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Multiple sclerosis

Malik, Omar,


Previous edition: 2006. Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, third edition; Introduction; Chapter 1: Epidemiology and genetics; Chapter 2: Pathology; Chapter 3: The clinical picture; Chapter 4: Treatment of relapses and symptoms; Chapter 5: Disease-modifying treatment; Chapter 6: Emerging therapies; Chapter 7: Special MS populations; Chapter 8: Lifestyle considerations and the multidisciplinary team; Chapter 9: Advanced multiple sclerosis; Useful resources; Index. The latest evidence on disease pathomechanisms, clinical aspects and modern diagnostic criteria, a review of novel therapies is also incorporated.
Date Published:2014

Previous edition: 2006. Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis, third edition; Introduction; Chapter 1: Epidemiology and genetics; Chapter 2: Pathology; Chapter 3: The clinical picture; Chapter 4: Treatment of relapses and symptoms; Chapter 5: Disease-modifying treatment; Chapter 6: Emerging therapies; Chapter 7: Special MS populations; Chapter 8: Lifestyle considerations and the multidisciplinary team; Chapter 9: Advanced multiple sclerosis; Useful resources; Index. The latest evidence on disease pathomechanisms, clinical aspects and modern diagnostic criteria, a review of novel therapies is also incorporated.

Date Published:2014

Wuthering Heights

BronteÌˆ, Emily, 1818-1848,


Electronic audio file.
Date Published:1996

U.S. history 101 : Historic events, key people, important locations, and more! /

Sears, Kathleen.


Perfect for readers of all ages, U.S. History 101 is a fact-filled and riveting introduction to the most important political events and figures from the last 300 years of our nation's history. The stories of politicos and historic events are often turned into snooze-worthy lectures that even Benjamin Franklin would reject. This guide cuts out all the boring details and instead provides you with a thrilling lesson in U.S. history. From Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence to Barack H. Obama and the Great Recession, each page takes you on an unforgettable journey through the moments that completely changed this country. You'll also uncover hundreds of entertaining historical facts and stories that you won't be able to find anywhere else. So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of America's past or just want to learn more about our country's presidents, U.S. History 101 has all the answersâ€”even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Date Published:2014

Perfect for readers of all ages, U.S. History 101 is a fact-filled and riveting introduction to the most important political events and figures from the last 300 years of our nation's history. The stories of politicos and historic events are often turned into snooze-worthy lectures that even Benjamin Franklin would reject. This guide cuts out all the boring details and instead provides you with a thrilling lesson in U.S. history. From Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence to Barack H. Obama and the Great Recession, each page takes you on an unforgettable journey through the moments that completely changed this country. You'll also uncover hundreds of entertaining historical facts and stories that you won't be able to find anywhere else. So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of America's past or just want to learn more about our country's presidents, U.S. History 101 has all the answersâ€”even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

Date Published:2014

Fast facts for the triage nurse : an orientation and care guide /


Setting the Stage for Success at Triage -- Point-of-Entry Processes in Triage Nursing -- Nursing Essentials for Effective Triage -- Current Trends Impacting Triage Nursing -- “Red Flag” Patient Presentations -- Special Considerations in Triage Nursing --Disaster Situations in Triage Nursing. Patients rarely present to triage with a diagnosis, but rather convey a multitude of complaints, signs, and symptoms. It is the job of the triage nurse to identify serious “red flag” presentations hidden among all this information while delivering individualized care and juggling wait times in often overcrowded emergency departments.Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition, retains its key focus on numerous aspects of triage for emergency department and urgent care settings, from orientation, to front-end processes, to clinical practice and nursing essentials. With real-life examples, the chapters detail a multitude of clinical presentations and include procedures and protocols that the triage nurse implements in daily practice.
Date Published:2019

Setting the Stage for Success at Triage -- Point-of-Entry Processes in Triage Nursing -- Nursing Essentials for Effective Triage -- Current Trends Impacting Triage Nursing -- “Red Flag” Patient Presentations -- Special Considerations in Triage Nursing --Disaster Situations in Triage Nursing. Patients rarely present to triage with a diagnosis, but rather convey a multitude of complaints, signs, and symptoms. It is the job of the triage nurse to identify serious “red flag” presentations hidden among all this information while delivering individualized care and juggling wait times in often overcrowded emergency departments.Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition, retains its key focus on numerous aspects of triage for emergency department and urgent care settings, from orientation, to front-end processes, to clinical practice and nursing essentials. With real-life examples, the chapters detail a multitude of clinical presentations and include procedures and protocols that the triage nurse implements in daily practice.

Date Published:2019

Managing healthcare ethically : leadership roles and responsibilities.


The Ethics of Evidene-Based Management -- The Ethical Basis for Creating ACOs --Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare -- Organizational Values Statements -- Fear of Conflict: Management and Ethical Costs -- The Importance of Failing Forward -- Moral Management as a Leadership Priority -- The Ethics of Hospital Security -- Ensuring Patient-Centered Care -- Avoiding Blinded Healthcare Leadership -- CEO Ethical Considerations in Right-Sizing -- Exposing the Shadows of Compromise -- Health Manpower in Underserved Communities -- Asking the Right Questions -- The Ethics of Efficiency -- Ethics of Mission and Margin Revisited -- Obligations to the Community -- Updated Ethics Self-Assessment Addresses Current Issues -- Revisiting the Executive's Role in Malpractice Cases -- Duty to Care -- An Executive-Driven Ethical Culture -- Confronting Management Incompetence -- Abuse of Power -- The Values of a Profession -- The Value of an Ethics Audit.
Date Published:2022

The Ethics of Evidene-Based Management -- The Ethical Basis for Creating ACOs --Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare -- Organizational Values Statements -- Fear of Conflict: Management and Ethical Costs -- The Importance of Failing Forward -- Moral Management as a Leadership Priority -- The Ethics of Hospital Security -- Ensuring Patient-Centered Care -- Avoiding Blinded Healthcare Leadership -- CEO Ethical Considerations in Right-Sizing -- Exposing the Shadows of Compromise -- Health Manpower in Underserved Communities -- Asking the Right Questions -- The Ethics of Efficiency -- Ethics of Mission and Margin Revisited -- Obligations to the Community -- Updated Ethics Self-Assessment Addresses Current Issues -- Revisiting the Executive's Role in Malpractice Cases -- Duty to Care -- An Executive-Driven Ethical Culture -- Confronting Management Incompetence -- Abuse of Power -- The Values of a Profession -- The Value of an Ethics Audit.

Date Published:2022

Preparing healthcare workers for an AI-driven workplace

Hopper, Anthony Matthew.


Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Chapter One: Key Factors That Will Impact Healthcare Workers in the Coming Years -- 1.1: A Brief Introduction -- 1.2: Healthcare Workers: Navigating Complex Environments-Sometimes without a Script -- 1.3: Healthcare Staff: Wearing Process Improvement and Cybersecurity Hats -- 1.4: The 24-Hour Employee in Today's Interconnected World -- 1.5: AI- and HIT-Related Disruptions in Healthcare: Everyone Will Become a Manager. 1.6: The Rise of the Continuous Learner -- 1.7: Healthcare Organizations Pay the Costs for Their Employees' Flawed Decisions -- 1.8: Looking Ahead to Chapter 2: Today's Healthcare Employees Need to Be Process-Oriented Critical Thinkers -- References -- Chapter Two: Breaking Down "Critical Thinking" into Its Key Elements -- 2.1: A Brief Introduction -- 2.2: The Five Aspects of Critical Thinking That Healthcare Employees Need to Master -- 2.3: Identifying Important Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 2.4: Determining What Information Is Relevant and Which Data Is Extraneous 2.5: Coming Up with Viable Objectives While Also Plotting Alternative Outcomes -- 2.6: Developing Efficient and Effective Strategies -- 2.7: Communicating Information to Stakeholders in a Clear, Complete, and Engaging Manner -- 2.8: High Schools and Traditional Colleges Don't Help People to Fully Develop These Skills -- 2.9: Current Employee Training Programs Don't Fill the Gap -- 2.10: Looking Ahead to Chapter 3: Training Employees to Master the First Three Aspects -- References -- Chapter Three: Training Employees to Master the First Three Aspects -- 3.1: A Brief Introduction 3.2: Individuals Who Work Under Time Pressures-Relying on Mental Guides -- 3.3: Individuals Can Learn to Master Key Critical Thinking Skills -- 3.4: The Keys to Mastering Critical Thinking Skills-Scope, Simplicity, and Personalization -- 3.5: Assessing Weaknesses -- 3.6: Developing a Checklist to Set Goals and to Keep Track of Progress -- 3.7: Suggestions for Becoming Better at Identifying Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 3.8: Training the Mind to Spot Relevant Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 3.9: Determining What Information Is Relevant to the Process 3.10: Coming Up with Viable Objectives While Also Plotting Alternative Outcomes -- 3.11: Creating Bubbles of Reflection Even in Time-Duress Situations -- 3.12: Looking Ahead to Chapter 4: Mastering the Final Two Aspects -- References -- Chapter Four: Mastering the Final Two Critical Thinking-Related Aspects -- 4.1: A Brief Introduction -- 4.2: A Few Brief Suggestions for Developing Efficient and Effective Strategies -- 4.3: The First Rule of Information Dissemination: Know One's Limits -- 4.3.1: Recognize Personal Weaknesses and Seek to Overcome Them A large number of healthcare employees, whether they are on the frontlines or in management, work in complex, fluid environments. They must perform a diverse number of sometimes intricate tasks on a daily basis as well as excel in handling ad hoc interactions with patients, residents, coworkers, or other stakeholders. In the coming years, these workers will also have to adjust to disruptions in their workplaces that are brought about by the introduction of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and health information technologies (HITs) into their offices and clinics. Many of these workers will find themselves competing for jobs not only with other humans but also with machines. Preparing Healthcare Workers for an AI-Driven Workplace helps healthcare professionals to develop their core critical thinking skills while also enabling them to develop methodologies for successfully completing complex projects by themselves, dealing with ad hoc interactions, and taking advantage of the coming AI- and IT-driven changes in their workplaces. The book begins with explaining why healthcare workers, whether they work on the frontlines or in management, need to be strong critical thinkers. It breaks down critical thinking into its key elements and provides methods that readers can use to help them to master critical thinking and grow to become elite critical thinkers. The book also provides tips on how to handle ad hoc conversations with supervisors, coworkers, patients, residents, and other stakeholders. Examining how AI- and IT-related developments will transform the healthcare ecosystem in the coming years, the book identifies key mindsets and strategies for thriving in technologically rich healthcare environments.
Date Published:2024

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Chapter One: Key Factors That Will Impact Healthcare Workers in the Coming Years -- 1.1: A Brief Introduction -- 1.2: Healthcare Workers: Navigating Complex Environments-Sometimes without a Script -- 1.3: Healthcare Staff: Wearing Process Improvement and Cybersecurity Hats -- 1.4: The 24-Hour Employee in Today's Interconnected World -- 1.5: AI- and HIT-Related Disruptions in Healthcare: Everyone Will Become a Manager. 1.6: The Rise of the Continuous Learner -- 1.7: Healthcare Organizations Pay the Costs for Their Employees' Flawed Decisions -- 1.8: Looking Ahead to Chapter 2: Today's Healthcare Employees Need to Be Process-Oriented Critical Thinkers -- References -- Chapter Two: Breaking Down "Critical Thinking" into Its Key Elements -- 2.1: A Brief Introduction -- 2.2: The Five Aspects of Critical Thinking That Healthcare Employees Need to Master -- 2.3: Identifying Important Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 2.4: Determining What Information Is Relevant and Which Data Is Extraneous 2.5: Coming Up with Viable Objectives While Also Plotting Alternative Outcomes -- 2.6: Developing Efficient and Effective Strategies -- 2.7: Communicating Information to Stakeholders in a Clear, Complete, and Engaging Manner -- 2.8: High Schools and Traditional Colleges Don't Help People to Fully Develop These Skills -- 2.9: Current Employee Training Programs Don't Fill the Gap -- 2.10: Looking Ahead to Chapter 3: Training Employees to Master the First Three Aspects -- References -- Chapter Three: Training Employees to Master the First Three Aspects -- 3.1: A Brief Introduction 3.2: Individuals Who Work Under Time Pressures-Relying on Mental Guides -- 3.3: Individuals Can Learn to Master Key Critical Thinking Skills -- 3.4: The Keys to Mastering Critical Thinking Skills-Scope, Simplicity, and Personalization -- 3.5: Assessing Weaknesses -- 3.6: Developing a Checklist to Set Goals and to Keep Track of Progress -- 3.7: Suggestions for Becoming Better at Identifying Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 3.8: Training the Mind to Spot Relevant Problems, Opportunities, and Interests -- 3.9: Determining What Information Is Relevant to the Process 3.10: Coming Up with Viable Objectives While Also Plotting Alternative Outcomes -- 3.11: Creating Bubbles of Reflection Even in Time-Duress Situations -- 3.12: Looking Ahead to Chapter 4: Mastering the Final Two Aspects -- References -- Chapter Four: Mastering the Final Two Critical Thinking-Related Aspects -- 4.1: A Brief Introduction -- 4.2: A Few Brief Suggestions for Developing Efficient and Effective Strategies -- 4.3: The First Rule of Information Dissemination: Know One's Limits -- 4.3.1: Recognize Personal Weaknesses and Seek to Overcome Them A large number of healthcare employees, whether they are on the frontlines or in management, work in complex, fluid environments. They must perform a diverse number of sometimes intricate tasks on a daily basis as well as excel in handling ad hoc interactions with patients, residents, coworkers, or other stakeholders. In the coming years, these workers will also have to adjust to disruptions in their workplaces that are brought about by the introduction of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and health information technologies (HITs) into their offices and clinics. Many of these workers will find themselves competing for jobs not only with other humans but also with machines. Preparing Healthcare Workers for an AI-Driven Workplace helps healthcare professionals to develop their core critical thinking skills while also enabling them to develop methodologies for successfully completing complex projects by themselves, dealing with ad hoc interactions, and taking advantage of the coming AI- and IT-driven changes in their workplaces. The book begins with explaining why healthcare workers, whether they work on the frontlines or in management, need to be strong critical thinkers. It breaks down critical thinking into its key elements and provides methods that readers can use to help them to master critical thinking and grow to become elite critical thinkers. The book also provides tips on how to handle ad hoc conversations with supervisors, coworkers, patients, residents, and other stakeholders. Examining how AI- and IT-related developments will transform the healthcare ecosystem in the coming years, the book identifies key mindsets and strategies for thriving in technologically rich healthcare environments.

Date Published:2024

Principles of sociology. Group relationships & behavior


Social movements & collective behavior -- Stratification & class in the U.S. -- Social interaction in groups & organizations -- Sociology of religion. "This volume discusses the difference between how groups operate versus how individuals behave. Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior is the second title in Salem's Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of important and far-reaching topics in sociology using easy-to-understand language."--Publisher information.
Date Published:2018

Social movements & collective behavior -- Stratification & class in the U.S. -- Social interaction in groups & organizations -- Sociology of religion. "This volume discusses the difference between how groups operate versus how individuals behave. Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior is the second title in Salem's Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of important and far-reaching topics in sociology using easy-to-understand language."--Publisher information.

Date Published:2018

CLEAR Dementia Care : a model to assess and address unmet needs /

Duffy, Frances, (Consultant clinical psychologist),


Dementia and the brain -- Types of dementia -- Dementia and loss -- Dementia and sense of self -- Understanding behaviour -- Recording behaviour -- What do people with dementia need? -- Domains of CLEAR Dementia Care -- The experience of carers -- Supporting care staff -- Case example Margaret.
Date Published:2019

Clinical nursing calculations

Sienkiewicz, Susan,


Basic math -- Systems of measurement -- Medication administration equipment -- Medication orders -- Interpretation of medication labels and package inserts -- Elements of safe medication administration -- Dosage calculations -- Enteral medication dosage calculations -- Parenteral medication dosage calculations -- Infusion therapy and calculations -- Solution calculations -- Dosage calculations for special patient populations -- Hydration and nutrition calculations -- High-alert medications -- Critical care calculations -- Appendices. Calculating with complex fractions -- Apothecary system -- The Joint Commission's do not use list -- ISMP's list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations -- ISMP's list of confused drug names -- Adult nomogram -- Weight-based heparin protocol adjusted according to anti-factor Xa assay. "Clinical Nursing Calculations is an essential text for teaching dosage calculation to undergraduate nursing students. The text employs the CASE approach, which is a step-by-step method for performing dosage calculations. The author team draws from extensive experience across the continuum of care to bring readers a truly informative and dynamic resource. Clinical Nursing Calculations has been expertly organized into four sections for easy navigation: Mathematics Overview, Principles of Medication Administration, Basic Dosage and Intravenous Calculations, and Advanced Calculations. In addition to clinical calculation coverage, the text also features expanded content on nutrition, insulin pencalculations, and the legal implications of medication administration. The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice guidelines regarding safe medication administration are also featured. To facilitate learning, students will find examples in both electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and electronic health record format. This text can be used as a primary text for a dosage calculations course or as a supplemental text within a nursing program or pharmacology course"--Publisher's description.
Date Published:2020

Basic math -- Systems of measurement -- Medication administration equipment -- Medication orders -- Interpretation of medication labels and package inserts -- Elements of safe medication administration -- Dosage calculations -- Enteral medication dosage calculations -- Parenteral medication dosage calculations -- Infusion therapy and calculations -- Solution calculations -- Dosage calculations for special patient populations -- Hydration and nutrition calculations -- High-alert medications -- Critical care calculations -- Appendices. Calculating with complex fractions -- Apothecary system -- The Joint Commission's do not use list -- ISMP's list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations -- ISMP's list of confused drug names -- Adult nomogram -- Weight-based heparin protocol adjusted according to anti-factor Xa assay. "Clinical Nursing Calculations is an essential text for teaching dosage calculation to undergraduate nursing students. The text employs the CASE approach, which is a step-by-step method for performing dosage calculations. The author team draws from extensive experience across the continuum of care to bring readers a truly informative and dynamic resource. Clinical Nursing Calculations has been expertly organized into four sections for easy navigation: Mathematics Overview, Principles of Medication Administration, Basic Dosage and Intravenous Calculations, and Advanced Calculations. In addition to clinical calculation coverage, the text also features expanded content on nutrition, insulin pencalculations, and the legal implications of medication administration. The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice guidelines regarding safe medication administration are also featured. To facilitate learning, students will find examples in both electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and electronic health record format. This text can be used as a primary text for a dosage calculations course or as a supplemental text within a nursing program or pharmacology course"--Publisher's description.

Date Published:2020

Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students

Skidmore-Roth, Linda,


DRUG CATEGORIES Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers Anesthetics -- General/Local Antacids Anti-Alzheimer Agents Antianginals Antianxiety Agents Antiasthmatics Anticholinergics Anticoagulants Anticonvulsants Antidepressants Antidiabetics Antidiarrheals Antidysrhythmics Antiemetics Antifungals (Systemic) Antihistamines Antihypertensives Antiinfectives Antilipidemics Antineoplastics Antiparkinson Agents Antiplatelets Antipsychotics Antipyretics Antiretrovirals Antituberculars Antitussives/Expectorants Antivirals Beta-Adrenergic Blockers Bone Resorption Inhibitors Calcium Channel Blockers Cardiac Glycosides Cholinergics Cholinergic Blockers Corticosteroids Diuretics Histamine H2 Antagonists Immunosuppressants Laxatives Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories Opioid Analgesics Salicylates Sedatives/Hypnotics Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Thrombolytics Thyroid Hormones Vasodilators Vitamins INDIVIDUAL DRUGS IN A-Z FORMAT APPENDICES A. Selected New Drugs B. Opthalmic, Nasal, Topical, and Otic Products C .Vaccines and Toxoids D. Abbreviations E. Immunization Schedules F. Standard Precautions G. Illustrated Mechanisms and Sites of Action H. Photo Atlas of Drug Administration I. Selected Herbs and Natural Supplements.
Date Published:2021

DRUG CATEGORIES Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers Anesthetics -- General/Local Antacids Anti-Alzheimer Agents Antianginals Antianxiety Agents Antiasthmatics Anticholinergics Anticoagulants Anticonvulsants Antidepressants Antidiabetics Antidiarrheals Antidysrhythmics Antiemetics Antifungals (Systemic) Antihistamines Antihypertensives Antiinfectives Antilipidemics Antineoplastics Antiparkinson Agents Antiplatelets Antipsychotics Antipyretics Antiretrovirals Antituberculars Antitussives/Expectorants Antivirals Beta-Adrenergic Blockers Bone Resorption Inhibitors Calcium Channel Blockers Cardiac Glycosides Cholinergics Cholinergic Blockers Corticosteroids Diuretics Histamine H2 Antagonists Immunosuppressants Laxatives Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories Opioid Analgesics Salicylates Sedatives/Hypnotics Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Thrombolytics Thyroid Hormones Vasodilators Vitamins INDIVIDUAL DRUGS IN A-Z FORMAT APPENDICES A. Selected New Drugs B. Opthalmic, Nasal, Topical, and Otic Products C .Vaccines and Toxoids D. Abbreviations E. Immunization Schedules F. Standard Precautions G. Illustrated Mechanisms and Sites of Action H. Photo Atlas of Drug Administration I. Selected Herbs and Natural Supplements.

Date Published:2021

Where the dead sit talking

Hobson, Brandon.


2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FICTION FINALIST Set in rural Oklahoma during the late 1980s, Where the Dead Sit Talking is a stunning and lyrical Native American coming-of-age story. With his single mother in jail, Sequoyah, a fifteen-year-old Cherokee boy, is placed in foster care with the Troutt family. Literally and figuratively scarred by his mother’s years of substance abuse, Sequoyah keeps mostly to himself, living with his emotions pressed deep below the surface. At least until he meets seventeen-year-old Rosemary, a troubled artist who also lives with the family. Sequoyah and Rosemary bond over their shared Native American background and tumultuous paths through the foster care system, but as Sequoyah’s feelings toward Rosemary deepen, the precariousness of their lives and the scars of their pasts threaten to undo them both.
Date Published:2018

2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FICTION FINALIST Set in rural Oklahoma during the late 1980s, Where the Dead Sit Talking is a stunning and lyrical Native American coming-of-age story. With his single mother in jail, Sequoyah, a fifteen-year-old Cherokee boy, is placed in foster care with the Troutt family. Literally and figuratively scarred by his mother’s years of substance abuse, Sequoyah keeps mostly to himself, living with his emotions pressed deep below the surface. At least until he meets seventeen-year-old Rosemary, a troubled artist who also lives with the family. Sequoyah and Rosemary bond over their shared Native American background and tumultuous paths through the foster care system, but as Sequoyah’s feelings toward Rosemary deepen, the precariousness of their lives and the scars of their pasts threaten to undo them both.

Date Published:2018

The gaming overload workbook : a teen's guide to balancing screen time, video games, and real life /

Kulman, Randy, 1955-,


"For teens, obsessive game play can interfere with school, friends, and getting enough physical exercise. The Gaming Overload Workbook provides proven-effective strategies and tools to help teens set limits on screen time and create a more grounded, well-balanced life"--
Date Published:2020

Cultural competence in health education and health promotion


Implications of changing US demographics for health educators -- Diversity and health education -- Health disparities and social determinants of health: implications for health education -- Complementary and alternative medicine in culturally competent health education -- Spirituality and cultural diversity -- Health education theoretical models and multicultural populations -- Planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate programs -- Culturally appropriate communication -- Foundations for health literacy and culturally appropriate health education programs -- The aging US population: an increasing diverse population -- Culture and sexual orientation -- Cultural competency and health education: a window of opportunity. Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 2nd edition, examines the importance of ethnic and cultural factors for community health practice. Edited and written by a stellar list of contributors who are experts in field, this book describes essential theories, models, and practices for working with race, ethnicity, gender, and social issues. The authors cover a wide range of topics including demographics, disparities, complementary and alternative medicine, spiritually grounded approaches, multicultural populations, culturally competent needs assessment and planning, communication, workforce, program planning, aging, sexual orientation, and future challenges. This edition has substantially expanded coverage on working with diverse groups, social determinants of health, spirituality, theoretical models for multicultural populations, planning and program evaluation, and aging, with new content includes coverage of disability and health literacy. This edition also reflects the latest standards for Certified Health Education Specialist certification and national standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), from Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
Date Published:2014

Implications of changing US demographics for health educators -- Diversity and health education -- Health disparities and social determinants of health: implications for health education -- Complementary and alternative medicine in culturally competent health education -- Spirituality and cultural diversity -- Health education theoretical models and multicultural populations -- Planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate programs -- Culturally appropriate communication -- Foundations for health literacy and culturally appropriate health education programs -- The aging US population: an increasing diverse population -- Culture and sexual orientation -- Cultural competency and health education: a window of opportunity. Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 2nd edition, examines the importance of ethnic and cultural factors for community health practice. Edited and written by a stellar list of contributors who are experts in field, this book describes essential theories, models, and practices for working with race, ethnicity, gender, and social issues. The authors cover a wide range of topics including demographics, disparities, complementary and alternative medicine, spiritually grounded approaches, multicultural populations, culturally competent needs assessment and planning, communication, workforce, program planning, aging, sexual orientation, and future challenges. This edition has substantially expanded coverage on working with diverse groups, social determinants of health, spirituality, theoretical models for multicultural populations, planning and program evaluation, and aging, with new content includes coverage of disability and health literacy. This edition also reflects the latest standards for Certified Health Education Specialist certification and national standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), from Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.

Date Published:2014

Intraoperative case management


Part of the AST Surgical Case Management Series. The original record imported was for the series.\CIRC # 769. Disc 5: Intraoperative case management (45 min.).
Date Published:2005

Multicultural approaches to health and wellness in America


V. 1. Key issues and medical systems. Cultural competence / Larry Purnell and Sherry Pontious -- The complexity of culture : culture's impact on health disparities / Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein and Abbey Mann -- Health disparities and immigrants / Ayø•se ø•Ciftø•ci, Laura Reid-Marks, and Lamise Shawahin -- Disparities among Latina/os / Leticia Arellano-Morales and Rocio Rosales Meza -- Acculturation and health / Sabrina Crawford and Kavita Avula -- Yoga, meditation, and other alternative methods for wellness : prevalence and use in the United States / Sonia Suchday, Lauren Hagemann, Yvette Fruchter, and Miriam Frankel -- Ayurveda : an alternative in the United States / Sonia Suchday, Natasha P. Ramanayake, Amina Benkhoukha, Anthony F. Santoro, Carlos Marquez, and Gen Nakao -- Native American medicine : the implications of history and the embodiment of culture / Wendy M.K. Peters, Julii M. Green, and Pilar E. Gauthier -- Traditional Chinese medicine : a healing approach from the past to the future / Chun Nok Lam and Soh-Leong Lim -- Curanderismo : a complementary and alternative approach to Mexican American health psychology / Jesse N. Valdez -- Mexican American medicine : history, roots, and key maladies / Mario Tovar -- Mediator between man and the gods : shamanism and health / Kimberly L. Howell -- Vodou in North America : healing one person, healing the universe / Benjamin Wendorf and Patrick Bellegarde-Smith -- Santeria as a culturally responsive healing practice / Rafael Martinez, Matthew J. Taylor, Wilma J. Calvert, Jami L. Hirsch, and Cheryl K. Webster. V. 2. Mental health and mind-body connections. Understanding international perspectives : implications for U.S. health and wellness / P.S.D.V. Prasadarao -- Mental health assessment among ethnic minorities in the United States / Sussie Eshun and Donna Hodge -- The mental health of Latina/os : a cultural focus / Rocio Rosales Meza and Leticia Arellano-Morales -- Stress and culture / Angela R. Wendorf, Amanda M. Brouwer, and Katie E. Mosack -- Mood and anxiety disorder across ethnic minority groups in the United States / Sussie Eshun -- Religion and health : ideological contexts and their influences on health-associated behaviors / Dean D. VonDras -- Islamic healing approaches, beliefs, and health-related behaviors / Sujata R. Swaroop, Chantø•e D. DeLoach, and Fyeqa Sheikh -- The health and wellness of sexual and gender minorities / David W. Pantalone, John E. Pachankis, Brian A. Rood, and Sarah M. Bankoff -- Childhood obesity and cultural influences / Jacqueline Woods, Stephen K. Trapp, and Marilyn Stern -- Suicide across cultures / Kristin M. Vespia and Kaitlyn J. Florer. Led by a UCLA-trained health psychologist, a team of experts describes non-traditional treatments that are quickly becoming more common in Western society, documenting cultural variations in health and sickness practices to underscore the diversity among human society.
Date Published:2014

V. 1. Key issues and medical systems. Cultural competence / Larry Purnell and Sherry Pontious -- The complexity of culture : culture's impact on health disparities / Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein and Abbey Mann -- Health disparities and immigrants / Ayø•se ø•Ciftø•ci, Laura Reid-Marks, and Lamise Shawahin -- Disparities among Latina/os / Leticia Arellano-Morales and Rocio Rosales Meza -- Acculturation and health / Sabrina Crawford and Kavita Avula -- Yoga, meditation, and other alternative methods for wellness : prevalence and use in the United States / Sonia Suchday, Lauren Hagemann, Yvette Fruchter, and Miriam Frankel -- Ayurveda : an alternative in the United States / Sonia Suchday, Natasha P. Ramanayake, Amina Benkhoukha, Anthony F. Santoro, Carlos Marquez, and Gen Nakao -- Native American medicine : the implications of history and the embodiment of culture / Wendy M.K. Peters, Julii M. Green, and Pilar E. Gauthier -- Traditional Chinese medicine : a healing approach from the past to the future / Chun Nok Lam and Soh-Leong Lim -- Curanderismo : a complementary and alternative approach to Mexican American health psychology / Jesse N. Valdez -- Mexican American medicine : history, roots, and key maladies / Mario Tovar -- Mediator between man and the gods : shamanism and health / Kimberly L. Howell -- Vodou in North America : healing one person, healing the universe / Benjamin Wendorf and Patrick Bellegarde-Smith -- Santeria as a culturally responsive healing practice / Rafael Martinez, Matthew J. Taylor, Wilma J. Calvert, Jami L. Hirsch, and Cheryl K. Webster. V. 2. Mental health and mind-body connections. Understanding international perspectives : implications for U.S. health and wellness / P.S.D.V. Prasadarao -- Mental health assessment among ethnic minorities in the United States / Sussie Eshun and Donna Hodge -- The mental health of Latina/os : a cultural focus / Rocio Rosales Meza and Leticia Arellano-Morales -- Stress and culture / Angela R. Wendorf, Amanda M. Brouwer, and Katie E. Mosack -- Mood and anxiety disorder across ethnic minority groups in the United States / Sussie Eshun -- Religion and health : ideological contexts and their influences on health-associated behaviors / Dean D. VonDras -- Islamic healing approaches, beliefs, and health-related behaviors / Sujata R. Swaroop, Chantø•e D. DeLoach, and Fyeqa Sheikh -- The health and wellness of sexual and gender minorities / David W. Pantalone, John E. Pachankis, Brian A. Rood, and Sarah M. Bankoff -- Childhood obesity and cultural influences / Jacqueline Woods, Stephen K. Trapp, and Marilyn Stern -- Suicide across cultures / Kristin M. Vespia and Kaitlyn J. Florer. Led by a UCLA-trained health psychologist, a team of experts describes non-traditional treatments that are quickly becoming more common in Western society, documenting cultural variations in health and sickness practices to underscore the diversity among human society.

Date Published:2014

Best place to work : the art and science of creating an extraordinary workplace /

Friedman, Ron.


Introduction: A tale of two menus -- Designing an extraordinary workplace experience : Success is overrated: why great workplaces reward failure ; The power of place: how office design shapes our thinking ; Why you should be paid to play ; What happy workplaces can learn from a casino ; How to turn a group of strangers into a community -- Motivating excellence : The leadership paradox: why forceful leaders develop less productive teams ; Better than money: what games can teach us about motivation ; How thinking like a hostage negotiator can make you more persuasive, influential, and motivating ; Why the best managers focus on themselves -- Attracting and retaining top performers : Seeing what others don't: how to eliminate interview blind spots that prevent you from reading people's true potential ; What sports, politics, and religion teach us about fostering pride -- Conclusion: Three keys to creating an extraordinary workplace. A groundbreaking, practical guide for fueling workplace happiness, creativity, and success based on the latest research from the behavioral sciences. Why do companies with bigger lunch tables have higher productivity' What can casinos teach us about creating a happy workplace' How can renovating an office bathroom boost employees' creativity' In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph. D. uses the latest research from the fields of psychology, economics, neurobiology, marketing, and evolutionary anthropology to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Integrating powerful stories and cutting edge science, Friedman explains how companies'and every one of the people working in them, from the front lines to the corner office'can leverage proven psychological techniques that naturally lead to smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger productivity. Among the many surprising insights, Friedman explains how learning to think like a hostage negotiator can help you diffuse a workplace argument, why hanging a picture of the outdoors near your desk can enhance your thinking, and how exercise balls and treadmill desks deplete your cognitive resources. Along the way, the book introduces the man who created the cubicle, the president who took down the nation's number one criminal, and the violinist whose job interview shocked the world'stories that offer unexpected insights on achieving workplace excellence. Brimming with counterintuitive revelations and actionable recommendations, The Best Place to Work offers employees and executives alike game-changing advice for turning any organization'regardless of its size, budgets, or ambitions'into an extraordinary workplace.
Date Published:2014

Introduction: A tale of two menus -- Designing an extraordinary workplace experience : Success is overrated: why great workplaces reward failure ; The power of place: how office design shapes our thinking ; Why you should be paid to play ; What happy workplaces can learn from a casino ; How to turn a group of strangers into a community -- Motivating excellence : The leadership paradox: why forceful leaders develop less productive teams ; Better than money: what games can teach us about motivation ; How thinking like a hostage negotiator can make you more persuasive, influential, and motivating ; Why the best managers focus on themselves -- Attracting and retaining top performers : Seeing what others don't: how to eliminate interview blind spots that prevent you from reading people's true potential ; What sports, politics, and religion teach us about fostering pride -- Conclusion: Three keys to creating an extraordinary workplace. A groundbreaking, practical guide for fueling workplace happiness, creativity, and success based on the latest research from the behavioral sciences. Why do companies with bigger lunch tables have higher productivity' What can casinos teach us about creating a happy workplace' How can renovating an office bathroom boost employees' creativity' In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph. D. uses the latest research from the fields of psychology, economics, neurobiology, marketing, and evolutionary anthropology to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Integrating powerful stories and cutting edge science, Friedman explains how companies'and every one of the people working in them, from the front lines to the corner office'can leverage proven psychological techniques that naturally lead to smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger productivity. Among the many surprising insights, Friedman explains how learning to think like a hostage negotiator can help you diffuse a workplace argument, why hanging a picture of the outdoors near your desk can enhance your thinking, and how exercise balls and treadmill desks deplete your cognitive resources. Along the way, the book introduces the man who created the cubicle, the president who took down the nation's number one criminal, and the violinist whose job interview shocked the world'stories that offer unexpected insights on achieving workplace excellence. Brimming with counterintuitive revelations and actionable recommendations, The Best Place to Work offers employees and executives alike game-changing advice for turning any organization'regardless of its size, budgets, or ambitions'into an extraordinary workplace.

Date Published:2014

Careers in psychology & behavioral health

Mars, L. (Ed.)


Salem Press. Print ISBN: 9781642653014. Title from Web page (viewed on December 21, 2020). Publisher's Note -- Introduction -- Overviews -- Psychology: Fields of Specialization -- Psychotherapy and Counseling: Types and Approaches -- Behavior Therapy -- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- Coaching -- Cognitive Psychology -- Criminology -- Developmental Psychology -- Disaster Psychology -- Educational Psychology -- Experimental Psychology -- Forensic Psychiatry -- Forensic Psychology -- Health Psychology -- Marriage and Family Therapy -- Mental Health Practitioners -- Music, Dance, and Theater Therapy -- Neuropsychology -- Organizational Behavior and Consulting -- Psychoanalytic Psychology -- Sports Psychology -- Profiles -- Activities Therapist -- Art Therapist -- Athletic Trainer -- College Faculty Member -- Criminologist -- Economist -- Education Administrator -- Educational Counselor -- Forensic Scientist -- Healthcare Social Worker -- Human Resources Specialist -- Marriage and Family Therapist -- Medical and Health Services Manager -- Neurologist -- Neuropsychologist -- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists -- Psychiatrist -- Psychologist -- Public Relations Specialist -- Registered Nurse -- Rehabilitation Counselor -- Social Worker -- Sociologist -- Substance Abuse Counselor -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: General Bibliography -- Index. Explores twenty-one careers in the field of psychology and behavior health, including behavior therapy, coaching, experimental psychology, music, dance, and theatre therapy, sports psychology, and more.
Date Published:2019

Salem Press. Print ISBN: 9781642653014. Title from Web page (viewed on December 21, 2020). Publisher's Note -- Introduction -- Overviews -- Psychology: Fields of Specialization -- Psychotherapy and Counseling: Types and Approaches -- Behavior Therapy -- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- Coaching -- Cognitive Psychology -- Criminology -- Developmental Psychology -- Disaster Psychology -- Educational Psychology -- Experimental Psychology -- Forensic Psychiatry -- Forensic Psychology -- Health Psychology -- Marriage and Family Therapy -- Mental Health Practitioners -- Music, Dance, and Theater Therapy -- Neuropsychology -- Organizational Behavior and Consulting -- Psychoanalytic Psychology -- Sports Psychology -- Profiles -- Activities Therapist -- Art Therapist -- Athletic Trainer -- College Faculty Member -- Criminologist -- Economist -- Education Administrator -- Educational Counselor -- Forensic Scientist -- Healthcare Social Worker -- Human Resources Specialist -- Marriage and Family Therapist -- Medical and Health Services Manager -- Neurologist -- Neuropsychologist -- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists -- Psychiatrist -- Psychologist -- Public Relations Specialist -- Registered Nurse -- Rehabilitation Counselor -- Social Worker -- Sociologist -- Substance Abuse Counselor -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: General Bibliography -- Index. Explores twenty-one careers in the field of psychology and behavior health, including behavior therapy, coaching, experimental psychology, music, dance, and theatre therapy, sports psychology, and more.

Date Published:2019

CompTIA A+ complete study guide : exam 220-901, exam 220-902 /

Docter, Quentin,


Includes index. Motherboards, processors, and memory -- Storage devices and power supplies -- Peripherals and expansion -- Display devices -- Custom configurations -- Networking fundamentals -- Introduction to TCP/'IP -- Installing wireless and SOHO networks -- Understanding laptops -- Understanding Mobile devices -- Installing and configuring printers -- Hardware and network troubleshooting -- Operating system basics -- Operating system administration -- Working with Windows 8/8.1 -- Working with Windows 7 -- Working with Windows Vista -- Working with Mac OS and Linux -- Security -- Network services, cloud computing, and virtualization -- Mobile operating systems and connectivity -- Troubleshooting theory, OSs,a nd security -- Understanding operational procedures. "The CompTIA A+ Study Guide is your one-stop resource for complete coverage Exams 220-901 and 220-902. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of all exam 220-901 and 220-902 objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to superior content including, assessment tests that check exam readiness, objective map, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, key topic exam essentials, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce what you have learned with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the CompTIA A+ exam with Sybex." --
Date Published:2016

Includes index. Motherboards, processors, and memory -- Storage devices and power supplies -- Peripherals and expansion -- Display devices -- Custom configurations -- Networking fundamentals -- Introduction to TCP/'IP -- Installing wireless and SOHO networks -- Understanding laptops -- Understanding Mobile devices -- Installing and configuring printers -- Hardware and network troubleshooting -- Operating system basics -- Operating system administration -- Working with Windows 8/8.1 -- Working with Windows 7 -- Working with Windows Vista -- Working with Mac OS and Linux -- Security -- Network services, cloud computing, and virtualization -- Mobile operating systems and connectivity -- Troubleshooting theory, OSs,a nd security -- Understanding operational procedures. "The CompTIA A+ Study Guide is your one-stop resource for complete coverage Exams 220-901 and 220-902. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of all exam 220-901 and 220-902 objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to superior content including, assessment tests that check exam readiness, objective map, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, key topic exam essentials, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce what you have learned with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the CompTIA A+ exam with Sybex." --

Date Published:2016

Advancing your career : concepts of professional nursing /

Kearney-Nunnery, Rose,


Your Professional Identity / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Theory as the Basis for Practice / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Evolution and Use of Formal Knowledge of Nursology / Jacqueline Fawcett -- Health, Illness, and Holism / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Evidence-Based Practice / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Effective Communication / Kearney-Nunnery, Lynne M. Hutchison -- Critical Thinking / Genevieve M. Bartol, Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Working with Groups / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- The Teaching-Learning Process / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Managing and Leading in the Organization / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Change and Innovation / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Professional Ethics / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Quality and Safety in Healthcare / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Population Health / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Informatics and Documenting Outcomes / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Economics and Healthcare Policy / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- The Politically Active Nurse: An Imperative / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Global Health, Nursing, Policy, and Social Justice / Sister Rosemary Donley -- Expanding the Vision / Rose Kearney-Nunnery. "This book is directed to the RN student returning to school. The intent is to provide you, the practicing RN, with professional concepts to advance your practice. These concepts build on your prior nursing education, and their application will greatly enhance your professional practice and growth. The aim is to engage you intellectually in an ongoing professional dialogue and journey with your peers, colleagues, and instructors; broaden your professional development; and build on your pre-existing knowledge and experiences. You are challenged to delve further into professional education and conceptual practice. The book is written for the adult learner with the characteristics of self-direction, prior experiences, applicability to practice, and motivation to meet the challenge to expand his or her knowledge base"--
Date Published:2024

Your Professional Identity / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Theory as the Basis for Practice / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Evolution and Use of Formal Knowledge of Nursology / Jacqueline Fawcett -- Health, Illness, and Holism / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Evidence-Based Practice / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Effective Communication / Kearney-Nunnery, Lynne M. Hutchison -- Critical Thinking / Genevieve M. Bartol, Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Working with Groups / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- The Teaching-Learning Process / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Managing and Leading in the Organization / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Change and Innovation / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Professional Ethics / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Quality and Safety in Healthcare / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Population Health / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Informatics and Documenting Outcomes / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Economics and Healthcare Policy / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- The Politically Active Nurse: An Imperative / Rose Kearney-Nunnery -- Global Health, Nursing, Policy, and Social Justice / Sister Rosemary Donley -- Expanding the Vision / Rose Kearney-Nunnery. "This book is directed to the RN student returning to school. The intent is to provide you, the practicing RN, with professional concepts to advance your practice. These concepts build on your prior nursing education, and their application will greatly enhance your professional practice and growth. The aim is to engage you intellectually in an ongoing professional dialogue and journey with your peers, colleagues, and instructors; broaden your professional development; and build on your pre-existing knowledge and experiences. You are challenged to delve further into professional education and conceptual practice. The book is written for the adult learner with the characteristics of self-direction, prior experiences, applicability to practice, and motivation to meet the challenge to expand his or her knowledge base"--

Date Published:2024

The king must die

Ashing-Giwa, Kemi,


Electronic book.
Date Published:2025