LPN/LVN RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS. Classroom Clinical Professional

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1 LPN/LVN RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS Classroom Clinical Professional

2 aber s T 22 brings meanings to life! Think Taber s is just a dictionary? TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! Make care planning easy Prepare for NCLEX success NANDA-I-approved diagnoses Patient Care Statements, and Caution/Safety Statements, and reusable Nursing Assessment Tool Normal reference laboratory values Over 32,000 audio pronunciations Concise descriptions of diseases and disorders Full-color illustrations, photographs, and videos TABER S IS FOR NURSES The choice is yours. Adopt or recommend today Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 2

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4 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 486 pages 775 full-color illustrations Soft cover + CD-ROM 2013 $45.95 (US) $49.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Understanding Anatomy & Physiology A Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach Gale Sloan Thompson, RN A&P comes to life with this exceptionally visual, multimedia approach. Each unique spread provides an entire unit of understanding, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-grasp sections. Plus, the CD-ROM offers animations, interactive exercises, and audio pronunciations for a complete learning experience. Overview of the body, including chemical and cellular structures. Body-system organization, grouped by function. A focus on visual appeal perfect for all reading levels and preferences. Rich, comprehensive coverage that provides a firm foundation in anatomy and physiology. Bonus CD-ROM with animations of physiological processes with narration Body Language labeling exercises matching exercise for each chapter audio glossary with pronunciations for terms in the text Heart Songs, audio tracks of songs with printable lyrics and links to Student Resources on DavisPlus. Instructor s Guide PowerPoint Presentations Test Bank Image Bank House Call Scripts Web Resource Kits for Learning Management Systems Body Language Interactive Exercises Animations Heart Songs Test Yourself Flash Cards Podcast Library Learning Objectives for each chapter Money-Saving Packages! Text + Workbook + Pocket Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd Edition $87.95 (US) $94.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Text + Workbook $62.95 (US) $67.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Student Workbook Reinforce key concepts with the companion Workbook. Learning activities provide handson methods for mastering A&P. It s ideal to use with the textbook or perfect as a stand-alone study guide to reinforce A&P concepts. Learning activities include Coloring anatomical structures Highlighting as a way of Drawing activities that link the grouping physiological processes, structures, or disorders written word to something visual Highlighting specific words or Sequencing activities phrases to complete sentences Fill-in-the-blank Crossword puzzles 453 pages 400 illustrations Soft cover 2013 $23.95 (US) $25.95 (CAN) ISBN-13:

5 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition Valerie Scanlon, PhD Tina Sanders, Medical Illustrator Fun to teach and easy to study, this popular text delivers a clear, concise presentation of must-know content with dynamic illustrations and rich e-learning and teaching resources. Through five editions, it has led the way with exactly what students need to build a firm foundation in anatomy and physiology. Flexible presentation of content makes the text suitable for any course. Highly detailed anatomy photographs and full-color illustrations enhance visual learning. Clinical application boxes put theory into action. Extensive microbiology tables reinforce the text. 640 pages 340 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $49.95 (US) $53.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Instructor s Guide teaching tips and Test Bank instructions PowerPoint slideshow featuring chapter-by-chapter content summaries Interactive Teaching Tool enabling users to navigate through more than 166 full-color A&P images from the text, followed by questions with answers Searchable Image Bank Electronic Test Bank Resource Kits for Learning Management Systems Interactive Exercises for each chapter over 100 questions Chapter Overview Podcasts perfect when reviewing for quizzes and tests Explore Through Sight and Sound over 100 A&P images with short definitions and audio pronunciations Six Animations showing anatomical and physiological processes Money-Saving Package! Text + Workbook $70.00 (US) $74.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Student Workbook Here s the ideal companion to Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition, or perfect stand-alone study guide. Chapter by chapter, exercises and labeling activities promote understanding of the essentials of anatomy and physiology. 512 pages 200 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $27.95 (US) $29.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Pocket Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd Edition Shirley A. Jones, MS Ed, MHA, EMT-P, RN Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your students fingertips. Completely revised, the 2nd Edition offers more physiology content and new coverage of embryology, blood components, tissues, and the integumentary system. Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop. Unique anatomical views highlight every detail in full color. Brief introduction for each body system. Precise labels accurately identify every structure. A sturdy, pocket-sized handbook makes it easy to use in any setting. Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology. 312 pages 233 illustrations Soft cover, spiral binding 2013 $32.95 (US) $35.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 5

6 FUNDAMENTALS Make the Connections! Fundamentals of Nursing Care Concepts, Connections & Skills Marti Burton, RN, BS Linda Ludwig, RN, BS, MEd Take a fresh, approach to nursing fundamentals with a true multi-media learning experience that teaches students how to think, learn, and do while they make the connections every step of the way. Post-Connection Boxes illustrate how to apply theory to practice in key areas: Clinical A&P Patient Teaching Real-World Nursing People & Places Knowledge Lab/Diagnoses Supervision/Delegation. Post Conference boxes summarize and evaluate what s been presented. Full-color photographs and figures clearly illustrate anatomy and clinical procedures. Step-by-step procedures for over 120 skills make every concept easy to grasp. Critical-thinking questions hone skills and thought processes for clinical success. Learning Connection CD-ROM (MAC/PC Compatible) IQ Question Bank Auscultation Sounds Key Term Pronunciations Documentation Forms Abbreviation Tables Dosage Calculator 1,056 pages 570 full-color illustrations Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2011 $75.95 (US) $81.50 (CAN) ISBN 13: Instructor s Guide Electronic Test Bank Almost 1,000 NCLEX-style questions with rationales. PowerPoint Slides 1,000 slides, including questions compatible with clicker technology. Image Bank Over 500 photographs and illustrations from the book. Web Resource Kits for Learning Management Systems Answer Key for all questions in the Study Guide. Clinical Simulation Case Studies Tutorials for Wound Care and Medication Errors NCLEX-PN -Prep Audio Podcasts Procedure Checklists Abbreviation Tables Animations Medical Record Activities Flash Cards Davis s Care Planning & Nursing Diagnosis Resource Center Administration of Oral Drugs And more! CONTENTS IN BRIEF I. Introduction to Nursing II. Communicating and Understanding III. Nursing Basics IV. Clinical Skills and Care V. Medical Administration Visit to view the complete Table of Contents. Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care The study guide reinforces the text with questions and activities that help students gain a solid understanding of the key principles, concepts, and skills they need to succeed in their education and careers. 320 pages Soft cover 38 illustrations 2011 $27.95 (US) $29.95 (CAN) ISBN 13:

7 FUNDAMENTALS Skills Videos to Accompany Fundamentals of Nursing Care Real skills performed by real nurses! can view all of the skills or watch just those they need to master. The Movie Version The perfect approach for visual learners! Watch each skill from beginning to end without interruption. The Voice-Over Version The best approach for auditory learners! Learn by viewing the same footage with voiceovers that explain what the nurse is doing and why. Stand-Alone Video Set 70 Skills Videos on 2 DVDs 2011 $53.95 (US) $57.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: CONTENTS IN BRIEF DVD 1 Activity and Exercise Asepsis Bowel Elimination Hygiene Medication Administration Medications, Intravenous Medications, Parenteral BONUS Brief Physical Assessment DVD 2 Nutrition Oxygenation Pain Management Perioperative Nursing Urinary Elimination Vital Signs Wound Care Visit to see the complete list of videos and view a sample. Money-Saving Packages! For more packages and information, contact your Educational Sales Representative or call Customer Service at (US) (CAN). Text + Study Guide $93.50 (US) $ (CAN) ISBN-13: LPN Notes Nurse s Clinical Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition Ehren Myers, RN A Davis s Notes Title! Commonly used, need-to-know, but rarely memorized clinical information helps to ensure the delivery of safe and effective nursing care in all care settings. UPDATED! New 2010 AHA guidelines and HIPAA/OSHA standards. NEW! Laboratory critical values. Special icon to identify NCLEX-PN -related content. Coverage of 12-lead interpretation, and more. Coverage of the 20 most commonly encountered symptoms and scenarios. Skills, procedures, and equipment for routine tasks. 184 pages 77 illustrations Soft cover, spiral binding 2012 $26.95 (US) $28.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Test Success Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing, 6th Edition Patricia M. Nugent, RN, MA, MS, EdD Barbara A. Vitale, RN, MA Prepare your students to succeed on their tests and exams with the resource that shows them how to think critically, manage their time, and study effectively. CD-ROM with two, 75-question exams with rationales, additional alternative-item-format questions, and more test-taking tips. More than 800 questions in the book, including a 100-question final exam. Two test-analysis tools, information processing analysis and knowledge analysis, as well as a corrective action guide. 377 pages Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2012 $35.95 (US) $38.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Text + Study Guide + Skills Videos $ (US) $ (CAN) ISBN-13: Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 7

8 GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Journey Across the Life Span Human Development and Health Promotion, 4th Edition Elaine U. Polan, RNC, MS, PhD Daphne R. Taylor, RN, MS Prepare your students to respond to the growing emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for individuals in a variety of settings. Through user-friendly chapters and a new, full-color presentation, the text provides a complete review of growth and development across the lifespan. Easier-to-grasp discussions of the theories of growth and development. Up-to-date information on human emotions in the chapter, Healthy Lifestyles. Concepts to engage patients in planning for their futures. Expanded coverage of cultural competency. Emphasis on clinical application. Helpful Hints boxes highlighting important facts. Chapter summaries that provide points for quick review. 270 pages 107 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $35.95 (US) $38.50 (CAN) ISBN 13: Electronic Test Bank PowerPoint Slides Instructor s Guide Podcasts of succinct chapter summaries for review Suggested readings and web links COMMUNICATION Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Providers Instructor Version Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC Betty Paulanka, EdD, RN Kyle Phillips, BFA, BSN, RN Help your students develop the confidence and communication skills essential to professional success. This innovative collection of videos demonstrates 10 core interpersonal communication skills and their use in 10 common patient situations. Ensure your students communicate effectively, even in the most difficult interpersonal situations, with these simple, successful approaches for healthcare professionals. The Instructor s Manual provides in-depth teaching suggestions on how to integrate the video content into your course. The Student Version reinforces classroom teachings. Two Instructor DVDs + One Student CD + Printed Instructor and Student Guides 2012 $ (US) $ (CAN) ISBN-13: Scripts for Instructor Videos Test Questions with Rationales Instructor Video Run Times View DEMO on Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Providers Student Version Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC Betty Paulanka, EdD, RN Kyle Phillips, BFA, BSN, RN Five easy-to-navigate, interactive scenarios help your students develop the confidence to communicate appropriately in difficult, but common patient situations. Multiple decision points within each scenario let students choose from three possible responses. A narrator explains why the response selected was best, acceptable, or unacceptable. Offers a safe way to explore different approaches to real patient problems. Features a narrator who provides feedback throughout each scenario. No limit on the number of times the student can practice with each interaction. Student CD + Electronic Student Guide 2012 $31.95 (US) $34.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Scripts for Branching Scenarios 8 View DEMO on

9 NURSING PROCESS, NURSING DIAGNOSIS & CARE PLANNING UPDATED WITH NANDA-I Nurse s Pocket Guide Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions and Rationales, 13th Edition Marilynn E. Doenges, APRN, BC-retired Mary Frances Moorhouse, RN, MSN, CRRN, LNC Alice C. Murr, RN, BSN-retired This pocket-sized, quick-reference tool has what your students need to select the most appropriate diagnosis to plan patient care effectively. The 13th Edition features all the latest nursing diagnoses and updated interventions. There s also a laminated pocket minder quick-reference bookmark to make selecting the diagnosis even easier. Actions/interventions uniquely organized by priority with selected rationales. Defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively Documentation focuses on the other steps of the nursing process, reminding your students of the importance and necessity of recording each step. 1,279 pages Soft cover 2013 $43.95 (US) $47.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis An Interactive Text for Diagnostic Reasoning, 6th Edition Marilynn E. Doenges, APRN, BC-retired Mary Frances Moorhouse, RN, MSN, CRRN, LNC When students understand the why of each step of the nursing process, it s easier for them to understand how to apply the nursing process in the real world in which they will practice. Four patient vignettes unfolding throughout the text illustrate each step of the nursing process. Learning activities, workbook pages, and case studies enable students to analyze client situations, consider alternatives, and evaluate client outcomes. Documentation, an evaluation checklist, interactive care plan worksheets, and a fifth vignette in the final chapters ensure your students can develop their own care plans. Bonus CD-ROM features case studies (including wellness), additional interactive learning activities, interactive care plan worksheet, an assessment form, and answer keys to the practice activities and workbook pages in each chapter. 290 pages Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2013 $39.95 (US $42.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see the additional resources available. Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see the additional resources available. Looking for ebooks? Contact your Sales Representative to learn more! Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 9

10 NURSING PROCESS, NURSING DIAGNOSIS & CARE PLANNING UPDATED WITH NANDA-I ,120 pages Soft cover 2013 $59.95 (US) $64.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Nursing Diagnosis Manual Planning, Individualizing, and Documenting Client Care, 4th Edition Marilynn E. Doenges, APRN, BC-retired Mary Frances Moorhouse, RN, MSN, CRRN, LNC Alice C. Murr, RN, BSN-retired A comprehensive reference your students will turn to again and again to select the appropriate diagnosis and to plan, individualize, and document care for more than 800 diseases and disorders. NEW! NANDA-I taxonomy information that defines the domain in which the nursing diagnosis belongs, along with the date it was approved or revised. NEW! Pediatric considerations in the monographs, where appropriate. Defining characteristics that are presented subjectively and objectively. Sample clinical applications to ensure students have selected the appropriate diagnoses. Prioritized action/interventions with rationales. For Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see the additional resources available for your title. Don t miss Davis s Nursing Resource Center online at Online tools and resources in Concept Mapping, Nursing Diagnosis, and Care Planning help your students to plan and implement safe, individualized care. Concept Care Map Creator Learning Activities Interactive Assessment Tool Care Plan Template Care Plan Case Studies Gordon s Functional Health Case Studies Online Disorder Lookup Nursing Diagnoses Arranged by Maslow Hierarchy Resource Tutorial for using the OnlineTools and Concept Care Map Creator Instructor s Guide PowerPoint Presentations Admissions Assessment Form Answers to Care Plan Case Studies More Ways to Save! See inside back cover for more details. Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com today! About $ (US) $ (CAN) ISBN-13:

11 PHARMACOLOGY Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses 14th Edition April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS With Judith Hopfer Deglin, PharmD SAFETY FIRST! Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses, 14th Edition delivers all of the information your students need to administer medications safely across the lifespan well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs. A FREE, one-year subscription to DrugGuide.com powered by Unbound Medicine, provides access BONUS! to over 1,100 monographs from a desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser. Life-saving guidance at a glance! NEW EDITION! Red tab for high alert medications, plus in-depth, high alert and patient safety coverage Red, capitalized letters for life-threatening side effects Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-natural product interactions Pedi, Geri, OB, and Lactation cautions IV Administration subheads REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) icon and content Pharmacogenomic content Canadian-specific content Much more! About 1,528 pages 70 illustrations June 2014 About $45.95 (US) $49.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Available now! Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses, 13th Edition 1,528 pages Soft cover 2013 $45.95 (US) $49.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: ebooks Web-based and downloadable for PCs, Macs, and a variety of e-readers. Mobile & Web Versions Downloadable mobile and web versions available from Medical Wizards, Skyscape, Unbound Medicine, and USBMIS for a full range of web and mobile devices. Case Studies PowerPoint Presentations Electronic Test Bank Classroom Activities Premium Resources More than 1,100 Nurse s Med Deck-style, printable drug monographs for care planning and patient education Audio library for 1,300+ drug names Self-test tutorials Calculators for body mass index (BMI), metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage/kg, and Fahrenheit/Celsius Interactive case studies. Additional Resources Interactive flash cards Audio podcasts Video clips Animations More! NEW EDITION! Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see the additional resources available for your title. NURSE S MED DECK 14th Edition April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS With Judith Hopfer Deglin, PharmD NURSE S MED DECK, 14th Edition, is the card deck version of the bestselling Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses, 14th Edition. Find information on over 200 generic drugs, organized alphabetically. Search the comprehensive index on the yellow cards by generic name, brand name, classification, or combination drug name. Carry up to 30 cards in a durable plastic pouch. A FREE, one-year subscription to DrugGuide.com, powered by Unbound Medicine, provides access to over BONUS! 1,100 monographs from a desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser. 247 cards Summer 2014 About $45.95 (US) $49.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Available now! Nurse s Med Deck, 13th Edition 247 Cards 2013 $45.95 (US) $49.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 11

12 PHARMACOLOGY Pharm Phlash! Pharmacology Flash Cards, 2nd Edition Valerie I. Leek, MSN, RN, CMSRN This classroom-developed, studenttested system increases pharmacology test scores decreases and prevents medication errors in the clinical setting improves NCLEX pharmacology scores and expands understanding of pharmacological agents! Critical, clinical information for nearly 400 of the top generic medications based on content from Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses. A color-coded, body-system organization reflects the information common to classes of medications. Each card features a single generic drug or a medication group, and details action use pre-administration vital signs laboratory data assessment drug levels patient teaching and more. Route/dosage information on the back of each card. Common abbreviations appear on each card, with a summary of the abbreviations on separate, introductory cards. A comprehensive alphabetical Index makes it easy to locate drugs within the deck by trade, generic, or Canadian brand name. 201 Cards 2013 $28.95 (US) $31.50 ISBN-13: Pharmacology Clear & Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations, 2nd Edition Cynthia J. Watkins, RN, MSN Save your students time and money with two books in one half pharmacology, half dosage calculations! A drug classification approach to pharmacology with a basic math review prepares students for the clinical situations in which specific drugs are used. Plus, drug calculation activities on the BONUS CD-ROM help your students overcome their fears and develop their skills. 448 pages 143 illustrations Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2013 $58.95 (US) $63.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Instructor s Guide PowerPoint Presentations Electronic Test Bank Medication Administration/Pharmacology Competencies Documentation Exercises Online Review Questions Syringe pull activities Preventing Medication Errors Tutorial Animation Drug Name Search NEW EDITION! Manual of I.V. Therapeutics Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy, 6th Edition Lynn D. Phillips, MSN, RN, CRNI Lisa A Gorski, RN, MS, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN Your students will rely on this perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required from the basics to advanced techniques. Bonus resources are online at DavisPlus for students and instructors. Coming Soon! About 864 pages 150 illustrations Soft cover Spring 2014 About $49.95 (US) $53.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Premium Resources Davis Digital Version Electronic Testbank Critical-Thinking/Case Study Activities Interactive Case Studies with Questions. (Results can be printed or ed.) Printable versions of procedures found in the text Additional Resources Video Clips IV Push through a Primary Line Infusion Pump Administration Sets: Piggyback Administrations Sets: Volume Control Interactive Flash Cards Web Links Available now! Manual of I.V. Therapeutics Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy, 5th Edition $46.95 (US) $50.50 (CAN) ISBN-13:

13 MEDICAL SURGICAL Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition Linda S. Williams, RN, MSN Paula D. Hopper, MSN, RN The 4th Edition of this groundbreaking, full-color textbook continues to present complex issues in a clear and easyto-understand manner that encourages students to think critically while applying theory to clinical practice. More coverage of evidence-based practice A chapter on the topic written by Betty Ackley. New evidence-based text boxes with rationales. English/Spanish translations appendix. Student CD-ROM (MAC/PC compatible) IQ Question Bank NCLEX-style questions (with descriptors and rationales) covering a variety of topics found in the book and on the NCLEX-PN exam. Auscultation Sounds Samples of heart, lung, and bowel sounds. Interactive Exercises Review for quizzes and tests. NCLEX Prep Guide Test-taking tips and strategies for the NCLEX-PN exam. Nursing care plans, process, and diagnoses cover most major disorders. Patient Perspectives offer insights into personal experiences with illness through stories written from a patient s point of view. Learning, Nursing Care and Safety Tips display helpful advice regarding patient care with important Joint Commission safety goals. Critical-thinking case studies help students practice and think about what they are learning. Nursing assessment, lab tests, and medications are presented in clear tables that are easy to read and understand. Boxed presentations of cultural, gerontological, home health, ethical, and nutrition considerations tie classroom instruction to real-world nursing. A review of anatomy and physiology appears at the beginning of each unit. Word-building techniques, phonetics, and an updated glossary provide a strong foundation in medical terminology. 1,440 pages 560 full-color illustrations Hard cover book + CD-ROM 2011 $79.95 (US) $85.95 (CAN) ISBN 13: Money-Saving Packages! For more packages and information, contact your Educational Sales Representative or call Customer Service at (US) (CAN). Electronic Test Bank PowerPoint Presentation Instructor s Guide Guide to Better PowerPoints and NCLEX Questions Image Bank Clinical Simulation Web Resource Kits for Learning Management Systems Podcasts Clinical Simulation Case Studies Concept Map Generator Animations Medication and Calculation Questions and Answers CONTENTS IN BRIEF I. Understanding Health Care Issues II. Understanding Health and Illness III. Understanding Life Span Influences on Health and Illness IV. Understanding the Immune System V. Understanding the Cardiovascular System VI. Understanding the Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems VII. Understanding the Respiratory System VIII. Understanding the Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic System IX. Understanding the Urinary System X. Understanding the Endocrine System XI. Understanding the Genitourinary and Reproductive System XII. Understanding the Musculoskeletal System XIII. Understanding the Neurologic System XIV. Understanding the Sensory System XV. Understanding the Integumentary System XVI. Understanding Mental Health Care Visit to view the complete Table of Contents. Study Guide for Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing Each chapter corresponds to a chapter in the textbook and features critical-thinking exercises, basic matching and true/false tests, word scrambles, crossword puzzles, vocabulary review exercises, and NCLEX- PN -style questions. 370 pages 85 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $29.95 (US) $32.50 (CAN) ISBN 13: Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 13

14 MEDICAL SURGICAL/DOSAGE CALCULATION Diseases and Disorders A Nursing Therapeutics Manual, 4th Edition Marilyn Sawyer Sommers, RN, PhD, FAAN Everything your students need to know about caring for patients! Quick-access format makes it easy to find information on nearly 250 diseases and disorders. Clear and comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology, with rationales in the medications and laboratory sections, explain the scientific basis for the nursing care. 1,020 pages Illustrated Soft cover 2011 $52.95 (US) $56.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: For Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see what resources are available for your title. A Davis s Notes Title! OB/GYN & Peds Notes Nurse s Clinical Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition Brenda Walters Holloway, FNP-BC, DNSc Cheryl Moredich, RN, MS, WHNP-BC Kathie Aduddell, Ed, MSN, RN-BC Here s the perfect patient-side reference for the care of obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric patients in any setting. Tabs for Newborn Care and Peds Meds. Well child assessment, immunization basics and standardized growth charts as well as common pediatric pathologies and their nursing implications. Health promotion and safety content. Guidelines, warning signs, and patient care for common procedures during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. 250 pages 30 illustrations Soft cover, spiral binding 2011 $29.95 (US) $32.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Pocket Diseases 14 Marilyn Sawyer Sommers, RN, PhD, FAAN This handy guide covers diagnoses and interventions for more than 170 of the most common disorders seen in acute medicalsurgical settings from a nursing perspective. Summarizes the pathophysiology of the symptoms. Presents Be Safe red flags that alert nurses to critical changes in patient conditions. Provides Signal Symptoms that identify the cardinal symptoms of the disorder using bolded text and a distinct color. Offers Nursing Diagnoses for each disorder, identifying two to three priorities for care. 356 pages Soft cover, spiral binding 2012 $29.95 (US) $32.50 (CAN) ISBN 13: DOSAGE CALCULATION Calculating Dosages Safely A Dimensional Analysis Approach Tracy Horntvedt, RN, MSN, BA Dosage calculations can be intimidating, but they don t need to be. Using dimensional analysis, your students will learn how to calculate both simple and complex medication dosage problems with consistency and accuracy and reduce medication errors with simple safety mechanisms. Dimensional analysis, which can be used on virtually every dosage calculation problem, eliminates the need to use other methods or perform lengthy, multi-step calculations. It s a method of problem solving that organizes data in a manner that is easy to understand and apply. Focuses on patient safety. Incorporates learning models, including the 4 Cs approach to dosage calculations: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate. Features over 1,000 practice problems throughout the book, including basic skills pre-test end-of-section practice tests in each chapter end-of-unit assessment tests and end-ofbook post-test. Presents case studies that illustrate how to apply concepts to practice. Speed Challenge quizzes on Bonus CD-ROM that help students increase speed and accuracy. 455 pages Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2013 $59.95 (US) $64.50 (CAN) ISBN-13:

15 DOSAGE CALCULATION PowerPoint Presentations Electronic Test Bank Interactive Syringe Exercises Web Links Sample Speed Challenge CONTENTS IN BRIEF Pre-test: Assessment of Basic Skills 1. Arithmetic Review and Dimensional Analysis 2. Dosage Calculation and Safe Medication Administration 3. Special Topics Assessment of Learning: Comprehensive Post-Test Appendices Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see the complete table of contents. Davis s Basic Math Review for Nurses with Step-by-Step Solutions Vicki Raines, BS, PTCB Step-by-step, skill-by-skill, students progress from simple to complex calculations, building proficiencies and testing them along the way. It s perfect for course review and quick reference. A pretest in each chapter helps students determine what to focus on. Explanations, concrete examples, and practice problems facilitate skill building. End-of-chapter tests and four comprehensive practice tests measure their progress. Step-by-step solutions for all problems show them their mistakes and how to correct them. 340 pages 25 illustrations Soft cover 2010 $21.95 (US) $23.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: NEW Coming Spring 2014 Castillo & Werner-McCullough Calculating Dosages Online DosageCalc.com The online version of this AJN-award-winning content makes learning all four major calculation methods linear ratio and proportion fractional ratio and proportion dimensional analysis and the formula method dosage calculation fun and easy! Use the online gradebook to monitor your students progress. Thirteen, interactive, self-paced online modules, including a basic math review, cover exactly what your students need to know for class, clinical, the NCLEX, and professional practice. Online Program Spring 2014 About $59.95 (US) $64.50 (CAN) Calculating Drug Dosages An Interactive Approach to Learning Nursing Math, 3rd Edition Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo, RN, MA, EdD Maryanne Werner-McCullough, RN, MS, MNP This AJN winner gives your students an interactive approach to drug calculations and basic math principles that s also fun and easy. Thirteen modules on the CD and a printed workbook cover all four methods of calculation. Great for class or self-paced, independent study. Mac & PC compatible software Full-color videos demonstrating key skills Audio library with pronunciations for more than 1,500 drugs 160 pages 150 illustrations Soft cover book + CD-ROM 2012 $49.95 (US) $53.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: for Calculating Dosages Online & Calculating Drug Dosages For Instructors ADME animation Instructor s Guide Interactive syringe exercises Electronic Question Test Bank Five 3- to 5-minute audio podcasts with test-taking tips, Web Resource Kits for Learning Management Systems stress-relieving ideas, and math-specific content For Math Competency and Anxiety Two, 10-question Quizzes QSEN competencies and safety in calculating Syringe Compatibility Chart drug dosages Promoting patient safety Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 15

16 LABORATORY & DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Davis s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications, 5th Edition Anne M. Van Leeuwen, MA, BS, MT (ASCP) Debra J. Poelhuis-Leth, MS, RT(R)(M) Mickey L. Bladh, RN, MSN The information nurses need when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this handbook delivers all of the information your students need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete names for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. FREE, one-year subscription to LabDxTest.com, powered by Unbound Medicine, the complete Davis s BONUS! Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications database online. EXPANDED content in each monograph on patient safety and patient teaching. NEW! Radiation protection information and how to track/ limit exposure in adults. Full-color tube top guide on the inside front and back covers. Unique coverage of laboratory and diagnostic tests for subspecialties, such as maternity, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition and sensory. And, much more! 1,535 pages Soft cover 2013 $49.95 (US) $53.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: ebooks Web-based and downloadable for PCs, Macs, and a variety of e-readers. Mobile & Web Versions Downloadable mobile and web versions available from Medical Wizards, Skyscape, Unbound Medicine, and USBMIS for a full range of web and mobile devices. Instructor s Guide with all of the student materials, plus answers to Workbook activities Electronic Test Bank, coded by NCLEX descriptors and related monograph names PowerPoint presentation Student Workbook, updated, expanded, and revised, featuring Body-System Specific Activities, including conditions for Maternity and Nutrition. Basic Nursing Competencies Checklists. Matching Exercise for Age-Specific Guidelines. Interactive Exercises, including Quiz Show, Drag-and-Drop, Multiple Choice, and Flashcards. Disease Spotlight case studies. Printable list of crisis and need-to-know lab values. Mini Monograph Search for all monographs in the book, searchable and printable. Lab Notes Guide to Lab & Diagnostic Tests, 2nd Edition Tracey Hopkins, BSN, RN A Davis s Notes Title! Make sure your students carry this quickreference tool for explaining, preparing, and caring for patients before, during, and after common lab and diagnostic testing. Abnormal results for the 100 most commonly referenced tests and, where appropriate, the critical results and what to do about them. 15 new complementary and alternative medicine tests. Expanded coverage of lab tests, ECG interpretation and monitoring, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and MRI. 252 pages 30 illustrations Spiral binding 2009 $28.95 (US) $31.50 (CAN) ISBN-13:

17 AJN BOOK OF THE YEAR Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 5th Edition Carroll A. Lutz, MA, RN Karen Rutherford Przytulski, MS, RD Developed jointly by a nurse and a dietician, this popular text will help your students build a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and gain a clear understanding of how to apply that knowledge in practice. Bonus online tools for students and instructors at DavisPlus. 588 pages 180 illustrations Soft cover 2010 $64.95 (US) $69.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: NUTRITION For Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com to see what resources are available for your title. NEW EDITION! PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH Neeb s Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing, 4th Edition Linda M. Gorman, RN, MN, PMHCNS-BC, FPCN Robynn Anwar, RN, MSN, Ed Here s the must-know information your students need to care for patients with mental health disorders where they ll encounter them in general patient care settings. An easy-to-read, conversational writing style shows them how to recognize and respond to the most important mental health issues. Thoroughly revised and updated, the 4th Edition incorporates the latest theories and treatments in psychiatric nursing, enhanced care plans, and much more! About 512 pages Soft cover Late 2013 About $47.95 (US) $51.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Instructor s Guide PowerPoint Presentations with clicker questions Electronic Test Bank 500 NCLEX-PN style questions Premium Resources Davis Digital Version End-of-Chapter Reflections Worksheet Forms Interactive Clinical Scenarios Clinical Activities Podcast Response Questions Articles of Interest Additional Resources List of Psychotropic Drugs Concept Care Map Creator Podcasts (Chapter Overviews) Helpful Web Links Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 17

18 PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES DSM-5 CONTENT! NEW EDITION! Psych Notes Clinical Pocket Guide, 4th Edition Darlene D. Pedersen, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS A Davis s Notes Book! This AJN Book-of-the-Year award winner delivers quick access to the most up-to-date information on basic behavioral theories, key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions, mental-health assessments and exams, psychotropics, and much more. NEW! DSM-5 category changes and new disorders. NEW! Four rating scales...hamilton Depression Scale Hamilton Anxiety Scale Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire- Revised and Hoarding Scale NEW Content! Recovery Model, PTSD treatments, Military and Wounded Warrior Project, and a discussion of QSEN. 246 pages Soft cover, spiral binding Summer 2013 $29.95 (US) $32.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Monographs for Psychotropic Drugs DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 Conversion Guide Assessment Rating Scale Information DSM-5 classifications and coding Additional psychiatric resources INCLUDES DSM-5 CONTENT! NEW EDITION! Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts of Care in Evidence- Based Practice, 6th Edition Mary C. Townsend, DSN, PMHCNS-BC Whether it s an entire course on psychiatric nursing or integrating these principles into an existing course, this is the text that students actually read, understand, and use. It offers an evidence-based, holistic approach to mental health nursing in a streamlined format that explores nursing diagnoses for both physiological and psychological disorders. Completely revised, the 6th Edition reflects the new knowledge in the field and the practice of mental health nursing today, including DSM-5, NANDA-I , and QSEN. 850 pages Soft cover Fall 2014 $69.95 (US) $74.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: PowerPoint Presentation Instructor s Guide Electronic Test Bank Sample Client Teaching Guides Answers to Homework Assignment Questions Case Studies Premium Resources Davis Digital Version Interactive Clinical Scenarios Electronic Workbook NCLEX-Style Test Bank Additional Resources Interactive Exercises Concept Map Generator Concept Map Care Plans Psychotropic Drug Monographs Neurobiological Illustrations Animations More Visit to view the complete Table of Contents. 18

19 Caring for Older Adults Holistically, 5th Edition Mary Ann Anderson, PhD, APRN, BC Ensure your students are thoroughly prepared to meet the growing demand for nurses in this specialty. This popular, easy-tounderstand resource helps them to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to provide quality care to older adults. Describes common scenarios seen in clinical practice for LPNs. Examines ways to help older adults manage dramatic life changes such as the death of a spouse with a new chapter on transitions. Offers coverage of gerotranscendence theory. Delivers an in-depth section on legal liability. Includes information on Beer s criteria and chronopharmacology, functional assessment content, and more. 400 pages 105 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $42.95 (US) $46.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: GERONTOLOGY Davis Digital Version Your complete text online Instructor s Guide Electronic Test Bank 450 NCLEX-PN questions Image Ancillary PowerPoint Presentations Critically Examine the Following response sheets Game Show and Balance the Scale interactive exercises LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT NEW EDITION! Anderson s Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN in Nursing School and Beyond, 5th Edition Tamara R. Dahlkemper, RN, MSN, CNE Prepare your students to care for patients and to handle the growing workloads they ll encounter in the diverse settings in which LPN/LVNs practice. Clinical application examples that illustrate the current roles of the LPN/LVN and case studies at the end of each chapter that teach students how to apply theory to practice. Coverage of important topics like ethics and law in nursing management, delegation and team building, patient teaching and advocacy, and conflict resolution. New, Nursing and Informatics chapter that discusses the use of computers for charting, care planning, and NCLEX-PN testing. Expanded emphasis on critical thinking and clinical reasoning, QSEN, Institute of Medicine initiatives, and evidence-based practice. 448 pages Soft cover 2013 $41.95 (US) $44.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Instructor s Guide Electronic Test Bank 350 NCLEX-PN style questions PowerPoint Presentations Case Study Answers Premium Resources Davis Digital Version Case Studies Reflective Thinking Exercises Interactive Leadership/Followership-Style Tests Additional Resources Flash Cards Find the Term Web Links Think Taber s is just another dictionary? Take another look! Taber s is for Nurses Visit to view the complete Table of Contents. Questions? Contact your Educational Sales Representative at (US) (CAN). 19

20 EXAM REVIEW & TEST PREPARATION 687 pages Soft cover 2006 $44.95 (US) $48.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Davis s NCLEX-PN Review, 3rd Edition Golden M. Tradewell, PhD, MA, RN Patricia Gauntlett Beare, RN, PhD An invaluable study tool for preparing your students to take their NCLEX-PN exams. The CD-ROM packaged with the book includes a 1,200-question test bank to familiarize students with test-taking on screen. NCLEX-PN Notes Course Review and Exam Prep Allison Hale, MSN, BA, RN Golden M. Tradewell, PhD, MA, RN A Davis s Notes Title! With this practical, pocket-sized guide, your students will be able to quickly find all four major content areas of the NCLEX Test Plan. BONUS! Mini CD-ROM offering over 1,000 NCLEX-style questions (both multiple-choice and alternate format), NCLEX descriptors, and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Tips that explain the format and content of the NCLEX. 327 pages Spiral binding CD-ROM 2010 $31.95 (US) $34.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: DAVIS MOBILE APPS Visit your app store Keyword: Davis Mobile Need-to-know high alert drugs on flash cards with trade and generic names, classifications, and audio pronunciations. The most prescribed generic drugs on flash cards detailing drug action, indication, pre-administration vital signs, and more. Detailed, step-by-step checklists for the most common nursing procedures with functionality. Web & Mobile Nursing Solutions NURSING CENTRAL $ (US) $ (CAN) Includes... Taber s Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses Davis s Lab & Diagnostic Tests Diseases and Disorders Unbound MEDLINE Grasp Study System Glimpse Lookup Tool NURSING CONSTELLATION PLUS $ (US) $ (CAN) Includes... Taber s Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses Davis s Lab & Diagnostic Tests Diseases and Disorders RNotes : Nurse s Clinical Pocket Guide Archimedes 360 Medical Calculator MedAlert

21 BEYOND THE TEXT... Digital Resources for Instructors and TEACHING and LEARNING MADE EASIER. Here s just a sampling of what s available For Staff Support Resources Course Development Tools Teaching Content Evaluation Tools Access to Student Resources Quickly search for the content you need. Add notes, highlights, and bookmarks. For Videos Animations Podcasts Exercises and Activities Review and Exam Prep Questions Premium Resources Plus Codes in new, printed texts unlock Premium Resources. (Access can also be purchased at DavisPlus.FADavis.com.) Visit DavisPlus.FADavis.com today to see what s available for your title.

22 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Build medical language confidence with the right word-building approach! NEW EDITION! Medical Terminology Simplified A Programmed Learning Approach by Body System, 5th Edition Barbara A. Gylys, MEd, CMA-A (AAMA) Regina M. Masters, BSN, MEd, RN, CMA (AAMA) Medical Terminology Systems A Body Systems Approach, 7th Edition Barbara A. Gylys. MEd, CMA-A (AAMA) Mary Ellen Wedding, MEd, MT(ASCP), CMA (AAMA), CPC (AAPC) About 629 pages 200 illustrations Soft cover Spring 2014 About $59.95 (US) $64.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Available Now Medical Terminology Simplified, 5th Edition $58.95 (US) $63.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Text, Audio CD + TermPlus pages 83 illustrations Soft cover 2011 $49.95 (US) $53.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: $ Medical Terminology Express A Short-Course Approach by Body System Barbara A. Gylys, MEd, CMA-A (AAMA) Regina M. Masters, BSN, MEd, RN, CMA (AAMA) Text + Audio CD Only $39.95 (US) $42.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: For Money-Saving Packages, Visit Text + TermPlus pages 177 photographs Soft cover 2013 $69.95 (US) $74.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Text Only $59.95 (US) $64.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Medical Language Terminology in Context Melodie Hull, RPN, MSc, MEd (TESOL), BA, PID 1,080 pages 700 illustrations Soft cover 2013 $84.95 (US) $90.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: Medical Terminology in a Flash! A Multiple Learning Styles Approach, 2nd Edition Sharon Eagle, RN, MSN, FNP 489 pages 170 illustrations Soft cover + CD ROM 2011 $58.95 (US) $63.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: Online. Interactive. Progressive. The Medical Language Lab is the interactive program that ensures your students master the language of medicine. Based on proven language methodology, it guides your students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers. Use it with your current learning management system or with its integrated grade book. Customize it to meet the needs of your course. A special code in the front of the book unlocks The MLL for your students. NEW! Coming Spring 2014 Medical Terminology Complete For Medical Terminology Simplified, 5th Edition A complete online medical terminology course based on Barbara Gylys s self-paced approach to learning! It integrates the med term content your students need with The Medical Language Lab s interactive, step-by-step path to medical language proficiency. Online Program Spring 2014 One-year subscription About $

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