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Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia by
With a focus on chemistry and physics content that is directly relevant to the practice of anesthesia, this text--written in an engaging, conversational style--supplies all the scientific information required for the combined chemistry and physics course for nurse anesthesia students. Now in its third edition, the text is updated and reorganized to facilitate a greater ease and depth of understanding. The addition of a third author--a practicing nurse anesthetist--enhances the clinical relevance of the scientific information. Clinical scenarios now begin every chapter, and a concluding chapter, new to this edition, provides detailed, step-by-step solutions to the book's review questions. Also included is a comprehensive list of need-to-know equations. The third edition retains the many outstanding learning features from earlier editions, including a special focus on gases, the use of illustrations to demonstrate how scientific concepts relate directly to their clinical application in anesthesia, and end-of-chapter summaries and review questions to facilitate self-assessment. Fifteen online videos enhance teaching and learning, and abundant clinical application scenarios help reinforce scientific principles and relate them to day-to-day anesthesia procedures. This clear, easy-to-read text will help even the most chemistry- and physics-phobic students to master the foundations of these sciences and competently apply them in a variety of clinical situations. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION: Increased focus on clinical relevanceRevised and updated chapters foster ease of understandingClinical application scenarios open each chapterA new chapter provides guidance about calculator use and a unique problem-solving methodDetailed step-by-step solutions clarify answers to end-of-chapter problems Comprehensive list of all key equations with explanation of symbols KEY FEATURES: Written in an engaging, informal style for ease of understandingFocuses solely on chemistry and physics principles relevant to nurse anesthetistsProvides end-of-chapter summaries and review questionsFifteen online videos enhance teaching and learningIncludes abundant illustrations that apply theory to practice
IMPORTANT: There are videos mentioned in this book. In order to watch the videos -- the links to the videos are at the end of each chapter. Locate the listed URL -- copy it -- then paste in a browser to link and watch the video.
Anesthesia Equipment : Principles and Applications by
Offering highly visual, easy-to-read coverage of the full range of anesthesia equipment in use today, this authoritative reference is your go-to text for objective, informed answers to ensure optimal patient safety. Anesthesia Equipment, 3rd Edition, provides detailed information on the intricate workings of each device or workstation, keeping you fully up to date and helping you meet both equipment and patient care challenges. Remains unequalled in both depth and breadth of coverage, offering readable, concise guidance on all aspects of today's anesthesia machines and equipment. Details the latest machines, vaporizers, ventilators, breathing systems, vigilance, ergonomics, and simulation. Improves your understanding of the physical principles of equipment, the rationale for its use, delivery systems for inhalational anesthesia, systems monitoring, hazards and safety features, maintenance and quality assurance, special situations/equipment for non-routine adult anesthesia, and future directions for the field. Includes ASA Practice Parameters for care, and helps you ensure patient safety with detailed advice on risk management and medicolegal implications of equipment use. Highlights the text with hundreds of full-color line drawings and photographs, graphs, and charts. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Advanced Practice Nursing : essentials for role development by
Covers all APN specialties, including nurse educator and nurse administrator. Provides the foundational content for all advanced practice nursing students in a course on professional role development. Presents practical information balanced with theory. Addresses important topics, including evidence-based practice, the mechanics of teaching, applying the concepts of role theory, serving culturally-diverse clients, and effective business practices. Links content to the AACN/NONPF core curriculum recommendations. Features figures, tables and boxes to make reference easier.
Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice by
Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice, Third Edition focuses on the historical background, knowledge and leadership skills necessary to improve the quality of health for both individuals and society. The text takes a comprehensive approach in addressing contemporary health issues faced by healthcare professionals across a variety of settings. The Third Edition has been updated to reflect changes in the healthcare landscape and to explore how this impacts and expands the role of the advance practice nurse. New to the Third Edition: Exploration of the role of inter-professional ethics Expanded content on social justice including advocacy for vulnerable populations and global issues Additional content on gerontologic issues New content on men's health issues and substance abuse Focus on perioperative and CRNA issues
Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care by
The first and most sustained resource of its kind, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 7th Edition features analysis of healthcare issues and first-person stories to help you learn how to influence policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in policies and politics, providing a more complete background than can be found in any other policy textbook on the market. Discussions include the latest updates on conflict management, health economics, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change. With these innovative insights and strategies, you'll be prepared to play a leadership role in the four spheres in which nurses are politically active: the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community. Comprehensive coverage of healthcare policies and politics provides a broader understanding of nursing leadership and political activism, as well as complex business and financial issues. Taking Action essays include personal accounts of how nurses have participated in politics and what they have accomplished. Expert authors make up a virtual Nursing Who's Who in healthcare policy, sharing information and personal perspectives gained in the crafting of healthcare policy. Winner of several American Journal of Nursing "Book of the Year" awards! NEW! Nine new chapters ensure you have the most up-to-date information on key topics such as ethical dimensions of policy and politics, patient engagement, public health, women's reproductive health, emergency preparedness, new health insurance exchanges, and much more. NEW! The latest information and perspectives are provided by nursing leaders who influenced health care reform, including the Affordable Care Act. NEW! Emphasis on evidence-based policy throughout the text. NEW! A list of web links is included in most chapters for further study.
A Professional Study and Resource Guide for the CRNA, 2nd edition by 
A Resource for Nurse Anesthesia Educators, 2nd Edition by 
From Numbers to Words : Reporting Statistical Results for the Social Sciences by
This invaluable resource guides readers through the process of creating scholarly, publishable prose from the results of quantitative experiments and investigations. It delves into the issues commonly encountered when reporting the results of statistical experiments and investigations, and provides instruction re the representation of these results in text and visual formats. This unique research companion serves as a must-have reference for advanced students doing quantitative research and working with statistics, with the goal of writing up and publishing their findings; it also serves as a useful refresher for experienced researchers.