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Category : Carriers
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Practitioners' Journal
Nurse Practitioners
Author: Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780826177728
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! "This excellent book highlights the development of the nurse practitioner movement. The current state of practice is defined and the potential growth of the role is explored. The important issues influencing the continued development of the nurse practitioner role are clearly presented and reviewed. This update is needed in light of the ever-evolving healthcare arena." Score: 100, 5 stars --Doody's " there are plenty of lessons to be learned not only from the experiences and insights of these authors, but also principles and practices which they have found to be patient-centered, effective, efficient, and economical." -Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP (From the Foreword) This fifth edition discusses the evolution and future of advance practice nursing, primarily for APN faculty and APN/NP practitioners as well as for leaders and administrators in education. Fully updated and expanded, the book comprehensively describes the historical, social, economic, and global contexts of advanced practice nursing. The team of expert contributors provides a wealth of insight into key issues of the day, such as the mechanics of financial recognition of NPs, the effects of managed care, and the globalization of advanced practice models. The new edition also presents a fresh perspective on the role of nurse practitioners in both small- and large-scale reform initiatives-such as health promotion, disease management, the rapid spread of global disease, and the diminished economic capacity of many countries to meet standards for health care. Enriched with case studies, key principles, and best practices, this book is a must-have for all those invested in the current and future status of advanced practice nursing. Key topics include: ilPublic relations strategies ilNurse-managed health centers ilAdult health and gerontology care ilBusiness, policy, and politics: success factors for practice ilGlobal health, international developments, and future challenges
Pediatric Nursing
Author: National Association of Pediatric Nurse PractitionersPublisher:
ISBN: 9781558102606
Category : Clinical competence
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Although this reference and guide is mainly for practicing nurses and nursing faculty and students, Pediatric Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is also an essential source document for other pediatric specialists, healthcare providers, researchers, and scholars. As well, it will help such stakeholders as administrators, educators, and policy makers invested in healthcare access, delivery, evaluation, and financing in any pediatric setting.
Nurse Practitioners
Author: Eileen M Sullivan-Marx, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826118224
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! "This excellent book highlights the development of the nurse practitioner movement. The current state of practice is defined and the potential growth of the role is explored. The important issues influencing the continued development of the nurse practitioner role are clearly presented and reviewed. This update is needed in light of the ever-evolving healthcare arena." Score: 100, 5 stars --Doody's "Öthere are plenty of lessons to be learned not only from the experiences and insights of these authors, but also principles and practices which they have found to be patient-centered, effective, efficient, and economical." -Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP(From the Foreword) This fifth edition discusses the evolution and future of advance practice nursing, primarily for APN faculty and APN/NP practitioners as well as for leaders and administrators in education. Fully updated and expanded, the book comprehensively describes the historical, social, economic, and global contexts of advanced practice nursing. The team of expert contributors provides a wealth of insight into key issues of the day, such as the mechanics of financial recognition of NPs, the effects of managed care, and the globalization of advanced practice models. The new edition also presents a fresh perspective on the role of nurse practitioners in both small- and large-scale reform initiatives-such as health promotion, disease management, the rapid spread of global disease, and the diminished economic capacity of many countries to meet standards for health care. Enriched with case studies, key principles, and best practices, this book is a must-have for all those invested in the current and future status of advanced practice nursing. Key topics include: Public relations strategies Nurse-managed health centers Adult health and gerontology care Business, policy, and politics: success factors for practice Global health, international developments, and future challenges
New Health Practitioners
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ISBN:
Category : Allied health personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Journal of Dispute Resolution
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ISBN:
Category : Dispute resolution (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Evidence-based Assessment, Intervention, and Health Promotion
Author: Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAANPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826167276
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
"This book is a thorough and relevant first step for health professionals to learn about mental health disorders among children and adolescents, from diagnosis to treatment to resources and prevention." -Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS 17th Surgeon General of the United States (From the Foreword) Updated with new research findings and best evidence-based practices, the third edition of this quick-access guide aids practitioners in preventing, screening, diagnosing, and managing children and adolescents who present with mental health symptoms and disorders. This new edition describes key changes in the field with an emphasis on trauma and stressor-related disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy/skills building, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, substance abuse disorders, prescribing antidepressants to youth, and promoting mental health in schools. New and updated screening tools, instruments, and interventions add to the therapeutic arsenal, along with diagnostic criteria, case studies, and risk factors. In addition, this guide delivers new information on care for the caregiver and new technologies to enhance life balance. The third edition continues to deliver the essential "nuts and bolts" of evidence-based content in a practical and user-friendly format. Grounded in DSM-V criteria and diagnoses, with a holistic view of the patient, this guide contains a wealth of resources, including screening tools, parent/patient handouts, and other resources to educate families about mental health disorders and ways to foster patient wellness. New to the Third Edition: Describes new evidence-based programs to enhance mental health and well-being Presents updated educational materials for families and caregivers Featured chapters: Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Adverse Childhood Experiences Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Substance Abuse and Addiction Spectrum Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Anxiety Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Depressive Disorders Promoting Mental Health in Schools Self-Care for Clinicians Who Care for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Problems Key Features: Provides a tool kit for healthcare professionals to enhance care and improve outcomes Contains a variety of valid and reliable screening tools for mental health disorders in children and teens Addresses concise, evidence-based assessment and management guidelines Includes downloadable access to patient education handouts, resources, and a variety of other resources for children, teens, and parents
British Medical Journal
Author: Refugees and general practitioners - partners in care?
Author: C.Titia FeldmannPublisher: Rozenberg Publishers
ISBN: 9036100682
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings
Author: Joellen W. HawkinsPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780826116260
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! This extensively revised and updated edition is designed to be used as a guide for nursing management of the common gynecological conditions of women, for use in community-based or ambulatory settings. The 8th edition has a number of special features: New information on contraceptive methods, the latest CDC guidelines for management of sexually transmitted diseases, information on smoking cessation and assessing risk of heart disease in women, osteoporosis assessment and prevention, management of abnormal Pap smears, hormone therapy, breast conditions and breast cancer risk, and emergency contraception. Extensive appendixes include dozens of patients handouts, a health history form, informed consent forms for contraceptives, and a self assessment of HIV/AIDS risk.