critical thinking skills to advice on completing relevant documentation, this guide helps new nurse preceptors to provide a well-orchestrated orientation that will ensure a positive experience for novice nurses and the subsequent delivery of quality, patient-centered care. Sample competency forms and clinical tools add to the bookís utility, as well. Key Features: Delivers vital information on all aspects of successful nurse preceptorship in a concise, easy-access format Includes evidence-based content throughout Provides guidance on identifying and developing successful nurse preceptors Addresses organization, prioritization, delegation, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the development of critical thinking skills Offers key information on competency assessment and evaluations A special ìPreceptorís Problem Solverî chapter addresses clinical issues unique to the nurse preceptorís role
Download or read book Fast Facts for the School Nurse written by Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fast Facts for the School Nurse is a comprehensive guide to school nursing. It compiles any and all information a new school nurse could possibly need, all in one easy and accessible place. This guide is, as promised, a way to quickly glean needed information about confusing and unexpected situations that may arise in the course of duty as a school nurse."--Advance for Nurses "Fast Facts for the School Nurse is a virtual compendium of situations that school nurses encounter in their practice. It will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is a reference for school nurses authored by a school nurse of publically acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages." Lucille A. Joel, RN, EdD, FAAN Rutgers, College of Nursing This concise handbook provides quick access to all of the information that new and more experienced school nurses need to perform their duties competently and efficiently. Organized for ease of use, it offers guidelines for the range of daily tasks, nursing responsibilities, and clinical protocols needed for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies. The book covers legal and ethical issues, documentation requirements, guidelines for managing acute and chronic conditions, behavior problems, gender issues, disaster planning, infectious disease control, delivery of culturally appropriate care, drug abuse, and teen parenting. A key asset for the busy school nurse is the prioritization of tasks and responsibilities. This handy reference is designed for new nurses entering the field or transitioning from a hospital setting, as well as experienced school nurses. Key Features: Presents guidelines and management protocols for commonly occurring childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations Prioritizes tasks and responsibilities Alerts the school nurse to high risk legal issues and includes requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act Includes a "Special Health Issues" section focusing on today's most prevalent health situations
Download or read book Fast Facts for Curriculum Development in Nursing written by Janice L. McCoy and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses written by Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Provides a broad overview of informatics knowledge to empower nurses to be thoughtful and participate in the capture, storage, and use of data to create information and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes...In this book, you will gain an understanding of how clinical decision support tools work so you can provide feedback about [their] effectiveness and recommend additional ways decision support tools help.” —Bonnie L. Westra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FACMI, From the Foreword Understanding and managing technology is a key component in providing quality patient care today. This addition to the popular Fast Facts series provides RNs and nursing students with an accessible, concise, step-by-step introduction to the essentials of informatics and its impact on patient lives. This book delivers required competencies and frameworks for both nursing education and practice, expanding upon integral systems and technologies within our healthcare system and their impact on the responsibilities of the individual nurse. Highlighting the intricacies within a specialized approach to healthcare data, data mining, and data organization, this resource connects day-to-day informatics practices to larger initiatives and perspectives. Clear and concise synopses of healthcare essentials, case studies, and abundant practical examples help readers understand how health informatics improves patient care within the nursing scope of practice. Thought-provoking questions in each chapter facilitate in-depth considerations on chapter content. Key Features: Key information about the electronic health record, telehealth, wearables, and decision-support tools Practical examples demonstrate how informatics improves patient care within the nurse’s scope of practice Case studies with thought-provoking questions Nurses’ influence on data quality Relevant ethical, legal, and social issues The intersection of technology and informatics and the power of data
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Long Term Care Nurse written by Charlotte Eliopoulos and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Clinical Nurse Leader written by Janice Wilcox, DNP, RN, CNL and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilitates a seamless transition from CNL student to CNL practitioner This unique, quick-access handbook delivers practice essentials for Clinical Nurse Leaders in all settings. Focusing on the broad responsibilities of the advanced clinicians in this growing field, this book provides evidence-based, step-by-step guidelines for incorporating the required CNL competencies into day-to-day practice. This Fast Facts guide describes the principles of evidence-based practice, quality improvement processes, care transitions, and patient and nursing advocacy, while covering the complex environments that CNLs are expected to lead and manage. Additionally, tips are included for marketing the CNL role to facilitate change, advocate for Nursing and Populations, and disseminate your individual accomplishments to organizational leaders. Each chapter includes objectives, vignettes, case scenarios, and lessons learned based on the experiences of the authors. Key Features: The only resource of its kind to supports CNL students as they transition into practice Provides the basics of quality improvement and evidence-based practice Serves as a quick-access reference for day-to-day responsibilities Helps CNLs to produce positive outcomes that sustain the CNL role Includes guidance to find quality job opportunities and get hired
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor Second Edition written by Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-access guide for novice nurse preceptors walks through, step-by-step, how to successfully orient new nurses to the hospital environment. Preceptors are key to staff retention, job satisfaction, improved quality of care, patient safety and transition to practice. For the busy novice nurse preceptor who believes they do not have the time or preparation to be a nurse preceptor, Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition explains all the requisites for demonstrating, guiding, and mentoring new nurses through the process of delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The second edition builds upon the foundation of the first to address more complicated challenges preceptors face. While reviewing the basics like shift organization, prioritization, communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, this orientation guide delineates the essential qualities of a competent preceptor and their primary responsibilities. It discusses the knowledge and skills a successful preceptor must impart to new nurses while acclimating to a variety of teaching and learning styles. Chapters discuss how to recognize the warning signs of a struggling preceptee, work through a preceptee’s “transition shock,” and help new nurses to develop critical thinking skills. Abundant case studies highlight common and challenging precepting situations. New to the Second Edition: Updated with FIVE completely new chapters: Selection, Education, and Retention of the Preceptor Preceptee Learning and Preceptor Teaching Styles The Challenging Student Precepting the Accelerated BSN and Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) The Unsafe Preceptee and How to Avoid “Failure to Fail” Key Features: Helps preceptors to serve as excellent role models, mentors, and teachers for new nurses Offers quick-access, step-by-stop guidance with short paragraphs and bulleted information Uses case studies to highlight both common and challenging precepting scenarios Includes evidence-based content throughout Contains competency assessment and evaluation forms
Download or read book Fast Facts for the L D Nurse Second Edition written by Cassie Giles Groll, DNP, RN, CNM and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Fast Facts for the New Nurse Practitioner written by Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What type of degree do I need to become a nurse practitioner? How do I choose the right clinical preceptor? How can I best prepare for my first year of practice? Written for those considering NP practice, current NP students, and newly certified NPs alike, this quick, easy-to-use manual covers everything there is to know about transitioning into the NP role, its rewards, and its challenges. This second edition includes several new chapters, covering electronic health records, the impact of health care reform, promoting the NP role, and choosing a doctoral program. All of the original chapters have been revised or expanded, with updated key points, tables, and vignettes supplying cutting-edge knowledge and skills to help new NPs excel. The only resource of its kind, this book guides the reader through the entire process of becoming an NP, from the initial decision to the selection of the right educational program to licensure. It discusses the contractual relationship with institutions and related health providers, along with legal and administrative issues. Currently practicing NPs offer words of wisdom on how to survive the first year of practice, and stories from the author and her colleagues provide an intimate look at everyday realities. Organized for easy access to information and filled with humor, the book features learning objectives, quizzes, checklists to facilitate decision making, and other helpful tools. Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes highlight need-to-know information, and useful tips and resource lists provide information on scholarships, certification, professional organizations, and networking. New to the Second Edition: The dos and doníts of electronic health records Surviving health care reform today and tomorrow Marketing the NP role to the nursing profession, employers, and the public The terminal degree in nursing: PhD, EdD, or DNP? Revised and expanded information in all chapters Updated key points, vignettes, and tables Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, received her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in nursing from Rutgers University College of Nursing and Graduate School in New Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey. She is currently chairperson and associate professor at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, teaching future nurses and nurse practitioners. She also practices as a family nurse practitioner at the Immedicenter, an urgent care/family practice with locations in Clifton, Bloomfield, and Totowa, New Jersey, and as a maternal–child community health nurse for Valley Home Care in Paramus, New Jersey.
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Clinical Nursing Instructor written by Eden Zabat Kan, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2024-07-15 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of this clinical education nursing handbook provides updated information to assist clinical instructors teaching in various practice settings. It continues to be a practical guide for new and experienced instructors handling teaching assignments. Encompassing the foundations of clinical nursing instruction, this hands-on, quick-access resource helps instructors prepare clinical teaching assignments and interact with students while managing the clinical day. As requested by readers and reviewers, the new edition includes many new updated real world clinical examples of student issues and provides suggestions on how to handle each issue with sample solutions. New to the Fourth Edition: New chapters addressing behavioral and mental health issues and technological changes affecting clinical nursing students Updated information on new challenges of hospital onboarding and clinical site visits/shifts Key Features: Disseminates practical information in concise, bulleted format for quick access Provides teaching pearls for both novice and experienced instructors
