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9/06/2012

Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing: In One Volume (TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING- 1-VOL (BR/SU) Review

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing: In One Volume (TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING- 1-VOL (BR/SU)
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This text is a classic--not to mention a great doorstop. It weighs so much I don't bring it to class-or anywhere else for that matter. Size aside it is an excellent textbook, informative, yet accessible. The charts and images are clear and helpful; they augment the main text. I can't speak to the additional online and CD resources yet, but thus far the book alone has served me well. A recommendation: save yourself a lot of money and get a used copy of a previous edition-the content is the same and the saving can be huge.

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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, Eleventh Edition has now been enhanced by new, state-of-the-art ancillaries. With purchase of this new book, you will gain access to the following assets at thePoint:Online searchable textConcepts-in-Action animationsWatch and Learn video clipsJournal articles for each chapterClinical simulationsCase studies for each chapterHeart and breath soundsLiveAdvise student tutorialPlus, on a new bound-in CD-ROM:300 bonus NCLEX®-style questions related to medical-surgical nursing3,500 NCLEX®-style questions spanning the curriculum

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8/03/2012

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, Fifth Edition Review

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, Fifth Edition
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Any book of thys type that has gone through five editions has to have something going for it, and This book has many. Perhaps the most important is the writing style which is as light and casual as it can be considering the subject. The goal is, of course, to prepare the student for a career. The book combined instructional material with case histories that illustrate how a particular case, situation, or patient was successfully handled. Each chapter starts with a page entitles 'A Nurse Speaks.' Here practicing nurses relate some of their history
In addition to the text, the book is supplied with a CD-ROM oriented to preparation for the NCLEX examination. A companion web site for the book provides yet more information to help the student.
This is one of the standard books in the field, and it's easy to see why. This book convey's the information the student needs to know in a style that makes it as easy as possible.

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The new edition of this popular text offers a clear, straightforward way to understand the often intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Its practical, clinical perspective and user-friendly writing style engage the reader in a learning process that both informs and enlightens. Clinical chapters progress consistently and logically from theory to application. Specific psychobiological disorders are organized from moderate to severe along the mental health continuum. The nursing process is the strong, visible framework throughout.
User-friendly writing style and a full-color design make psychiatric nursing content come alive! Case studies and personal stories show a compassion and understanding unique among psychiatric nursing texts. Special features are easily located and identified.
Nursing process framework provides a strong underpinning for all clinical chapters. A sixth step, Outcome Criteria, identifies specific patient outcomes, then justifies the subsequent nursing interventions based on results.
Assessment Guidelines boxes provide summary points for client assessment.
Spiritual assessment is found in Assessment Strategies and the Nursing Process and Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve.
Biologic Basis for Understanding Psychotropic Drugs lays the foundation for the study of psychotropic drug therapy to treat psychobiologic disorders.
Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve chapter provides holistic nursing interventions related to end-of-life care for clients and families.
Case Studies and Nursing Care Plans present individualized histories of clients with specific psychiatric disorders, and include interventions with rationales and evaluation statements for each client goal.
Vignettes offer brief, descriptive characterizations of clients with specific psychiatric disorders.
A Nurse Speaks spotlights individual psychiatric nurses and their personal stories.
Key Terms and Concepts with page number references allow for quick review.
Critical Thinking and Chapter Review sections offer scenario-based critical thinking problems and NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions, allowing students to test themselves on the chapter content.
Nurse, Client, and Family Resources lists are provided on the book's Evolve website.

A dynamic author team offers a breadth of experience in nursing education and practice.
Tear-out Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment Card is a valuable tool for students to use in clinicals.
Completely revised Culturally Relevant Mental Health Nursing: A Global Perspective provides basic information on culture, worldviews, and what is necessary for culturally competent care.
Psychiatric Forensic Nursing discusses this new and expanding specialty involving nursing, forensics, and the criminal justice system.
Forensic Highlights boxes focus on the nurse's role in dealing with sexual assault, family violence, and incarcerated persons.
Evidence-Based Practice boxes demonstrate how research findings affect psychiatric nursing practice and standards of care.
Integrative Therapy boxes discuss the increasing popularity and significance of complementary and alternative therapies.
Culturally Speaking boxes reinforce the importance of culturally competent care.
A Client Speaks and A Family Speaks bring to life disorders and their effects on clients, their families, and those who care for them.
Back by popular demand: communication tables in The Clinical Interview and Communication Skills.
Key Points to Remember appear at the end of each chapter to reinforce essential information.


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6/18/2012

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management Review

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management
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This is an excellent reference for nursing students doing their medical/surgical rotation. It contains thorough definitions, assessment data, nursing dx, and nursing interventions. It also contains precise criteria for objective goal setting/evaluation.

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1/19/2012

Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions) Review

Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions (Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions)
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I got Mosby's first as it is larger font and easier reading--it is my first "go to" dictionary as it usually has the words, ESPECIALLY when it's 2 words vs. 1. HOWEVER, it doesn't have everything, then I need to turn to Dorlands (or if I need a more full explanation). What I don't like about Dorlands is you look up a word, and it refers you to another word, and/or it doesn't have 2 word phrases like Mosby's. Between the 2 of them however, I've been able to find everything I need, but don't think there is any one dictionary that would do it. I do like the Tabors, but didn't like the small form factor..too thick and hard to keep pages open. If you travel a lot and need to take something with you that would be great, but for home use, a larger book that stays open is better for me. I like Mosby's the best if/when it has the words but don't think any one dictionary has it all....

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So much more than just a dictionary... the completely revised, bestselling, trusted Mosby's Dictionary is the all-in-one reference you need to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features superior-quality definitions plus 2,400 full-color illustrations -- nearly three times more than any other dictionary available! But that's only the beginning. Mosby's Dictionary also includes encyclopedic entries to explain more difficult concepts in depth, 12 appendixes with practical quick-reference information, plus the Mosby's Medical Spellchecker CD. It's the ONE reference you'll turn to from beginning to end!
Over 51,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions -- including definitions for major diseases, disorders, drugs, and procedures -- offer the most accurate, complete information available in all areas of nursing, medicine, and health-related professions.
Approximately 2,400 color photographs and line drawings -- nearly three times more than any other health care dictionary -- illustrate all subject areas to help you understand concepts.
The practical, straightforward alphabetical organization with no subentries and easy-to-use features such as thumb tabs, entry words in color, and large, easy-to-read print make it easy to find and understand information.
Expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures, offer detailed information in one spot to help you understand more difficult concepts.
Hundreds of lab test and surgical procedure definitions explain the purpose, procedures, patient care, and expected outcomes.
Comprehensive definitions for drugs -- with over 200 new to this edition -- include indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for safe medication practice.
Definitions for more than 50 complementary and alternative medical therapies and over 100 herbs familiarize you with options today's patients may choose.
Pronunciations and word roots for key entries help you use terminology correctly in everyday practice.
Includes British spellings for selected entries to help you recognize alternate spellings.
A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.
12 appendixes offer useful information you'll turn to again and again -- with a quick-reference list of all appendixes in the front of the book.
A companion EVOLVE website deepens understanding with:
Over 35,000 audio pronunciations
A printable version of the Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
11 pages discussing complementary and alternative medicine
A printable English-Spanish phrase book
12 pages of herb-drug interactions
400 interactive medical terminology review exercises
An extensive directory of health care organizations and resources
And much more!


Approximately 5,000 new definitions, with special emphasis on definitions related to new drugs, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, lab tests, and new technological developments, keep you up to date on the latest developments in health care.
Over 30,000 completely revised definitions and 800 updated illustrations ensure you have the most current information in all areas of nursing, medicine, and the health-related professions.
UNIQUE! Mosby's Medical Spellchecker CD -- included with each copy of Mosby's Dictionary -- contains over 450,000 medical terms you can use with your word processing software to save time and ensure accuracy.
A completely revised section on nursing diagnoses with entries for all NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, Nursing Interventions Classifications, and Nursing Outcomes Classifications helps prepare you for real-world practice.


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11/27/2011

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Canadian Medical-Surgical Nursing Review

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Canadian Medical-Surgical Nursing
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I received excellent service at Amazon. I have strong confidence to recommend this website to my friends and I'm doing it. Thanks!

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This is the Second Edition of the popular Canadian adaptation of Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, by Day, Paul, and Williams. Woven throughout the content is new and updated material that reflects key practice differences in Canada, ranging from the healthcare system, to cultural considerations, epidemiology, pharmacology, Web resources, and more.

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11/04/2011

Medical Surgical Nursing Care (3rd Edition) (MyNursingKit Series) Review

Medical Surgical Nursing Care (3rd Edition) (MyNursingKit Series)
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good book, received in a timely manner and the price was good.

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Answers the question, what do practical vocational nurses need to know and to be able to do in order to deliver safe and effective medical-surgical nursing care? This comprehensivebook, in a brand new3rd edition,prepares basic practical/vocational nursing students to care for adult clients with medical or surgical disorders or diseases. Completely updated with new information andan emphasis on the nursing role, it explains the risk factors, causes, and pathophysiology of common disorders and diseases, and reviews diagnostic tests and medical management of the disorders. A focus on nursing care is presented in a nursing process format—including assessment data to collect, nursing diagnoses with suggested interventions and their rationales, and evaluation data to determine the effectiveness of nursing care. Some exciting features include:Nursing process care plans

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11/02/2011

Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing: In Two Volumes (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing) Review

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing: In Two Volumes (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing)
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There is nothing worse than pulling out 2 books in the middle of lecture and then trying to find a chapter or section with the rest of the class. It was difficult to put both books in my Jansport back pack, and it was difficult taking them out without spilling everything else! Do yourself a favor and just by the single volume to save yourself a hassle. Content wise, there are some sections that go nicely into details, and then there are sections that come short on explanations. I guess you will need a library of nursing books to get the whole picture.

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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, Eleventh Edition has now been enhanced by new, state-of-the-art ancillaries. With purchase of this new book, you will gain access to the following assets at thePoint:Online searchable textConcepts-in-Action animationsWatch and Learn video clipsJournal articles for each chapterClinical simulationsCase studies for each chapterHeart and breath soundsLiveAdvise student tutorialPlus, on a new bound-in CD-ROM:300 bonus NCLEX®-style questions related to medical-surgical nursing3,500 NCLEX®-style questions spanning the curriculum

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