Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse [PDF] [StormRG] torrent

TITLE/EDITION Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse: Clinical Orientation in a Nutshell
Author: Margaret Ciocco
Series: Fast Facts
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (August 26, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0826119891
ISBN-13: 978-0826119896
Format: Retail PDF
NOTE: this is the standalone ebook and may not include access codes that come packaged with the bound book

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Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes "proven pearls for success." Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in "key points to remember" sections. The theme of "the big picture" of patient care is a consistent thread throughout.

Clinical chapters-organized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several "must-have sections" include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse.

Key Features:
Provides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the "whole picture" of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit
Presents a unique orientation section offering "proven pearls for success"
Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies
Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control
Covers important protocols regarding infection control