This family-focused text that provides comprehensive coverage of maternal-newborn nursing and women’s health with special attention to evidence-based practice, cultural competence, critical thinking, professionalism, patient education, and home/community care. Accurate, readable, personal, and engaging, OLDS' MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING&WOMEN'S HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, 9/e reflects a deep understanding of pregnancy and birth as normal life processes, and of family members as partners in care. This edition includes a deeper discussion of childbirth at risk; four new nursing care plans; updated coverage of contraception, complementary/alternative therapies, and much more. New teaching features include Professionalism in Practice and Health Promotion Education boxes, Clinical Judgment case studies, and Critical Thinking questions. This edition also aligns more closely with AACN’s Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.

This market-leading textbook provides just the "right amount" of maternity and pediatric content in an easy-to-understand manner. Divided into two sections, the first part of the book includes 28 chapters on maternity nursing and the second part contains 27 chapters covering pediatric nursing. Numerous illustrations, photos, boxes, and tables clarify key content and help you quickly find essential information. And because it's written by market-leading experts in maternity and pediatric nursing, you can be sure you're getting the accurate, practical information you need to succeed in the classroom, the clinical setting, and on the NCLEX® examination.UNIQUE! Nursing Alerts point out critical information to consider when caring for patients. UNIQUE! Guidelines boxes outline instructions for skills or procedures in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format.UNIQUE! Emergency boxes offer quick reference to emergency procedures for critical maternity and pediatric emergencies.UNIQUE! Home Care boxes offer helpful guidelines for delivering effective care in the home environment.UNIQUE! Atraumatic Care boxes in the pediatric section illustrate how to provide competent nursing care without creating undue physical or psychological stress for pediatric patients, families, and nurses.UNIQUE! Community Focus boxes examine community issues and provide resources and guidance on caring for families outside the clinical setting.UNIQUE! Cultural Awareness boxes address culturally competent care for patients with a variety of customs and beliefs.UNIQUE! Family-Centered Care boxes discuss the family's role and needs in caring for the patient.UNIQUE! Nursing Process boxes offer quick access to nursing process information for major diseases and conditions.Critical Thinking Exercises provide case scenarios to promote sound clinical decision making.Nursing Care Plans include rationales for interventions and provide specific guidelines for delivering effective nursing care.Patient Teaching boxes highlight important information for communicating continuing care instructions to patients and families.New and consolidated content on pain assessment and management focuses on this key aspect of pediatric nursing.Updated content on evidence-based practice illustrates how current research can be used to improve patient outcomes.The latest information in the field is included throughout, including expanded coverage of the late preterm infant and fetal heart rate pattern identification.

Covering all advanced practice competencies and roles, this book offers strategies for enhancing patient care and legitimizing your role within today's health care system. It covers the history of advanced practice nursing, the theory behind the practice, and emerging issues. Offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced practice nursing, this edition also adds a focus on topics including the APN scope of practice, certification, and the ethical and legal issues that occur in clinical practice.The development of all major competencies of advanced practice nursing is discussed: direct clinical practice, consultation, coaching/guidance, research, leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.Advanced practice competencies are discussed in relation to all advanced practice nursing and blended CNS-NP roles (case manager, acute care nurse practitioner), highlighting the shared aims and distinctions of each role.In-depth discussions on educational strategies explain how competencies develop as the nurses' practice progresses.A chapter on research competencies demonstrates how to use evidence-based research in practice, and how to promote these research competencies to other APNs.A conceptual framework shows the clear relationship between the competencies, roles, and challenges in today's health care environment.Practical strategies are provided for business management, contracting, and marketing.Comprehensive information covers the essential competencies of the new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.More exemplars (case studies) provide real-life scenarios showing APN competencies in action.A new chapter shows how to provide reliable and valid data to substantiate your impact and justify equitable reimbursement for APN services, also enhancing your skills in quality improvement strategies, informatics, and systems thinking.Information on telehealth considerations covers the new sources of electronic healthcare information available to patients and describes how to counsel them on using reliable resources.

Women s Gynecologic Health, Second Edition is a comprehensive text that equips students and practicing clinicians with a strong foundation in women s gynecologic health, including health promotion, maintenance, and treatment. Based on the most recent research, the authors provide authoritative content written from a feminist perspective to convey a holistic approach to care. Completely updated and revised, this new edition includes four new chapters on diagnosis of pregnancy at the gynecologic visit, women s health after bariatric surgery, gynecologic health care for sexual and gender minorities, and urinary tract infections. Key Features Include: Clinical considerations specific to the different physical and psychosocial life stages of women Emphasis on physiologic mechanisms in order to enhance understanding of normal and abnormal processes Evidence-based content Applicable for both students and practicing clinicians

Here is the 4th edition of the classic book on home birth that introduced a whole generation of women to the concept of natural childbirth. Back again are even more amazing birthing tales, including those from women who were babies in earlier editions and stories about Old Order Amish women attended by the Farm midwives. Also new is information about the safety of techniques routinely used in hospitals during and after birth, information on postpartum depression and maternal death, and recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives. From the amazing birthing tales to care of the newborn, Spiritual Midwifery is still one of the best books an expectant mother could own. Includes resources for doulas, childbirth educators, birth centers, and other organizations and alliances dedicated to improving maternity care at home and in hospitals.

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, Introduction to Maternity&Pediatric Nursing provides a solid foundation in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. An easy-to-follow organization by developmental stages, discussion of disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and a focus on family health make it a complete guide to caring for maternity and pediatric patients. Written in a clear, concise style by Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, this edition reflects the current NCLEX® test plan with additional material on safety, health promotion, nutrition, and related psychosocial care.Cultural Considerations boxes and a Cultural Assessment Data Collection Tool help in developing individualized plans of care.Updated health promotion content includes Health Promotion boxes focusing on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postnatal health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness -- including the complete immunization schedules for all ages.Nursing Tips provide information applying to the clinical setting.Objectives are listed in each chapter opener.Key terms include phonetic pronunciations and text page references at the beginning of each chapter. Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions help you understand how a care plan is developed, how to evaluate care of a patient, and how to apply critical thinking skills.A companion Evolve website includes animations, videos, answers to review questions and answer guidelines for critical thinking questions, an English/Spanish audio glossary, critical thinking case studies, and additional review questions for the NCLEX examination.Get Ready for the NCLEX®Examination! sections at the end of each chapter help you prepare for classroom tests and the NCLEX examination.Increased focus on safety helps you prepare for safe nursing practice, with:Safety Alert! boxes based on The Joint Commission's 2009/2010 National Patient Safety GoalsMedication Safety Alert! boxes highlighting serious and potentially fatal medication errors in infants and childrenNew information on determining pediatric dosages and a discussion of the Pedislide systemNew skills include step-by-step instructions for:Bathing the NewbornAssessing the Length and Height of Infants and ChildrenCalculating BMIRemoval of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Using the Peak FlowmeterUsing a Metered-Dose InhalerUpdated, vibrant full-color design highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts.Updated nutrition content compares commercially available infant formulas and discusses organic, natural, and dietetic foods.Nutrition Considerations boxes cover prenatal care, nutritional issues during infancy, and the crisis in childhood obesity.Memory Jogger boxes help you remember important material with mnemonics, tips, and tricks.An updated glossary is available in the textbook, as well as on the companion Evolve website.

With comprehensive coverage of maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing, Maternity&Women's Health Care, 10th Edition provides evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. It's the #1 maternity book in the market -- and now respected authors Dr. Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Dr, Shannon E. Perry, Kitty Cashion, and Kathryn R. Alden have improved readability and provided a more focused approach! Not only does this text emphasize childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, it addresses wellness promotion and management of common women's health problems. In describing the continuum of care, it integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and community-based care. New to this edition is the most current information on care of the late preterm infant and the 2008 updated fetal monitoring standards from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.A logical organization builds understanding by presenting wellness content first, then complications.Critical Reasoning exercises offer real-life situations in which you can develop analytical skills and apply their knowledge.Teaching for Self-Management boxes offer a guide to communicating follow-up care to patients and their families.Signs of Potential Complications boxes help you recognize the signs and symptoms of complications and provide immediate interventions.Procedure boxes offer easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions for maternity skills and procedures.Emergency boxes may be used for quick reference in critical situations.Medication Guide boxes provide an important reference for common drugs and their interactions.Cultural Considerations boxes stress the importance of considering the beliefs and health practices of patients from various cultures when providing care.Family content emphasizes the importance of including family in the continuum of care.Nursing Care Plans include specific guidelines and rationales for interventions for delivering effective nursing care.Community Activity exercises introduce activities and nursing care in a variety of local settings.Student resources on the companion Evolve website include assessment and childbirth videos, animations, case studies, critical thinking exercises with answers, nursing skills, anatomy reviews, a care plan constructor, review questions, an audio glossary, and more.Content updates provide the most current practice guidelines, including expanded information on the late preterm infant and fetal heart rate pattern identification.New content on obesity provides the latest information on this increasingly common condition.Safety Alerts help in developing competencies related to safe nursing practice in conjunction with the QSEN initiative on quality and safety in nursing care.Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight current research to improve patient outcomes.Updated NICHD fetal monitoring standards provide guidelines reflecting current practice, as recommended by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.Video clips on the companion Evolve website reinforce key skills performed in the maternity setting.Audio Key Points on Evolve make it easy to review core content while on the go.Streamlined nursing process information is summarized in boxes, making it easier to identify information on major diseases and conditions.

A streamlined approach covers the fundamentals of maternity nursing! Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition focuses on the care of women during the childbearing years. Designed to meet the needs of today's students, the book offers a clear, readable style and a concise, focused presentation. It integrates an understanding of family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care, and coverage of community-based care emphasizes nursing care in many different settings. Not only does Maternity Nursing focus on childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, but it also addresses wellness promotion and the management of common women's health problems. The Evolve companion website includes useful study tools, including medical animations, video clips, a care plan builder, and NCLEX® exam-style review questions. A companion Evolve website includes student resources such as NCLEX® exam-style review questions, audio chapter summaries, a care plan builder, nursing skills, interactive case studies, video clips and animations, anatomy reviews, and an audio glossary with Spanish pronunciations. Unique! Nursing Alerts highlight critical information in providing care. Unique! Emergency boxes provide step-by-step procedures for pediatric and maternity emergencies. Unique! Cultural Considerations boxes discuss customs and beliefs of different cultures that may affect care for patients and families. Unique! Community Activity boxes provide maternal and newborn exercises to enhance care in local community settings. Unique! Nursing Process boxes identify information on major diseases and conditions. Patient Instructions for Self-Management boxes highlight the information nurses need to communicate to patients and families. Critical Thinking exercises are based on case studies of real-life situations. Coverage of nursing care management uses a framework of the five steps of the nursing process as well as a focus on collaborative care. Nursing care plans include specific guidelines and rationales for interventions.  21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused chapter integrates content on the family and home care.A focus on the family recognizes the nurse's need to integrate the family in the care of the mother and newborn, and the importance of the role of the mother to the well-being of the family.Updated content includes information on the late preterm infant and associated concerns such as feeding; guidelines on prioritization and delegation; and centering pregnancy, a new model of health care that brings women together in care groups. Updated coverage of evidence-based practice includes current research in newly expanded, researched, and reformatted boxes.Streamlined content focuses your attention on the most essential, need-to-know information.

Perfect for course review now...and NCLEX prep later! 1,263 questions address all of maternal/newborn nursing class content. 1,013 questions in text are followed by a comprehensive 100-question test. And as a bonus, there s a CD-ROM with two final exams of 75 questions each. The questions reflect the latest NCLX-RN test plan, with a focus on content related to physiological integrity. All questions in the final exam and on the CD include rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Click Here for a Special Mail-In Rebate Offer

Engaging and easy to read, this concise textbook offers just the right level of maternity and pediatric nursing coverage. It provides a solid foundation in normal body function, then builds on that knowledge to help you understand how to modify nursing care when the unexpected arises. Clear writing and interactive learning tools (including video and animation) reinforce key concepts and encourage you to think critically and apply what you've learned. Critical to Remember boxes highlight "need to know” information for quick and easy access. Critical Thinking Exercises challenge you to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to realistic clinical scenarios. Illustrated Procedure boxes provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing key clinical nursing tasks. Nursing Care Plans in every clinical chapter help you learn to use the nursing process to develop individualized care for maternity and pediatric patients. Communications Cues provide practical verbal and nonverbal tips for communicating effectively with patients and families. Want to Know boxes offer helpful patient teaching guidelines. Photo Stories use engaging pictures to demonstrate the types of care nurses provide in a variety of clinical settings. Pathophysiology boxes in pediatric chapters provide illustrated overviews of common disorders. Companion CD-ROM contains video clips, 3-D animations, illustrated skills, case studies with critical thinking questions, NCLEX® examination-style review questions, and an audio glossary complete with Spanish pronunciations. Evolve Student Resources Website offers up-to-date web links, video clips, resources for health care providers, review questions, and a variety of interactive exercises. Integrated electronic features match icons in the text, so you can use print and electronic resources more effectively together.Using Research to Improve Practice boxes help you determine proper care to reinforce best practice. Spanish translations are included for phrases commonly encountered with maternity and pediatric patients. Improved design makes the text easier to read, and up-to-date photos ensure accuracy.