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Nursing Management and Education: A Conceptual Approach to Change (Routledge Library Editions: Nurse Education and Nursing Care)
by Michael P. BowmanOriginally published in 1986, this book examines the nature of management in nursing and discusses the relevance of management education to the job of the nurse. It examines key reports and legislation of the day as they affected the health service in general and nursing in particular. It aims to assist senior nurses in their teaching of management education and to assist first-line nurses in understanding and applying the principles of management to their own practice to improve patient care. Learning objectives are given throughout the book to ensure that the nurse can check their own understanding and apply the theory to real situations.
Nursing Programs 2013
by Peterson'sPublished in cooperation with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-the only U.S. organization dedicated exclusively to advancing baccalaureate and graduate nursing education-Peterson's Nursing Programs 2013 is a comprehensive guide to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs in the United States and Canada. Profiling more than 3,500 undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral options at more than 700 institutions in the United States and Canada, readers can evaluate the latest data on entrance requirements, costs, degrees offered, distance learning options, and more. A special section, "The Nursing School Adviser," includes in-depth articles about degree and career options, the admissions process, and specialized programs for professions such as nurse practitioner and clinical specialist. The Quick-Reference Chart offers readers at-a-glance school comparisons.
Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
by Denise F. Polit Cheryl Tatano BeckWhether used to help students learn how to perform research or how to critically appraise research reports for use in practice, this authoritative, approachable textbook shows how nursing research is applicable across today's changing healthcare field. The authors detail the latest methodologic innovations that have arisen in nursing, medicine, and the social sciences in their signature user-friendly style, accompanied by the helpful learning features, pedagogy, and clean design that have made this book a classic. The updated 11th Edition adds two new chapters designed to help students ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of research methods and the relevance and applicability of nursing inquiries. Extensively revised content throughout strengthens students' ability to locate and rank clinical evidence, verify the authoritativeness of systematic reviews, and distinguish interpretive approaches from aggregative approaches using meta-aggregation.
Nursing School Entrance Exams
by KaplanKaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams is comprehensive review of all tested material on major nursing school entrance assessments, including the TEAS, HESI, PAX-RN, Kaplan, and PSB-RN exams. With focused review and practice for math, reading comprehension, and science--plus quick-reference resources flagging common mistakes to avoid and important formulas to remember--this effective guide prepares you fully for the first test of your nursing career.Features:* NEW! Exam-like brief reading comprehension passages* NEW! Review of conversion calculations* Diagnostic quiz* 2 complete practice tests* Detailed answer explanations* Focused review and practice for the most-tested subject areas: math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and science* Quick-reference resources highlighting frequently used math formulas and commonly misspelled words to remember* Kaplan's effective score-raising strategies* Practical advice for the career-change nursing student
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingCompletely revised and reorganized, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep Plus 2019-2020 is 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 KaplanReview content organized along the test blueprints and identified by examNew topic-specific science chapters: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryNew writing and grammar sectionsDiagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewQuick-reference resources highlight 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
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2021-2022: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingCompletely revised and reorganized, Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020 is 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.We're so confident that Nursing School Entrance Exams offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our book, you'll score higher—or you'll get your money back.The Best ReviewFour sample practice tests: two for HESI A2, two for KaplanReview content organized along the test blueprints and identified by examNew topic-specific science chapters: anatomy & physiology, biology, organ systems, and chemistryNew writing and grammar sectionsDiagnostic test to identify the topics where you need the most reviewQuick-reference resources highlight 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
Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep: Your All-in-One Guide to the Kaplan and HESI Exams (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan NursingNow 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
Nursing School Entrance Exams: HESI A2 / NLN PAX-RN / PSB-RN / RNEE / TEAS (Barron's Test Prep)
by Ed. D. M. A Sandra S. Swick R.N. B.C. Rita R. Callahan R.N. B.S.N.Barron’s Nursing School Entrance Exams provides detailed review and practice materials that you need to achieve success on the various Nursing School Entrance Exams (including the HESI A2, NLN PAX-RN, PSB-RN, RNEE, and the TEAS). This edition features: A multi-part exam that covers all of the topic areas and question types seen on most nursing school entrance exams, A diagnostic test so you can assess your strengths and weaknesses in each topic area before beginning your review, Comprehensive review and practice material for all Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Numerical Ability topics, An entire review and practice section for all Science topics, with each section broken down into an outline format for quick studying and sample tests for every topic, Test-taking strategies and answers to frequently asked questions about preparing for your entrance exam, Strategies for answering each question type, You’ll also get information about nursing programs and the profession in general.
Nursing School Thrive Guide
by Maureen OsunaLike advice from a trusted friend who's "been-there, done-that" the Nursing School Thrive Guide shares proven tips and techniques to help you not just survive nursing school, but thrive! <p><p> In this book you will get valuable advice that will help you get organized before school starts, master your schedule easily, and study in a way that maximizes time and sets you up for nursing school success. Learn what the different types of classes are like, how to thrive in your clinical rotations, master test-taking strategies and discover the author's own unique system for approaching patient care. With The Nursing School Thrive Guide, you'll start the semester ahead of the curve, with the tools you need to hit the ground running when classes start. Follow the system outlined in this book, and you'll be an organized, confident nursing student... guaranteed. <p><p> Maureen Osuna is a critical care nurse with a passion (more like obsession) for mentoring nursing students and is owner of the website www.straightanursingstudent.com.
Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes: Is It Adequate?
by Committee on the Adequacy of Nurse Staffing in Hospitals Nursing HomesHospitals and nursing homes are responding to changes in the health care system by modifying staffing levels and the mix of nursing personnel. But do these changes endanger the quality of patient care? Do nursing staff suffer increased rates of injury, illness, or stress because of changing workplace demands? These questions are addressed in Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes, a thorough and authoritative look at today's health care system that also takes a long-term view of staffing needs for nursing as the nation moves into the next century. The committee draws fundamental conclusions about the evolving role of nurses in hospitals and nursing homes and presents recommendations about staffing decisions, nursing training, measurement of quality, reimbursement, and other areas. The volume also discusses work-related injuries, violence toward and abuse of nursing staffs, and stress among nursing personnel--and examines whether these problems are related to staffing levels. Included is a readable overview of the underlying trends in health care that have given rise to urgent questions about nurse staffing: population changes, budget pressures, and the introduction of new technologies. Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes provides a straightforward examination of complex and sensitive issues surround the role and value of nursing on our health care system.
Nursing Station Clerk Trainee: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Nursing Station Clerk Trainee Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to; Name and number checking; Understanding and interpreting written material; Filing; Coding/decoding information; Spelling; and more.
Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults
by Carol A. MillerGrounded in the author’s Functional Consequences Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults, Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 9th Edition, instills a functional understanding of both the physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as common risk factors, to prepare students for effective, wellness-oriented gerontological practice in today’s changing healthcare environment. This extensively updated edition reflects the latest issues in the care of older adults and ensures an actionable understanding of culturally appropriate care, legal matters, ethical concerns, and more.
Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach To Learning
by Pearson#1 curriculum choice for concept-based schools of nursing Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning provides all of the core content and materials needed to deliver an effective concept-based program that develops practice-ready nurses. This three-volume series is the only concepts curriculum developed from the ground up as a cohesive, comprehensive learning system. An intentional instructional design and learning pattern fosters connections between concepts and a deep level of comprehension that can be applied broadly. Volume II focuses on 30 crucial psychosocial, reproductive, nursing, and healthcare concepts, and then turns to the nurse’s broader roles in areas such as accountability, advocacy, and safety. The 3rd edition is a full-scale, cover-to-cover revision that brings the text in line with new evidence-based practice, care, and safety guidelines.
Nurture Groups in School: Principles and Practice
by Marjorie Boxall Sylvia Lucas`In her book, Marjorie Boxall makes an eloquent case for establishing nurture provision. Her book would be invaluable for teachers, governors and other interested parties in helping them to provide more appropriately for such children'' - Young Minds Magazine `This book should be essential reading for Government ministers. The author pioneered the setting up of nurture groups in Inner London in the early 1970s as a response to social deprivation and its consequences for children in school. The book describes why and how, drawing on those early experiences and later projects in the London Borough of Enfield. It is salutary to note that the concept of nurture group is now well over thirty years old and as yet there are still very few of them in existence. Hopefully Marjorie Boxall''s book will help to change this situation. As she says: ''Our capital of good nurture is diminishing fast and the fabric of society is at risk, for with each generation there are fewer people…to provide good nurturing, and more children who have been deprived of it. '' Nurture groups provide children with social and emotional experiences that are necessary as a pre-requisite for formal school learning. Marjorie Boxall describes how such children are functionally below the age of three, due to having missed out on essential experiences, which are normally provided through mothering. Adults who work in a nurture group setting provide a variety of structured experiences: for example, how to play with toys, how to share a meal, so that the children ''catch up'' on their social and emotional development and can then rejoin mainstream education. This is a very practical and readable book that serves as a comprehensive introduction to the subject. This book is a bible for nurture group enthusiasts and should be essential reading for anybody who has the desire to make a significant impact in the area of social change. Copies, please, to Tony Blair, Estelle Morris and to every Chief Education Officer in the United Kingdom. They ignore it at their peril'' - Nurturing Potential `Marjorie is the originator of nurture groups. Her book is full of wisdom about the work of nurture groups, why people do what they do, how to think about the situation children are in and what nurture group staff can do about it. This is an authoritative practice manual, clearly informed by years of reflective practice and experience. Insights into childhood and school life abound. If your main interest is as a practitioner or directly supporting those who work with children, you will find it full of interest and richness. Marjorie''s book fills the gap between theory and the reality of doing the job. Applied psychology at its best. An essential addition to the nurture group bookcase'' - Marion Bennathan, Director, Nurture Group Network ''This powerful and immensely positive book describes the rationale and practice of nurture groups for children who cannot cope with the demands of mainstream primary school'' - Jennie Lindon, Nursery World `If your school is thinking of setting up a nurture group, this book is clearly essential reading. It is also likely, however, to be of interest to a wider readership, especially since a commitment to social inclusion is at the heart of current policy on early education and childcare in Britain'' - Margaret Bryson, International Journal of Early Years Education `This book is not only a useful resource to the NG practitioner; it is also a document that tells us a lot about what of value has been all but lost from the educational agenda in recent years, and more importantly, something about one of the ways we might go about restoring the loss. The emphasis throughout is on dealing with pupils as whole persons. This involves meeting the pupils on their own terms and acknowledging and meeting their needs, with particular emphasis on the emotional underpinning of effective early learning'' - Paul Cooper, Early Years Nurture groups are increasingly recognized as an effective method for schools needing to help children who show...
Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education, 2nd Edition
by Shinichi Suzuki Waltraud SuzukiThis is typically required reading for parents of children studying music via the Suzuki Method. It discusses Suzuki's philosophy of talent education and methods for raising a musical child with good character.
Nurturing Babies: Developing the Potential of Every Child
by Kathryn PeckhamNurturing Babies explores the key processes behind how a child’s mind and body develop in their first year, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being. It shows how the choices practitioners and parents make every day can have a deep impact on children’s experiences and the practices that can be embedded straight away to support their ongoing development and give them the best opportunities for future success.The book follows a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework, learning to understand children's evolving capabilities through their engagement in core behaviours and using these to unlock their full potential. Chapters cover: The importance of sleep and daily routines Playing and communicating with babies Physical activity and healthy eating Early brain development Understanding babies’ emotions and behaviours The importance of emotional security on a child’s well-being Supporting infants to explore and do new things Part of the Nurturing Childhoods series, this exciting book provides practitioners and parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture the very youngest children, building their self-esteem, happiness and well-being as they become enthusiastic lifelong learners.
Nurturing Children through Preschool and Reception: Developing the Potential of Every Child
by Kathryn PeckhamThe preschool and reception years can be viewed as a stage of preparation for formal schooling. But we must not lose sight of the profound impact this time of play and exploration has as children continue developing the core processes they will later rely on. Nurturing Children through Preschool and Reception explores how a child’s mind and body develops during this critical and sensitive period and how the choices practitioners and parents make every day have a deep impact on these processes. Underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being, it explores the practices that can be embedded straight away to support children’s ongoing development and give them the best opportunities for future success.The book follows a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework and the ABCs of Developing Engagement, alongside methods to consider the impact of learning experiences, decoding children's evolving behaviours and strategies for their development. Chapters cover:• Managing the expectations placed on the early years• Connecting with children through communication, movement and play• Recognising emotions and promoting effective choices• Helping young children manage their emotions in a social world• Developing young children’s confidence to think and express themselves• Understanding young children’s friendships and conflicts• Supporting lifelong learning in the years before schoolPart of the Nurturing Childhoods series, this exciting book provides practitioners and parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture children’s happiness, well-being and sense of security through the preschool and reception years.
Nurturing Children through the Primary Years: Developing the Potential of Every Child
by Kathryn PeckhamThis book argues that supporting a child’s learning in primary school is more about nurturing their dispositions than continually assessing their performance. Drawing on the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being, it shows how teachers and parents have a deep impact on children’s learning, motivation and potential and the practices that offer children the best opportunities for future success.Guided by the holistic approaches of the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework and the ABCs of Developing Engagement, this book has a strong focus on increasing child engagement alongside methods to consider the impact of learning experiences. Chapters cover: Supporting engagement through communication, movement and play Helping children to feel safe and secure within their learning environments Developing classrooms where children think and express themselves Understanding childhood anxiety Nurturing confidence and self-motivation Working with parents and carers Anxiety within the classroom Ways of evaluating teaching styles and class dynamics Decoding children’s behaviours Part of the Nurturing Childhoods series, this exciting book provides teachers, practitioners and parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture children’s happiness, well-being and sense of security throughout their school years.
Nurturing Children's Resilience Following Adverse Childhood Experiences: An Adult Guide (Maya's ACE Adventures!)
by Mine ConkbayirFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya’s ACE Adventures!: A Story to Celebrate Children’s Resilience following Adverse Childhood Experiences [9781032368177]. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Helping Children to Thrive After Adverse Childhood Experiences: ‘Maya’s ACE Adventures!’ Storybook and Adult Guide [9781032367934]. Alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya’s ACE Adventures!, this guide provides adults with much-needed resources to talk to children about their traumatic experiences in ways that are non-threatening, safe, and can build a child’s confidence in speaking about their fears with a trusted adult. Designed to be read by an adult before they read the story together with a child, the guide provides practical tools, such as scene-by-scene discussion prompts and strategies for co-regulation, to facilitate conversations that are informed, relaxed and allow for healing from grief and trauma. These tools are contextualised by a detailed examination and critique of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework, in addition to an overview of the neurobiology involved in the stress response, to support adults and alleviate their anxiety about asking the right questions and having the rights answers for the children they support. Together with the storybook, this guide is essential reading for teachers, parents, foster carers, social workers, and other professionals who are supporting children, by giving them the resources they need to foster hope and resilience among children who have survived traumatic experiences.
Nurturing Compassionate Connections: A Guide to Practitioner Empathy in the Early Years
by Angela HodgkinsIn a profession where empathy and compassion form the bedrock of impactful interactions, yet remain relatively unexplored, this book endeavours to be a beacon of inspiration and guidance.The book explores what compassionate relationships might look like and translates extensive research into actionable steps that practitioners can easily integrate into their routines. Chapters: Include guidance for fostering effective, empathetic relationships with colleagues and young children, as well as extending empathy to parents and carers Offer suggestions for supporting and promoting positive behaviour, with guidance on embracing empathy in challenging situations Prioritise practitioner wellbeing and include real-life case studies of nurturing connections, recognising both the demands and satisfaction of the profession Are full of reflective prompts and activities to reshape the narrative of early years practice and equip practitioners to navigate challenges with resilience. Nurturing Compassionate Connections advocates a strengths-based approach and aspires to redefine the landscape of compassionate practice, enriching the journey of those who care for young children. It is essential reading for all early years practitioners and allied professionals.
Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom: An exploration of consensus across theory and practice
by Karen Hosack JanesA must for all classroom teachers and those training to teach, this book explores the nature of creativity with ideas and practical strategies for nurturing pupils’ creative skills in primary and secondary schools. It offers a detailed exploration of pedagogy that nurtures creativity, specifically examining the concept of creative agency by looking at how individuals are encouraged to develop their own skills of imagination, innovation and collaboration. Accounts from people well-known for being creative provide a lens through which to critically examine a variety of theoretical frameworks, published creative education checklists, and other relevant research and case studies demonstrating creative pedagogical practices. The book thus draws together consensus from multiple perspectives about the conditions most effective for nurturing creativity. This practical theorising approach will help professionals in educational settings engage in critical enquiry about teaching for creativity, while reflective questions encourage the reader to explore their own perceptions and practice.
Nurturing Creativity: An Essential Mindset for Young Children's Learning
by Rebecca Isbell Sonia Akiko YoshizawaInspiring and supporting innovative thinking Young children have a great capacity for creativity that thrives when nurtured. Early childhood teachers have the opportunity to inspire children’s innovative thinking and doing by Including creative opportunities across all domains of learning- Designing a beautiful space that encourages children’s experimentation and play- Extending children’s learning and challenging their thinking- Documenting children’s thought processes and displaying their work- Involving families and the community in children’s creative endeavors- Reflecting on your beliefs and practices about creativity and nurturing your creativity Learn how to support children as they problem-solve, explore and share new ideas, and collaborate with others, and watch their confidence and capableness grow.
Nurturing Emotional Literacy: A Practical for Teachers,Parents and those in the Caring Professions
by Peter SharpNurturing Emotional Literacy helps people to recognise, understand, handle and appropriately express their emotions. How we manage our emotions and the positive impact that 'emotional literacy' can have on improving standards in schools has been overshadowed recently by the attention given to the three 'Rs'. This handbook seeks to redress this and looks at the importance of the fourth 'R' - Relationships. The author offers advice, guidance and support to help people become more successful by managing their emotions effectively. Specific ideas for working with children, teachers, parents and carers, makes this book ideal for all concerned with developing 'the whole child'.
Nurturing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Support for Research Careers in Health and Biomedicine
by Aleksandra Thomson Rachael Gooberman-HillEPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Today’s academic and research institutions recognise the importance of diverse research teams in health and biomedical science, in terms of the business case, social justice and the common good. This ‘go-to’ book familiarises readers with the key equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in relation to research careers and researcher development. Bringing together the challenges and solutions to EDI matters with an evidence-based approach in one volume, the book offers practical strategies and interventions for academic and research settings. This is an essential guide for equality planning team members, researchers, HRM officers and managers across academia and research.
Nurturing Faith: A Practical Theology for Educating Christians
by Fred P. Edie Mark A. LamportFaith left on rocky soil withers. But faith nurtured in the good soil of Christian teaching, formation, and mentorship grows to maturity and yields thriving community. Educational ministries are so often where this happens—where the desires of the human heart are shaped toward a love for God, a love for one&’s neighbor, and a love for the world. In this comprehensive guide to educational ministries in the twenty-first century, Fred Edie and Mark Lamport explore how church leaders and others involved in Christian education can nurture a robust, cruciform faith within their communities. When discussing strategies and goals, Edie and Lamport consider a range of contexts and a variety of related fields that might give insight into educational ministry: theology, pedagogy, philosophy, social science, and more. Those working with any age group—children, adolescents, and adults—will find a relevant discussion of key underlying theological themes, a guide to concrete practices, and indispensable help in navigating shifting cultural dynamics. Exceedingly practical and consistent with the teachings of the gospel, the wisdom in this book will speak to all who long to foster discipleship in their church, school, or missional community. Key FeaturesA &“Road Map&” at the beginning of each chapter concisely introduces the chapter&’s topic and essential themes.Sidebars throughout the text provide deeper insight into particular important or nuanced concepts.Discussion questions at the end of each chapter facilitate further reflection, especially in conversation with others.Suggestions for further reading are provided at the end of each chapter for those interested in exploring the chapter&’s ideas in greater depth.Concluding the book is a series of afterwords from experts in the field of Christian educational ministries: Martyn Percy, Almeda Wright, Craig Dykstra, Kirsten Oh, Elizabeth DeGaynor, and Thomas Groome.