This one-of-a-kind book provides an in-depth analysis of nursing practice as a concept and area of study, rather than an aggregation of specific techniques and skills. The text addresses the essential
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Since it first appeared in 1996, the open-source programming language R has become increasingly popular as an environment for statistical analysis and graphical output. This is the first textbook to p
Ethnography is a qualitative research design that focuses on the study of people to explore cultural phenomena. This concise, "how to" guide to conducting qualitative ethnography research spearheads a
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This clear and accessible guide-written by social workers for social workers-- describes the most current developments in neuroscience and their practical applications for social work in education, he
While advanced practice nursing students generally have good clinical skills, many lack the clinical scholarship capabilities that are required for writing scholarly proposals. The only resource of it
During this tumultuous period in health care, it can be helpful for both students and practicing nurses to not only look forward to change but to look back at customs that have served nurses well over
It is vital for NPs and PAs to be highly skilled in EKG interpretation to correctly identify high-risk patients and to make appropriate clinical decisions. This reference book is the first to present
This text presents a comprehensive overview of the psychopathological disorders of childhood and adolescence from a brain-based perspective. Based upon the highly respected Handbook of Pediatric Neuro
Nursing with Disabilities: Professional Issues and Job Retention grapples with issues that many nurses have suffered but the profession has avoided up till now, from three perspectives: RNs with disab
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This practical hands-on textbook helps undergraduate and graduate students in marriage and family programs, as well as professors and marriage and family therapists, understand and apply a variety of
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Designated a Doody's Core Title!While the scope of long-term care settings has expanded from nursing homes and home care agencies to assisted living facilities and community-based health services, the
Grigorenko's new book discusses how learning-disabled students are identified and assessed today, in light of the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Grigorenko's interdisc
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This updated edition of the classic book on risk assessment presents the latest research on the prediction of interpersonal violence. In clear and accessible language, the authors address the specifi
The newest edition of The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability continues the tradition of presenting a realistic perspective on life with disabilities. Articles included represen
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Completely updated, revised, and expanded, this fourth edition is a "survival manual" for new teachers, offering the most current thinking in undergraduate nursing education for ADN-BSN levels. Addit
The authors interviewed 62 women who have been stalked by violent partners, many of them for years, to describe their daily lives and the critical cultural and community factors that could alleviate o
Dr. Combs updates his groundbreaking Field Theory of personality. This model grows out of Carl Rogers' ideas on client-centered therapy and has long been a major influence on theories of psychotherapy
