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Awarded second place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Nursing Research category! The go-to guide to evidence-based practice in nursing for more than a decade, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, 5th Edition, presents the latest perspectives on research-backed nursing practice in an engaging, user-friendly approach that has made this the bestselling resource of its kind.    AJN award-winning authors Bernadette Melnyk and Ellen Fineout-Overholt combine straightforward, conversational storytelling, inspiring quotes, and engaging case studies to make evidence-based practice accessible for students at any level of familiarity. With real-world examples and meaningful strategies in every chapter, this revised and reimagined 5th Edition gives students the confidence to meet today’s clinical challenges and ensure the most effective patient outcomes for years to come.     New to this edition:NEW! Reimagined coverage and a new chapter on applying implementation science to clinical practice settings familiarize students with the latest evidence and emerging implementation and evaluation tools.  UPDATED! Content throughout empowers you to more effectively teach evidence-based practice principles in academic and clinical settings. UPDATED! Making EPB Real case studies reinforce clinical application through real-world examples.  Read more

🎁BONUSES INCLUDED: ATI TEAS Test Flashcards, Video Course with Question Analysis & Practice TestsAre you ready to ace the ATI TEAS 7 exam and embark on a successful nursing career?Our ATI TEAS 7 Simplified Study Guide is designed with aspiring nursing students in mind, offering a streamlined path to exam success. This guide focuses on the most crucial topics, saving you time and enhancing your understanding with clear, concise content.What's Inside:• Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed explanations across all exam sections—Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English Language Usage—ensuring you grasp every essential concept.• Interactive Learning: High-quality video lessons analyze recent test questions to boost your visual learning and simulate real exam conditions.• Extensive Practice: Over 2000 online practice questions and full-length practice tests, complete with step-by-step explanations to reinforce your knowledge.• Strategic Study Tools: Printable flashcards and quick reference sheets for key concepts and formulas to maximize your study efficiency.• Proven Success: Tailored strategies and tips to help you approach the exam with confidence and achieve a high score on your first try.Equip yourself with the ultimate study guide that has helped countless students succeed. With our ATI TEAS 7 Simplified Study Guide, you'll be fully prepared to pass the exam and secure your future in nursing.Start your journey towards a rewarding healthcare career today! Read more

Winner of the 1st-place American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award in nursing research/evidence-based practice for 2021!**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Research**Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 9th Edition is the trusted resource for those wanting to master the research methods that are foundational to evidence-based practice. This highly respected textbook covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence, as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. This new 9th edition has been extensively updated to reflect today’s focus on online research in the digital era and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches ― including supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature. There’s also new content on translational research, coverage of the most current research tools and techniques, and an increased use of illustrations, tables, and other visuals to help engage visually oriented readers of all levels.Coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and other research methodologies provides a solid foundation to conduct, appraise, and apply research evidence to the realities of today's clinical practice.Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods addresses the qualitative research methodologies that are often the starting point of research projects, particularly in magnet hospitals and DNP programs.Clear, comprehensive coverage is organized into five units that include: an introduction to nursing research; coverage of the research process; application for evidence-based health care; how to analyze data, determine outcomes, and disseminate research; and how to propose and seek funding for research.Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice addresses this key graduate-level QSEN competency and reinforces how to generate research evidence and appraise and synthesize existing research for application to clinical practice.Rich examples from nursing literature bring research principles to life.Emphasis on the most currently used research methodologies focuses on the methods used in both quantitative research and qualitative research, as well as outcomes research and mixed-methods research.Coverage of digital data collection examines the use of online research tools.Quick-reference summaries include a table of research methods inside the front cover and a list of types of research syntheses (with definitions) inside the back cover.Helpful user resources are included with each new text purchase on the companion Evolve website and feature 400 interactive review questions along with a library of 10 full-text research articles.NEW! Extensively updated content reflects the most current quantitative and qualitative approaches to nursing research, as well as the most current research tools and techniques used in the digital era.NEW! Updated research examples throughout incorporate the best examples of current literature, with increased emphasis on international examples to reflect the increasingly global nature of nursing research.NEW! Increased use of visuals includes the addition of more illustrations, tables, and boxes to help break up long passages of text for today’s more visually oriented learners of all levels.NEW! Revised chapters offer improved clarity and usability in the areas of research problems and purpose, quantitative research design, quantitative methodology, and qualitative methodology.NEW! Increased emphasis on hospital magnet status reflects the effect this status has on improving nursing competency and quality outcomes.UPDATED! Coverage of certain qualitative research content has been de-emphasized to reflect the decreased use of certain methodologies (e.g., historical research) and to allow the introduction of additional methodologies that are growing in use. Read more

***The 2025-2026 version was published on February 1, 2025.There is a QR code included that can be used to download the audiobook for free.Imagineif you could get all of the practice you need from just one study guide and achieve a high score on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Exam.By combining review material and practice questions, this RNC-NIC Study Guide ensures that you will be fully prepared for the exam.While other guides only provide a short review, this guide includes a complete review of concepts along with 700 questions and detailed answer explanations.There are 4 full-length exams included.About Newstone Test Prep (Est. 2018)Newstone Test Prep provides students with updated test questions so that they are well prepared before taking the exam. We take pride in our guides because they combine both review material and test questions. At Newstone Test Prep, we do not just compile test questions; we compile the same number of questions as the real exams, in the same format. This has been a great help for past students because they were able to simulate the real exam while studying.Hundreds of thousands of students have scored higher on their exams after using our study guides.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: General AssessmentMaternal Risk Factors and Birth HistoryChapter 2: General ManagementResuscitation and StabilizationFluid, Electrolytes, and Glucose HomeostasisNutrition and FeedingOxygenation, Ventilation, and Acid-Base HomeostasisThermoregulation and the Integumentary SystemHypothermia and Cold StressHyperthermiaEquipmentSkin-to-Skin CarePharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and PharmacodynamicsPharmacology in Neonatal CareNeonatal Pharmacodynamics and PharmacokineticsPrinciples of Neonatal PharmacologyMedication CategoriesNursing Implications for Medication Administration in the NeonateManagement of Drug-Exposed InfantsLaboratory Drug TestingNeuroprotective and Neurodevelopmental CareNeurobehavioral DevelopmentNeurobehavioral OrganizationNeonatal Neurodevelopmental CareImpact of the NICU EnvironmentDevelopmental Care PracticesInfection and ImmunologyLaboratory Parameters in NeonatesNeonatal Sepsis and MeningitisFungal and Viral InfectionsSpecific Bacterial InfectionsChapter 3: Assess and Manage Pathophysiologic StatesCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemGastrointestinal System and Genitourinary SystemGenitourinary SystemHematopoietic SystemSpecific Hematological Problems of the NewbornUrinary TractNeurological/NeuromuscularGenetic, Metabolic, and Endocrine Disorders of Calcium MetabolismHead, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and ThroatChapter 4: Psychosocial SupportDischarge Management, Family-Centered Care, Grieving, Palliative Care, and Mental HealthParent-infant Attachment BehaviorsAdolescent PregnanciesShared Decision-makingPrinciples of Culturally-sensitive CareMaternal Psychiatry DisordersChapter 5: Professional IssuesEthical PrinciplesProfessional and Legal IssuesEvidence-based Practice (EBP)Patient safety and communicationTest 1Test 1 Answers and ExplanationsTest 2Test 2 Answers and ExplanationsTest 3Test 3 Answers and Explanations Read more

The world’s most widely used nursing research textbook, Essentials of Nursing Research, Tenth Edition equips students with everything they need to confidently apply research to nursing practice. AJN award-winning authors Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck clarify the language of nursing research and instill a practical understanding of nursing research fundamentals and the research process for both quantitative and qualitative studies — including design principles; sampling and data collection; criteria for assessing data quality; appraising the quality, rigor, and trustworthiness of studies; and approaches to understand the statistical results.  This updated edition incorporates the latest clinical insights and approaches to research to familiarize students with increasingly important considerations in today’s nursing practice, including the involvement of patients and stakeholders in translating research evidence to local settings; the appraisal of not only the rigor of research designs and methods but also the relevance and applicability of practice-based evidence; and the effective use of research in local quality improvement (QI) projects. UPDATED! New organization simplifies the presentation of complex topics and better facilitates the use of research evidence in nursing practice.      Clear, approachable writing makes difficult ideas easily digestible, even to students with no prior knowledge of technical terms. Critical Appraisal Guidelines walk students through studies and highlight aspects amenable to evaluation by research consumers.  Research Examples and Critical Thinking Exercises emphasize important points and sharpen students’ critical thinking skills.  Tips help students confidently translate abstract notions of research methods into concrete applications. Colorful tables, figures, and examples engage students’ attention and reinforce their understanding.Chapter Objectives emphasize essential information in each chapter. Key Terms familiarize students with common research terms.Bulleted Summary Points highlight key takeaways at a glance.   Read more

An inspiring and profoundly enlightening exploration of one doctor’s discovery of how hope can change the course of illness Since the time of the ancient Greeks, human beings have believed that hope is essential to life. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Harvard Medical School professor and New Yorker staff writer Jerome Groopman shows us why. The search for hope is most urgent at the patient’s bedside. The Anatomy of Hope takes us there, bringing us into the lives of people at pivotal moments when they reach for and find hope - or when it eludes their grasp. Through these intimate portraits, we learn how to distinguish true hope from false, why some people feel they are undeserving of it, and whether we should ever abandon our search. Can hope contribute to recovery by changing physical well-being? To answer this hotly debated question, Groopman embarked on an investigative journey to cutting-edge laboratories where researchers are unraveling an authentic biology of hope. There he finds a scientific basis for understanding the role of this vital emotion in the outcome of illness. Here is a book that offers a new way of thinking about hope, with a message for all readers, not only patients and their families. "We are just beginning to appreciate hope’s reach," Groopman writes, "and have not defined its limits. I see hope as the very heart of healing." Read more

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Awarded third place in the 2021 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Professional Development!The goal of EBP in healthcare is to promote improved interventions, care, and patient outcomes.Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals has proven to be one of the most foundational books on EBP in nursing and healthcare. Building on the strength of previous versions, the fourth edition is fully revised to include updated content based on more than a decade of the model’s use, refinement in real-life settings, and feedback from nurses and other healthcare professionals around the world.Key features of the book include:NEW strategies for dissemination, including guidance on submitting manuscripts for publicationEXPANDED focus on the importance of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork, particularly when addressing the complex care issues often tackled by EBP teamsEXPANDED synthesis and translation steps, including an expanded list of outcome measures to determine the success of an EBP projectTools to guide the EBP process, such as stakeholder analysis, action planning, and disseminationExplanation of the practice question, evidence, and translation (PET) approach to EBP projectsOverview of the patient, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) approach to EBP question developmentCreation of a supportive infrastructure for building an EBP nursing environmentExemplars detailing real-world EBP experiencesALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SIGMA REPOSITORYChapter 3: The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) Model for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) Process OverviewInstructor’s GuideTABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: Evidence-Based Practice Background Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Practice: Context, Concerns, and Challenges Chapter 2: Creating a Supportive EBP Environment Part II: The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model and Guidelines Chapter 3: The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) Model for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) Process Overview Part III: Practice Question, Evidence, Translation (PET) Chapter 4: The Practice Question Phase Chapter 5: Searching for Evidence Evidence Section Chapter 6: Evidence Appraisal: Research Chapter 7: Evidence Appraisal: Nonresearch Chapter 8: Translation Chapter 9: Dissemination Part IV: Exemplars Chapter 10: Exemplars Part V: Using the JHEBP Tools Chapter 11: Lessons From Practice: Using the JHEBP Tools Part VI: Appendices Appendix A: PET Process Guide Appendix B: Question Development Tool Appendix C: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool Appendix D: Hierarchy of Evidence Guide Appendix E: Research Evidence Appraisal Tool Appendix F: Nonresearch Evidence Appraisal Tool Appendix G: Individual Evidence Summary Tool Appendix H: Synthesis and Recommendations Tool Appendix I: Translation and Action Planning Tool Appendix J: Publication Guide Read more

Whether 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. AJN award-winning authors Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck 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.  NEW! Quality Improvement and Improvement Science chapter provides methods and frameworks to help students develop and assess improvement projects.NEW! Applicability, Generalizability, and Relevance: Toward Practice-Based Evidence chapter details cutting-edge strategies to meet the growing need for patient-centered, practice-based evidence.UPDATED! Revised content throughout reflects the latest methodologic approaches to ranking evidence, verifying systematic reviews, using meta-aggregation, and more.Critical appraisal guidelines help students focus on specific aspects of a report for the most effective appraisal.Clear, user-friendly writing style introduces concepts logically and clarifies difficult ideas.Specific research tips translate abstract notions into practical strategies to help students confidently apply chapter lessons in real-life situations.Research examples throughout the text illustrate key points and stimulate critical thinking.A comprehensive index provides fast, efficient access to precise information.Tables, figures, and bulleted summaries reinforce essential chapter concepts at a glance. Read more

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, 4th EditionBernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN and Ellen Fineout-Overholt, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN Enhance your clinical decision-making capabilities and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Develop the skills and knowledge you need to make evidence-based practice (EBP) an integral part of your clinical decision-making and everyday nursing practice with this proven, approachable text. Written in a straightforward, conversational style, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare delivers real-world examples and meaningful strategies in every chapter to help you confidently meet today’s clinical challenges and ensure positive patient outcomes.New Making Connections: An EBP Exemplar opens each unit, immersing you in an unfolding case study of EBP in real-life practice.New Chapters reflect the most current implications of EBP on health policy and the context, content, and outcomes of implementing EBP competencies in clinical and academic settings.New Learning objectives and EBP Terms to Learn at both the unit and chapter levels help you study efficiently and stay focused on essential concepts and vocabulary.Making EBP Real features continue to end each unit with real-world examples that demonstrate the principles of EBP applied.EBP Fast Facts reinforce key points at a glance.Clinical Scenarios clarify the EBP process and enhance your rapid appraisal capabilities.. Read more

The American Nurses Association is proud to announce a completely updated Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code). This book is the definitive framework for ethical analysis and decision-making for RNs across all practice levels, roles and settings. Revisions were made in response to the complexities of modern nursing, to simplify and more clearly articulate the content, to anticipate advances in health care, and to incorporate aids that would make it richer, more accessible, and easier to use. The Code, consisting of nine provisions and the accompanying interpretive statements: Provides a succinct statement of the ethical values, obligations, and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession. Serves as the professions nonnegotiable ethical standard. Expresses nursings own understanding of its commitment to society. The Code is particularly useful to in todays health care environment because it reiterates the fundamental values and commitments of the nurse (Provisions 13), identifies the boundaries of duty and loyalty (Provisions 46), and describes the duties of the nurse that extend beyond individual patient encounters (Provisions 79). This revision retains interpretive statements for each provision that provide more specific guidance for practice. The statements are responsive to the contemporary context of nursing and recognize the larger scope of nursings concern in relation to health. It also includes another innovation: links to foundational and supplemental documents, which will be available later in 2015. ANAs Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements is the promise that nurses are doing their best to provide care for their patients and their communities and are supporting each other in the process so that all nurses can fulfill their ethical and professional obligations. It is important tool that can be used now as leverage to a better future for nurses, patients and health care. This Code is a reflection of the proud ethical heritage of nursing, a guide for all nurses now and into the future. Read more

Designated a Doody's Core Title!"Writing for publication is essential for disseminating nursing knowledge, and this book will surely prepare budding authors and serve as a resource for experienced authors. It is a great reference for authors at all levels." Score: 100, Five Stars–Doody's Medical Reviews"Teaching writing is the biggest challenge when teaching these courses including the mechanics of writing and how to organize…manuscripts. Manuscript writing is so much different than writing a paper for a grade. Students don't always appreciate the amount of time and attention to detail that a manuscript takes. [This book is] excellent. Gives the students a broad overview of writing yet includes specifics, such as how to create tables."–Kimberly Whiteman, DNP, MSNWaynesburg UniversityPraise for previous editionThis award-winning book has helped thousands of nursing students and nurses produce high quality work, with its focus on all aspects of writing for professional publication. The new fifth edition offers two-color design to enhance the reading experience, expanded coverage on selecting a journal, conducting and reporting a literature review, reporting evidence syntheses, and preparing DNP projects as manuscripts, as well as a greater variety of journal examples. A full chapter on writing research reports makes this edition particularly useful for PhD students and researchers.Designed for nursing students in MSN, DNP, and PhD programs along with faculty and practitioners interested in disseminating their scholarship, this comprehensive resource demystifies the process of writing for publication with easy-to-follow examples and expert guidance. It leads nurses step-by-step through scholarly writing from idea to publication with clear direction for a multitude of writing formats, including case reports, editorials, chapters, books, and more. Instructor Resources include a sample course syllabus, an online course with 17 modules, and PowerPoints for each module.New to the Fifth Edition:Enhanced reading experience with two-color designExpanded coverage of literature reviews, writing research reports and manuscripts on quality improvement, and content related to publishing DNP scholarly projectsTypes of evidence syntheses, steps to follow, and reporting guidelinesIncreased guidance on selecting a journal and open accessResponding to peer reviewsGreater variety of journal examples reflecting expanded publishing optionsKey Features:Takes readers through the entire process of writing for publication from idea to completionDelivers strategies for conducting and writing literature reviews, research reports, evidence syntheses, quality improvement and clinical practice articles, chapters, books, and moreIncludes learner exercises to guide development of competencies in each chapterOffers tips for turning dissertations, DNP scholarly projects, and course assignments into manuscriptsDetails submission, editorial review, and publication processes Read more

“The book is sure to reignite a passion for nursing in nurses who may be bogged down in their daily work of nursing practice, education, and/or research. Nurses across the globe are universally grateful for the pathway Nightingale paved for them. In addition, the book is an inspiration to anyone working toward social change, as Nightingale sets a powerful example about the outcome of positive persistence for the common good. There are numerous other published versions of Notes on Nursing, but this one stands  apart from those given its commemorative nature.”—Martha Scheckel, PhD, RN for Doody’s Book Review Service Be inspired by the timeless insights of the woman who created the foundations of modern nursing, with Florence Nightingale’s Notes On Nursing , the 160th Anniversary Edition. Supported by essays from modern-day nurses, this still-relevant work offers concise, on-the-ground experience and breakthrough insights into the crucial elements of patient care. Each chapter brings to life Nightingale’s determination to advance the healthcare system of her time, empowering modern nursing professionals, educators, and students of all levels to establish their own crucial findings and innovations. Power up your professional commitment by diving into Nightingale’s bravery and groundbreaking vision: Foundational findings and instruction on the importance of adequate room ventilation, management of the patient’s environment, what it means to be in charge as a nurse, patient observation, nutrition, appropriate lighting, and cleanliness of beds and roomsSeasoned guidance and reflections on Nightingale’s writings from experienced nurses, nurse educators, and professional development practitioners, including:The palliative care perspectiveAdvanced nursing practice and midwiferyThe influence of the nurse on patient emotional state and overall well-beingProfessional identity and inspirationA tribute to Notes on NursingPreparing to be a nurse educatorIssues ranging from bedsores to global health careDiscusses illness as the result but not always the cause of disease —elucidates the nursing role in understanding both disease and health, and in educating patients and public on health education basicsOffers Nightingale’s principles of health —her holistic viewpoint and understanding of how sickroom environment, patient mindset, and patient inner mental/emotional struggles affect health and recoveryEmphasizes the importance of assisting in patient well-being on all levels of health and well-beingPerfectly supports the current emphasis on research and evidence-based practice by using data to support arguments for offering compassionate, quality care—illuminates all levels of nursing practice, education, and research Read more

The pursuit of beauty is as old as humanity itself. From the Ancient Egyptians using kohl to line their eyes to Europeans in the Middle Ages plucking their hairlines to achieve higher foreheads, people have always strived to look and feel their best.Today, we are entering an unprecedented era where beauty meets science. With advances in technology, we have numerous treatment modalities and products to enhance the exact areas people want to target. That's why the aesthetics industry is currently valued in the billions globally-and growing exponentially. But with promise come growing pains.Lycia Thornburg M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist who has been practicing both traditional and aesthetic medicine for more than 20 years. She has seen the unprecedented transformation of the aesthetics space and what it means for both patients and practitioners. As seen in virtually all emerging industries, innovation in aesthetics is outpacing regulation, and we find ourselves operating in the "Wild West." With the absence of formal oversight, laws, and safety measures, both patients and practitioners have become increasingly vulnerable. But it doesn't have to be this way.This book is a call to action for all practitioners in the industry to level up their knowledge and skills and take a more patient-centered approach. With collaboration, we can rise together for the benefit of our patients.Whether you have a role in the aesthetics space or are simply intrigued by the mysteries of the industry, this book is your indispensable guide. Come on a journey where innovation meets responsibility, and where beauty finds its rightful place in the realm of science. Read more

Translate knowledge into action with activities designed to jump-start and propel you through your DNP ProjectThis acclaimed workbook delivers an organized, systematic roadmap for the development, implementation, evaluation, and completion of the DNP Project. Designed by two nurse educators motivated by their own frustrating DNP experiences to help the next generation of students, it consists of a collection of lessons guiding readers, step-by-step, through the entire DNP Project process. Anchored in a real-world context with more than 100 learning activities, the resource promotes active learning and delivers practical tips and advice for every stage of the project. The improved second edition maps content to the new AACN essentials, reorganizes lessons for ease of use, weaves student project examples throughout chapters, adds new tables for quick reference, and offers additional supplemental content for students and faculty alike.The workbook begins with fundamental, knowledge-based information and then addresses the development of the DNP Project team, the feasibility of project ideas, and the elements required to develop, implement, evaluate, disseminate, and complete the project. It provides a variety of in-depth examples from actual projects to document the development of ideas and a logical, critical thinking process. The format of individual lessons enables readers to complete them in the order that best mirrors the project requirements at all schools. Chapters begin with learning objectives and conclude with a concept map to summarize lessons learned. Also included are forms to help readers organize and document ideas, communicate with stakeholders, and track their progress. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.New to the Second Edition:Maps content to the new AACN Essentials Reorganizes lessons based on student/faculty feedback Threads new student project exemplars throughout chapters Provides new tables for speedy reference Improves visual appeal and readability with two-color design Offers enhanced supplemental informationKey Features:Helps students to break down the complex DNP Project process into concrete and manageable steps Facilitates application of core knowledge to develop required DNP competencies Fosters development of creative thinking Provides lessons targeting activities for independent study or in-classroom engagement Helps students and teachers to document work to meet AACN competencies Illustrates DNP concepts with quick reference tables and examples Read more

5-Star Review from Doody’s Review Service! Rooted in cultural assessment and trusted for its proven approach, Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, 9th Edition, is your students’ key to ensuring safe, ethical, and effective care to diverse cultures and populations. This comprehensive text helps students master transcultural theories, models, and research studies while honing the communication and collaboration skills essential to success in today’s changing clinical nursing environment.    Incorporating the expertise of an expanded team of established pioneers in the transcultural nursing field, this updated 9th Edition provides a contemporary framework for culturally competent nursing care. Content has been extensively reviewed and revised to reflect the evolving healthcare delivery system; new research studies and theoretical advances; an emphasis on effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration; and the latest clinical guidance on how nurses and other healthcare providers can use culturally competent skills to improve the care of clients, families, groups, and communities.    Read more

Previous edition AJN 2020 Book of the Year!With expert, comprehensive guidance on the assessment and evaluation of student learning in multiple settings, this award-winning text remains the gold standard in this sphere of nursing education. The seventh edition incorporates the latest changes in the field and presents a new chapter on developing test components that prepare students for the Next Generation NCLEX, including descriptions and illustrations of the novel item types.The resource presents an expanded discussion on assessment of higher-level learning and clinical judgment, new content on assessment of competencies, examples of new item types in all chapters, updated information on online testing, more in-depth explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples, and new content on evaluating students in online nursing programs. Also unique to this edition is practical advice on developing test blueprints and creating all types of test components including NCLEX-type items and the Next Generation NCLEX.The text continues to present fundamental measurement and evaluation concepts to aid current and future nurse educators in designing, critiquing, and employing pertinent test and evaluation tools along with guidance for evaluating instructor and program effectiveness. It also examines key social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation, including prevention of cheating and designing academic policies for testing, grading, and progression. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Seventh Edition:Discussion of competencies for assessment New chapter on developing test questions and other components preparing students for the Next Generation NCLEX In-depth explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples and exhibits Examples of test items in each chapter Strategies for assessing higher-level learning and clinical judgment Updated content for online testing New content on evaluating students in online nursing programsKey Features:Discusses assessment of competencies Presents strategies for evaluating higher-level cognitive skills and clinical judgment Describes how to develop test blueprints and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests Provides guidelines for writing all types of test items including Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Includes explanations of how to analyze and score NGN items with examples and exhibits Details how to evaluate written assignments with sample scoring rubrics Includes extensive instructor resources including sample syllabus, course modules, learning activities, discussion questions, online resources, PowerPoints, and more Read more

This innovative text, built on the foundations of Watson's Caring Science, demonstrates how nursing professionals can develop virtual relationships that encompass caring and understanding in professional, teaching/learning, and everyday cyber communications. It describes how caring and love can transcend distance, space, and time in our increasingly virtual world to preserve the basic fabric of humanity as we physically interact less and electronically interact more. Straightforward and concise, the text offers specific practices for teachers, students, and professionals to support caring in a digital world, along with practical examples that enable readers to envision ways to create their own caring online presence.The text provides examples of initiatives aimed at establishing ongoing intent to care on levels ranging from personal to global. Included are a variety of educational activities that rely on digital resources to facilitate interaction, collaboration, learning, and connection. Learning objectives and knowledge-check questions in each chapter reinforce information, and a corresponding MOOC and other free professional online trainings are available to readers to augment study.Key Features:Built on Watson's Caring Science and expanded through Sitzman's researchContains specific information and practical examples for faculty, students, and professionals who interact onlineProvides examples of online caring initiatives from personal to globalValidated by seven research studies and extensive online experience of the authors Read more

McDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive guide for nurse educators that covers the assessment of critical thinking, the development of learning objectives, and the creation of tests, including detailed tips for writing many kinds of individual test items. This unique resource also covers the analysis of test reliability. Examples of effective and ineffective test items are included throughout to help faculty and nurse educators deepen their understanding of how to create effective tests and assess student learning. The updated Fifth Edition features two new chapters dedicated to the NextGen NCLEX to prepare faculty to develop questions for their students, addressing the move from critical thinking to clinical judgment. Read more