About the Author\nCarolyn Jarvis, PhD, APRN, CNP\nDr. Annette J., Browne, RN, PhD, FCAHS Building on her experience as a nurse who lived and worked within First Nations and Inuit communities, Annette’s research has generated a body of evidence aimed at improving healthcare and health outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples affected by health and social inequities. Working in partnership with communities, health and policy leaders, and clinicians, recent studies have focused on: the impact of organizational interventions to improve health equity in primary health care; health promoting interventions with Indigenous women experiencing violence, and; strategies to improve equity-oriented care in emergency departments. Annette is a member of the EQUIP Health Care research team, and Critical Research in Health and Healthcare Inequities team leader. Annette is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing, and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. She has taught advanced health assessment to nurse practitioners and post-RNs for many years, and is the Canadian co-editor of Jarvis’s Physical Examination and Health Assessment, Canadian Edition. Annette is a settler of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry and ally.\nJune MacDonald-Jenkins, BN, BScN, MSc\nDr. Marian Luctkar-Flude received her BScN and MScN from the University of Ottawa, her critical care nursing diploma from St. Lawrence College (Kingston), and her PhD from Queen’s University (Kingston). She has over 20 years' medical–surgical nursing experience, over 20 years' experience as an educator, and was named the 2021 Reznick Scholar at Queen’s University, which honours outstanding leadership and longstanding commitment to educational scholarship. She is now an Associate Professor at Queen's University School of Nursing where she has taught Nursing Health Assessment, Nursing Research, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Project in Evidence-Based Practice courses. She has expertise in clinical simulation and curriculum development and is Co-President of the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN-sim), which serves as a platform for simulation collaboration among health educators. Her educational research interests include use of simulation in undergraduate nursing education, interprofessional education, and virtual simulation games, and her clinical research interests include breast cancer survivorship care, neurofeedback for post-cancer cognitive impairment, and knowledge translation interventions for primary care providers and cancer survivors. Dr. Luktcar-Flude is also an editor for Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment, Canadian Edition

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Jarvis PhD APN CNP, Carolyn

Nursing

Saunders Canada

Prepare for Canadian nursing practice with a solid understanding of pathophysiology and disease! Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Canadian Edition covers the basic concepts of pathophysiology and disease processes from a Canadian perspective. Clear descriptions and vibrant illustrations make it easier to understand body systems and the mechanisms of disease, and online resources bring pathophysiology concepts to life. Developed for Canadian nursing students by educators Kelly Power-Kean, Stephanie Zettel, and Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, this text prepares students for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PNT and also in clinical practice. <ul> <li>Introduction to Pathophysiology provides an entrance to the science of pathophysiology and explains why it is important.</li> <li>Lifespan coverage includes nine separate chapters on developmental alterations in pathophysiology and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.</li> <li>Canadian drug and treatment guidelines familiarize you with aspects of clinical practice you will encounter.</li> <li>Coverage of diseases includes their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.</li> <li>Canadian lab values provide the core fundamental information required for practice in Canada.</li> <li>Canadian morbidity statistics provide you with the Canadian context in which you will be practising.</li> <li>Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy to follow the sequential progression of disease processes.</li> <li>Health Promotion boxes emphasize evidence-based care and align with the Canadian curriculum.</li> <li>Risk Factors boxes highlight important safety considerations associated with specific diseases.</li> <li>Quick Check boxes test your understanding of important chapter concepts.</li> <li>End-of-chapter Did You Understand? summaries make it easy to review the chapter's major concepts.</li> <li>Key Terms are set in blue, boldface type and listed at the end of each chapter</li> <li>Glossary of approximately 1,000 terms is included on the Evolve website with definitions of important terminology.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>NEW! Updated content reflects current Canadian pathophysiology literature and evidence including incidence/prevalence, cultural variations, Canadian research and statistics, Canadian guidelines and standards, and Indigenous health.</li> <li>NEW! Easy-to-read writing style helps you understand and learn complex content.</li> <li>NEW! Case studies in each of the Alterations chapters provide the opportunity to use critical reasoning and clinical judgement to "pull it all together" and demonstrate application of knowledge.</li> <li>NEW! Comorbidities boxes in selected chapters link pathophysiology to pharmacology.</li> <li>NEW! Appendix of normal laboratory values in SI units is included for quick reference.</li> <li>NEW! More than 30 new 3-D animations are included on the Evolve website, bringing difficult concepts and disease processes to life.</li> <li>NEW! Test-preparation tools help you succeed on the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PNT - both in the text and on Evolve!</li> </ul>

Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, Canadian Edition - Binder Ready

Huether MS PhD, Sue E.

McCance MS PhD, Kathryn L.

Power-Kean RN BN MHS NP, Kelly

Zettel MN BN B.Sc (Honours), Stephanie

El-Hussein RN BSN MSN PHD, Mohamed Toufic

Basic Sciences

The SMART Way is an introductory-level book on writing skills for nurses, appropriate for both first year nursing students and those in post-RN programs. U.S., Central America, South America and Caribbean

The Smart Way: An Introduction to Writing for Nurses

Zilm RN (Ret) BSN BJ MA LittD (H), Glennis

Understanding Nursing Research - Text & Study Guide Package

Burns RN PhD FAAN, Nancy

Grove PhD RN ANP GNP APRN BC, Susan K.

Developed to be a unique study guide for medical students preparing for their OSCE examinations. It summarizes important history and physical examination skills and is a practical review for all level of medical students. The book is organized by major body systems, and is designed to facilitate both individual and group study. It also includes samples OSCE scenarios and checklists.
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<li>Emphasis on basic clinical skills facilitates learning by junior medical students.</li> <li>Question and answer format suitable to a variety of learning levels facilitates the learning of basic skills for junior medical students and helps senior medical students develop an approach to clinical symptomatology.</li> <li>Important points are presented in an easy-to-read bulleted list format.</li> <li>Sample OSCE Scenarios and Sample Checklists provide accurate and realistic simulations of the OSCE exam format for students.</li> <li>The OSCE Checklist Template enables students to construct their own sample checklists using cases from the book and helps them develop an approach to a variety of clinical scenarios.</li> <li>A sample in-depth OSCE case provides an opportunity for practice.</li> <li>The body systems approach and tabbing system provide fast and easy access to the content.</li> </ul>Contributors: Peter Green Program Director, Division of Dermatology Associate Professor of Dermatology, Dalhousie University Glen Jickling, Neurology Resident, School of Medicine, Dalhousie University

OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook

Katrina Hurley

Medicine

Plunkett's Procedures for the Medical Administrative Assistant, 4th edition, provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's medical administrative assistants in Canada, whether they work in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. Written in a clear, engaging style, this new edition contains the most current information available in the field, and specifically reflects health care in Canada. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical administrative assistant, such as good communication, stress management, medical transcription, filing, and appointment booking.
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<li>Key Terms with definitions highlight important terminology in the field.</li> <li>Learning Objectives and boxed inserts address important issues for students to consider. </li> <li>End-of-chapter assignments simulate real-life tasks in the medical office setting.</li> <li>Discussion questions address important issues in the office setting and how best to deal with them.</li> <li>Enhanced coverage of health benefits, with updated information on provincial and territorial health plans across Canada.</li> <li>An accompanying CD-ROM, which includes Working Papers and templates for in-text assignments, as well as new interactive exercises for extra practice on tasks and scenarios encountered in the medical office environment.</li> <li>Additional coverage of important topics such as patient safety and confidentiality, prioritizing tasks, limits to the role of office administrator, appropriate communication, medical ethics and legal issues, and the need to be able to handle both manual and computerized methods. </li> <li>A full chapter devoted to career planning and the job search.</li> <li>Four appendices, addressing common abbreviations used in the health care field, common laboratory tests and turnaround times, commonly prescribed drugs, and a list of important reference resources.</li> </ul>

Plunkett's Procedures for the Medical Administrative Assistant

McCall, Elsbeth

Allied Health Professions

Principles of Medical Pharmacology covers all aspects of medical pharmacology, making it the ideal text for students in pharmacology courses in medicine, biological sciences, pharmacy, and dentistry. The book provides a solid foundation of the principles of pharmacology. Principles are explained through the use of practical examples and case studies. The text covers all aspects of medical pharmacology, including a comprehensive discussion of the clinically important features of pharmacokinetics. This new Seventh Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest research in the field. Most chapters have been extensively rewritten, with many new authors involved in the preparation of this edition.
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<li>More chapters written by clinician-investigators, with increased clinical information on factors determining choice and use of drugs</li> <li>Thoroughly updated information throughout to reflect the latest published research in the field</li> <li>New chapters on drugs used in dermatology; herbal remedies and dietary supplements; and clinical pharmacological principles in the pharmacotherapy of hypertension</li> <li>Completely revised content dealing with pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics; cardiovascular system overview; digitalis glycosides and other positive inotropic agents; drugs and the respiratory system; diuretics; drugs affecting hemostasis; drugs affecting erythropoiesis; pharmacotherapy of acid-peptic disorders; drugs used in treatment of intestinal motility disorders; drugs, alcohol and the liver; antiseptics, and disinfectants and sterilization; and poisonings and antidotal therapy</li> <li>New content on drug transporters and their role in drug resistance; antispasticity drugs; new drugs for Parkinson's, and their adverse effects; COX-2 inhibitors; rennin inhibitors; antibiotic-resistant organisms; new antiviral drugs; infectious disease control in hospitals; and molecular biological targets for anticancer medications</li> <li>Comprehensive discussion of the clinically important features of pharmacokinetics</li> <li>Expanded use of case histories to demonstrate the clinical relevance of basic pharmacology</li> <li>Enlarged Suggested Readings lists at the end of each chapter, with the addition of important electronic reference resources and online databases </li>
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Principles of Medical Pharmacology

Kalant MD PhD, Harold

Grant PhD, Denis

Mitchell PhD, Jane

Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Text and Student Lab Manual Package

Jarvis MSN APN CNP, Carolyn

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Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Text, Pocket Companion and Student Lab Manual Package

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