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Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice
This user-friendly resource to evidence-based practice will serve as a guide to implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare "Real-life" examples assist the reader in actualizing important concepts and overcoming barriers in the implementation of evidence-based care; efficient critical appraisal of both quantitative and qualitative evidence; how to factor in a clinician's expertise and patient preferences/values when making decisions about patient care; chapters on outcomes management and how to create a vision to motivate a change to best practice; chapters on generating both qualitative and quantitative evidence; how to write a successful grant proposal; as well as a chapter on how to disseminate evidence to other professionals, the media, and policy-makers. The text also includes web-alerts that direct readers to helpful internet resources and an accompanying CD-ROM with 40 evidence reviews written by experts in the field that answer burning clinical questions across six specialty areas: adults in critical/acute care; adults in primary care; aging; emergency & trauma care; high-risk children & youth; and psychiatric mental health. .
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Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications
This comprehensive text examines normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid and megakaryocytic origins. Hemostasis and coagulation theory, testing, and instrumentation are also thoroughly discussed. Beautiful full-color illustrations throughout the text enhance comprehension and allow students to realistically visualize hematology concepts. - Detailed, full-color illustrations appear near hematology concept discussions to visually support comprehension and recognition.
- Opening Case Studies present real-life scenarios to apply concepts presented in each chapter.
- Learning Objectives and Review Questions work together to list expected outcomes and then test those concepts for each chapter.
- A Bulleted Summary highlights the key concepts at the end of each chapter.
- Hematology/Hemostasis Reference Ranges inside the front and back covers provide quick reference.
- Three new chapters detail significant information: An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology, Hematology in Selected Populations, and Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy.
- All chapters have been revised to feature the most current technology and research updates.
- The included Glossary of Terms and consistent pedagogy ensure a cohesive, effective tool for learning.
- Two well-respected editors contributed more significantly to this third edition: George Fritsma shared his expertise for the Hemostasis section and Kathy Doig managed the pedagogical features.
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Clinical Hematology Atlas, 3rd Edition
Ideal for identifying cells at the microscope, this atlas covers the basics of hematologic morphology, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, basic maturation of the blood cell lines, and discussions of a variety of clinical disorders. Over 400 photographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies. - Numerous illustrations include excellent schematic diagrams, photomicrographs, and electron micrographs.
- Introductory chapters succinctly describe the peripheral blood smear, its preparation and examination, and hematopoiesis in general.
- Coverage of cellular maturation includes schematics that illustrate the maturation of each cell line individually and highlight the cell in question.
- Descriptions for each cell type include size, reference intervals, and nuclear and cytoplasmic characteristics.
- Body Fluids chapter covers the other fluids found in the body besides blood, using images from cytocentrifuged specimens.
- White blood cell differential table shows cells found in a normal white blood cell differential.
- Overview of hematopoiesis includes a schematic drawing along with a detailed presentation of each cell, demonstrating the relationship between individual stages of hematopoiesis and the overall development scheme.
- Morphologic abnormalities are presented in chapters on erythrocytes and leukocytes, along with a schematic description of each cell, to provide correlations to various disease states.
- Coverage of common cytochemical stains, along with a summary chart for interpretation, aids in classifying malignant and benign leukoproliferative disorders.
- Spiral binding and a compact size make this book easy to use in a laboratory setting.
- NEW Normal Newborn Peripheral Blood Morphology chapter covers the normal cells found in neonatal blood.
- More examples of specific cells and disorders allow you to compare abnormal cells to each other and to normal cells, differentiating those that are similar.
- Expanded Evolve resources include case studies, study questions, links to related websites, and content updates.
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I Love You Through And Through
I love your hair and eyes,Your giggles and cries...A toddler and his teddy bear illustrate a young child's happy side, sad side, silly side, mad side, and more! Babies and toddlers will feel loved all over when they hear this declaration of adoration and affection! The book has sturdy cardstock pages and a padded cover with rounded corners for safe handling by little ones. .
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MTEL Communication & Literacy Skills (REA) The Best Test Prep for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure: Field 01 (Test Preps)
REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results Take your teaching career to the head of the class. MTEL COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY TEST (FIELD 01)For Massachusetts LicensureAre you prepared to excel on the MTEL? * Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more. * Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline * Take one of the practice tests to discover what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success Sharpen your knowledge and skills * The book's comprehensive review covers all topics on the official exam * Lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study Practice for real* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with three full-length practice tests * Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice Get to the head of the class! Get certified! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study. .
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Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark
Bernadette Brady has a gift for expressing the mathematically complex in poetic terms that turn angles and orbits into a celestial ballet. Predictive Astrology covers all the basics--transits, progressions, and houses--while unlocking the bewildering secrets of eclipses In a seamless dialogue of logic and intuition, Brady encourages us to look beyond the basic blueprint of the natal chart and peek into the future. Her view of fate doesn't condemn a person to a set path in life, allowing the astrologer who carefully balances logic and intuition to better prepare her clients for the challenges fate has in store. --Brian Patterson.
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GRE Literature in English (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the GRE (Test Preps)
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