MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING CERTIFICATION REVIEW follows the OCN Test Blueprint for the certification exam. It includes 1000 review questions divided into categories like the content on the exam and an answer key with rationales following each chapter. A free CD-ROM with sample exams provides practice taking the test on computer, so users are confident and prepared on test day.
<li>Contains over 1000 questions, more than either of its two main competitors</li>Provides advanced-level questions, identified with an asterisk<li>Includes a CD-ROM with sample examinations to give users the experience of taking the exam on computer.</li>

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Certification Review

Medical Books

Chernecky PhD RN CNS AOCN FAAN, Cynthia C.

Schlesselman RN MSN OCN, Sue

Nursing

Mosby

This money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Macklin's Math for Clinical Practice 1st edition text and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks!

Math for Clinical Practice - Text and E-Book Package

Macklin RNC BSN CRNI, Denise

Infortuna MTS BS, Mother Helena

Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for clinical practice.
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<li>All content, examples, problems, and scenarios are clinically based and completely up to date.</li>
<li>More than 500 full-color illustrations show drug labels, parenteral and oral syringes, medicine cups, pumps, IV equipment, and more that are used in current clinical practice.</li>
<li>Promotes learning with more than 1,200 practice problems and comprehensive math review problems.</li>
<li>Safety Alert, Clinical Alert, and Human Error Alert boxes are incorporated throughout to promote safe practice.</li>
<li>Clinical Connections begin each chapter and explain how that topic relates to clinical practice.</li>
<li>Examples for each new topic are presented in a unique, step-by-step format: the prescription, what you HAVE, what you KNOW, what you WANT, critical thinking, answer for best care, human error check boxes, and does your answer fit the general guideline? Practice problems follow each set of examples to reinforce your understanding.</li>
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<li>Follows current TJC and ISMP safety recommendations.</li>
<li>Answer key is new to this edition and provides immediate feedback for practice problems.</li>
<li>Features the latest drug information in practice problems and photographs.</li>
<li>Drug Calculations Student Companion, Version 4 will be available on Evolve. It offers practice and application with an interactive tutorial on various topic areas within drug calculations and features over an additional 600 practice problems.</li> </ul>

Math for Clinical Practice

All content, examples, problems, and scenarios are clinically based and completely up to date.More than 500 full-color illustrations show drug labels, parenteral and oral syringes, medicine cups, pumps, IV equipment, and more that are used in current clinical practice.Promotes learning with more than 1,200 practice problems and comprehensive math review problems.Safety Alert, Clinical Alert, and Human Error Alert boxes are incorporated throughout to promote safe practice.Clinical Connections begin each chapter and explain how that topic relates to clinical practice.Examples for each new topic are presented in a unique, step-by-step format: the prescription, what you HAVE, what you KNOW, what you WANT, critical thinking, answer for best care, human error check boxes, and does your answer fit the general guideline? Practice problems follow each set of examples to reinforce your understanding.Follows current TJC and ISMP safety recommendations.Answer key is new to this edition and provides immediate feedback for practice problems.Features the latest drug information in practice problems and photographs.Drug Calculations Student Companion, Version 4 will be available on Evolve. It offers practice and application with an interactive tutorial on various topic areas within drug calculations and features over an additional 600 practice problems.

Math For Clinical Practice - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform a calculation, determine if information is missing, set up and perform the calculation, and check the answer to ensure accurracy. This systematic approach is designed to reduce human calculation errors and ensure patient safety. Common medications and methods of administration are used throughout the textbook, with more than 1,200 practice problems to help you master the math needed for clinical practice.All content, examples, problems, and scenarios are clinically based and completely up to date.More than 500 full-color illustrations show drug labels, parenteral and oral syringes, medicine cups, pumps, IV equipment, and more that are used in current clinical practice.Promotes learning with more than 1,200 practice problems and comprehensive math review problems.Safety Alert, Clinical Alert, and Human Error Alert boxes are incorporated throughout to promote safe practice.Clinical Connections begin each chapter and explain how that topic relates to clinical practice.Examples for each new topic are presented in a unique, step-by-step format: the prescription, what you HAVE, what you KNOW, what you WANT, critical thinking, answer for best care, human error check boxes, and does your answer fit the general guideline? Practice problems follow each set of examples to reinforce your understanding.Follows current TJC and ISMP safety recommendations.Answer key is new to this edition and provides immediate feedback for practice problems.Features the latest drug information in practice problems and photographs.Drug Calculations Student Companion, Version 4 will be available on Evolve. It offers practice and application with an interactive tutorial on various topic areas within drug calculations and features over an additional 600 practice problems.

Math for Clinical Practice - Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card)

The latest title in the Real World Nursing Survival Guide series, this fun and engaging book makes it easy to review must-know concepts associated with hemodynamic monitoring. Its lighthearted, cartoon-filled approach guides readers through challenging concepts and procedures. The book begins with an overview of five main concepts: cardiac output, stroke volume, preload, afterload, and contractility. It discusses equipment used for specific procedures, followed by discussions of specific aspects of hemodynamic monitoring including cardiac output, intra-arterial, central venous, pulmonary artery, and mixed venous oxygenation. The final chapter focuses on clinical applications with case studies, clinical interventions, and exercises.
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<li>The unique presentation of content narrows the gap between the knowledge a student learns during nursing school and the wisdom they need to survive in the real world. </li>
<li>Material is presented using adult learning principles and various active-learning strategies to engage readers of all ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. </li>
<li>A consistent chapter format - using the headings What it is, What you need to know, What you do, and Do you understand? - breaks down information into small segments and facilitates understanding. </li>
<li>Special icons for Lifespan Considerations, Cultural Implications, Web Links, Cautions, Monitoring and Initial Treatment help readers quickly identify special content in the chapter. </li>
<li>A variety of memory-reinforcing activities such as mnemonic devices, fill-in the blank, matching, word jumbles, true/false, and crossword puzzles promote learning and understanding. </li>
<li>Clinical terms and shorthand expressions are highlighted in colored text within parentheses after the explanation, to expose readers to terminology used in the practice setting. </li>
<li>Boxed Take Home Points distill years of nursing experience into practical, "real world" advice from the experts. </li>
<li>More than 100 NCLEX-style questions, divided by chapter, are included in a section at the end of the book so readers can test their knowledge and review challenging concepts. </li>
<li>Full-color illustrations demonstrate key concepts and principles of hemodynamic monitoring, including various complications. </li>
<li>Original cartoon-character illustrations and a cartoon camel walk readers through subjects that nursing students have identified as difficult, using a lighthearted approach. </li>
<li>Waveforms at the end of each chapter allow readers to practice their interpretation.</li>
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Real World Nursing Survival Guide: Hemodynamic Monitoring (Saunders Nursing Survival Guide)

Hodges RN CCRN, Rebecca K.

Garrett MSN RN CCRN, Kitty

Schumacher RN MS CCRN, Lori

Saunders

This 1998 AJN Book of the Year presents unique coverage of the nursing care associated with over 40 of the most common oncologic emergencies. Each chapter follows a consistent format to facilitate reference, and includes a focused assessment table, patient/family teaching guidelines, and review questions.
<li>Each chapter follows a consistent format, providing content on pathophysiology, assessment, prognosis and treatment, the nursing process, nursing diagnoses, frequently asked questions and answers, discharge criteria, teaching topics, and home care needs. Multiple choice review questions are included at the end of each chapter.</li>Chapters include highlighted text boxes with information specific to pediatric clients, where relevant.<li>Prognosis statistics enable readers to recognize the survival possibilities for clients and plan care accordingly. Cited where available are NCI and current literature statistics.</li>Test questions and answers with rationales reinforce chapter content and prepare readers for specialty certification exams.<li>A chapter on nursing ethics, written by national experts in the field, assists readers in handling ethical dilemmas and offers a framework for ethical reasoning. A case study example complements the theory-based chapter.</li>A disease site cross-reference, a systems cross-reference, and a types of cancer index provide quick, convenient access to important information.<li>The nursing process, nursing interventions, and care plan approach are all based on current literature, NCI statistics, and research.</li>

Advanced and Critical Care Oncology Nursing: Managing Primary Complications

Berger MSN RN, Barbara J.

This clinical reference promotes critical thinking and emphasizes client care by helping the reader make the best possible decisions for 130 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. For each condition, it provides a summary of pathophysiology and focuses on specific nursing interventions, based upon research and real-world practice. An A-to-Z organization within chapters, thumb tabs, a consistent format, and specially designed icons make this a quick access, easy-to-use reference. · Uses a decision-making approach to promote critical thinking · Addresses community care options including patient teaching, social and home health services, health maintenance and illness prevention · Lists common signs and symptoms for quick identification · Focuses on specific interventions and care issues to guide the practitioner in applying knowledge · Offers 'Clinical Pearls' that summarize key clinical practice tips · Provides lists of resources for nursing and medical organizations and websites at the end of each chapter · Features NIC boxes listing the most common problems associated with a disorder and its related intervention classification · Includes 36 original illustrations that depict pathophysiology and procedures · Summarizes need-to-know information with over 250 tables for quick reference

Clinical Medical Surgical Nursing: A Decision-Making Reference

George-Gay RN MSN CCRN, Beverly

Every nurse should own a copy for this outstanding reference featuring over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures more than any other reference of its kind! Part One of this concise, up-to-date, portable tool alphabetically lists diseases, conditions, and symptoms with the tests and procedures most often used to confirm them. Part Two alphabetically lists virtually every test available today, making it easy for you to quickly locate the information you need. This new edition includes 45 new tests, vital information on herbal remedies and natural treatments, plus convenient thumb tabs for faster access.

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REAL-WORLD NURSING SURVIVAL GUIDE: DRUG CALCULATIONS AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION is a study and review aid for nursing students struggling with this especially difficult subject area. This guide offers a visual, interactive approach that clearly and engagingly explains topics such as drug calculations; oral, IM, topical, and IV drug administration; and special topics such as pediatric administration, advanced care, and technology.
<li>Narrows the gap between the facts in study and the wisdom that nurses need to survive </li>
<li>Consistent headings divide information into manageable units </li>
<li>Includes memory-reinforcing mnemonic devices and a variety of interactive </li>
<li>Icons for lifespan considerations, cultural implications, web links, danger &amp; calculations </li>
<li>An Age Specifics heading highlights information on infants, children, pregnant adults, and the elderly</li>
<li>Boxed Take Home Points offer succinct points of advice that reflect years of nursing experience</li>

Real World Nursing Survival Guide: Drug Calculation and Drug Administration (Saunders Nursing Survival Guide)

Butler RN, Sharon W.

Graham PhD MN RN, Patricia

Graham, Patricia

Infortuna, Mother Helen

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