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I am a 16-year-old vampire who's been alive for over half a century. My name's Alexis and I'm here to tell you my story. Vampires made themselves known to the world to exist peacefully with the humans. This didn't go down so well. Humans captured as many of us as they could to test us. Luckily, Arion and I got by, but with a cost. We've been running for weeks and hiding wherever possible. Finally we run into a human boy who shelters us, against Arion's wishes. As I start falling for the human boy, Arion can't take anymore. He knows Daniel has something else in store for us, and it isn't good. He runs off. I start to see a change in Daniel, and wonder if I made the right choice. Love turns into hate, old friendships become uncovered, family ties are made, and enemies are lurking around every corner... ... Read more

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May/June 2003 Ramp Magazine featuring Susan Ward on the cover plus 10 pages showcasing one of the most incredible bodies in Hollywood. Also features 10 pages of lingerie-clad Julie Benz, The Girls of Sweden, 40 Celebrity Sexpots Over 40 and much more! ... Read more

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This popular critical care text provides students with a solid grasp of the scientific and critical knowledge they need to deliver safe and effective care while caring for the whole patient and his or her family. Beginning with psychosocial concepts of care, the text progresses through assessment and management of a variety of disorders requiring intensive nursing care and provides all the information a nurse needs to know in order to care for patients in the critical care setting. This edition includes expanded coverage of disorders of the core body systems, new chapters on septic shock, acute pancreatitis, and common endocrine disorders. It also features over 50 care plans, case studies, clinical research highlights, chapter study questions -- plus a practical handbook for quick and ready reference. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Critical Care Nursing
I bought this book for my Senior Critical Care Nursing Class and found that it goes into alot more detail than I needed. However, it does cover everything you need to know about what you will encounter in Critical Care.

very readable
The book is written in an easy to understand manner because it explains concepts in a simplistic way. It basically breaks down difficult concepts to the basics.There are many resources that accompany the book which will reinforce what you are learning such as review questions at the end of each chapter and a case study. Also contains useful side boxes and tables within the chapter.

Easy to understand
Nursing textbooks are so difficult...this one is to the point and it is very simple to understand. I only wished it came with a study guide.

Not for Nurse Kracthit
This is a kindler gentler book on nursing. Provides good sense, good treatment methodology for the WHOLE patient. In a word CONSIDERATION, good old fashioned care and concern for all aspects of patient care are the primary focus, but don't be fooled as the didactic content and treatment modalities are definetly current.

A Great Theoretical Aspect on Critical Care
Since this is the only critical care text book I've used, I have no real basis of comparison. I'll try to be as objective as possible.

I'm using this book for my critical care class in nursing school. I've covered several sections of this book and can say that this book explains the material rather well for the student nurse.. and possibly the new nurse on the critical care unit.

The book is well-structured and organized starting with critical care nursing in general and discussion on practicing hollistically and goals of the critical care nurse with plenty of evidence-based research to help support the future evidence-based practicing nurse. The authors then progress by system discussing assessments and common pathologies found in the critical care environment and expected symptoms, diagnostics, treatments, and how the nurse should care for the client with that particular disease. Aside from the text, countless tables, charts, and graphics are available to highlight key points and provide more indepth coverage on certain areas. NCLEX-style questions and case studies are also available to help facilitate learning.

So as a nursing student, I find the text very insightful and informational when working with critical care level clients. The pathophysiologies are indepth and helped me develop a clinical picture for my clients and the diagnostic and treatment modalities were thorough. A solid text. ... Read more