Download or read book Saunders Student Nurse Planner 2014 2015 E Book written by Susan C. deWit and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than just a study calendar, Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2014-2015 will quickly become your lifeline with its wealth of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact and versatile resource. Designed specifically for busy nursing students like you, this planner s strategies for time management and stress-reduction, NCLEX Exam review questions and study tips, and abundance of helpful clinical tools can significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice. "..so much included in such a small space and is really handy as an all in one quick reference guide, diary and planner." Reviewed by Jade Day on behalf of Nursing Times, September 2015 Updated information on common therapeutic diets includes gluten- and lactose-free, high-fiber, and the DASH Eating Plan. FOUR Score Neurological Assessment Scale guides you in assessing a patient’s level of consciousness. Time-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to take to bring along to class and clinical rotations. Time management strategies help you perform to your fullest potential. Advice on study skills and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency — giving you the edge you need to succeed. Alternate-format questions (explanation and examples) and information on taking the NCLEX exam help prepare you for the licensure exam. Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter educates you on patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, and documentation. The Joint Commission’s "Do Not Use" List of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols appears inside the front cover. Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides you with essential clinical tools and information in a concise, accessible format, and includes: Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery Fall risk factors and assessment Most commonly used IV fluids table HIPAA requirements for confidentiality Safety guidelines to prevent medication errors Pain assessment tools Signs of geriatric and pediatric abuse Glasgow Coma Scale Tips for troubleshooting IV pumps Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk Common lab test values MyPlate dietary guidelines
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Download or read book Saunders Student Nurse Planner written by Susan C. DeWit and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This planner is a calendar, a quick-reference to clincial nursing, and a telephone directory, all in one. It is intended to help student nurses to gain the time, management skills and confidence they need to successfully meet the challenges of the classroom and clinical sessions.
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Download or read book Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity Pediatric Nursing E Book written by Gloria Leifer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master key concepts and apply them to your nursing practice! Corresponding to the chapters in Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 6th Edition, by Gloria Leifer, RN, MA, CNE, this study guide reinforces your understanding of essential concepts and skills. It offers the preparation you need to pass the NCLEX® Examination and succeed in your nursing career. Features include: Learning activities Case studies with critical thinking questions Thinking Critically scenarios Applying Knowledge exercises Review questions Crossword puzzles Several Thinking Critically sections and case studies with critical thinking questions have been added. Alternate-item format questions are included in the review questions for the NCLEX® Examination.
Download or read book Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing E Book written by Gloria Leifer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leifer’s Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing is a rich resource that enhances your comprehension and application of material from every chapter of the textbook. With a variety of learning activities, critical thinking exercises, case studies, and review questions, this study guide reinforces your mastery of the essential maternity and pediatric nursing concepts and skills you need to pass the NCLEX-PN® Examination and succeed in your nursing career. NCLEX exam-style multiple-choice review questions at the end of each chapter test basic chapter knowledge as well as ask for appropriate nursing actions, what the nurse should expect in terms of medical care of the patient, and what complications the patient is at risk of developing. Case Studies and Applying Knowledge activities provide additional opportunities to apply learned information to clinical care. Thinking Critically activities require you to apply what you’ve learned in the textbook to new situations and draw conclusions based on that knowledge. Learning activities include matching, labeling, and completion exercises to help you learn basic concepts of maternity and pediatric nursing. Crossword puzzles in selected chapters are a nice way to change up the format when testing comprehension of terms and concepts. Answer key is located on the student’s Evolve website. Several Thinking Critically sections and case studies with critical thinking questions have been added. Alternate-item format questions are included in the review questions for the NCLEX® Examination.
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Download or read book Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School 2018 2019 E Book written by Holly K. Stromberg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars show dates from May 2018 through December 2019, making it easy for students to organize their schedules at school and at home.
Download or read book Saunders Student Nurse Planner 2014 2015 written by Susan C. DeWit and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than just a study calendar, Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2014-2015 will quickly become your lifeline with its wealth of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact and versatile resource. Designed specifically for busy nursing students like you, this planner s strategies for time management and stress-reduction, NCLEX Exam review questions and study tips, and abundance of helpful clinical tools can significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice. "..so much included in such a small space and is really handy as an all in one quick reference guide, diary and planner." Reviewed by Jade Day on behalf of Nursing Times, September 2015 Updated information on common therapeutic diets includes gluten- and lactose-free, high-fiber, and the DASH Eating Plan. FOUR Score Neurological Assessment Scale guides you in assessing a patient's level of consciousness. Time-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to take to bring along to class and clinical rotations. Time management strategies help you perform to your fullest potential. Advice on study skills and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency - giving you the edge you need to succeed. Alternate-format questions (explanation and examples) and information on taking the NCLEX exam help prepare you for the licensure exam. Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter educates you on patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, and documentation. The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" List of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols appears inside the front cover. Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides you with essential clinical tools and information in a concise, accessible format, and includes: Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery Fall risk factors and assessment Most commonly used IV fluids table HIPAA requirements for confidentiality Safety guidelines to prevent medication errors Pain assessment tools Signs of geriatric and pediatric abuse Glasgow Coma Scale Tips for troubleshooting IV pumps Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk Common lab test values MyPlate dietary guidelines
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Download or read book Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing E Book written by Susan C. deWit and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforce your understanding of nursing concepts and skills, and apply that knowledge to nursing practice! Corresponding to the chapters in deWit’s Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 4th Edition, this study guide provides practice exercises, review questions, and application activities to help you gain a solid understanding of the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed in your nursing classes and in your career. Steps to Better Communication sections in each chapter include a vocabulary building glossary, NCLEX exam-style completion exercises, grammar and pronunciation exercises, and cultural issues. Review Questions for the NCLEX-PN Examination include multiple-choice and alternate-format questions related to content in the textbook. Clinical Situations ask you to apply key concepts to nursing practice. Setting Priorities questions ask you to rank tasks in order of importance — prioritization is one of the most important skills in nursing. Application of the Nursing Process questions help you make the connection between the nursing process and real-world patient care. Text page references make it easy to locate answers in the textbook. To the Student instructions provide study hints to ESL and non-ESL students. Updated content reflects current issues in nursing, such as QSEN standards.