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BSN PROGRAM TEXTBOOK LIST

Spring, 2009
 

Students are solely responsible for purchasing textbooks for class, and for doing so in a timely fashion. Please do not plan on purchasing your textbooks at the bookstore on the day of registration.

 

 

UAMS Bookstore (501) 686-6160 or www.uamsbookstore.com
The UAMS Bookstore will have limited numbers of copies of all College of Nursing textbooks available to be sold on a first come, first served basis.


Courses Offered
 

JUNIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK

N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing
N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum
N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum
N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum
N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
N4041: Special Topics - Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare
N4041: Special Topics - Leadership Development
N 4041: Special Topics - Transfer Orientation

SENIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK

N4305: Nursing Care of Adults Theory & Practicum
N4403: Introduction to Research
N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum
N4455: Nursing Care of Older Adult Theory & Practicum

RN STUDENT COURSES-INTERNET

N3301: Orientation for Advanced Placement Students
N4403: Introduction to Research
N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum
N4455: Nursing Care of Older Adult Theory & Practicum
N4475: Ambulatory Care Theory & Practicum
N4492: Issues in Nursing & Health Care
NUSC 5003: Theory in Nursing
NUSC Research in Advanced Nursing Practice

HOPE PROGRAM

N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing
N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum
N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum
N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum
N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
N4041: Special Topics: Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare
N4305: Nursing Care of Adult Theory & Practicum
N4403:  Introduction to Research
N4415:  Community Health Nursing Theory

 

JUNIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK

N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing
Course Coordinator: Neena Grissom

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Always a student favorite, Pharmacology for Nursing Care offers a clear approach explaining drug prototypes and how they work. It provides the background needed to understand related drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. In simplifying a complex subject, this text focuses on the essentials of pharmacology. Large print is used to show "need-to-know" information, and small print is used for "nice to know" material. At the end of each chapter, a summary of major nursing implications helps in applying the material to real-world situations. This edition includes a new companion CD-ROM featuring NCLEX® examination-style review questions, a variety of electronic calculators, and animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects.

Title:  Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Edition:  6th
Year: 2007
Author(s):  Lehne, R.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2552-8

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

 

N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Cindy Burns
Clinical Course Coordinator: Natalie Capps

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Comprehensive, logically organized, and now easier to read, this market-leading fundamentals text provides you with up-to-date coverage of nursing principles, concepts, and skills. The book's nursing process framework, critical thinking emphasis, health promotion focus, and thorough coverage of acute and continuing care in all settings help prepare you for nursing practice today. This new edition addresses the increased focus on evidence-based practice and new guidelines for safe patient handling. Plus, a new, cutting-edge chapter on Surviving Cancer helps prepare you to address the unique health care needs of patients who have survived cancer, but still face the physical and emotional after-effects of the illness and its therapy.

Title:  Fundamentals of Nursing
Edition:  7th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Potter, P.A. & Perry, A.G.
Publisher:  Elsevier/Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-323-04828-6


Description: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text.

Title:  Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes
Edition:  8th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Black, J.M. & Hawks, J.H.
Publisher:  Elsevier/Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-3641-8


Description: The Tenth Edition of the Nurse's Pocket Guide is the perfect resource for hospital and community-based settings. The new edition is a must-have reference that delivers client-focused care planning in a clear and concise manner. Also included with the book-a Nurse's Pocket Minder - updated with the latest NANDA conference nursing diagnoses.

Title:  Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions & Rationales
Edition:  11th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Doenges, M.E., Moorhouse, M.F. & Murr, A.C.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1857-2


Description: One of the bestselling nursing drug guides, with 1,500 drugs organized by generic name. Color images of drugs, lifespan dosing, available drug forms, and expanded IV information are new features.

Title: Guide for Nurses
Edition:  11th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Deglin, J.H. & Vallerand, A.H.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1912-8



Description:
This handbook puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at your fingertips. In this updated edition of the reference originally co-authored by Zoanne Schnell, this team of authors guides you in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at each stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care." "All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification." Use this practical handbook as a quick reference if you are a nursing student in clinical courses or a nurse in a clinical setting.

Title:  Davis' Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic
          Tests with Nursing Implications

Edition:  2nd
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Van Leeuwen, A.M., Kranpitz, T.R. & Smith, L.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis Publishing
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1464-2


Description: Why is TABER’S 20th Edition the ONLY CHOICE for your students? Because for more than 65 years, Taber's has provided students and practitioners with the definitions and information they need to provide superior care for their patients. We recruit top educators and practitioners from virtually every health profession to make sure the information is relevant and accurate. This is just one more way we make certain that Taber’s provides your students with the best, most up-to-date reference.

Title:  Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
Edition:  20th
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Venes, D.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis Company
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1207-5


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #:  978-1-5579-8791-4


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):
Description:
Pressed for study time? Anxious about taking exams? Unfamiliar with question formats? Searching for practice questions? Concerned about your test scores? Relax and prepare for test Success! Reduce the stress and anxiety you feel before an exam. Inside this handy guide, you'll find all of the tools you need to perform better in the classroom and on your exams. So, take a deep breath and begin.

Title:  Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students
Edition:  5th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Nugent & Vitale
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 
978-0-8036-1894-7


Description: This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function—such as immune alterations or altered nutrition—and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems.

Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health
Edition:  1st
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C.
Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  978-0-7817-6250-2


Description: With over 300 new bullets in this thoroughly updated edition, this compact, easy-to-carry review book is an invaluable preparation tool for the NCLEX-RN®. It contains easy-to-read bulleted key points of essential information in all areas of nursing practice—maternal-neonatal, pediatric, medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, and important nursing fundamentals concepts. Bullets in all subject areas are presented in random order to prepare students for the random-order questions on the exam.This edition includes new content on nursing management, which focuses on prioritizing care and delegation issues. Also included are strategies for taking the Computerized Adaptive Licensing Test.

Title:  Frye's 3300 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX-RN
Edition:  6th
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Frye, C.M.
Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  978-1-5825-5465-5


N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Cindy Burns
Clinical Course Coordinator: Natalie Capps

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 9th Edition takes a collaborative care approach to maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing that emphasizes the nurse's role on the care team. Easy to read and logically organized, it follows the nursing process and offers evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. Key topics include evidence-based practice, family, culture, community, and health promotion. Practical application exercises and comprehensive care plans help strengthen your maternity nursing skills.

Title:  Maternity & Women's Health Care
Edition:  9th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Lowdermilk & Perry
Publisher:  Mosby 
ISBN #: 
978-0-3230-4367-0

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: This essential study tool provides additional exercises to help you master the material presented in the textbook including chapter review activities , critical thinking exercises, multiple-choice and matching questions, and more.

Title:  Study Guide for Maternity & Women's Health Care
Edition:  9th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Lowdermilk & Perry 
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #: 
978-0-3230-4999-3


N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Jeffery Martin
Clinical Course Coordinator: TBA

REQUIRED TEXT(S): REVISED 7/18/08

Description: Partnership! That's the foundation for this brand new, must-have, comprehensive and student-friendly pediatric nursing text. Child-Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families reflects the core value of family-centered care. Recognizing the family as the central influence in each child's life and respect for families of all cultures, makes this text a first in its class!

Title:  Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families
Edition:  1st
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C.
Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN #: 
978-0-1311-3320-4


Description: This quick-reference handbook provides general information on growth & development, vital signs, and assessment information specific to the care of children in the community or hospital, such as dosage calculations, pain charts, immunization schedules and an overview of primary conditions organized by body systems. Content overviews, procedures, tables and illustrations make this a valuable tool for any nurse or future nurse.

Title:  Clinical Handbook for Pediatric Nursing
Edition:  1st
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C.
Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN #: 
978-0-1311-3316-7


Description: This colorful skills serves as a portable, quick reference to step-by-step pediatric nursing procedures. It guides the reader through 129 pediatric skills using full-color photographs and rationales. Designed to build on the  the basic skills content in nursing programs, it emphasizes pediatric variations and information needed to perform the most essential skills on newborns, infants, children and adolescents. Photographs provide a visual image of equipment and technique. Margin boxes and tables highlight important safety issues, growth and development considerations, teaching for families, and clinical tips. Students using the textbook Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 4th edition, will find icons inserted in the text that indicate when a skill has been described in the skills manual. The student can thus move between these two resources to apply theoretical knowledge readily in the clinical setting. The practicing nurse will likewise find both resources helpful in clinical settings.

Title:  Clinical Skills Manual for Pediatric Nursing
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2003
Author(s):  Bindler, R.C. & Ball, J.W.
Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN #: 
978-0-1361-3554-8


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: Pediatric Care Plans is a comprehensive guide for preparing individualized care plans tailored to meet the special needs of the non-critical, hospitalized child. This book provides a quick reference for correlating pediatric medical diagnoses with nursing diagnoses, and serves as a supplement to any core pediatric nursing textbook.

Title:  Pediatric Nursing Care Plans
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Axton, S.E. & Fugate, T.
Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN #:
978-0-1350-3592-4


Description: This comprehensive drug guide addresses the specialty of pediatric pharmacology in the context of nursing care, containing most medications administered to children. The guide provides easy access to over 500 drugs organized alphabetically by generic name. For each drug in this book, the user will find Trade Names, Combination Drugs, Classifications, Pregnancy Category, Controlled Substance Status, Availability, Actions/Therapeutic Effects, Uses, Contraindications/Cautions Use, Routes/Dosages, Storage, Administration, Adverse Effects, Diagnostic Test Interference,   Drug and Food/Herbal Interactions, Pharmacokinetics, and Nursing Implications. It highlights nursing implications for administration, monitoring, and teaching and focuses on the child, the adolescent, and the family.

Title:  Pediatric Drug Guide with Nursing Implications
Edition:  1st
Year:  2004
Author(s):  Bindler, R.M., Howry, L.B., Wilson, B.A., et al
Publisher:  Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN #: 
978-0-1311-9615-5


Description: With over 300 new bullets in this thoroughly updated edition, this compact, easy-to-carry review book is an invaluable preparation tool for the NCLEX-RN®. It contains easy-to-read bulleted key points of essential information in all areas of nursing practice—maternal-neonatal, pediatric, medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, and important nursing fundamentals concepts. Bullets in all subject areas are presented in random order to prepare students for the random-order questions on the exam. This edition includes new content on nursing management, which focuses on prioritizing care and delegation issues. Also included are strategies for taking the Computerized Adaptive Licensing Test.

Title:  Frye's 3300 Nursing Bullets: NCLEX RN
Edition:  6th
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Frye, C.M.
Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #: 
978-1-5825-5465-5


Description: Pressed for study time? Anxious about taking exams? Unfamiliar with question formats? Searching for practice questions? Concerned about your test scores? Relax and prepare for test Success! Reduce the stress and anxiety you feel before an exam. Inside this handy guide, you'll find all of the tools you need to perform better in the classroom and on your exams. So, take a deep breath and begin.

Title:  Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students
Edition:  5th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Nugent, P.M. & Vitale, B.A.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 
978-0-8036-1894-7


N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Susan Ball
Clinical Course Coordinator: Elizabeth Moseley

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Descriptions: The new edition of this popular text offers a clear, straightforward way to understand the often intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Its practical, clinical perspective and user-friendly writing style engage the reader in a learning process that both informs and enlightens. Clinical chapters progress consistently and logically from theory to application. Specific psychobiological disorders are organized from moderate to severe along the mental health continuum. The nursing process is the strong, visible framework throughout.

Title:  Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Edition:  5th
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Varcarolis, E.M., Carson, V.B. & Shoemaker, N.C.
Publisher:  Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN #: 
978-1-4160-0088-4


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4


Description: This pocket-sized clinical companion is designed to assist in the assessment of psychiatric nursing clients, formulation of nursing diagnoses, and design of psychiatric nursing care plans. It provides quick and easy access to the detailed and concrete information students need to know as they visit the inpatient unit, community mental health setting, or home care setting. The content is clinically based, rather than theory based. This avoids repetition of material that students already have in their mental health nursing textbooks and makes it a perfect reference for clinical use.

Title:  Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Varcarolis, E.M.
Publisher:  Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN #: 
978-1-4160-2916-8


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: A quick-study guide in a bulleted format helps students study the essential facts when preparing for the NCLEX-RN. Covers all of the clinical areas found on the NCLEX-RN including fundamentals, maternal-neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and psychiatric and mental health nursing. An introduction to the computerized adaptive testing format, a summary of the NCLEX-RN test plan, and tips for developing effective test-taking strategies are included. This easy and compact book is ideal for reviewing on the go. This edition includes 500 new bullets.

Title:  Frye's 3000 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX RN
Edition:  5th
Year:  2003
Author(s):  Frye, C.
Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #: 
978-1-5825-5277-4


Description: Maximize your beginning students' test success and reduce their anxiety with MEDS' powerful test-taking strategies. Students quickly master test-taking skills to build confidence and get the right answer every time. A must have from day one of nursing school. This new book now includes an entire chapter on Alternate Test Item formats!

Title:  Successful Problem-Solving & Test Taking for Beginning Nursing Students
Edition:  4th
Year:  2003
Author(s):  Hoefler, P.
Publisher:  Meds
ISBN #: 
978-1-5653-3500-4


Description: Nugent and Vitale (Nassau Community College) help beginning nursing students study and learn more effectively, develop a positive mental attitude, understand critical thinking, and identify the nursing skill being tested by each question. The fourth edition adds chapters on time management and the analysis of test performance and new NCLEX alternate format questions.

Title:  Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students
Edition:  5th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Nugent, P. & Vitale, B.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 
978-0-8036-1894-7


Description: Where do you put the notes to a table? What is the difference between "g" and "g"? How do you cite a work discussed in a secondary source? Along with answering these and other questions that always seem to arise about six minutes before deadline, this reference also gives information on organizing ideas into an acceptable form and reducing bias in language. Compiled from the fifth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, this pocket guide includes information on punctuation (for those who confuse slashes with hyphens), capitalization (for those who confuse newtons and watts with Newton and Watt), spelling (for all of us), italicizing, and abbreviating, as well as advice on presenting statistics, tables, figures, quotations, citations, footnotes and appendices (it prefers "appendixes"). It also provides very helpful reference examples, including those from electronic and audiovisual media, a cross-reference to the publication manual and a checklist for manuscript submission.

Title:  Concise Rules of APA Style
Edition: 
Year:  2005
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4


N4041: Special Topics - Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare
Course Coordinator: Linda Calhoun

REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4041: Special Topics - Leadership Development
Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt

REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4041: Special Topics - Transfer Orientation
Course Coordinator: Patty Dufrene

REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

SENIOR COURSES - LITTLE ROCK

N4305: Nursing Care of Adults Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Terry Landrum
Clinical Course Coordinator: Janet Harp

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text.

Title:  Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes
Edition:  8th
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Black, J.M. & Hawks, J.H.
Publisher:  Elsevier Saunders
ISBN #: 
978-1-4160-4687-5


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations.

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4


Description: Written in a more conversational style, this popular text offers clear, straightforward explanations plus practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. This edition features more practice ECG strips, expanded Stop and Review exercises, and a new companion CD-ROM with video clips and additional ECG strips. This package also includes a handy Pocket Reference and a heart rate calculator ruler.

Title:  ECG's Made Easy
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Aehlert, B.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #: 
978-0-3230-3969-7


Description: The #1 bestselling IV drug handbook for over 30 years and published annually to provide the most current IV drug information possible, the 2007 edition of Intravenous Medications is updated throughout with hundreds of new drug facts and approximately 10 new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. This portable IV drug handbook includes all essential data for administering more than 350 FDA-approved generic IV drugs. Its clinically useful format and consistent, comprehensive, and reliable information are hallmarks of this bestseller. The alphabetical organization makes drugs easy to find. All drugs are indexed by generic name, all common trade names, and pharmacologic action.

Title:  Intravenous Medications
Edition:  23rd
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Gahart, B.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #: 978-  0-3230-4554-5


Description: LabNotes provides students and practicing nurses with a quick and portable reference tool for competently explaining, preparing and caring for patients before, during, and after common lab and diagnostic testing.

Title:  Lab Notes: Guide to Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Edition: 
Year:  2005
Author(s):  Hopkins T.B.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 978-0-8036-1265-5


Description: If you are going to buy one drug handbook — this should be the one. No other drug handbook enables you to access reliable drug information quicker. With an A-Z organization, each drug is easy to find. But what's even better is the fact that Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference gives you the most complete drug information for each drug, including uses, side effects, and interactions. Key nursing considerations are identified to help you assess, administer, evaluate, and teach your patients. Instructions for giving drugs by various routes (e.g., PO, IM, IV) are also included. You will ALWAYS find the latest and most trustworthy drug information in Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference. There is a difference in drug handbooks — put your trust in Mosby, the leading name in nursing publishing.

Title:  Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference
Edition:  22nd
Year:  2009
Author(s):  Skidore-Roth, L.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-323-04702-9


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: Keyed chapter-by-chapter to the text, the Study Guide provides engaging and challenging exercises to clarify and reinforce the content of the textbook.

Title:  Study Guide for Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management
          for Positive Outcomes

Edition:  7th
Year:  2005 
Author(s):  Black, J.M., et al 
Publisher:  Elsevier/Saunders 
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-0258-1 


Description: Keyed chapter-by-chapter to the text, the Study Guide provides engaging and challenging exercises to clarify and reinforce the content of the textbook.

Title:  Manual of Critical Care Nursing
Edition:  5th 
Year:  2005 
Author(s):  Saunorus, M., Baird, R.N., et al 
Publisher:  Mosby 
ISBN #:  978-0-323-02657-4 


Description: The new Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 10th Edition has easy-to-read, well-organized monographs that most clearly emphasize what students and nurses need to know. It includes even more new monographs and the latest FDA approvals. This updated edition is a book that students can count on with vital information for Peds as well as precautions for all vulnerable populations. From pediatrics to geriatrics and from pregnancy to breast feeding considerations, Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses addresses the entire lifespan. It’s like having an experienced nurse at your side!

Title:  Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses (book with CD-ROM)
Edition:  10th 
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Hopfer, J., Deglin, A., et al 
Publisher:  F.A. Davis 
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1454-3 


Description: "This handbook puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at your fingertips. In this updated edition of the reference originally co-authored by Zoanne Schnell, this team of authors guides you in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at each stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care." "All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification." Use this practical handbook as a quick reference if you are a nursing student in clinical courses or a nurse in a clinical setting.

Title:  Davis' Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic
          Tests With Nursing Implications

Edition:  2nd
Year:  2006 
Author(s):  Van Leeuwen, A., et al 
Publisher:  F.A. Davis 
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1464-2 

 

N4403: Introduction to Research
Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 4th Edition is a market-leading textbook written by two of the most renowned experts in the nursing research field. Now in full-color, this thoroughly updated 4th edition reflects today's emphasis on evidence-based practice. Refined format and features enhance the book's readability and bring include examples and critiques that help students better understand the concepts. The book also features an enhanced emphasis on the emerging, cost-driven field of outcomes research, as well as an improved balance of quantitative and qualitative research. In addition to a full complement of student and faculty ancillaries, a companion Nursing Research Online course is now available for separate purchase with this edition.

Title:  Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice
Edition:  4th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Burns, N. & Grove, S.
Publisher:  Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN #: 978-1-416-02640-2

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Dr. Cheryl Schmidt

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 4th Edition focuses on the issues and responsibilities of contemporary community/public health nursing. Its emphasis on working with populations combined with the unique "upstream" preventive approach prepares the reader to assume an active role in caring for the health of clients in community and public settings. Plus, the new full-color design highlights special features and enhances content.

Title:  Community Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations
Edition:  4th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Nies, M. & McEwen, M.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:
978-1-4160-2887-1

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Terry Landrum
Clinical Course Coordinator: Janet Harp

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Elsevier's #1 nursing management text, Leading and Managing in Nursing, 4th Edition, offers an innovative approach by merging theory, research, and practical application in key leadership and management areas. It is organized around issues that are central to the success of professional nurses in today's constantly changing healthcare environment including consumer relationships, cultural diversity, and communication. This 4th edition is thoroughly updated and revised to better prepare students for the nursing leadership and management issues of today and tomorrow.

Title:  Leading & Managing in Nursing
Edition:  4th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Yoder-Wise, P.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-3900-0

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: Designed to help readers develop critical thinking skills for nursing practice, this hands-on worktext presents over 80 realistic case studies and patient care scenarios commonly encountered in the clinical setting. Using a straightforward, readable approach, it establishes a fundamental knowledge base and reinforces key nursing concepts and principles. Guiding readers through the application, analysis, and synthesis of knowledge in clinical situations, it also integrates the nursing process and applies it to critical thinking.

Title:  Strategies, Techniques & Approaches to Thinking
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Martinez de Castillo, S.L.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2575-7 


N4455: Nursing Care of Older Adult Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Sandra Berryman
Clinical Course Coordinator: Joy Jennings

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This outstanding text provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion and basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues, as well as the most common medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. It follows a logical body systems organization and provides streamlined, "need to know" coverage of essential wellness and disorders information.

Title:  Gerontologic Nursing
Edition:  3rd
Year:  2006
Author(s):  Meiner & Lueckenotte
Publisher:  Elsevier/Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-3146-2


Description:

Title:  Geriatrics at Your Fingertips
Edition:  9th
Year:  2007/2008
Author(s):  Reuben, D.
Publisher:  American Geriatric Society 
ISBN #: 
978-1886-7751-9x


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

RN STUDENT COURSES - INTERNET

N3301: Special Topics - Orientation for Advanced Placement Students
Course Coordinator: Charlotte Dillon

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4403: Introduction to Research
Course Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Patterson

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 4th Edition is a market-leading textbook written by two of the most renowned experts in the nursing research field. Now in full-color, this thoroughly updated 4th edition reflects today's emphasis on evidence-based practice. Refined format and features enhance the book's readability and bring include examples and critiques that help students better understand the concepts. The book also features an enhanced emphasis on the emerging, cost-driven field of outcomes research, as well as an improved balance of quantitative and qualitative research. In addition to a full complement of student and faculty ancillaries, a companion Nursing Research Online course is now available for separate purchase with this edition.

Title:  Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice
Edition:  4th (or latest)
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Burns, N. & Grove, S.
Publisher:  Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2640-2 (textbook only)


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
Theory Course Coordinator: Shannon Finley
Clinical Course Coordinator: Susan Ritchie

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 4th Edition focuses on the issues and responsibilities of contemporary community/public health nursing. Its emphasis on working with populations combined with the unique "upstream" preventive approach prepares the reader to assume an active role in caring for the health of clients in community and public settings. Plus, the new full-color design highlights special features and enhances content.

Title:  Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations
Edition:  4th
Year:  2007
Author(s):  Nies, M. & McEwen, M.
Publisher:  W.B. Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2887-1


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #:  978-1-5579-8791-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4435: Leadership & Management Theory & Practicum
Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Karen Davis

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Now in its Sixth Edition, this foremost leadership and management text incorporates application with theory and emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. More than 225 case studies and learning exercises promote critical thinking and interactive discussion. Case studies cover a variety of settings, including acute care, ambulatory care, long-term care, and community health. The book addresses timely issues such as leadership development, staffing, delegation, ethics and law, organizational, political, and personal power, management and technology, and more. Web links and learning exercises appear in each chapter.

Title:  Leadership Roles & Management Functions in Nursing
Edition:  6th
Year:  2009
Author(s):  Marquis & Huston
Publisher:  Lippincott
ISBN #: 978-0-7817-7246-4


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

 

Edition: 5th

 

Year: 2001

 

Author(s): American Psychological  Association

 

Publisher: American Psychological Association

 

ISBN #: 978-1-5579-8791-4

 

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: The new edition of this popular book provides a strong foundation in leadership and management for students and nurses practicing in today's changing health care environment. The role of the nurse professional as leader and manager in acute care, community, and long-term settings is examined.

Title:  Nursing Leadership & Management: Concepts & Practice
Edition:  4th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  Tappen
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 
978-0-8036-0609-8


N4455: Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory & Practicum
Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Charlotte Dillon

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This outstanding text provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion and basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues, as well as the most common medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. It follows a logical body systems organization and provides streamlined, "need to know" coverage of essential wellness and disorders information.

Title:  Gerontologic Nursing
Edition:  3rd 
Year:  2006 
Author(s):  Meiner & Lueckenotte 
Publisher:  Elsevier/Mosby 
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-3146-2 

Title:  Geriatrics at Your Fingertips
Edition:  9th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Reuben, D.
Publisher:  American Geriatric Society 
ISBN #: 
978-1-8867-7521-3


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author(s):  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 
978-1-5579-8791-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4475: Ambulatory Care Theory & Practicum
Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Larronda Rainey

REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None


N4492: Issues in Nursing & Health Care
Theory & Clinical Course Coordinator: Larronda Rainey

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Popular for its comprehensive but concise overview of the issues facing nurses today, this text is designed to help you prepare for the dynamic world of modern health care. This edition is fully revised and updated, giving you the most practical, balanced preparation for the issues, trends, and management topics you'll encounter in practice.

Title:  Contemporary Nursing Issues, Trends & Management
Edition:  4th
Year:  2008
Author(s):  Cherry, B. & Jacob, S.
Publisher:  Mosby/Elsevier
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-5217-7


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): 

Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Edition: 5th

Year: 2001

Author(s): American Psychological Association

Publisher: Washington DC

ISBN #: 978-1-5579-8791-4


NUSC 5003: Theory in Nursing
Course Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Patterson

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, this text traces the evolution of nursing theory from its roots in the ideas of Florence Nightingale through theories developed in the last few years. Each chapter describes a particular theory and then explains how it is applied in nursing practice, research, education, and administration. Many of the chapters have been written by the theorists themselves, while others offer insights from nurses who use them in their daily practice.

Title:  Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice
Edition:  2nd
Year:  2007
Author:  Parker, M.E.
Publisher:  F.A. Davis
ISBN #:  
978-0-8036-1196-X


Description: This book details the advances that have been made in theory development and demonstrate the continued relevance of theory to nursing practice. Chapters discuss concepts, statement, and theory development with recently published examples of theory strategies, emphasizing concept analytical work. Introductory chapters clarify the relevance of theory to nursing practice, while concluding chapters contain a greater emphasis on how theories can be tested for validity and utility in practice. Features include: Recent theory development work being done by nurses; Emergent philosophical views that reflect increased diversity; and International nursing theory development.

Title:  Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
Edition: 
4th
Year:  
2005
Author:  
Walker, L. O. & Avant, K. C.
Publisher:  
Pearson/Prentice Hall
ISBN #:  
978-0-1311-9126-6


Description: This text is the most contemporary and comprehensive Nursing Theory textbook on the market today. Written in an easily understood style, it reflects current content course needs by addressing the underlying information needed to understand and apply theory to practice. One of the most popular aspects of this text is how it presents shared theories from other disciplines—such as the sociological, behavioral, and biomedical sciences—and relates them to nursing practice, research, education, and administration.

Title:  Theoretical Basis for Nursing
Edition: 
2nd
Year:  
2007
Author:  McEwen, Melanie & Willis, E.M.
Publisher:  
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  
978-0-7817-6283-0


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addiction to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:   Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author:  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #:  978-1-557-98791-4


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: The second edition of this popular textbook continues to demonstrate the application of theory to nursing practice, presenting a clear strategy for choosing and applying specific theories to specific clinical situations. Each chapter follows a common format: a case is presented, along with several possible theories that might be applied to it. Each theory includes a concise description, with references and recommended readings for those who want more in-depth coverage. Finally one theory is selected for each case and is described in detail, ultimately creating a nursing care plan, with support from the theory. In all, nearly 10 middle-range theories are presented. New to this edition is a selection in each chapter about research supporting the theories discussed. In recognition that a case study format can not encompass all practice circumstances, the final chapter provides the framework for using the strategy in any clinical situation.

Title:  Theory-Directed Nursing Practice
Edition: 2nd
Year:  2005
Author:  Ziegler, S. M.
Publisher:  Springer Publishing Company
ISBN #:  
978-0-8261-7632-5


NUSC 5023: Research in Advanced Nursing Practice
Course Coordinator: Dr. Julia Goodwin

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This text shows consumers of research how to read, understand, and critically evaluate the statistical information and research results contained in technical research reports. The text is also useful for applied researchers who need advice on how to analyze their own data and summarize their empirical findings. Students in education and other disciplines need to learn how to interpret and use statistics and research, but often they do not have any way to begin this process. This text clearly and methodically presents basic statistical and research concepts and illustrates how to employ them in making sound educational decisions. Excerpts from more than 500 recent research articles are presented, analyzed, and discussed to illustrate concepts, while numerous cases, terms, and review questions help guide the discussion.

Title:  Reading Statistics & Research
Edition: 5th
Year:  2008
Author:  Huck, Schuyler W.
Publisher:  Allyn & Bacon
ISBN #:   978-0-2055-1067-2; 10 0205510671


Description: Written in response to numerous requests by nurse practitioners and other graduate faculty for a nursing literature resource, this new two-color book is based on the Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: A Manual for Evidence-Based Practice by Dr. Gordon Guyatt and Dr. Drummond Rennie, published in 2001 by the AMA. Revised for the nursing audience, Evidence-Based Nursing is a reader-friendly, accessible guide that features plentiful examples from the nursing literature and the addition of specific nursing issues such as qualitative research, with direct application for clinical practice. Drs. DiCenso, Ciliska, and Guyatt are three of the leaders in the evidence-based nursing community and command worldwide recognition. Evidence-Based Nursing will enable nurses to frame their clinical questions in a way that will help them find and distinguish between strong and weak evidence; clearly understand study results; weigh the risks and benefits of management options; and apply the evidence to their individual patients to improve outcomes.

Title:  Evidence-Based Nursing: A Guide to Clinical Practice
Edition:
  1st
Year:  2005
Author:  DiCenso, Guyatt & Ciliska
Publisher:  Elsevier Moby
ISBN #:  
978-0-3230-2591-1


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): 

Description: The bestselling Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics is now in its Third Edition! This text teaches an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is informative, personable, and clear. Author Neil J. Salkind takes students through various statistical procedures, beginning with correlation and graphical representation of data and ending with inferential techniques and analysis of variance. In addition, the text covers SPSS, and includes reviews of more advanced techniques, such as reliability, validity, introductory non-parametric statistics, and more. Pedagogical features include sidebars offering additional technical information about the topics presented and points that reinforce major themes in the book. Finally, this new edition includes more examples than ever before, an expanded set of exercises at the end of each chapter, and a more comprehensive glossary.
 

Title:  Statistics for People Who Think They Hate Statistics
Edition: 3rd
Year:  2000
Author:  Salkind, N.J.
Publisher:  Sage
ISBN #:
978-0-7619-1622-x

 

HOPE PROGRAM

N3323: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing
Course Coordinator: Timi Fox

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function—such as immune alterations or altered nutrition—and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems.

Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alternations in Human Health
Edition: 
Year:  2007
Author:  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C.M.
Publisher:  Lippincott
ISBN #:  
978-0-7817-6250-x


Description: With millions of copies sold, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental. In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual  offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations

Title:   Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition:  5th
Year:  2001
Author:  American Psychological Association
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
ISBN #: 978-1-5579-8791-4


Description: Lehne (a pharmacologist affiliated with the U. of Arizona and the U. of Virginia nursing schools) is joined by three co-authors to update a text that first appeared on the scene 15 years ago. Focusing on essential information (secondary info is in smaller type), the text teaches through prototypes and limits discussion of adverse effects and drug interactions to ones that are most important in clinical practice. New coverage includes women's health, pain management for cancer patients, drugs for obesity, and herbal supplements.

Title:  Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Edition:
  6th
Year:  2007
Author:  Lehne, R.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #: 
978-1-4160-2552-8


Description: This Study Guide corresponds to the 6th edition of Lehne: Pharmacology for Nursing Care.
• 1,015 NCLEX-style examination review questions
• 635 Critical thinking questions
• 200 Case studies
• This edition features an increased emphasis on nursing care to highlight the key information that students need to know for success on the NCLEX examination

Title:  Study Guide for Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Edition: 6th
Year:  2007
Author:  Neeley, S.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  
978-1-4160-3025-6


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): 

Description: Make pharmacology "unforgettable"! These easy-to-use, color-coded cards cover key pharmacology topics and drugs in a format that's ideal for study, review, or nursing practice. It uses a wide variety of learning aids, illustrations, mnemonics, and humor to help you remember important points related to drug actions, uses, side effects, contraindications/precautions, and nursing implications. Keep it spiral-bound for handy reference, or pull out individual cards when you need them!

Title:  Mosby's  Pharmacology Memory Note Cards: Visual, Mnemonic &
         Memory Aids for Nurses

Edition: 
Year:  2005
Author:  Zerwekh, J., Claborn, J.C. & Gaglione, T.
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN #: 978-0-3230-3191-2

 

N3335.5: Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Susanne Tullos (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text.

Title:  Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes
Edition:  8th
Year:  2007
Author:  Black, J.M. & Hawks, J.H.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  
978-1-4160-3641-8


Description: This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function—such as immune alterations or altered nutrition—and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems.

Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health
Edition:
  
Year:  2007
Author:  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C.M.
Publisher:  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  
978-0-7817-6250-2


Description: "This new 10th edition of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses has the latest FDA approvals and a stronger emphasis on vulnerable populations including expanded pediatric coverage with new indications and dosing recommendations for the 100 top pediatric drugs. From pediatrics to geriatrics and from pregnancy to breast-feeding considerations, Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses addresses the entire life span." Includes: expanded coverage for Peds, OB, and Geri gives you the most comprehensive drug information for vulnerable populations across the life span; a special highlighted tab identifies High Alert medications, and information throughout the monograph explains what you can do to ensure patient safety; "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted in color support safe practice; and side effects organized by body systems with the most frequent problems underlined and life-threatening problems capitalized and in color.

Title:  Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses
Edition: 10th
Year:  2007
Author:  Deglin, J.H. & Vallerand, A.H.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN #:
978-0-8036-1463-x


Description: The Tenth Edition of the Nurse's Pocket Guide is the perfect resource for hospital and community-based settings. The new edition is a must-have reference that delivers client-focused care planning in a clear and concise manner. Also included with the book-a Nurse's Pocket Minder - updated with the latest NANDA conference nursing diagnoses.

Title:  Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Interventions & Rationales
Edition: 10th
Year:  2006
Author:  Doenges, M.E. & Moorehouse, M.F.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN #:  
978-0-8036-1480-2


Description: "This handbook puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at your fingertips. In this updated edition of the reference originally co-authored by Zoanne Schnell, this team of authors guides you in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at each stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care." "All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification." Use this practical handbook as a quick reference if you are a nursing student in clinical courses or a nurse in a clinical setting.

Title:  Davis' Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications
Edition: 2nd
Year:  2003
Author:  Schnell, Z.B., Leeuwen, A.M. & Kranpitz, T.R.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN #: 
978-0-8036-1464-2


Description: Meticulously revised and updated to reflect all of the changes in health care today, the 6th Edition features over 3,000 new entries, more than 1,100 new illustrations, and a wealth of new appendices. Its large, easy-to-read typeface, strict alphabetical organization with no subentries, and comprehensive definitions have made this the bestselling nursing and allied health dictionary in the U.S.

Title:  Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary
Edition: 6th
Year:  2002
Author:  Mosby
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN #: 
978-0-3230-1430-4


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): 

Description: This student workbook is designed to accompany Braun and Anderson's Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health. The workbook contains additional case studies and questions, test-taking strategies, quiz questions, and exercises involving concept mapping.

Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health Study Guide
Edition: 
Year:  2007
Author:  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C.M.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #: 
978-0-7817-8985-1

Description: A quick-study guide in a bulleted format helps students study the essential facts when preparing for the NCLEX-RN. Covers all of the clinical areas found on the NCLEX-RN including fundamentals, maternal-neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and psychiatric and mental health nursing. An introduction to the computerized adaptive testing format, a summary of the NCLEX-RN test plan, and tips for developing effective test-taking strategies are included. This easy and compact book is ideal for reviewing on the go. This edition includes 500 new bullets.

Title:  Fyre's 3000 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX-RN
Edition: 5th
Year:  2004
Author:  Frye, C.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  
978-1-5825-5277-4

 

N3345.5: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Debbie Garrett (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This convenient, portable resource features much of the content from Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 8th Edition in a concise, take-anywhere format. Perfect for use in clinicals, in class, and at the bedside, Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis is logically organized for quick access to essential care planning information and guidelines.

Title:  Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis
Edition: 8th
Year:  2007
Author:  Ladwig, G.B. & Ackley, B.J.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  
978-0-3230-5192-7


Description: In this nursing school textbook, edited by Lowdermilk (School of Nursing, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Perry (School of Nursing, San Francisco State U.), "Care Management" is the consistent framework used to discuss collaborative care for maternity and women's health nurses. After an introductory unit and a section on broad concerns health, the majority of the material is devoted to pregnancy and the newborn, with separate sections addressing pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum issues, the newborn, complications of childbearing, and newborn complications.

Title:  Maternity & Women's Health Care
Edition:
  9th
Year:  2007
Author:  Lowdermilk, D.L. & Perry, S.E.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-4367-0


Description: This essential study tool provides additional exercises to help you master the material presented in the textbook including chapter review activities, critical thinking exercises, multiple-choice and matching questions, and more.

Title:  Study Guide for Maternity & Women's Health Care
Edition: 9th
Year:  2007
Author:  Lowdermilk, D.L. & Perry, S.E.
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN #: 978-0-3230-4999-3

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None 

 

N3355.5: Nursing Care of Children Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Susanne Tullos (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Written by two well respected nurses, Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families emphasizes collaboration with children, families and the community to provide effective nursing care.  It explores differences among racial, ethnic and social groups in planning nursing care and teaches empowerment of the family in the role of care as well as the concepts of family-centered care.

Title:  Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families
Edition: 
Year:  2006
Author:  Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C.
Publisher:  Prentice Hall
ISBN #:  
978-0-1311-3320-4


Description: Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this pocket referece is ideal as a quick reference to pediatric nursing - perfect for clinicals. Children, Nurses, and Their Families. Child Concepts and Application. Health Promotion and Maintenance Through Childhood. Child Health Care Settings and Considerations. Health Conditions: Episodic to End-of-Life. Nursing Care of Specific Health Conditions. Appendices include: Physical Growth Charts; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Normal Laboratory Values; West Nomogram-Body Surface Areas; Assessment of Emergency Conditions; Commonly Used Emergency Drugs; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. Nursing Students and Professionals.

Title:  Clinical Handbook for Pediatric Nursing
Edition:
  
Year:  2006
Author:  
Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C.
Publisher:  
Prentice Hall
ISBN #:  0131133160


Description: This portable reference to step-by-step pediatric nursing procedures guides the reader through 129 pediatric skills using full-color photographs and rationales.  Coverage includes physical assessment, special pain management techniques, cardiorespiratory care, administration of medications (including intravenous access), and other information useful to nurses in the clinical setting.

Title:  Clinical Skills Manual for Pediatric Nursing
Edition: 4th
Year:  2008
Author:  
Ball, J.W. & Bindler, R.C.
Publisher: 
Prentice Hall
ISBN #:  
978-0-1311-3316-7


RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: This practical reference correlates frequently encountered pediatric medical diagnoses with nursing diagnoses. Unique in approach, it begins with a foundation of medical diagnosis and pathophysiology before detailing the preparation of individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the special needs of children.

Title:  Pediatric Nursing Care Plans
Edition: 
Year:  2002
Author:  Axton, S.E. & Fugate, T.
Publisher: 
Prentice Hall
ISBN #: 
978-0-1309-8969-7


Description: This comprehensive drug guide addresses the specialty of pediatric pharmacology in the context of nursing care, containing most medications administered to children.

Title:  Pediatric Drug Guide with Nursing Implications
Edition: 
Year:  2005
Author:  Bindler, R.C. & Howry, L.
Publisher: 
Prentice Hall
ISBN #:  
978-0-1311-9615-x


Description: A quick-study guide in a bulleted format helps students study the essential facts when preparing for the NCLEX-RN. Covers all of the clinical areas found on the NCLEX-RN including fundamentals, maternal-neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and psychiatric and mental health nursing. An introduction to the computerized adaptive testing format, a summary of the NCLEX-RN test plan, and tips for developing effective test-taking strategies are included. This easy and compact book is ideal for reviewing on the go. This edition includes 500 new bullets.

Title:  Fyre's 3000 Nursing Bullets for NCLEX-RN
Edition: 6th
Year:  2006
Author:  Frye, C.M.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  
978-1-5825-5277-x


Description: Pressed for study time? Anxious about taking exams? Unfamiliar with question formats? Searching for practice questions? Concerned about your test scores? Relax and prepare for test Success!
Reduce the stress and anxiety you feel before an exam. Inside this handy guide, you'll find all of the tools you need to perform better in the classroom and on your exams. So, take a deep breath and begin.

Title:  Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing
Edition: 5th
Year:  2007
Author:  Nugent, P.M. & Vitale, B.A.
Publisher: Davis
ISBN #:  
978-0-8036-1894-x

 

N3735.5: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Barbara McGehee (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: The new edition of this popular text offers a clear, straightforward way to understand the often intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Its practical, clinical perspective and user-friendly writing style engage the reader in a learning process that both informs and enlightens. Clinical chapters progress consistently and logically from theory to application. Specific psychobiological disorders are organized from moderate to severe along the mental health continuum. The nursing process is the strong, visible framework throughout

Title:  Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach
Edition: 5th
Year:  2006
Author:  Varcarolis, E.M., Carson, V.B. & Shoemaker, N.C.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-0088-4

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

Description: This pocket-sized clinical companion is designed to assist in the assessment of psychiatric nursing clients, formulation of nursing diagnoses, and design of psychiatric nursing care plans. It provides quick and easy access to the detailed and concrete information students need to know as they visit the inpatient unit, community mental health setting, or home care setting. The content is clinically based, rather than theory based. This avoids repetition of material that students already have in their mental health nursing textbooks and makes it a perfect reference for clinical use.

Title:  Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans
Edition: 3rd
Year:  2006
Author:  Varcarolis, E.M.
Publisher: Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2916-8

 

N4041: Special Topics: Cultural Competency in 21st Century Healthcare
Course Coordinator: Jo Charles

REQUIRED TEXT(S):  None

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

 

N4305: Nursing Care of Adult Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Courtney Riggs (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Written in a more conversational style, this popular text offers clear, straightforward explanations plus practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. This edition features more practice ECG strips, expanded Stop and Review exercises, and a new companion CD-ROM with video clips and additional ECG strips. This package also includes a handy Pocket Reference and a heart rate calculator ruler.

Title:  ECG's Made Easy (book & pocket reference package)
Edition: 3rd
Year:  2006
Author:  Aehlert, B.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-3969-7


Description: "This new 10th edition of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses has the latest FDA approvals and a stronger emphasis on vulnerable populations including expanded pediatric coverage with new indications and dosing recommendations for the 100 top pediatric drugs. From pediatrics to geriatrics and from pregnancy to breast-feeding considerations, Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses addresses the entire life span." Includes: expanded coverage for Peds, OB, and Geri gives you the most comprehensive drug information for vulnerable populations across the life span; a special highlighted tab identifies High Alert medications, and information throughout the monograph explains what you can do to ensure patient safety; "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted in color support safe practice; and side effects organized by body systems with the most frequent problems underlined and life-threatening problems capitalized and in color.

Title:  Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses
Edition: 10th
Year:  2007
Author:  Deglin, J.H. & Vallerand, A.H.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1463-5


Description: The #1 bestselling IV drug handbook for over 30 years and published annually to provide the most current IV drug information possible, the 2007 edition of Intravenous Medications is updated throughout with hundreds of new drug facts and approximately 10 new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. This portable IV drug handbook includes all essential data for administering more than 350 FDA-approved generic IV drugs. Its clinically useful format and consistent, comprehensive, and reliable information are hallmarks of this bestseller. The alphabetical organization makes drugs easy to find. All drugs are indexed by generic name, all common trade names, and pharmacologic action.


Title:  2007 Intravenous Medications
Edition:
  23rd
Year:  2007
Author:  Gahart, B.I. & Nazareno, A.R.
Publisher:  Mosby
ISBN #:  978-0-3230-4552-0

Description: This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function—such as immune alterations or altered nutrition—and apply these processes to specific conditions.


Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems.

Title:  Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health
Edition: 
Year:  2007
Author:  Braun, C.A. & Anderson, C.M.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISBN #:  978-0-7817-6250-2

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S): 

Description: MedSurg Notes provides succinct, on-the-spot guidance for nurses caring for patients with complex medical-surgical conditions. Using a systems approach, MedSurg Notes offers focused assessments, immediate interventions, and follow-up care for patients who develop complications, presented from the nurse's point of view. Flow sheets allow room for recording frequent vital signs, serial lab values, stat meds, and interventions. From setting up an oxygen delivery system in a hospital room to administering stat meds, you should keep MedSurg Notes always at your side to help you deliver high-quality care.

Title:  Medsurg Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide
Edition: 
Year:  2004
Author:  Myers, E. & Hopkins, T.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN #:  978-0-8036-1115-3

 

N4305: Introduction to Research
Course Coordinator: Dr. Jujuan English

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Burns's Understanding Nursing Research, 4th edition text, and the Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research, 4th edition

Title:  Understanding Nursing Research
Edition: 4th
Year:  2006
Author:  Burns, N. & Grove, S.K.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  
978-1-4160-2891-x

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

 

N4415: Community Health Nursing Theory & Practicum
Course Coordinator: Timi Fox (Theory & Clinical)

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

Description: Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 4th Edition focuses on the issues and responsibilities of contemporary community/public health nursing. Its emphasis on working with populations combined with the unique "upstream" preventive approach prepares the reader to assume an active role in caring for the health of clients in community and public settings. Plus, the new full-color design highlights special features and enhances content.

Title:  Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations
Edition: 4th
Year:  2007
Author:  Nies, M.A. & McEwen, M.
Publisher:  Saunders
ISBN #:  978-1-4160-2887-0

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):  None

 

 
       

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