Saunders Guide To Success In Nursing School 2015 2016

Author : Susan C. deWit
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323358033

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2015-2016 - E-Book by Susan C. deWit Pdf

Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School 2015-2016 contains loads of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact resource. The new edition also features the latest information on electronic documentation, computer-based testing, the flipped classroom, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, along with prefilled weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars to help you plan for the 2015-2016 school year. In all, this guide’s clinical tools and strategies for time management, studying, testing, and stress-reduction will significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice. Important clinical references and assessment scales are highlighted to give you easy access to normal vital signs, lab values, abbreviations, measurements and conversions during clinicals. Common medication and IV therapy administration guidelines, TJC Do Not Use lists, and high alert medications emphasize medication safety from the beginning of nursing school. NCLEX Exam strategies prepare you for the alternate-format question types found on the current licensure exam. Advice on study skills, time management, and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency. Space-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to bring along to class and clinical rotations. NEW! Updated orientation section includes the newest developments in computer-based testing and flipped classroom settings. NEW! Thoroughly revised Clinical Reference section features updated information on electronic documentation and new content on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. NEW! Updated weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars for the 2015-2016 year help you keep an organized schedule.

Author : Holly Stromberg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323582346

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2018-2019 E-Book by Holly Stromberg Pdf

Get an all-in-one school planner and clinical reference! Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School: A Student Planner 2018-2019 is much more than a study calendar. It’s loaded with organizational tools, time management and study tips, need-to-know clinical guidelines, and more — all in one place. Information is designed specifically for nurses, and in fact, it’s the only nursing planner that includes a handy clinical reference. Written by Holly Stromberg, a respected nurse educator, this compact guide helps you manage your busy schedule and perform to your full potential in the classroom and during clinical rotations. NEW! Weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars show dates from May 2018 through December 2019, making it easy to organize your schedule at school and at home. Student-friendly features help you survive nursing school with time management and study tips, NCLEX® exam strategies, and techniques for stress reduction. Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter covers important topics such as patient safety, documentation, and communication with patients and colleagues. Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides easy access to normal vital signs, measurements, conversions, and other topics including: Common lab test values Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations Pain assessment tools Prevention of medication errors Table of IV fluids and IV therapy guidelines Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery HIPAA requirements for confidentiality MyPlate dietary guidelines Compact size makes it easy to carry the book to class and to clinical rotations. Coverage of electronic devices and social media offers cautions about the hazards and pitfalls of using phones and social media while in nursing school and on the job. NEW! Weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars show dates from May 2018 through December 2019, making it easy for students to organize their schedules at school and at home.

Author : Holly Stromberg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323533713

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2017-2018 - E-Book by Holly Stromberg Pdf

The popular Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School is a versatile organizational tool, a practical nursing orientation handbook, a clinical quick reference, and a resource directory all in one. This compact and affordable guide helps busy nursing students manage their time and perform to their fullest potential inside the classroom and during clincial rotations. The Guide not only provides time management and stress-reduction strategies, advise on study skills, and yearly, monthly, and weekly planners, but also comes equipped with a variety of helpful clincial tools like pain and neurological assessment scales, Joint Commission safety guidelines, information on common drug and lab values, and NCLEX preparation tips. An orientation section covers the latest developments in computer-based testing and flipped classroom instruction. A clinical reference section features information on electronic documentation and content on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Plus all the must-have information you need to survive nursing school including: NCLEX Exam strategies Time management and study tips Stress reduction techniques Common medication and IV therapy guidelines The Joint Commission's Do Not Use lists High-alert medications Normal vital signs, lab values, measurements, and conversions Updated weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars with prefilled dates from May 2017 through December 2018 help students organize their schedule at school and at home. New content on electronic devices and social medial alerts students to the hazards and pitfalls of using phones and engaging in social media while in nursing school and on the job.

Author : Susan C. DeWit
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Medical records
ISBN : 0323354939

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2015-2016 by Susan C. DeWit Pdf

Preceded by Saunders student nurse planner 2014-2015 / Susan C. deWit. Tenth edition. 2015.

Author : Susan C. deWit
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323478595

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2016-2017 - E-Book by Susan C. deWit Pdf

The portable Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2016-2017, A Guide to Success in Nursing School, 12th Edition is a versatile organizational tool, a practical nursing orientation handbook, a clinical quick reference, and a resource directory all in one. This popular planner not only provides time management and stress-reduction strategies, advice on study skills, and prefilled yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars, it also comes with helpful clinical tools like pain and neurological assessment scales, Joint Commission safety guidelines, information on common drugs and lab values, and NCLEX® preparation tips. It helps you manage your time and perform to your fullest potential — both inside the classroom and during clinical rotations. An introduction to nursing school expectations with tips for success prepares you for the unique challenges in nursing school. Study skills, advice on time management, and stress management strategies improve your focus and organization — and increase efficiency. NCLEX Exam strategies prepare you for alternate-format question types found on the current licensure exam. Documentation section includes detailed information on electronic medical records to keep you in the know. Common medication and IV therapy administration guidelines, TJC Do Not Use lists, and high alert medications emphasize medication safety from the beginning of nursing school. Space-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to bring along to class and clinical rotations. Clinical references and assessment scales are highlighted to give you easy access to normal vital signs, lab values, abbreviations, measurements, and conversions during clinicals. Important clinical references provide essential tools useful during your clinical rotations. Convenient weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars help you keep an organized schedule. NEW! Weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars with prefilled dates from May 2016 through December 2017 help you organize your schedule at school and at home.

Author : Susan C. DeWit
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Calendars
ISBN : 0323443729

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School 2016-2017 by Susan C. DeWit Pdf

Preceded by Saunders student nurse planner 2015-2016 / Susan C. deWit. 11th edition. 2016.

Author : Holly Stromberg
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0323497500

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2017-2018 by Holly Stromberg Pdf

Preceded by Saunders guide to success in nursing school 2016-2017 / Susan C. deWit. 12th edition. [2017]

Author : Holly Stromberg,Susan C. DeWit
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323497497

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Saunders Guide to Success in Nursing School, 2018-2019 by Holly Stromberg,Susan C. DeWit Pdf

Susan deWit appears first in earlier editions.

Author : Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD RN,Angela Silvestri, Msn RN
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Nursing
ISBN : 9780323296618

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Saunders Strategies for Test Success 2016-2017 by Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD RN,Angela Silvestri, Msn RN Pdf

Preceded by: Saunders 2014-2015 strategies for test success / Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela Silvestri. 3rd ed. c2014.

Author : Susan C. DeWit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical records
ISBN : 0721686060

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Saunders Student Nurse Planner by Susan C. DeWit Pdf

Much more than a calendar, this planner is a versatile organizational tool, a quick-reference nursing orientation handbook, and a telephone and address directory. This portable, affordable resource will help students manage their time and perform to their fullest potential whether in the classroom, during clinical sessions or in practice.

Author : Linda Anne Silvestri,Angela Silvestri
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323479714

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Saunders 2018-2019 Strategies for Test Success - E-Book by Linda Anne Silvestri,Angela Silvestri Pdf

Get more than just practice questions; get comprehensive test and nursing school preparation that’s proven to help you succeed! Written by the most trusted expert in NCLEX exam prep, Saunders 2018-2019 Strategies for Test Success: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX Exam, 5th Edition is an invaluable guide that teaches you how to master the things that matter most on the NCLEX exam and your nursing school exams: critical thinking, problem solving, and time management. In this guide you’ll find not only 1,200 practice questions and rationales that reflect the latest NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans, but you’ll also get a wealth of proven tips and real-world hints to help you overcome text anxiety, develop effective study habits, and confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats. It’s a must-have resource for any nursing student who needs not just practice, but well-rounded preparation! A Reducing Test Anxiety chapter offers simple strategies to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence needed to pass exams. A Developing Study Skills chapter provides helpful tips on improving time management for more efficient exam preparation. 1,200 review questions are included in the book and online, providing a 2-in-1 approach to learning strategies and test-taking skills UNIQUE! Student-to-Student Hints highlight real life strategies that have helped other students graduate from nursing school and pass the NCLEX exam. Helpful Tips for the Nursing Student highlight the most important concepts needed for exam success. Online practice questions let you apply the strategies learned from the text in a realistic electronic testing environment. Emphasis on comprehensive test preparation helps you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX examination. Priority concepts for each question help you link your concept-based classes and NCLEX prep. Chapters on specific question content — such as prioritization, pharmacology, triage/disaster management, and delegation — offer numerous examples to prepare you for higher-level questions. A fun, 4-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help engage visual learners. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the most current NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans. NEW! Experience level coding for questions designates each question as beginning, intermediate, or experienced to help focus your learning throughout all points of your nursing school career. NEW! Increased focus on clinical judgement incorporates strategies for clinical judgement, question data, and question abnormalities into the NCLEX-style questions. NEW! Expanded client-centered options address the increasing import of the patient-centered care QSEN competency on the NCLEX Exam. NEW! Additional coverage of interprofessionalism is incorporated.

Author : Linda Silvestri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974801918

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Saunders 2016-2017 Strategies for Test Success by Linda Silvestri Pdf

Author : Linda Anne Silvestri,Angela E. Silvestri
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781455737512

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Saunders 2014-2015 Strategies for Test Success - E-Book by Linda Anne Silvestri,Angela E. Silvestri Pdf

An essential resource for any nursing student, this invaluable guide gives you the tools you need to overcome text anxiety and develop effective study habits. Key topics include time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you tackle any nursing test — from a routine quiz to the NCLEX® examination. You’ll learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on the nursing process, prioritization methods, and safety strategies. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included. Coverage of detailed critical thinking methods offer valuable clues to help you analyze and uncover the correct answer option for all question types, including multiple-choice, true-or-false, and alternate item-format questions Chapters on specific question content, such as prioritization, pharmacology, management, and delegation, provide numerous examples to prepare you for higher cognitive level questions A fun, two-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help visual learners become better overall test-takers. Linda Silvestri’s hallmark Pyramid Points in the margins highlight the most important concepts you need to learn for exam success. Refocused content emphasizes comprehensive test preparation to help you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX® examination. A new chapter on reducing test anxiety offers simple strategies you can use to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence you need to pass exams. A new chapter on developing a structured study plan provides helpful tips for improving time management for more efficient exam preparation.

Author : Susan C. deWit
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323296557

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Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2014-2015 - E-Book by Susan C. deWit Pdf

Much more than just a study calendar, Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2014-2015 will quickly become your lifeline with its wealth of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact and versatile resource. Designed specifically for busy nursing students like you, this planner s strategies for time management and stress-reduction, NCLEX Exam review questions and study tips, and abundance of helpful clinical tools can significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice. "..so much included in such a small space and is really handy as an all in one quick reference guide, diary and planner." Reviewed by Jade Day on behalf of Nursing Times, September 2015 Updated information on common therapeutic diets includes gluten- and lactose-free, high-fiber, and the DASH Eating Plan. FOUR Score Neurological Assessment Scale guides you in assessing a patient’s level of consciousness. Time-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to take to bring along to class and clinical rotations. Time management strategies help you perform to your fullest potential. Advice on study skills and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency — giving you the edge you need to succeed. Alternate-format questions (explanation and examples) and information on taking the NCLEX exam help prepare you for the licensure exam. Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter educates you on patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, and documentation. The Joint Commission’s "Do Not Use" List of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols appears inside the front cover. Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides you with essential clinical tools and information in a concise, accessible format, and includes: Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery Fall risk factors and assessment Most commonly used IV fluids table HIPAA requirements for confidentiality Safety guidelines to prevent medication errors Pain assessment tools Signs of geriatric and pediatric abuse Glasgow Coma Scale Tips for troubleshooting IV pumps Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk Common lab test values MyPlate dietary guidelines

Author : Patricia Knecht
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323396035

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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - E-Book by Patricia Knecht Pdf

A market-leading must-have and part of the LPN Threads series, Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, From Student to Leader, 8th Edition provides you with everything you need to succeed in both nursing school and in a career in LPN/LVN nursing. With a strong emphasis on leadership, this clear, comprehensive new edition discusses the higher-level roles and responsibilities of an LPN/LVN leader, the skills necessary to become a successful LPN/LVN, and the future of the field. It is filled with opportunities for you to test your understanding as you read, as well as practice NCLEX review questions at the end of each chapter to prepare you for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. Collaborative Care boxes highlight challenges that occur in emerging community and continuing care workforce settings, and give you examples of leadership and management opportunities for LPN/LVNs in any health care setting you may find yourself. Critical Thinking boxes include activities that could be used in a flipped classroom experience, and provide you with critical thinking and problem solving opportunities throughout the chapter to enhance your understanding. Try This boxes provide students and instructors with clinical simulations or activities related to topics discussed in the text that can be utilized in simulation or role-play scenarios in class. Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in the professional arena during and after nursing school. Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of the text contains key points, additional learning activities, and review questions for the NCLEX® Examination (including alternate format items in every chapter). Presents tips on taking the NCLEX-PN examination and information on applications, interviews, and the job search, including electronic resumes. Full-color design, cover, photos, and illustrations make this text visually appealing, pedagogically useful and easy to read. Numbered objectives open each chapter and provide a framework for content. Key points at the end of each chapter summarize chapter highlights and serve as an excellent review tool. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations are at the beginning of each chapter and in full color at first mention in the text, and assist you in improving and supplementing your terminology and language skills before you enter clinical practice. References and Suggested Readings lists are arranged by chapter at the end of the book to provide you with resources for further understanding of text concepts. NEW! Community Resources chapter covers tools and resources that you can find within your community to help you with learning, personal, and family needs that could interfere with success in school. NEW! Work Force Trends chapter discusses the most current issues, challenges, and concerns with the LPN/LVN workforce. NEW! Storytelling narratives at the beginning of each chapter use true stories to enhance learning and demonstrate the relevancy of key topics.