Download or read book Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy written by Kate Stout and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Feeling unsure about the ins and outs of charting? Grasp the essential basics, with the irreplaceable Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. Packed with colorful images and clear-as-day guidance, this friendly reference guides you through meeting documentation requirements, working with electronic medical records systems, complying with legal requirements, following care planning guidelines, and more. Whether you are a nursing student or a new or experienced nurse, this on-the-spot study and clinical guide is your ticket to ensuring your charting is timely, accurate, and watertight. Let the experts walk you through up-to-date best practices for nursing documentation, with: NEW and updated, fully illustrated content in quick-read, bulleted format NEWdiscussion of the necessary documentation process outside of charting—informed consent, advanced directives, medication reconciliation Easy-to-retain guidance on using the electronic medical records / electronic health records (EMR/EHR) documentation systems, and required charting and documentation practices Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember content that provides helpful charting examples demonstrating what to document in different patient situations, while addressing the different styles of charting Outlines the Do's and Don’ts of charting – a common sense approach that addresses a wide range of topics, including: Documentation and the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning care/outcomes, implementation, evaluation Documenting the patient’s health history and physical examination The Joint Commission standards for assessment Patient rights and safety Care plan guidelines Enhancing documentation Avoiding legal problems Documenting procedures Documentation practices in a variety of settings—acute care, home healthcare, and long-term care Documenting special situations—release of patient information after death, nonreleasable information, searching for contraband, documenting inappropriate behavior Special features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content Advice from the experts – seasoned input on vital charting skills, such as interviewing the patient, writing outcome standards, creating top-notch care plans “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – expert insights on the nursing process and problem-solving That’s a wrap! – a review of the topics covered in that chapter About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Post Anesthesia Care Staff Nurse at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina.
Download or read book Charting Made Incredibly Easy written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now nurses can chart the Incredibly Easy! way with this remarkable reference. They'll find easy-to-follow directions for charting thoroughly and accurately in all clinical situations. And they'll learn to improve speed and efficiency, reduce legal risks, and meet requirements for licensing, accreditation, and reimbursement. Contents include charting basics: understanding charting, the nursing process, plans of care, and charting systems; charting in contemporary health care: acute care, home health care, longterm care, and rehabilitation; and special topics: enhancing charting, avoiding legal pitfalls, and documenting procedures.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 1099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! presents essential nursing fundamentals in the easy-to-read, fun-to-learn format that is popular with nurses, nursing students, and faculty. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the theoretical foundations of nursing, the nursing process, basic nursing skills, physiologic patient care, and the latest nursing concepts, including evidence-based practice and critical thinking. Specific topics covered include oxygenation, self-care and hygiene, mobility and exercise, comfort from pain, rest and sleep, skin integrity, nutrition, and urinary and bowel elimination. Abundant illustrations, call-outs, end-of-chapter quizzes reinforce reading and highlight age-related considerations, risks and complications, and provide tips for documentation and patient-teaching.
Download or read book Nursing Care Planning Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Nursing Care Planning Made Incredibly Easy is the resource every student needs to master the art of care planning, including concept mapping. Starting with a review of the nursing process, this comprehensive resource provides the foundations needed to write practical, effective care plans for patients. It takes a step-by-step approach to the care planning process and builds the critical thinking skills needed to individualize care in the clinical setting. Special tips and information sections included throughout the book help students incorporate evidence-based standards and rationales into their nursing interventions.
Download or read book Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform nursing procedures safely and accurately, with the freshly updated Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy, Second Edition. Written in the popular, lighthearted Incredibly Easy style, this comprehensive guide offers expert, step-by-step direction on a broad range of fundamental and system-based nursing procedures. This enjoyable way to learn nursing’s best practices will help you stay up-to-date with the latest in technology, nursing standards, NCLEX preparation, and safe, quality care. · NEW and updated content offers: o crucial patient care methods o current nursing practice guidelines o directions for using the latest medical technology o directions for ensuring patient safety and providing quality care · Coverage of topics including: o Fundamental nursing procedures - Easy-to-follow algorithms for a patient’s entire hospital stay, from intake to discharge, including surgical care o Specimen collection - Clear directions on collecting blood, urine, and other specimens o Physical treatments - Techniques for heat and cold application, baths, support devices, wound care, drug administration, I.V. therapy, and more o System-based procedures - Directions on procedures for all body systems · Clear direction to meet the needs of your maternal, neonatal, and pediatric patients · Easy-to-follow format for each procedure - Quick-skim paragraphs and bulleted lists specify equipment, step-by-step instructions, and practice pointers · Nursing procedures guides such as comparing biological dressings and assessing pressure ulcers · Special features: o Just the facts – Outline of chapter content at start of every chapter o Write it down - Essential documentation points for each procedure o Ages and stages – Issues where patient’s age impacts a procedure o Handle with care - Patient care tips for elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients o Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering complex concepts o Warning - Possible dangers, risks, complications, or contraindications associated with a particular procedure o Quick Quiz – Questions & Answers at the end of every chapter
Download or read book Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy written by David W. Woodruff and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 1335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling unsure about your critical care nursing skills? Time to gain some confident know-how, with the freshly updated Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. This friendly, fully illustrated guide offers clear, concise direction on treating numerous acute and life-threatening issues. Absorb current best practices on critical care basics and specialized areas such as advanced life support measures, multisystem trauma, and treating specialized needs. This is ideal guidance for students, nurses new to clinical care, and those preparing for the Critical Care (CCRN) certification exam.
Download or read book Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy written by Cherie R. Rebar and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 1079 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about handling the challenges of emergency nursing? Skillfully handle the daily demands of the emergency room, with the fully updated Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. Full of colorful illustrations, humor and friendly expert advice, this go-to reference offers solid, step-by-step guidance on the assessments, exams, tests and treatments involved in emergency, trauma and critical care — all in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style.
Download or read book Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest guidelines and innovation, Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, Second Edition, offers essential information on emergency, trauma, and critical care. Presented in the easy-to-learn and enjoyable Incredibly Easy! format, it covers emergency care basics, including patient assessment and triage, trauma, disease crises, and patient and family communication. It also addresses legal issues such as handling evidence and documentation, and holistic issues such as pain and end-of-life care. Chapters detail emergency nursing by body system and cover shock, multi-system traumas, environmental emergencies, disaster preparedness, communicable diseases, and obstetric and pediatric emergencies. The presentation features light-hearted cartoons and humor, "Memory Joggers" and other icons, and end-of-chapter review questions.
Download or read book Charting written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide provides time-starved nurses with essential documentation guidelines in a streamlined, bulleted format, with illustrations, logos, and other Incredibly Easy! features. The book is conveniently pocket sized for quick reference anytime and anywhere. The first section reviews the basics of charting, including types of records, dos and dont's, and current HIPAA and JCAHO regulations. The second section, alphabetically organized, presents hundreds of examples and guidelines for accurately charting everyday occurrences. Logos include Help Desk best practices tips; Form Fitting completed forms that exemplify top-notch documentation; Making a Case documentation-related court cases; and Memory Jogger mnemonics.
Download or read book Charting Made Incredibly Easy written by Springhouse and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Springhouse Incredibly Easy! Series(TM), this Second Edition provides current information about charting in a comprehensible, clear, fun and concise manner. Three sections cover Charting Basics, Charting in Contemporary Health Care, and Special Topics. New features include expanded coverage of computerized documentation and charting specific patient care procedures, plus current JCAHO standards both in the text and appendix, chapter summaries, and a new section with case study questions and answers. Amusing graphics and cartoon characters call special attention to important information. Entertaining logos throughout the text alert the reader to critical information, Thought Pillows identify key features of documentation forms, and the glossary defines difficult or often-misunderstood terms.
Download or read book Nursing Notes the Easy Way written by Karen Stuart Gelety and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder what to put in a nursing note? This pocket sized guide provides you with over a hundred templates for written and verbal comminication in nursing to help you.
Download or read book I V Therapy Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy makes administering I.V. therapy asnap. In this newest edition, nurses and other health professionals can review basics, including purpose, delivery methods, legal issues, standards, and documentation. Chapters cover peripheral and CV therapy, administration of I.V. medications (with considerations for pediatric, elderly, and home care patients), transfusion therapy, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition. The easy-to-read format includes light-hearted headings and illustrations to make learning fun. Bullets, checklists, graphics, and cartoon characters enhance each chapter, calling special attention to key facts. This new edition includes epidural drug administration, infection control, needleless devices, and expanded coverage of autotransfusion and hemipheresis.
Download or read book Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on and strengthening the reader-friendly, award-winning Incredibly Easy! Series� features, Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual! maximizes visual learning to help nurses master patient assessment. Hundreds of detailed and colorful photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids guide nurses through each step of performing a head-to-toe physical examination and identifying normal and abnormal findings. Lighthearted logos reinforce key points. Best Picture graphically displays the best way to perform a technique. Take Note features lifelike charts showing how to document findings. Outside the Norm presents clear illustrations of abnormal findings. Memory Board presents visual mnemonics to help nurses remember difficult concepts. "Vision Quest" puzzles test readers' knowledge in an entertaining way.
Download or read book Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a thorough grounding in delivering safe, effective infusion therapy with the friendly support and technical guidance of the newly updated Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th edition. This complete how-to on administering and monitoring different IV medications delivers clear direction on vital concepts, terms, and techniques—backed by numerous illustrations, confidence-building humor, and expert insights. Offering clear, concise direction for nursing students, this popular Incredibly Easy!® text is also the ideal refresher for nurses and all practitioners learning best practices for a range of infusion therapies.
Download or read book Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this informative and indispensable reference reviews fundamental information about fluids, electrolytes, and acid-based balance; identifies electrolyte fluid, acid, and base imbalances; describes imbalances in major health problems, and more in an easy-to-understand format.
Download or read book Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get all the basics on drug therapies—and administer drugs confidently and accurately—with the newly updated Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition. Written in the enjoyable, award-winning Incredibly Easy style, this easy-to-follow, fully illustrated guide offers step-by-step direction on the medication process, from assessing patient needs, to planning care, to implementation and positive outcomes. Strengthen your understanding of your class materials, get ready for the NCLEX® or certification exam, and administer drug therapies—safely and effectively! Build a strong platform of pharmacology knowledge and skills with. . . NEW and updated content on the newest approved medications and dosages and NEW tables listing: NEW vaccines and treatment for biological weapons exposure NEW treatment and antidotes for chemical weapons exposure NEW herbal drugs content NEW icons and images that clarify content Revised and updated content on the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics Pharmacology basics – How drugs are derived, developed, classified, and administered; classes of drugs by body system; their uses and mechanisms “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” illustrated characters offering tips and insights throughout Quick-scan format with concise, bulleted content Hundreds of illustrations and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on administering drugs; drug distribution, absorption, and metabolism; potential drug interactions; adverse reactions; how different classes of drugs work in different body systems Special chapter features: Just the facts – A quick summary of chapter content Advice from the experts – Experienced practitioners’ insights Prototype pro – Actions, indications, and nursing considerations for common prototype drugs Nursing process – Patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome goals, implementation, and evaluation for each type and class of drug Pharm function – Illustrating how drugs act in the body; recognizing and treating adverse reactions Before you give that drug – Warnings to consider before you administer a drug Education edge – Information to share with your patient Quick quiz – End-of-chapter questions with answers/explanations, to help you remember the essentials End-of-book multiple-choice Q&A; Quick Guides to Medication Safety, Ophthalmic and Dermatologic Drugs, and Abbreviations to Avoid; Glossary of essential pharmacology terms.
Download or read book DocuNotes written by Cherie Rebar and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the terminology for written communications with physicians and staff. Describe the types of documentation, including SOAP notes and DART charts. Details the documentation of history taking, including medical, social, and family history, physical assessments, and systems. Covers the documentation of nursing skills and procedures as well as medication administration. Addresses the documentation required in specialized fields such as OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatric, and outpatient nursing. Includes how-tos for template, electronic, and other forms of charting.
