Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy - Nicole M. Heimgartner - Bog

Worried about handling the challenges of emergency nursing? Skillfully handle the daily demands of the emergency room, with the fully updated Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. Full of colorful illustrations, humor and friendly expert advice, this go-to reference offers solid, step-by-step guidance on the assessments, exams, tests and treatments involved in emergency, trauma and critical care -- all in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style.   Boost your confidence and know-how with this easy-to-read guide to emergency nursing: * NEW chapter on psychiatric emergencies, which are first seen in the emergency room * NEW chapter on obstetric emergencies that includes guidance on emergency delivery and the Apgar score method * NEW chapter on disaster responses that offers concise guidelines on nursing triage, mobilization and management during mass casualty events * Updated best practices on assessments, physical exams, diagnostic tests, treatment options and common disorders * "Practice Makes Perfect" end-of-book practice test that addresses all topics in the book -- ideal for students preparing for NCLEX® or nurses preparing for the CEN exam * Up-to-date direction on care management in all areas of emergency nursing, including: * Emergency department basics * Holistic care * Emergencies by body systems - cardiac; respiratory; gastrointestinal; musculoskeletal; renal, genitourinary and gynecologic; obstetrical; and maxillofacial and ocular emergencies * Wound management * Environmental emergencies * Shock and multisystem trauma emergencies * Helpful chapter features include: * Just the facts - quick summary of content at the start of each chapter *  Ages and stages - age-related changes and how they affect a patient's health * "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance * Stay on the ball - critical areas to watch for -- possible dangers, risks, complications or contraindications *  Education edge - helpful patient-teaching tips *  Quick quiz - end-of-chapter, multiple-choice questions that help you retain knowledge  About the Clinical Editors ?Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI, is Vice President for Business and Finance at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and American Sentinel University, Aurora, Colorado Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is Vice President for Communication and Marketing at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is Vice President for Operations and Procedures at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Ohio Institute of Allied Health, Dayton, Ohio.