Search -
Real World Nursing Survival Guide: Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
Real World Nursing Survival Guide Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Author:Lori Schumacher, Cynthia Chernecky The latest title in the unique Real World Nursing Survival Guide series, this fun and engaging book prepares readers to manage all of the common health care problems they'll see in critical care, trauma, or emergency settings. Its lighthearted, cartoon-filled approach guides readers through each body system, maintaining a focus on current practi... more »ce standards throughout. Each chapter organizes material on disorders from the most immediate and life-threatening conditions to less emergent critical care situations. * A unique presentation of content narrows the gap between the knowledge that students garners from their nursing school education and the wisdom students needs to survive in the real world. * More than 150 NCLEX-style questions are included throughout the book, so students can test their knowledge and review those concepts they find difficult in each chapter. * Material is presented using adult learning principles and various active-learning strategies to! engage nursing students of all ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. * 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 units and reinforces an effective thinking process. * Special icons for Lifespan Considerations, Cultural Implications, Web Links, Cautions, Monitoring and Initial Treatment help students quickly identify special content in the chapter.« less