Readers will love this book's organization and clear presentation of patient care, with its consistent format and multiple methodologies—narrative text, boxes, tables, graphics, photographs. It is built around functional health patterns, with a focus on developing decision-making skills through an abundance of case studies and examples.  Includes new topics such as diseases specific to bioterrorism, information on diversity, and focused assessments with information specific to the older adult. Covers new concepts such as health promotion, home care with resources, and complementary therapies. Features "Applying the Nursing Process: A Case Study Approach to the Nursing Process," in which a Case Study is presented for each disease process and the reader is given an outline of the nursing process actions. Offers a comprehensive technology package to help prepare readers for the computerized NCLEX exam; includes a Companion Website and Study Wizard CD-ROM.  The perfect reference for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in acute and home care settings.

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Medical Books

Smith, Nancy E.

LeMone, Priscilla

Nursing

PRENTICE/HALL

Aerial Dance is the first book to showcase this newest dance genre. The book traces the historical roots of this latest art form, which is rapidly gaining in popularity. It also defines its place in the lineage of modern dance and addresses aesthetics, philosophical approaches to teaching, and safety issues. Aerial Dance will be of great interest to all those associated with or attracted to this emerging art form. Whether a novice or professional, a practitioner or educator, they will learn from those who helped shape aerial dance into what it is today. Through this book and DVD package, readers will
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<li>gain insight from essays written by leading choreographers in the field; </li>
<li>gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for aerial dance choreography through "Look Up!" features that provide cross-references to video performance clips on the DVD; and </li>
<li>view high-quality photographs that illustrate the origins of aerial dance. </li>
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Part I details the evolution of aerial dance and its place in a postmodern world. It delves into the aesthetics of aerial dance and the differences between this genre and circus-based aerial arts. Part II presents a variety of essays from many of the top artists in the field who provide insight into their own approaches to aerial dance. The book also presents a variety of teaching applications, including ideas for working with special populations and related art forms. Part III is all about safety, including injury prevention, rigging, other safety-related issues. This part helps readers understand anatomical and physiological issues regarding safety. 
Note that Aerial Dance is not meant as an instruction book in choreographing or executing aerial dance moves. No book can ensure safe rigging or keep a dancer from falling. Those who are interested in learning and practicing aerial dance must first find a skilled and experienced teacher. The appendix includes contact information on aerial dancers, teachers, festivals, and aerial dance equipment. 
Readers will find great insight and direction from seasoned experts in this innovative dance form. Aerial Dance captures the passion of the genre and helps readers appreciate the creative possibilities it offers.

Aerial Dance

Arts & Photography

Bernasconi, Jayne C.

Performing Arts

Human Kinetics

Southern Maine Technical College, South Portland, OR. Study guide to accompany the parent text of the same name. This edition includes new critical thinking exercises, labeling exercises, and 300 additional study questions on two diskettes. For students. Previous edition: c1995. Softcover.

Medical-Surgical Nursing: Study Guide

Timby, Barbara Kuhn

Scherer; Jeanne C.

Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins

Instructor's Manual&Testbank to Accompany Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

Lippincott

This readable and user-friendly textbook presents the most essential material from Barbara Kuhn Timby’s market-leading textbook, Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, Eighth Edition. Essentials of Nursing contains essential medical-surgical content and also includes two units on maternity nursing and pediatric nursing. More than 250 full-color illustrations complement the text. Essentials of Nursing offers LPN/LVN students an easy-to-digest overview of medical-surgical nursing, and is an excellent supplement to Timby’s Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts.

Essentials of Nursing: Care of Adults and Children

Essentials Of Nursing: Care Of Adults And Children

Designed for the LPN/LVN student, this full-color text features a well-integrated blend of material and step-by-step procedures. This edition is being developed in conjunction with the new Essentials of Medical-Surgical Nursing, also by Barbara Timby.

Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts/ Essentials Of Nursing

The thoroughly updated Ninth Edition of this best-selling LPN/LVN text reflects the latest equipment and health care trends. New to this edition are a chapter on disaster nursing, end-of-unit review sections, new full-color skills photographs and illustrations, and exciting full-color ancillaries. Over 25 care plans are included, with new plans addressing Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and more. "Stop! Think! Respond!" boxes in every chapter require students to respond quickly to practical scenarios. Nursing care is covered across the continuum, preparing students to practice in any setting. The LiveAdvise online tutoring and course assistance for students, powered by Smarthinking, is available when you adopt this textbook.

Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

Study guide to accompany, Timby and Smith's, Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, Ninth Edition, Plus LiveAdvise Online Student Tutoring Service, 9780781780322. Compatibility: BlackBerry® OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC

The thoroughly updated Ninth Edition of this best-selling LPN/LVN text reflects the latest equipment and health care trends. New to this edition are a chapter on disaster nursing, end-of-unit review sections, new full-color skills photographs and illustrations, and exciting full-color ancillaries. Over 25 care plans are included, with new plans addressing Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and more. "Stop! Think! Respond!" boxes in every chapter require students to respond quickly to practical scenarios. Nursing care is covered across the continuum, preparing students to practice in any setting. The LiveAdvise online tutoring and course assistance for students, powered by Smarthinking™, is available when you adopt this textbook. Visit connection.lww.com/liveadvise for more information on how this service can help your students!

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Books by Smith, Nancy E.

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Medical-surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care Free Cd-rom With Return of Enclosed Card + Smith: Content Review for NCLEX-RN Cat, 9e Package

Aerial Dance

Medical-Surgical Nursing: Study Guide

Instructor's Manual&Testbank to Accompany Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

Essentials of Nursing: Care of Adults and Children

Essentials Of Nursing: Care Of Adults And Children

Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts/ Essentials Of Nursing

Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing