Intended as the basic training resource for the Nursing Assistant course which generally encompasses 120 hours of training, this book deals with nursing assisting.

Covers a range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies, grouped according to specimen and function/test type such as: blood, urine, stool, and cerebrospinal fluid. Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure and tips for accurate interpretation.

Deals with the application of the physical, chemical and biological principles in the pharmaceutical sciences. This title features expanded content on drug delivery, solid oral dosage forms, pharmaceutical polymers and pharmaceutical biotechnology, as well as sections to cover advances in nanotechnology.

A reference for nurses working with pregnant patients. This book provides information nurses need quickly every day on various aspects of prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. It includes a section on ECG interpretation, the ACLS guidelines, a glossary of common terms, conversion charts, and over 125 quick-reference charts.

Provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, and evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions.

Suitable for adults, children, and special population, this title offers step-by-step guidance on every phase of the nursing assessment. It focuses on what nurses need to know to assess clients: the health history, physical examination, normal and abnormal findings, nursing interventions, and nursing diagnoses.

Contains an alphabetical listing of common lab and diagnostic tests, with nursing interventions. This book focusses on the nurse's role in performing, evaluating, or assisting with tests. It includes clinical alerts highlighting vital information as well as several approved tests.

A point-of-care reference that every nurse in every specialty needs. It includes assessment, lab test interpretation, dosage calculations, common medications, IV infusion,and emergency and critical care fast facts such as ECG interpretation, CPR, ACLS algorithms, lead placement, and hemodynamic monitoring.