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9780838586815

Student Nurse Handbook : Difficult Concepts Made Easy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780838586815

  • ISBN10:

    0838586813

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-01-01
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

A "must-have" resource for all nursing students, this useful text focuses on areas in nursing that consistently cause the most confusion. The engaging, reader-friendly writing style simplifies difficult concepts and presents them in a clear, concise manner. Handy survival tips for nursing school are also included, with advice on taking tests, using the Internet to access current nursing information, and communicating more effectively.

Author Biography

B. Gayle Twiname, Ph.D., RN is Associate Professor of Nursing (Retired), Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.

Table of Contents

Getting Through Nursing School
How to Learn, Study, and Take Tests
Time Management
Papers
Computers
Texts and Other Learning Resources
Faculty Variability
Assertiveness
Professional Possibilities
Legal/Ethical Concerns
Risk Management
Functioning In Clinical Settings
Communication
Documentation
Nursing Process, Clinical Pathways, and Case Management
Critical Thinking
Universal Issues
Stress
Pain
Rehabilitation
Ageism
Sexuality
Culture
Alternative Therapies
Spirituality
Death and Dying
Understanding Difficult Concepts
ABGs-The Basics Contained in Ten Questions
Endocrine Highlights
Drug Calculations and Medication Issues
Highlights of Fluids, Electrolytes, and IV Medications
Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies
ECG
Nutrition
Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
Challenging Concepts
Knowledge Building
Research
Theory
Accessing Health Information via the Internet
References
Credits
Suggested Reading
Index
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