Singh, Nadia R., BSN, RN

NURSING: The Ultimate Study Guide Singh, Nadia R., BSN, RN 2 New edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Jacket Description/Back: Why buy separate study guides for each nursing course when all you need is one? This is the ultimate, all-in-one study guide to the core information nursing students need for success in all of their foundational courses and on the NCLEX-RN. Written in a succinct, well-organized, easy-to-read format, this affordable guide contains everything an undergraduate nursing student needs to know from the first day of school through the NCLEX-RN. The second edition is updated to mirror the new NCLEX-RN test plan and includes critical new information about medications, lab values, assessments, cultural considerations, and emerging disorders and viruses. It includes a completely new section on hematological disorders, two new chapters on Emergency Nursing and anxiety-reducing Test-Taking Strategies, and psychiatric content that corresponds to the DSM-V. The guide closely follows the standard nursing curriculum and is designed as a reference for every core nursing course. To maximize successful exam preparation, the text highlights important material most likely to appear on the NCLEX-RN with a "TQ" (test question). Chapters are organized in a clear, consistent format with information presented in friendly conversational style--much like notes that students are likely to take. For every disease presented there is a definition, triggers, symptoms, and nursing care. Nursing students no longer need to be burdened with the substantial cost of purchasing individual study guides for each topic, since all of the information they need is contained in this compact, pithy, affordable resource. New to the Second Edition: All content is updated to reflect new NCLEX-RN test plan Completely new section on hematological disorders New chapter on Emergency Nursing New chapter on anxiety-reducing Test-Taking Strategies New and Updated information on drugs, lab values, emergent diseases and conditions New information on cultural diversity New psychiatric content that reflects the DSM-VTable of Contents: Nadia R. Singh, BSN, RN, is a registered nurse practicing in a medical oncology unit at the Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida. Prior to this, she worked as a medical-surgical nurse in Boston, Massachusetts, and Florida. She is certified in IV infusion, telemetry, and pressure ulcer care (ANA), and in BLS/ACLS by the American Red Cross, and she is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. Ms. Singh graduated in 2008 with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from Simmons College School of Nursing in Boston, Massachusetts, and is currently working toward her master's degree in nursing (MSN). She speaks to new nursing students at universities throughout southern Florida. CONTENTS "Preface" "Acknowledgments" 1. Fundamentals of Nursing History of Nursing Therapeutic Communication The Nursing Process (Nursing Care Plans) Patient Education Functional Health Patterns Cultural Differences Nutrition Urinary and Bowel Function Vital Signs Skin Integrity and Immobility Oxygenation Acid-Base Imbalances Fluids and Electrolytes Intravenous Fluids Intravenous Sites Medication Administration Infection Control and Prevention The Surgical Experience Blood Transfusions See You Later Fundamentals! 2. Health Assessment Skin, Hair, and Nails Head, Ears, and Nose Mouth and Lips Neck and Nodes Assessment Neurological System and Cranial Nerves Thorax and Lungs Heart and Peripheral Vascular Assessment Musculoskeletal Assessment Breast Assessment Abdominal Assessment 3. Medical-Surgical Nursing Important Lab Values Cardiovascular Disorders Respiratory Disorders Neurological Disorders Endocrine Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI) Genitourinary Disorders (GU) Musculoskeletal Disorders Integumentary Disorders Immunological Disorders Oncological Disorders Hematological Disorders 4. Emergency Nursing Cardiac Arrest Septic Shock Hypertensive Crisis Perforated Bowel Gastrointestinal Bleed Ileus Diabetic Ketoacidosis Respiratory Failure 5. Pharmacology A Little Pharmacology Advice Safe Medication Administration Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Cardiovascular Medications Respiratory Medications Neurological Medications Endocrine Medications Gastrointestinal Medications Genitourinary Medications Musculoskeletal Medications Integumentary Medications Immunological Medications Pain Management 6. Pediatric Nursing Pediatric Physical Assessment Cardiovascular Disorders Respiratory Disorders Neurological Disorders Endocrine Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Genitourinary Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders Hematological Disorders Pediatric Cancers Ear, Eye, and Throat Disorders Infectious Disorders Immunizations 7. Women's Health Fetal Development The Prenatal Experience Labor and Delivery The Postpartum Experience The Newborn Assessment Maternity Pharmacology 8. Psychiatric Nursing Disorders in the Elderly Population Psychiatric Medications 9. Decreasing Test Anxiety 10. What to Expect in Nursing School 11. NCLEX Tips 12. Conclusion Appendix A: Abbreviations Appendix B: NCLEX Question Formats Appendix C: Basic EKG Rhythm Examples "Bibliography" "Index"Publisher Marketing: The key to success in nursing school is effective studying! Why not have a concise study guide that conveys all the essential, tested material for each course? Tired of buying study guides for each nursing course? This is the ultimate, all-in-one study guide to the core information nursing students need for success in all of their foundational courses. This is a small study guide that packs a big punch. This guide is also a great tool for new nurse graduates. Presented in a well-organized and easy-to-read style, it contains everything a nursing student needs to know from the first nursing course through the last. The second edition is updated with critical new information about medications, lab values, assessments, emerging disorders, and nursing interventions. It includes three new chapters: "What to Expect in Nursing School," "Decreasing Test Anxiety," and "Emergency Nursing." The guide closely follows the standard nursing curriculum and is designed as a reference for every core nursing course. To facilitate successful exam preparation, the text highlights important material most likely to appear on class exams. Also included are tips on what to expect on the NCLEX-RN(R). NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: New and updated information on medications, lab values, emerging conditions, and nursing interventions A new chapter on emergency nursing A new chapter on anxiety-reducing test-taking strategies A new chapter on what to expect in nursing school

Contributor Bio:  Singh, Nadia R Nadia Ramjattan Singh BSN, RN, graduated in 2008 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Simmons College School of Nursing, Boston, MA. Her clinical rotation experience included Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, all in Boston. From October 2008 to October 2009, Singh worked as a Medical Surgical Nurse at the Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida where she gained experience on a medical surgical/orthopedic unit as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Since February 2010, Singh has worked on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patients of varying acuities, gaining experience in all aspects of delivering nursing care. She is certified in IV Infusion, Telemetry, Pressure Ulcer care (ANA) and in BLS/ACLS by the Am Red Cross. She is licensed to practice in three states (MA, NY, FL).