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This time-tested reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written for both new and experienced school nurses, it delivers consistently organised information in bulleted format with concise paragraphs. This third edition has been substantially revised.
Provides a scientific yet accessible introduction to the science of animal cognition. Written for undergraduate college courses as well as any interested reader, this book encompasses the history of animal cognition studies, essential theories and methodology, and the latest findings and controversies in animal consciousness and communication.
The second edition of this engaging text reflects a welcome new paradigm for aging - that of aging as a positive stage of life. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the wide variety of subject areas within gerontology, and combines research with engrossing narratives, new trends, and controversial topics.
Written specifically for the needs of family and adult nursing students, medical students, and primary care practitioners in Canada, this ""bible"" of family practice in America - named a 2013 Doody's core title - now provides current Canadian practice protocols for professional standards of care across the lifespan.
This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education.
A book for all nurses, but especially those who suffer from job dissatisfaction, compassion fatigue, moral distress, or burnout. Told from a first-person perspective, the work is based on research and is designed to provide practical steps for the nurse or nurses reading the book.
A practical reference to managing side effects associated with FDA-approved cancer immunotherapy drugs. Part One contains chapter-based overviews of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the clinic. Part Two is structured by common and uncommon toxicities that affect major organ sites throughout the body.
The only comprehensive and accessible collection of validated and reliable instruments for care measurement in clinical and educational nursing and health professions research. These measurements address quality of care; patient, client, and nurse perceptions of caring; and caring behaviours, abilities, and efficacy.
Focuses specifically on orienting and guiding trainees in the field of behaviour analysis through the practicum and supervised experience. Clear and succinct, this book provides comprehensive information on the competencies as required by the fifth edition the BACB (R) Task List.
