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Our comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide is the perfect resource to help phlebotomy (venipuncture) students understand those procedures that enable blood draw/testing to be safe and comfortable for patients. Different forms of testing, equipment and other aspects of phlebotomy are explored in up-to-date detail. Includes easy-to-read tables and diagrams. Each section features “The Phlebotomist Knows” summary of critical points, set off graphically for easy reference. Read more

Nurses know the value of our medical quick reference guides, so this should be the first one in your QuickStudy library. Our Nursing TEAS study guide has been a best-seller on amazon and called “invaluable” and a “must-buy” in customer reviews. Others say they had no idea so much could fit in 6 pages, and that lamination stopped spills from ruining the guide. Version 7 includes additions to ensure we cover the exam released in 2022/23, which now includes chemistry. The need-to-know aspects of the TEAS test in this handy format have helped so many people pass this test and move on to nursing school for new careers. At this price the value cannot be matched. 6-page laminated guide includes: Reading Key Ideas & Details Craft & Structure Integration of Knowledge & Ideas Math Order of Operations Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Decimals Calculating Percentages Word Problems Proportions & Ratios Mean Median, Mode & Range Geometry The Metric System Data Interpretation Algebra Science Human Anatomy & Physiology Life & Physical Sciences Cell Structure, Function & Organization Cell Division Genetics Role of Microorganisms in Disease Chemistry Basic Atomic Structure Physical Properties & Changes of Matter Chemical Reactions Properties of Solutions Acids & Bases Scientific Reasoning English Language & Usage Conventions of Standard English Spelling, Plurals, Homographs & Homphones Knowledge of Language Subject Verb-Agreement Clauses & Phrases Punctuation Parts of a Sentence Verbs First, Second & Third Person Vocabulary Acquisition Read more

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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pharmacology**Learn how to make accurate drug calculations and administer medications safely! Calculate with Confidence, 8th Edition makes it easy to understand the three major methods of dosage calculation ― ratio and proportion, formula method, and dimensional analysis. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through accurate calculation and safe administration of drug dosages. Thousands of practice problems ensure that you gain proficiency, QSEN principles prioritize client safety, and an emphasis on clinical reasoning helps you prevent medication errors. New Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies help in improving clinical judgment skills. With this popular text from educator Deborah C. Morris, you will learn to calculate drug dosages and administer medications with confidence.Thousands of practice problems ensure that you gain proficiency with drug calculations.Safety Alert boxes help you prevent medication errors and avoid errors in dosage calculation.Tips for Clinical Practice boxes call out information critical to math calculation and patient safety, and summarize best practices in client care (a Clinical Judgment feature for the Next Generation NCLEX®, or NGN).Rule boxes present instructions essential to math calculations and provide the information needed to accurately solve drug calculation problems.Clinical Reasoning Scenarios discuss the safe administration of medications (also a Clinical Judgment feature for the NGN) and help you apply your knowledge to patient care.Comprehensive Post-Test assesses your retention of the "big picture" concepts, with answers located in the back of the book.Review of basic math, pre-tests, and post-tests allow you to evaluate your understanding of the material.Medication Administration chapter covers medication safety, a discussion on client rights, the basic six rights of medication administration, and routes of medication administration.Chapter review problems test your comprehension of all major topics, with the answers at the end of the chapter.Points to Remember list bulleted key points from the chapter.NEW! Five single-episode Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies are added to the book.NEW! QSEN content is now included In Unit One, Math Review.NEW! Updated medication labels are included.NEW! Discussion of herbal meds is included in the Medication Administration chapter.NEW! Latest research and information is included in the Insulin, Critical Care Calculations, and Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight chapters.NEW! Updated information on the administration of fluids is added.NEW! Updated information and examples of complex I&O problems are added to the Intake and Output section of the text, and it also includes more examples of complex I&O problems.NEW! Updated Medication Index includes the latest drug information and removes drugs that are off the market or are not widely used. Read more

Essential academic skill requirements covered for the HESI test for entry into Nursing School, all in 6 laminated pages. The HESI A2 is predictable and this aspect makes the test easier to study for since the same concepts are covered in every test using the same types of questions. However, many people have underestimated this test their first time around and had to take it again, do not be one of them. These 6 laminated pages are a guide to success. Nurses are some of the biggest fans of QuickStudy guides, so start your collection and get started on a new career. 6-page laminated guide includes: MathematicsReading ComprehensionVocabularyGrammarBiologyChemistryAnatomy & PhysiologyPhysics Read more

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Now with a new, easy-to-read page design, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep is a focused review of the HESI A2 and the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test—two major nursing school entrance assessments. Exam-specific practice, concise content review, and proven test-taking strategies will prepare you to face the first test of your nursing career with confidence.The Best ReviewFour sample practice tests: two for HESI A2, two for the Kaplan exam.Diagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewTest-specific icons showing which content to review for the Kaplan vs. the HESIScience chapters broken out by topic: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryGrammar and writing sections specifically geared to the Kaplan testQuick-reference resources with frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to rememberExpert GuidanceKaplan's expert nursing faculty reviews and updates content regularlyPractical advice for the career-change nursing studentWe invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams Read more

Get the most from your fundamentals course with the Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition, this completely updated study guide helps reinforce your understanding of key nursing concepts through review questions, exercises, and learning activities. New Next Generation NCLEX®-style question types and brief case studies help you study and prepare for your exams ― at the same time! With the purchase of a new text, bonus online skills checklists walk you through all of the book’s fundamental nursing procedures.Comprehensive Understanding sections cover the entire chapter in detail, helping you master content.NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and questions for clinical chapters help you apply knowledge you have gained and practice these new types of questions.Alternate item questions help you prepare for the kinds of questions you will see on your exams.Completely updated Skills Performance Checklists (available on Evolve with the purchase of a new text) match the latest versions of skills. Read more

Learn to calculate drug dosages accurately with this practical workbook-textbook! Calculation of Drug Dosages: A Work Text, 12th Edition makes it easy to understand and master the three major methods of dosage calculation ― ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. A basic review of mathematics refreshes your math skills, and practice problems, worksheets, and practice tests help you gain confidence in making drug calculations. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) practice problems preparing you for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam. Written by nursing experts Sheila Ogden and Linda Fluharty, this worktext is ideal for nursing students and for nurses returning to practice!Learning objectives keep you focused and explain what you should accomplish upon the completion of each chapter.Logical structure organizes the material from simple to complex, making it easier to build upon and retain knowledge.Extensive math review covers the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages and helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses.Chapter worksheets allow you to practice solving realistic problems.Post-tests at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding of content. Alert boxes highlight information crucial to math calculation and patient safety.Comprehensive post-test at the end of the book offers additional practice and measures your overall understanding.40 flash cards on the Evolve website make it easy to study and review abbreviations, formulas, and conversions from the book.NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® practice problems and case studies progress from simple to complex concepts and are included in chapters throughout the text.NEW! Coverage of heparin drip calculation describes how to calculate and administer an IV weight-based heparin bolus from the IV heparin. NEW! Added IV coverage is included in the IV Flow Rates and IV Flow Rates for Dosages Measured in Units chapters.NEW! Updated drug information and medication labels are added to this edition. Read more

Mnemonics and memory aids are one of the best ways for students to accelerate their learning. This book contains over 170 mnemonics specifically designed for nurses and nursing students preparing for the NCLEX and who simply want to take their career to the next level. Be patient with yourself and take your time to learn the mnemonics that apply to the material you are currently learning or studying in school. In this book you will: 1. Feel confident in your studies 2. Be able to memorize tough nursing concepts 3. More clearly understand nursing concepts while utilizing the brief description that accompanies each mnemonic. Read more

Handy 6 page laminated reference to the most important lab values for nurses to know. Get this guide when you start nursing school and review it often. By the time you take the NCLEX, they will be committed to memory. Lamination means it will last the lifetime of your career. Paper-thin, so you can keep it with your clipboard or at the nurses’ station for referencing a value faster than using the Internet. Suggested uses: o Quick Reference – instead of digging into a large book to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedly o Memory – refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the core labs handy so you can focus on the larger picture o NCLEX Test Prep & Exams – review frequently and right before exams and the NCLEX for that extra boost Read more

Strategies for a great start. Practice questions for success. Reduce the stress and anxiety you feel before an exam with test-taking strategies that really work. Practice questions introduce you to the NCLEX®-style questions you’ll encounter throughout your nursing education while developing the critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills essential to success on the Next Gen NCLEX.   A complete review of core concepts, and more than 900 questions based on the latest NCLEX test plan build confidence and improve test scores from the beginning of nursing school. Master the challenging alternate-format questions, even SATA (select-all-that-apply) and develop your studying skills with test-taking tips and rationales for correct and incorrect responses.   An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks two comprehensive exams online.  Worth every penny. “… helpful from the very first chapter. I was able to apply the ideas to the very next test I took in nursing school and have found it changed the way I view nursing school. I highly recommend this book to any and all first-year nursing students.”—Suzanne C.  Great Techniques To Know BEFORE Starting School. “…this has helped tremendously. It breaks down the types of testing questions and gives hints on how to process it and choose the most correct answer If you have test anxiety this will definitely help…”—J.N.M.   New & Updated! The latest NCLEX-RN® Test Plan as well as the latest advances and practicesNew! Introduction to Next Generation NCLEX®, including unfolding case studies with Next Gen-type questions that encompass the six Clinical Judgment cognitive-thinking skills in the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Over 900 NCLEX-style Q&A—including a 100-question, comprehensive exam at the end of the book and two 75-question comprehensive exams onlineNearly 50% alternate-format questions, including SATA, fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, hot spot, drag-and-drop, and graphicDetailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses as well as test-taking tips“Knowledge Analysis” tool focusing on how to identify clusters of errors in specific knowledge categories on a test“Corrective Action Guide” describing what to do to correct test-taking errors“Information Processing Analysis” tool presenting topics relating to the process of test taking, including processing errors and personal performance trendsTime management strategies with tips and suggestionsGlossary of more than 250 common English words often found on nursing testsAll questions field tested by nursing students and an expert panel of nurse educators Read more

Your Key to Passing the HESI A2: 🌟 Ready to Start Your Nursing Career?🌟 Feeling overwhelmed by the breadth of topics on theHESI A2 exam?🌟 Worried about where to focus your study efforts? HESI A2 Exam Prep 2025 is the guide you’ve been looking for!Why this book is your ultimate ally:🌟 Everything you need in one place: A comprehensive guide covering every section of the test, including Math, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, Grammar, and more.🌟 Strategic approach: Learn the best strategies to organize your study routine, manage time, and tackle your weak areas effectively.🌟 Targeted practice exercises: Features exercises with detailed solutions, test simulations, and step-by-step explanations to boost your confidence.🌟 Clear explanations of key concepts: From essential math calculations to medical terminology, every topic is simplified and easy to understand.Why choose this guide?Choose this guide if:You struggle with math or science concepts.You need practice to build confidence and reduce test-day anxiety.You are looking for a study guide tailored to the specific needs of the HESI A2 exam.This book is more than a collection of information. It’s a step-by-step tool designed to make preparing for the HESI A2 less stressful and more effective. With practical examples and expert advice, you’ll feel ready to ace the exam and kick-start your nursing career with confidence.👉 Order your ultimate study companion now and pass the HESI A2 with ease! Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Education**Apply the five patterns of knowing to improve nursing care! Knowledge Development in Nursing: Theory and Process, 11th Edition explores nursing theory and how it is related to nursing research and quality patient care. It examines the principles of knowledge development, using the patterns of knowing to help you develop sound clinical judgment. Each chapter begins with a Basics section, which is followed by a Now That You Know the Basics section providing a deeper understanding of knowledge patterns for more advanced learners. In addition, the content in this edition aligns with the new 2021 AACN Essentials for Nursing Education. Key content in this text is also used as the basis for the creation of the first domain within the AACN Essentials, Knowledge for Nursing Practice, and in other domains within the AACN Essentials. Written by nursing educators Peggy Chinn, Maeona Kramer, and Kathleen Sitzman, this edition reflects the latest thinking in nursing knowledge development and adds emphasis to real-world application.Discussion of the five Patterns of Knowingincludes empiric, personal, aesthetic, ethical, and emancipatory knowledge, defining the different types of knowledge and how they relate to each other.Discussion of evidence-based practice provides examples of how the five patterns of knowing may be applied to nursing practice.Coverage of theory, theory development, and the relationship of theory to nursing research and practice helps you learn to apply theory to practice.Interpretive summaries highlight the interrelatedness of all patterns of knowing, making it easier to apply all dimensions of knowing to specific chapter content.Full-color diagram in the front of the book depicts how the patterns of knowing are related.Glossary defines the key terms and concepts of nursing theory.NEW! Updated content reflects recent trends in nursing knowledge development and integrates new information on social justice, the implications of challenges such as climate change, and global pandemics.NEW! Learning and Study Questions features ― emphasizing the application of each chapter's content to nursing practice ― are now at the end of each chapter.NEW! 2021 AACN Essentials for Nursing Education domains relevant to this text are addressed throughout this new edition.NEW! QR codes throughout the text direct you to an animation that explains the patterns of knowing and to resources on Nursology.net that further illustrate and explain the nursing theories in each chapter.NEW appendix at the end of the text includes additional learning activities. Read more

Stressed about the ins and outs of pathophysiology? Gain confidence, with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy ®, 6th Edition .Offering helpful learning aids that boost your understanding and retention, this colorfully illustrated, enjoyable text offers all the vitals: cell development, the infection process, cancer warning signs, abnormal cell growth, and more. Packed with easy-to-remember definitions and plentiful illustrations, this supportive guide is the ideal study partner and on-the-job reference for new nurses, students, and all healthcare practitioners. Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in pathophysiology, with:NEW and updated content in a quick-read, bulleted formatEnd-of-book learning support that includes a “Practice Makes Perfect” practice testDozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions for: Pathophysiology basics – cellular structure; how cells reproduce, age, and die; adaptive cell changes; the concept of homeostasis and how it affects the body; the causes of disease; and the disease development processInfection, cancer, and genetics – the body’s defense mechanisms against infection, types of infective microorganisms and how they invade the body, common infectious disease pathophysiology, classifications of cancer, warning signs of cancer, the cancer metastasis process, the role of genes and chromosomes, how cells divide, and genetic abnormalitiesCancer as it affects individual body systems – cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal system, hematologic, immune, integumentary, sensory, and reproductive systemSpecial chapter features include:Just the facts – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter“Nurse Joy and Jake” – expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders, and offer reassuranceNow I get it – illustrations and flowcharts that explain difficult conceptsBattling illness – the latest treatments for diseases and disordersThe genetic link – connections between genetics and many common disordersMemory joggers – memory tricks and other aids that help you understand and remember difficult conceptsThat’s a wrap – a quick review of chapter contentQuick quiz – multiple-choice questions after each chapter that help you retain knowledge About the Clinical Editors Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is Vice President for Communication and Marketing at Connect: RN2ED in Beavercreek, Ohio and Professor of Nursing at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI, is Vice President for Business and Finance at Connect: RN2ED inBeavercreek, Ohio, and is Adjunct Faculty at Mercy College School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio.Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is Vice President for Operations and Procedures at Connect: RN2ED, inBeavercreek, Ohio, and Director of Nursing Education at Ohio Institute of Allied Health in Dayton, Ohio. Read more

Awarded third place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category! The preferred nursing fundamentals resources for generations of nursing students and educators, Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care, 10th Edition, equips beginning nursing students with a holistic, case-based perspective on nursing practice and emphasizes the clinical reasoning and decision-making essential to their success in today’s competitive healthcare environment.    Promoting nursing as an evolving art and science directed to human health and well-being, this bestselling text is designed to instill in students the highest level of scientific knowledge and technical skill while cultivating the blended competencies crucial to responsible patient-centered care in a wide variety of care settings. Updates throughout this 10th Edition reflect a growing emphasis on clinical judgment and NCLEX® readiness, training students to think like nurses and respond confidently and effectively to clinical challenges.    Ample clinical examples, pedagogy, illustrations, and online learning tools and assessments engage students and distill need-to-know information, complemented by a suite of integrated teaching and learning resources that create a seamless, superior learning experience for every student. New to this EditionNEW! Clinical Judgment chapter conditions students think like nurses, incorporating the nursing process and the latest evidence-based practices to prioritize responsibilities and make confident clinical decisions.  NEW! Integrated NCSBN concepts and terms keep students on the front lines of today’s evolving nursing practice and ready them for success on the NextGen NCLEX®.  NEW! Evolving Case Studies familiarize students with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Evaluation Model and reflect the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN).  NEW! Diversity, inclusion, and equity content equips students with a diverse perspective on patient care essential to today’s nursing practice.  NEW! Timely coverage throughout the text reflects the impact of climate change and COVID-19 on patient care. NEW! 2021 AACN Essentials and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice incorporated throughout the text help you meet the latest curriculum standards in competency-based nursing education.     NEW! Thoughtful Person-Centered Practice: Challenging Topics leverage Unfolding Patient Stories to reinforce clinical reasoning and judgment competencies in a real-world context. UPDATED! NCLEX®-style Chapter Review Questions in every chapter strengthen students’ exam readiness.  Read more

Revised and updated for its Sixth Edition, Theoretical Nursing provides a comprehensive developmental and historical review of nursing theory. This text offers a contemporary analysis of the evolution of nursing and represents the degree to which many scholars view the focus and mission of nursing as a discipline through the development of its theoretical base. Chapters provide readers with different frameworks that shape the nature, the scope, and the mission of nursing care. The book presents practical perspectives that help the scholar to develop analytic skills and integrate knowledge into a coherent whole. This edition of the text incorporates the ‘journey’ of nursing theory and how practicing nurses use it to improve their practice. Currency updates and content reorganization are also implemented in this edition to allow for ease of access to content. In addition, journal articles and case studies are available on thePoint to allow students to apply content and apply it to a practice setting. Read more

Learn the clinical nursing skills you will use every day and prepare for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, a nursing process framework, and a focus on evidence-based practice, this manual helps you learn to think critically, ask the right questions at the right time, and make timely decisions. Written by a respected team of experts, this trusted text is the bestselling nursing skills book on the market!Comprehensive coverage includes more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills and procedures.Rationales for each step within skills explain the "why" as well as the "how" of each skill and include citations from the current literature.Clinical Judgments alert you to key steps that affect patient outcomes and help you modify care as needed to meet individual patient needs. UNIQUE! Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions sections highlight what might go wrong and how to appropriately intervene.Clinical Review Questions at the end of each chapter provides case-based review questions that focus on issues such as managing conflict, care prioritization, patient safety, and decision-making. More than 1,200 full-color photos and drawings help you visualize concepts and procedures.Nursing process format provides a consistent presentation that helps you apply the process while learning each skill.NEW! All-new Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice chapter incorporates concepts of the NCSBN clinical judgment model.Updated evidence-based literature is incorporated throughout the skills.NEW! End-of-chapter questions and end-of-unit unfolding case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN). Read more

LEARN–APPLY–ASSESSDavis Advantage for Basic Nursing combines an innovative text with an immersive online program that make this challenging but must-know content easier to master by making learning personal. Together, they create a seamless experience that tracks each student’s progress and assesses their knowledge until they have mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class, clinical, and practice. THE TEXTBOOK A comprehensive approach to care promotes critical thinking and clinical judgment to teach students how to “Think Like a Nurse” from the very first day. A consistent and concise organization along with a wealth of pedagogical features emphasizes the Thinking, Doing, and Caring at the heart of professional practice.In every chapter, students first explore the theoretical knowledge behind key Fundamentals concepts. Then, they learn the practical knowledge guided by the nursing process; and finally, the skills and procedures for safe and effective nursing care.ONLINE (DAVIS ADVANTAGE)Using a unique and proven approach across a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum, Davis Advantage engages students and helps them make the connections to key topics. Whether teaching in-person or online, this complete, integrated solution aligns seamlessly with the textbook and equips instructors with actionable analytics to track students’ progress, remediate where needed, and facilitate an active learning environment.LEARN—Personalized LearningThe foundation of the Davis Advantage platform, Personalized Learning, immerses students in an online learning experience tailored to their needs. Students are assessed on their comprehension of key topics from the text, and then are guided through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life.APPLY—Clinical Judgment (NEW!)Clinical Judgment elevates students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning, helping them to build the clinical judgment skills they need to practice safe and effective nursing care and to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® with confidence. Progressive case studies featuring real-life, complex clinical situations challenge students to apply their knowledge, make informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.ASSESS—QuizzingQuizzing uses NCLEX®-style questions for assessment and remediation. Its adaptive, question-based format provides the additional practice students need to test their knowledge, master course content, and perform well on course and board exams.NEW! Clinical Judgment component now in Davis AdvantageEXPANDED & ENHANCED! Increased focus on Clinical Judgment reflecting the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and the relationships among the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgmentNEW! “Critical-Thinking and Clinical Judgment” scenario with questions added to each chapterUPDATED! “Example Client Conditions” to reflect CJMMREVISED! Nursing process chapters combined into a single chapter to better explain the interconnectedness of each step in the Nursing Process.EXPANDED & ENHANCED! Focus on patient advocacyNEW! Procedure for how to use an incentive spirometer Read more