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Here's the 7th Edition of the most complete, easy-to-use resource on how to develop practical, individual care plans! It's really 2 books in 1. The first half provides the diagnostic information needed to create a care plan; the second half covers the safe prescription and administration of psychotropic medications. And, the concepts can be applied to a variety of healthcare settings...from inpatient hospitalization and the outpatient clinic...to home health and private practice.This title features: an introduction to Concept Mapping in Chapter 1; Care Map Care Plans; 7 new Appendices including Comparison of Developmental Theories, Stages of Grief, Psychosocial Therapies and Electroconvulsive Therapy; and, latest NANDA nomenclature. It is organized by DSM-IV and NANDA Diagnoses. Nursing diagnoses and interventions include the definition, possible etiologies ("Related to..."), defining characteristics ("Evidenced by..."), objectives broken down to show long- and short-term goals, interventions with selected rationales, and desired patient outcomes/discharge criteria. Each drug classification lists background assessment data, predisposing factors, symptomatology, and nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions. Unit on psychotropic drug classifications covers anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, antimanic agents, antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian drugs, sedative hypnotics, and central nervous system stimulants. It also features indications, route, and dosage for individual drugs, not just for classifications. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

great basic text for treatment planning
I found this book very helpful to brush up on my knowledge of Psychiatric Treatment Plans and in reveiwing Psychotropic medications.

great quick reference
this is a nice little book with lots of information, I keep it in my clipboard @work and use it frequently as a refresher for topics I've long since forgotten.I would recommend this for anyone who wants basic information on psych issues.

Decent care plans
We really didn't use this book in Mental Health a whole lot. Plus I don't know how helpful it would be to someone who is a little more experienced and choosing to go into the field. It has decent care plans and is an excellent resource for psych drugs. Davis Drug Guide doesn't necessarily cover 100% of potential side effects in psych drugs. This goes into a little more depth. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I don't really know if it was worth the price for my level. I could have gotten a comparable care plan from a more general care plan book (like Taylor and Sparks), and I think the drug information may have turned up on a good Google search. If you have a really intense need to write incredibly involved care plans for your class, this might fit the bill. Otherwise just go and buy a good general care plan book used and save some money.

Not bad
I am a junior in my BSN program.I had my 13 week clinical rotation in Psych and enjoyed it quite a bit.I bought this book after my experience in class and clinical for future reference.I like the book a lot.Compared to other "clinical companions" like the ones Mosby puts out, this one is organized a bit differently.

In my opinion, I think that the headings and fonts used could be clearer.I just think that the layout of how things are organized could be clearer.I think also that there could have been more clinical manifestations when it comes to the different psychiatric disorders.Otherwise, good summary and I like it a lot.

Quick Reference Book
I bought this book to have something I could carry to work. It's succinct and easy to use. I carry it in my purse when I'm working and I can usually find what I'm looking for if it's psychiatric and mental health. The appendix includes tools for mental status assessments, assigning nursing dx to client behaviors and Gaf scores. If you're looking for a quick, handy resource this book will fit the bill. ... Read more

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This money saving package includes the 6th edition of Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process textbook and study guide.   ... Read more

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Happy
This book came right on time before classes started and for the price I loved that it was brand new!

Pharmacology Book
The book has been helpful for my class so far. It is easy to find topics in and pretty easy to read for those who do not know anything about pharmacology.

Pharmacology Study Guide
This book is helpful in pulling out smaller details of the book that are necessary to know for Pharmacology.

Exactly what I was looking for
My pharmacology professor required the textbook and study guide for his class - buying it as a bundle cut the price in half.

Not bad, but not enough
The actual text book requires so much more needed information. This is a good supplement, but I feel like it needs more content or review material to fully understand the content of each chapter. ... Read more

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Pointless book I needed for Med-Surg class
I just used this book for the CD, because doing the practice tests on the CD was a part of our grade. I really don't like the layout of this book, and I think I flipped through it twice. Never even read a page of it.

good but not great
I like how this book was broken down into sections but most of the time the imformation was not indepth..this is a good review book for tests

Straight A's in Medical-Surgical Nursing by Springhouse
Great book, easy to read and i love the nclex-test questions with rationals. It was worth buying and has helped me better understand and more importantly to me, pass the test.

BOOK DEFICIT!!!
RECEIVED BOOK IN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF TIME AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.HOWEVER,I WAS DISAPPOINTED, AS I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE LACKING IN SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDIND DISEASES,INTERVENTIONS AND RATIONALES.

Lacks Everything Required to Get an A in Med Surge Nursing
I got straight A's in my first semester of nursing school and have every intention of getting them throughout my program. Should I garner an A in my Adult I (aka Med-Surge I) class, it will be no thanks to this book.

The very first problem: the accompanying CD-ROM does not work. It freezes up when trying to select NCLEX questions. It does this not only on my computer but on both of my husband's computers as well.

The second grievance -- and this is an enormous one -- it does not even *mention* Acid-Base Balance. This concept is the basis upon which we build much of our nursing practice and not easily learned. In fact, I was advised by senior students and current nurses to really have acid-base balance down before the beginning of this semester. This is my current undertaking.

The rest of the book is disorganized and could be written more concisely. I would return it if I hadn't bought last summer.

I have heard good things about the Saunders book so I will check it out next. Buyer beware! ... Read more

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Nursing care for pregnant women and children is a family-centered process, and Maternal and Child Nursing Care, 3e, is a text that addresses the needs of families across the continuum, from conception through adolescence. The themes that shape this book– nursing care in the community, client education, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice in nursing–will prepare students for the responsibility of managing care for families with diverse healthcare needs, and to work collaboratively with families and other health professionals to enhance care. ... Read more

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Maternal & Child Nursing Care
I am very happy with my purchase. It came on time and was in the condition stated.

Great deal
The book arrived safe & sound but the spine is a little rickety. The book appears pretty new. Well worth the $$$!

Expensive... Not Worth the Money
I'm currently using this book in my 3rd semester of RN school and our whole class HATES it. The information is conflicting in multiple parts of this book which is frustrating and not very helpful during a test or while taking the NCLEX, I can imagine. I spoke with our instructors about this and they told us that different sections of the book are written by different people and sometimes things like that happen! Really?!? I think this book needs a big overhaul. It's very vague with some content and redundant with other content. I give this book a D-.

Awesome book!
Loved the way the Sections/Chapters were broken down.. definitely had major topics for Maternal nursing.. easy ready!

Tedious authors went for book padding instead of word economy
When I saw this book for the first time, I thought to myself:"What can they possibly have to say that requires so many pages?"If this fell on my foot I would break a toe and if it fell on my cat it would kill him.

This is the required text for this semester (6 weeks Maternity & 6 weeks Pediatrics).When I saw the price I was outraged, but bought it for a considerably cheaper price via Amazon. (Thank God for that) The school bookstore and that major online bookstore charge way too much.

I'm impressed when authors can provide needed information in a format that follows Word Economy.So far I am 5 weeks into this semester and I haven't found a use for this monstrosity yet other than to copy/paste data analysis for my care plans.I thought I hated my Med/Surg book which consisted of two massive volumes, but at least they broke down the specific information in a somewhat more concise and easier to access manner:Etiology, NDx, nursing interventions and follow up, while not reaching toward excessive repetition, high verbosity and tremendous tediousness) I found myself flipping through the pages of this book and quickly lost my patience.

So what I have done this semester is rely on "Saunder's Comprehensive Review" and "Reviews & Rationales Comprehensive Review for NCLEX" to condense the needed information for me, and just gone along with the Powerpoints and information gathered in lecture and then from all that I made my own notes to study from.I don't have time to find buried information in a book 1900+ pages.So far it has worked out well and I'm just happy I passed my first two exams with great marks, higher than the class average.I know my classmates are equally as frustrated as I am, but I have no idea what they are doing to study with that book.Now, there is a market for everyone and some people will very much like the same concepts drilled into them at every turn of the page.This is the book for that.As for this future nurse, I can't wait to sell this thing and get some of my money back.

As for the whole transaction via Amazon.I couldn't be happier.It was smooth and simple, the book arrived quickly, excellently packaged and in great condition.I will definitely purchase from Amazon again. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (5)

bookreview
book was delivered fast! and in great condition! would definitely order from the same buyer again!

Nursing in Today's World
This book is required for 2 classes I am enrolled in and written pretty well. There is not alot of fluff and is pretty straight forward.

nursing issues
This book is easy to read, but quite honestly I purchased this because it was required of my school. I have not found it to be that useful, or interesting to make time to read the chapters through.A bit on the boring side.

Excellent Overview
The class is only one credit, so I didn't expect a mountain of information in the textbook. It was an intresting read, though, giving a great overview of the world of nursing. Well worth the money.

HERE'S THE TICKET IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THE CHALLENGES, ISSUES & TRENDS IN NURSING
This guidebook of the challenges, issues and trends in today's world of nursing is organized into four multi-chapter sections;

EDUCATION

LEGAL & ETHICAL ACCOUNTABILITY

ECONOMICS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

"Nursing in Today's World: Challenges, Issues, and Trends" was written by nurses for nurses and is a must read for those entering the field and an interesting refresher for seasoned, professional nursing veterans. ... Read more

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description was accurate
there was no writing on the pages...very cheap price for a book in pretty good condition

Not that great
I felt this book was very simplistic and not much of an advantage for getting "Straight A's".It was an ok review, but really no earth shattering info that would put you over the edge.Don't waste your money!

Great For Nursing Students
This book is an excellent guide for those in Nursing School.This is a hands down winner.

A lot of help.
This book has helped my daughter in nursing school.She would definately recommend it.

Straight A's is a MUST!!!!
Having Straight A's in Pediatric Nursing put all the pieces together.This book has helped me score well on my exams. The book eliminates the fluff and gets right to the important information.This is a must have for Nursing Students.Also Straight A's for Maternal Neontal Nursing is excellent. ... Read more

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Clinical Nursing Skills 7e remains a best-selling, comprehensive source of the essential information needed for success at all levels of nursing. With more than 1200 full-color images illustrating over 750 new and updated skills, this book is  an invaluable tool that no nursing student or practicing nurse should be without. Exciting new features included in the 7^th edition are: evidenced based nursing care; cultural/religious considerations; case studies; expanded management guidelines; and a focus on community based nursing. ... Read more

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book/service review
The book was in acceptable condition when received. Although the book arrived on time, it was shipped late. Overall, happy with the book and the price.

What Happened?
I did not receive this book!!!I contacted the seller by e-mail three times to check the shipping status and did not get a response.Thank you, Amazon, for not billing me!That would have been another headache to deal with.

clinical nursing skills
I cannot review this produce as I have NEVER gotten it.

The book itself is good, that is why I ordered it,However, I am unsatisfied with the results of the purchase.I have not even received an answer and /or refund of why which was submited once before.

Very good...
This text tends to be more Basic, than Advanced.... The title is Basic to Advanced, perhaps it should be Basic up to Advanced. Having said that, if you are not a nurse or are a student nurse, it is a good skill book and the photos are helpful. A couple of suggestions might be: 1) depict an oxygen flowmeter that has a graduated scale with a ball as an indicator and how to read that instead of the obvious number. (Not all flowmeters are like this, in fact most you will come in contact with are the "ball in the column" variety) 2) Show how to position the plunger in a syringe to get an accurate reading for medication administration. Accuracy counts!

Never received item
I never received this item.I e-mailed the seller around the 1st of June and was told to wait out the shipping period which covered May 18th thru June 8th.I needed the book for an assignment, I could not wait any longer.I ordered the book with Better world books, was given shipping options (which I did not receive with Gritsfrei), and cancelled the the first order and am waiting for a refund of my money.I am very very disappointed. ... Read more

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Published in collaboration with the ONS, this text is the definitive source for concepts and practices in oncology nursing and can be used for orientation of nurses to oncology, inservice and continuing education programs for practicing nurses, a basis for curriculum development in graduate programs, and as a review tool for certification. Based on the blueprint of the certification examination by the ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation), the book is in outline format to help readers focus on the most important information. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. * Covers the entire scope of the specialty ensuring comprehensive coverage * Outline format helps the reader focus on the most important information * Effective guide for teaching and learning for in-service, continuing education, and academic programs * Powerful study tool for the ONCC certification exam. ... Read more

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ocn review book
great book, i bought this one for a friend of mine going for her certification.I already passed mine!!get the book and the review book that goes along with it, you'll pass the exam!!!

Thifty Shopper
Can not complain too much as I saved a lot of money buying the book through dealer on Amazon. It was MORE used than I thought it would be with a lot of Orange highlighting on multiple pages. Everything else was expected as it was listed when I purchased. Shipping took 2 1/2 weeks which I didn't expect as I paid pretty good money for the shipping cost. Long story short though I saved money and use it every day.

Worth it.
Comprehensive and can answer all your questions.I definitely used this as my primaryreference for the exam.

Core Curriculum of Oncology Nursing
This is a great book for reviewing for my certification test. The bad this is that I still haven't received my book from YOUR service! I had to order another copy from a different company to ensure that I would get the book in time to study. I am disappointed in the person I ordered the book from who didn't even have the respect to reply to me emails that I sent them asking about my purchase. I will not ever use your service again. Thanks

THE BOOK for oncology nurses!
Although there are many complaints about this book because it is in outline form, it is the best oncology nursing book FILLED with great, very useful information. I bought the book to get me through my first year as a brand new nurse and to assist met in studying to become certified as an oncology nurse. The way the sections are broken down is very helpful. You are able to review one specific section at a time. Outlines, such as this allow the reader to focus on the most important FACTS in a very organized manner.
I am a brand new RN on an adult transplant/oncology floor. Many nurses before me have used this particular book and it came highly recommended to me. After only reading through the first chapter, I understand why this book was so highly recommended.
I GIVE IT a 10/10 and also HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! ... Read more

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Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this bestselling text discusses the care of adults and older adults while covering the full range of disorders that require medical, surgical, or psychiatric management. Written specifically for the LPN/LVN student, this text thoroughly explores the role of the LPN/LVN in a variety of care settings, and the new Companion CD takes learning to the next level with an extensive pharmacology tutorial, realistic 3-D A&P animations, and a Dorland's audio glossary.

• Presents foundational principles in the first five units, including basic concepts on patient and nursing care, health and illness, growth and development, acute care, emergencies, the older adult, the patient with cancer, and end-of-life care.
• The nursing process provides a consistent organizational framework throughout all disorders chapters and is reinforced in sample nursing care plans.
• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures tables in systems chapters include description, purpose, patient preparation information, and post-procedure nursing care.
• Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each nursing care plan help students evaluate and apply the plan of care.Put On Your Thinking Cap! boxes stimulate further discussion.
• Consider the Alternative boxes on complementary and alternative therapies summarize what nurses need to know about CAM as it relates specifically to medical-surgical disorders.
• Cultural content is introduced in the Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care chapter and presented as a boxed feature, What Does Culture Have to Do With...? which presents disorder-specific cultural considerations.

Customer Reviews (4)

conflictions
This book is horrible, It states in chapter 3 pg 43 Edema is caused by body's ability to pass water and sodium to excrete has failed, which would be noticed for hypernatremia, but on pg 45 hyponatremia, the book basically says hyponatremia is the cause of edema. it says next paragraph on pg 46 that hypernatremia is results of dehydration, mentions nothing edema. i confirmed from google, hypernatremia is the cause of edema, limit salt intake and fluids, but the book says hypo and you limit fluids and sodium.
the instructors said there is lots of conflicts with this book, they are right.
It doesnt even mention Hyperkalemia tx kalexate causes stool to change color.
also, it mentions pancrease po but not mentioned you have to take with your food in Cystic fibrosis.
if your school uses this book, just know, they are setting you up to fail, you will notice your instructors using other sources if information, because Evolve sucks! i dont know anyone who passed nclex by using evolve text materials.

Great product
The book was used but in perfect condition! I received it quickly and it helped me tremendously with my school work. I would definitely use this seller again. Thanks again!

Introduction to Medical -Surgical Nursing
What an Awesome Book!! It is in Superior condition. Very Informative.
Thx so much.. CMc

Great LPN Thread Series
Books that are written by this trend are great for the LPN student.They have excellent study guides that really have you search out the information, and makes it easy to learn and retain information.I am using another med-surg textbook, actually, but, for maternal child nursing, my school used Introduction to Maternal and Pediatric Nursing by Gloria Leifer. Got an A because of the way information was worded and that fantastic study guide.Once I knew that they had a med-surg text, I immediately purchased it, although I only have one semester left.I got an A on my first exam, while most people used the required text and got Bs.Also consider purchasing Basic Pharmacology for Nurses in this thread.That particular one can be for RNs OR LPNs.You'll be ahead of the class, trust me! ... Read more

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The second edition of Patricia Tabloski’s Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based book that will guide nursing students in their care of older patients. The book presents information related to normal and pathological changes of aging, with an emphasis on the critical information that nurses need for assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluating care outcomes for their older clients.  Bolstered by current research in nursing, medicine, sociology and psychology, this book combines information on medical-surgical care for older patients with issues facing the older population.  It emphasizes both critical thinking and application of the nursing process to give students the confidence they need to provide the highest level of care.  New to this edition are Complementary and Alternative Therapies that help readers understand therapies that can supplement traditional medicine. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

basic
This book is really a laypersons guide to gerontology, an easy read, but not very useful.

Semi-slow shipping... but honest condition
The only shipping option for this book was like 2-3 weeks! Way too long for the average college student who orders their books, like NOW... when we needed it 2 days ago. But, the book was in great (new) condition as promised.

Awesome quality
This book saved me a lot of money buying at the bookstore and it is very great condition! The book was shipped very quickly!

Gerontological Nursing
The book came in good quality and definitely in a timely manner! I am very pleased with my purchase.

Required for class
Maybe it's just because I'm a student interested in birth rather than specifically the other end of the spectrum of life, but I find ANY text book to be rather on the dry side.There is good information in the book, if you can stay awake to read it. ... Read more

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With frequent examples from the best of the research literature, this authoritative textprovides you with a comprehensive foundation for appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence for clinical practice. This new edition features an enhanced focus on research as the foundation for evidence-based practice, along with improved readability and more background coverage of qualitative research. This textbook prepares you to understand and apply research, and to go on to conduct original research.

• Includes all the information needed to help both beginning nurses and beginning nurse-researchers understand and applying research findings to practice and conducting research.
• Includes frequent research examples from the best of the literature, strengthened with high-quality examples from the latest published studies, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Provides the most in-depth coverage of quantitative research methods of any nursing research text on the market.
• Comprehensive EVOLVE teaching/learning package includes an Instructor's Resource Manual, an enriched Test Bank, a PowerPoint Collection, syllabi, Data Set Activities (qualitative and quantitative), and more.

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Amazing quality
The price, the quality and the service were amazing. I could not expect any more.

Hard to stay ahead when you start out behind
I ordered the books with a two day shipment; they took 12.
The books arrived in good shape, but that did not compensate for the loss of a grade point. Ii is anexcellent text on writing and reviewing research.

nursing research
Nursing research is complicated at best. This book breaks it down and makes it easier to understand. Research has complicated language and structure and this book helps organize the flow of research.

Life Saver
I used this book for a graduate nursing research course and it was very helpful. I had access to read it online but I needed to flip through the book to get a better understanding of my assignments. The material was easy to understand. It was a life saver.

Not bad!
Let's face it, learning the nuts and bolts of nursing research may not be the most exciting topic - conducting research is the fun part!But we have to learn the basics and this text does a great job. It is very readable and presents the info in a format that is more enjoyable then my undergrad text was (forget the name of that one).If you need to get this content - this is the text to use. ... Read more

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care planning
this is an excellent resource for beginners and seasoned nurses.It provides an incredibly clear view of how to form care plans and follow through.

LOSER BOOK
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK TO HELP ME WITH WORK BECAUSE I HAD NOT WRITTEN NURSING CARE PLANS IN 20 YEARS. THIS BOOK IS NOT ORGANIZED, I NEEDED SOMETHING FOR A QUICK REFERENCE. THIS BOOK IS NOT A GOOD BOOK. IT DESCRIBES WHAT A NURSING CARE PLAN IS I STILL REMEMBER WHAT THEY ARE. I JUST WANT A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. THIS COMPANY DOES NOT EVEN GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO RETURN THE BOOK IT WAS A WASTE OF 30 DOLLARS NO PHONE NUMBER TO EVEN CALL THEM. SHAWN CARPENTER RN

Nursing Care Plans
I thought this book was confusing to me. It really wasnt what I was looking for.

good book
The cd doesn't work with word 2007, but if you call tech number, they will send you a cd for word 2003.

Good Book
This book takes you step by step through the nursing care plan. Helped me a lot. ... Read more

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Whether it an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course, this is the text that concise, engaging, and informative. It offers an evidence-based, holistic approach to mental health nursing in a streamlined format that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders. It the psychiatric nursing text that students actually read, understand, and use.Completely revised and updated throughout, the 5th Edition reflects all of the new knowledge in the field and the practice of mental health nursing today, including the new, core competences outlined in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative. ... Read more

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contents
I ordered a package that included the book and psychnotes.I only got the book and it was outside of the shrinkwrapped package.the package as there it was just loose.didn't make sense to me unless the person who packaged it was lazy.I am a little mad that I didn't the whole package that I paid for.

Deceived
I received this book in a timely fashion, but the book was a complimentary copy and was "NOT FOR RESALE".This message was printed across the front of the book and tape was placed over the message.I cannot sell this book at any local bookstore when I am finished with it because of this.When I contacted the seller they replied that they "must have gotten it like that and couldn't check every book."Sounds like bad business to me...someone had to put it in the package to ship and would have noticed the LARGE piece of black tape across the front.

Nursing
This nursing textbook is one of the best psychaitric textbook that I have read! if any nursing student is told to buy this textbook I do recommend it be bought. The chapters in the book are easy to read, the nursing diagnosis are very straight forward and easy to understatnd. I found it really helpful.

Good service
I have no complaints.I recieved the book in a very timely way.It was exactly the condition that was described.

Great book
I ordered it for my three week course of psych class. I was going to return it afterward. However I decide to keep it for future ref. ... Read more

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Great Product Excellent Timing
I ordered a lot of books to start the RN program from many different places. This book arrived first and it was in great shape. Thank You. Also, I found the price to be very fair.

Perfect
Great service. Received order very quickly and book arrived in great condition. Would definitely purchase from this seller again!

Excellent with a great deal of infromation
The book was great it had a lot of information.It gave a lot of insight into the process of aging and the help that elders may need and what the nurse needes to know. ... Read more

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Adaptable to any nursing framework, this classic resource provides clear, comprehensive coverage of every aspect of critical care nursing practice. It's organized in nine units around alterations in body systems, with a focus on evidence-based practice, collaborative management, and patient safety. The depth and scope of this textbook make it a long-lasting value that you will rely on throughout nursing school and well into clinical practice.

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Great book
I'm so happy I ordered this book. I'm new to critical care nursing in a consortium and this book has better explained things and helped to tie it all together from the lectures. If you have been out of school for a while the A&P reviews of systemsat the beginning of the chapters are to the point, short but with enough info to jog your memory. ... Read more

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The "gold standard" text in community health nursing is now available in an updated, 7th edition! This respected text gives you a solid foundation in community and public health nursing concepts and interventions for individuals, families, and communities.Throughout, health promotion and disease prevention concepts are integrated into the multifaceted role of population-focused, community-oriented nursing practice.You'll find timely coverage of topics such as nursing roles following terrorist attacks and during infectious disease outbreaks; parish nursing; nurse-managed centers; and important client populations such as clients with AIDS, pregnant teens, and the homeless.Student-friendly features provide an accessible and challenging learning experience, and new content throughout keeps you up to date with this fast-changing field.

• Comprehensive coverage addresses the multiple roles of public health nurses, the varied clients they care for, and the different settings where they practice.
• Full-color design, photos, and illustrations are visually appealing and useful for effective study and real-world representations.
• Varied client focus addresses nursing care for individuals, families, and communities, giving you the information you need to care for each type of client group.
• An entire unit is devoted to vulnerable populations, so you can better serve such high-risk clients as the homeless, clients with substance abuse problems, and victims of domestic violence.
• Important chapter concepts and terminology (Objectives, Key Terms, Chapter Outline, and Chapter Review) are highlighted for quick reference.
• Numerous appendixes offer additional resources and key information, such as screening and assessment tools and clinical practice guidelines.
• Discussion-generating features such as Did You Know?, What Do You Think?, The Cutting Edge, Nursing Tip, How-To..., Evidence-Based Practice, Practice Application questions and answers, and Levels of Prevention boxes.
• Separate chapters provide thorough coverage of significant community and public health initiatives: Healthy Cities program, nursing centers, and a community health promotion integrated model.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged with Practice Applications Clinical Decision-Making Activities.
• Evolve web site for students includes Community Assessment Applied (exercises focused on community assessment), case studies with questions and answers, NCLEX exam style review questions with answers and correct answer rationales, a glossary, answers to Practice Applications, WebLinks, and content updates.
• Evolve web site for instructors includes an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Image Collection, PowerPoint Slides, and tips on using Hale: Real World Community Health Nursing, 2nd Edition CD-ROM with this book.

Customer Reviews (11)

Missing index
I did not even know that this book was missing its index.
One day, I tried to find some certain material from the book,
so I looked at the end of the book, but it did not have index.
I could not return and get new one because I already marked some parts
and did not have time to wait for another one coming.

Fantastic...I recieved my order on the next business day!
This seller waisted no time in fufilling my order.It was placed on 09-04-10 (saturday) and I recieved my book on 09-07-10 considering the Labor Day holiday.Thank you for you prompt response to my email when I inquired as to the availability of the book in your inventory.I look forward to ordering from you again if the need arises.The price was also right.

Good book overall
This book could use a CD rom or a DVD instead of forcing people to be on internet in order to do chapter questions and other activities. Not every one has 24/7 internet access.

Fast and great condition
the book was in really good condition... it did have a torn cover but its not even noticable.. and I was told about it prior to buying the book..

Public Health Nursing
This book smells so bad I can hardly stand to read it.It smells like a mixture of a dirty diaper, bad breath, and an ash tray.Extremely disappointing. ... Read more

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Not what I was expecting
I purchased this book thinking it would be full of questions to practice for my upcoming exam, and although it had some decent information in it, just wasn't what I was looking for.If you haven't taken the review course in person and were going to study out of a book, this may be more suitable for you.I wouldn't re-purchase it knowing what I know now.

Med Surg certification review study book
Easy to study from with body systems, legal and ethical issues covered chapter by chapter. Good pre-test at the end of the text.

Excellent review book
Being a visual learner, this was a perfect review book for me.Pages have great layout, the material is logically organized, and words are used carefully. As a result, the whole review takes less than 400 pages, in a friendly format.At first, I was suspicious about unusual colors of print (green, magenta, etc.), but it turns out to be easy on my eyes, while still very legible. The only drawback to me was the pharmacology info-it is all piled up at the end of the book.It was probably based on exam's percentage of pharmacology questions, but still feels slightly artificial.Otherwise, great book, and reasonably priced, too!

Directs your course of study
This book appropriately reflected the content of the Medical Surgical Nursing Certification exam.I read this book, reviewed the content outline on ANCC's webpage and pulled out my old NCLEX books to practice questions and passed on the first try.

worth it
had a lot of misgivings buying this material at first. always bought my books online from Lippincott. was surprised how carefully the book was packed (s/h) and certainly was brand new. saved at least $20. will be ordering some more in the near future ... Read more

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Leading and Managing in Nursing, 5^th Edition, by Patricia Yoder-Wise, successfully blends evidence-based guidelines with practical application. The new edition is designed to prepare you for the nursing leadership issues of today and tomorrow, providing just the right amount of information to equip you with the tools you need to succeed on the NCLEX and in practice. This thoroughly updated edition is organized around the issues that are central to the success of professional nurses in today's constantly changing healthcare environment, including patient safety, workplace violence, consumer relationships, cultural diversity, resource management, and many more.

Customer Reviews (9)

Very nice condition for the used book
The used book that I purchased is in good shape, there are some highlights inside but the pages are like new.

nursing student review
As a RN student in a leadership class using this book, I found it to be incredibly dry and hard to read. It is more geared toward RNs going into management or leadership positions, not nursing students.

Good Book
The book is detailed and thorough.Not too dry.Appropriate proportions between colors, pictures and text. Easy to read and understand.

Nursing Management Book 3rd Edition: Great!
The class I am in is using the 4th edition of this book (this is the 3rd)and sell it at the campus bookstore for $48. I found the 3rd edition on Amazon for $0.17. No noticable difference between the two, except the price!

Enlightening and Applicable!
Practical strategies and conceptual knowledge!Incorporates theory, research and practical applications in an format that is easy to read and understand. ... Read more

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Comprehensive, logically-organized, and easy to read, this market-leading fundamentals text provides students with a solid base for their nursing education. Encompassing principles, concepts, and skills, it offers thorough coverage, a nursing process framework, an emphasis on critical thinking, and a focus on care in all settings. This new edition addresses a number of key issues, including evidence-based practice, safety concerns, and end-of-life care. To better meet the needs of beginning students, care plans have been expanded to more clearly explain assessment findings leading to nursing diagnoses, as well as evaluation of outcomes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (38)

Fundamentals of Nursing textbook review
I received the book sooner than anticipated, and when I did receive it, it looked brand-new. I would have thought it had just been taken out of a plastic wrapper and placed in the envelope for mailing. Thank you for having a "better than promised" product!

Don't be cheap--buy the new edition!
I thought my friend who is a year ahead of me in nursing school was doing me a favor when she offered to sell this textbook for next to nothing. I knew that a newer edition had been released, but I doubted that it really mattered which one I bought. Unfortunately, I quickly discovered that the differences between the sixth and seventh editions of Fundamentals of Nursing are SIGNIFICANT! My curriculum has very detailed reading assignments based on the seventh edition, and I was not able/willing to keep up with all of the changes through more than a couple of weeks. The new version has some added content, but it is actually (mercifully) almost three pounds lighter. The Mosby's Nursing Skills Videos are also a good investment--I like the review questions they contain--and these are hard to purchase separate from the new book.

Good overview of nursing skills
This book was required for a course, and I must say it is a very thorough overview of nursing procedures. I really like the-step-by step guides, such as the procedure for inserting an NG tube. The only drawback is that is insanely thick and heavy, like most nursing texts.

Fundamentals of Nursing
Thanks GOHAWKS-BOOKS, I purchased "Fundamentals of Nursing" on Amazon, It's like new. I received that book in a few days. I'm very happy with the service on Amazon.

Nursing Books
Thanks so much for this book! It saved a student a lot money! Much appreciated! ... Read more

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A pocket-sized clinical companion, Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning, 4th Edition helps you assess psychiatric nursing clients, formulate nursing diagnoses, and design psychiatric nursing care plans. It offers quick and easy access to information on care in a range of settings including the inpatient unit, home care, or community mental health setting. Expert author Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, RN, MA, provides a clinically based focus with the latest guidelines to psychiatric nursing care. Designed to accompany Foundations of Mental Health Nursing, this book is a perfect reference for creating care plans and for clinical use.

Customer Reviews (2)

Study
This book is great for care plans. Easy access to interventions, nursing nanda and so much more!

Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Planning
This is good supplemental material for any Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing course or text. It is concise, contains everything you need, and you don't have to drag your book around. I get these little helpers whenever possible for any class. This one has the nursing diagnoses, interventions, and rationales for every condition so you can use it to write your critical thinking papers as well. It also has care planning...happy reading! I bought it at Amazon.com ... Read more