JoAnn Graham Zerwekh's Books

Nursing Today - Revised Reprint

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Ashley Zerwekh Garneau

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nursing Today - Revised Reprint

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Ashley Zerwekh Garneau

A student favorite for its easy-to-read style, real-life applications, and humorous cartoons, Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 7th Edition Revised Reprint helps you make a successful transition from student to practicing nurse. It covers the profession''s leading issues and opportunities, ensuring that you graduate not only with patient care skills but with career development skills including resume writing, finding a job, and effective interviewing. Test-taking tips and strategies prepare you for the NCLEX-RN? exam, and discussions of communication and management issues prepare you to succeed in the workplace. In this edition, well-known educator JoAnn Zerwekh and coauthor Ashley Zerwekh Garneau provide the latest information on nursing issues and trends including health care reform, patient safety, collective bargaining, and emergency preparedness. Thorough coverage prepares you for a professional nursing career by including all of the most important issues faced by the new nurse. An engaging presentation features lively cartoons, chapter objectives, bibliographies, and colorful summary boxes. Critical Thinking boxes are located in every chapter, with relevant questions and exercises to apply what you have learned to clinical practice. Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus on the research evidence that supports clinical practice. Real-life scenarios in each chapter illustrate and personalize the chapter topics. An emphasis on making the transition into the workplace is included in chapters such as NCLEX-RN? and the New Graduate, Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing, and Mentoring and Preceptorship. A companion Evolve website includes Case Studies for every chapter, test-taking strategies, a sample NCLEX? test tutorial, a sample NCLEX? exam, appendices, and resume builder templates for creating professional resumes and cover letters. Completely revised chapter on Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs, complete with new relevant websites, online resources, and integrated recommendations from the 2010 Institute of Medicine. Completely revised chapter on NCLEX-RN? Examination and the New Graduate, complete with the 2013 NCLEX-RN? Detailed Test Plan. Health care reform is covered in the Economics of the Health Care Delivery System chapter, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the new Patient Bill of Rights as they apply to health care delivery and cost. Updated Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery chapter covers the results of managed care and explains the "p4p" (pay for performance) payment system, eliminating payment for medical errors as urged by the Institute of Medicine, and the collaboration at all levels of care to prevent medical errors and improve quality of care. A chapter on collective bargaining and unions covers the creation in 2009 of the largest union and professional organization of registered nurses, the National Nurses United (NNU), and related issues. Updated Emergency Preparedness chapter covers The World Health Organization''s (WHO) global pandemic influenza plan and its relation to public health and immunization. Coverage of QSEN and Patient Safety includes not only Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, but also the National Patient Safety Foundation and the Institute of Medicine competencies related to patient safety, as well as better communication among health care providers, quality improvement, and guidelines from The Joint Commission. Coverage of evidence-based practice includes management protocols and interventions used as the basis for clinical outcomes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

668

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323241018

ISBN 13

9780323241014

NCLEX-RN Exam

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Jo Carol Claborn

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

NCLEX-RN Exam

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Jo Carol Claborn

Colorful mnemonic cartoons and illustrations make it fun and easy to remember key facts and nursing concepts for the NCLEX-RN?® examination.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

642

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323056644

ISBN 13

9780323056649

Fluids and Electrolytes Memory Notecards

Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

By: Jo Carol Claborn,JoAnn Zerwekh,Tom Gaglione,C. J. Miller,Ashley Zerwekh

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Fluids and Electrolytes Memory Notecards

Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

By: Jo Carol Claborn,JoAnn Zerwekh,Tom Gaglione,C. J. Miller,Ashley Zerwekh

This pocket-sized reference is a colorful and illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards covering important fluids and electrolytes concepts using humor, cartoons, and mnemonics. Designed to aid in reviewing and studying throughout nursing school and for the NCLEXÂ® examination, this book uses a variety of learning techniques to encourage retention and understanding of fluids and electrolytes. It's easy and fun to use, either as a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flash cards. 64 full-color illustrated mnemonics cover key fluid and electrolyte and acid-base concepts. Plastic and spiral-bound pages use thick, substantial card stock for durability as well as portability. Perforated pages allow the reader to change the format to flashcards, so the order may be rearranged for studying purposes. Tabs, color strips, and cover guides to topics include a different color for each section for easy referral. Concise What You Need to Know information on the back of each image highlights key information to remember about the topic. Colored highlights in the What You Need to Know sections outline important information in different colors. Serious Life Threatening Implications are pink, Common Clinical Findings are blue, Important Nursing Implications are yellow, and Patient Teaching information is green.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

136

Publisher

Mosby Incorporated

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323037259

ISBN 13

9780323037259

Nursing Today

Transition and Trends

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Ashley Zerwekh Garneau

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nursing Today

Transition and Trends

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Ashley Zerwekh Garneau

This bestselling issues & trends textbook gives you a broad understanding of the problems and opportunities you will face as you make the transition from student to practicing nurse. While most of your studies have focused on learning how to care for the patient, this text teaches you the practical skills essential to managing the business side of your nursing career, including tips on resume writing and interviewing techniques, how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam, and effective ways to communicate and handle conflict in the work place. This new edition includes two new chapters on Emergency Preparedness and Building Nursing Management Skills plus numerous chapters that have been updated with the most relevant topics necessary for today's nursing student. Each chapter features lively cartoons, chapter objectives and exercises, boxed information, and critical thinking questions to keep you focused on pertinent information. The Role Transitions chapter orients you to the content and leads off the topics covered in the textbook. Continued coverage of current issues in the Workplace Issues chapter includes updated content on sexual harassment, needle stick injury and other topics. Employment Considerations chapter combines in-depth coverage on seeking employment, resume writing and interviewing techniques. NCLEX-RN and the New Graduate is an entire chapter featuring valuable tips on how to prepare for and successfully pass the exam. Evolve companion website includes Case Studies, Test Taking Strategies, a sample NCLEX Test Tutorial, a sample NCLEX Test, plus access to Resume Maker templates for creating professional resumes and cover letters. UNIQUE! New Emergency Preparedness chapter provides an in-depth look at bioterrorism and rapid response teams. UNIQUE! The revised and newly titled Building Nursing Management Skills chapter focuses on how to manage your time, get organized, develop and use communication skills, and delegate. UNIQUE! New Evidence-Based Practice boxes convey the research element in the topics covered. Updated chapter on Personal Management: Time and Self-care Strategies includes information on how to manage and balance your personal and professional time. Updated Nursing Education chapter includes current information on credentialing, registration and licensing, certification and accreditation. Updated Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present chapter describes the nurse's role, the traditional role of the nurse, and nurses as advocates, teachers, colleagues and managers. Updated Table of Contents improves the flow of material covered to make it easier for you to quickly find and learn important topics.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

608

Publisher

W B Saunders Company

Published Date

ISBN 10

1437725678

ISBN 13

9781437725674

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam8

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

By: JoAnn Zerwekh

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam8

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

By: JoAnn Zerwekh

It's a fun, visual review for the NCLEX! Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 8th Edition covers all the nursing concepts and content found on the latest NCLEX-RN examination. A concise outline format makes studying easier, and 2,300 NCLEX exam-style review questions (including alternate item formats) are included to test your knowledge at the end of each chapter and on the Evolve companion website. Written by NCLEX expert JoAnn Zerwekh, this study guide uses colorful illustrations and mnemonic cartoons to help you remember key concepts for the NCLEX-RN exam. UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes. UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter.UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference. Electronic alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare you for the interactive question types on the computerized NCLEX examination, including priority drag-and-drop and hot-spot (illustrated point-and-click) questions. Practice questions on the Evolve companion website are available in both study and quiz modes and separated by content area, allowing you to create a customized review experience based on your personal study needs. Answers and rationales for all review questions show why correct answers are right and incorrect options are wrong. NEW! 2,300 review questions are now included on the Evolve companion website. Two NEW alternate item question types are added: graphic options and questions incorporating audio. UPDATED content reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan and incorporated important clinical updates.NEW! Page references to an Elsevier textbook are provided with each question, for further study and self-remediation.NEW! Disorder names are highlighted in color in the index for quick reference. EXPANDED coverage of management of care reflects the increased percentage of this content on the NCLEX-RN test plan.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

659

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323082327

ISBN 13

9780323082327

NCLEX-RN Exam

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Jo Carol Claborn

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

NCLEX-RN Exam

By: JoAnn Graham Zerwekh,Jo Carol Claborn

Colorful mnemonic cartoons and illustrations make it fun and easy to remember key facts and nursing concepts for the NCLEX-RN?® examination.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

642

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323056644

ISBN 13

9780323056649

Book's by JoAnn Graham Zerwekh

Nursing Today - Revised Reprint

Nursing Today - Revised Reprint

NCLEX-RN Exam

NCLEX-RN Exam

Fluids and Electrolytes Memory Notecards

Fluids and Electrolytes Memory Notecards

Nursing Today

Nursing Today

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam8

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam8

NCLEX-RN Exam

NCLEX-RN Exam

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email