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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER `A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen¿s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.¿ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in Europe during the Covid crisis.A nurse for 25 years, Anthea thought she had seen it all. But with Covid came the greatest trial, personally and professionally, of her life. Thrust into hourly challenges ¿ many a matter of life and death ¿ while on the Critical Care units of St George¿s in south London, Anthea processed her shocking experiences through writing. It started with an email to request biscuits. But her appeal to help boost the morale of her fellow nurses soon turned into a series of astonishingly moving stories detailing the realities of being a front line worker.It wasn¿t long before Antheäs accounts were circulating far and wide, capturing the attention of the nation and being feted by the likes of Richard Branson and Good Morning Britain¿s Susanna Reid.In Life, Death and Biscuits, Anthea reveals the human story behind Covid, sharing tales of hope, fear and laughter from both her `family¿ of nurses and the patients she encountered. Forged in a crisis, this deeply affecting memoir offers a unique and inspiring perspective on the pandemic that simultaneously tore the world apart and brought us together. Both heart-wrenching and uplifting, it serves as a testimony to love, resilience and the human spirit.

Goes beyond memorization with a Learn-Recall-Apply style content review to promote critical thinkingThis innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review in the form of unfolding questions, answers, rationales, and hints to enhance the critical reasoning process. Following the review chapters, a practice exam of 220 randomized Q&As can be taken to simulate the actual certification exam.This "Think in Questions" content review is designed to help readers anticipate the kind of questions that will be asked and to promote critical thinking throughout the exam. Topical "bite-size" sections and plentiful tables and charts facilitate learning and memorization. An introductory chapter includes sections devoted to test-taking skills and practices, specific guidance for taking the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam, and an exploration of the journey toward certification.KEY FEATURES- Familiarizes the test-taker with the world of certifications- Provides important background on the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam- Provides proven test-taking and exam preparation skills- Closely mirrors exam content blueprint- Contains 450 exam-style Q&As with rationalesSpringer Publishing Company recognizes that the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN®) exam is a registered service mark of the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing neither sponsors nor endorses this product.

While often greeted with trepidation, the importance of a research project-how it is conducted and its significance to practice-is an essential aspect of nursing and other healthcare arenas. This innovative resource is a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based practice and other types of research-based initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Using a method formed through years of teaching experience, Brenda Marshall translates the difficult and sometimes confusing language of research into everyday vocabulary, linking complicated concepts with easily understood scenarios.Written in quick-access Fast Facts style, this book presents knowledge in a consistent, step-by-step format characterized by bite-sized information. Each chapter opens with learning objectives that unfold into new concepts, followed by everyday life examples. Fast Facts boxes, systematized tables, and new vocabulary reinforce learning and highlight key concepts. This application-based approach helps students question their preconceived notions about research and then engage in it with newfound confidence.Key Features:Translates complex research concepts into straightforward languageDemonstrates clear, step-by-step methods that facilitate successful attainment of research goalsHelps students to construct an argument, build a theory, and critically explore a beliefPromotes self-sufficiency in lifelong learning and achievementWritten by an instructor whose classes have propelled many successful research careers

"Provides a broad overview of informatics knowledge to empower nurses to be thoughtful and participate in the capture, storage, and use of data to create information and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes...In this book, you will gain an understanding of how clinical decision support tools work so you can provide feedback about [their] effectiveness and recommend additional ways decision support tools help."-Bonnie L. Westra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FACMI, From the ForewordUnderstanding and managing technology is a key component in providing quality patient care today. This addition to the popular Fast Facts series provides RNs and nursing students with an accessible, concise, step-by-step introduction to the essentials of informatics and its impact on patient lives. This book delivers required competencies and frameworks for both nursing education and practice, expanding upon integral systems and technologies within our healthcare system and their impact on the responsibilities of the individual nurse.Highlighting the intricacies within a specialized approach to healthcare data, data mining, and data organization, this resource connects day-to-day informatics practices to larger initiatives and perspectives. Clear and concise synopses of healthcare essentials, case studies, and abundant practical examples help readers understand how health informatics improves patient care within the nursing scope of practice. Thought-provoking questions in each chapter facilitate in-depth considerations on chapter content.Key Features:Key information about the electronic health record, telehealth, wearables, and decision-support toolsPractical examples demonstrate how informatics improves patient care within the nurse's scope of practiceCase studies with thought-provoking questionsNurses' influence on data qualityRelevant ethical, legal, and social issuesThe intersection of technology and informatics and the power of data

Illustrates how the DNP degree fosters opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcareThe first resource of its kind, this engaging handbook delivers practical guidance on the burgeoning roles and career opportunities afforded by the DNP degree, as well as the knowledge and skills required for career advancement. It provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of the value of the DNP degree and how it supports opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare at academic, policy, organizational, site, and patient-care levels.Following an overview of the DNP degree, along with a discussion of key competencies required for success in any DNP arena, this guide examines the various roles a DNP graduate can hold. Chapters highlight potential career paths, education and certification requirements, opportunities and challenges, and the integration of relevant AACN DNP Essentials. Reflection questions and resources for further exploration conclude each chapter.Key Features:Delivers practical guidance on the DNP degree, potential roles, and career opportunitiesDescribes how to integrate DNP Essentials into practiceDiscusses key competencies required for success in any DNP roleIllustrates potential career paths with education and certification requirementsPromotes self-reflection with thought-provoking questionsIncludes resources for further exploration

A highly effective and quick way to retain knowledge!Using an effective method for rapidly learning and retaining new information, these sturdy flashcards deliver more than 500 exam-style Q&As with detailed answer rationales to help nurses prepare for their high-stakes certification exam. The flashcards are distilled from Kendra Menzies Kent's book, Trauma Certified Nurse (TCRN(R)) Examination Review, and are color coded by exam blueprint topic for easy access. Shuffle the deck to randomize the questions or study one exam topic at a time.Key Features: - Delivers more than 500 comprehensive exam-style questions to help you prepare for test day- Facilitates critical thinking with application-based questions and robust remediating answer rationales- Organized and color-coded by exam blueprint topic- Designed for standalone use or as a companion to Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN(R)) Examination ReviewThe Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN(R)) is the sole owner of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN(R)) certification program. BCEN does not endorse any TCRN certification review resources or have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.

PCCN Certification Review, Third Edition is the ideal study guide for nurses preparing to take the Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) exam administered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). It includes more than , questions and comprehensive answers with rationales. The Third Edition has been updated and revised in all sections to reflect changes in the new PCCN test plan, including gerontological issues, cardiac surgery, pacemakers, infectious diseases, and palliative care.

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award of 2009! There is little doubt that every ACNP in practice or in training will want a copy of this reference in their lab coat pocket." --Ric Cuming, RN, MSN, EdD (c), CNOR, NEA-BCChief Nursing Officer Jackson Memorial Hospital Long overdue-This comprehensive critical care text will fill the void, especially for nurses advancing from BSN to Advanced Practice. The authors have covered all the basics and produced a text that provides a well-rounded knowledge base for critical care.-Jeanne H. Siegel, PhD, ARNPUniversity of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies This book defines what it means to be a nurse in critical care. With this text, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) will learn what to expect in the critical care unit, and how to manage various complications with patients in acute and intensive care settings. Significant emphasis is given to the complex pathophysiology and appropriate management of common problems encountered in the critical care environment, including trauma, infections, and disease. One chapter is also dedicated to the medical, legal, and ethical aspects of critical care. Critical Care is thus the must-have reference for graduate students as well as for practicing ACPNs. Key topics include: The role of the ACPN in acute and critical care Pulmonary management Cardiac concepts in acute care settings Managing liver, kidney, and kidney pancreas transplant in the ICU Burn management Multisystem organ failure End-of-life and palliative care Family-centered care Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award for 2009!

Sick babies and children are moved between hospitals for many reasons, often to receive specialist care and treatment not available locally. For the transfer to be safe and effective it is necessary to plan carefully for these occasions, and for the doctors and nurses attending the transport to be able to provide intensive care on the move. The book provides guidance in both of these major areas. The first section - 'Planning for Safe and Effective Transport' - details issues to be considered by senior staff in setting-up or modernising a transport programme. General principles and relevant physiology are outlined, and vehicles and equipment are discussed in depth. The second section - 'Practical Transport Management' - is concerned with different patient groups and key clinical issues. These include the distinctive features of neonatal and paediatric patients, and management of airway, breathing and circulation. Other chapters discuss airborne transport, pharmacology, trauma, and special interventions for transport such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and inhaled nitric oxide.