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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Now with a free mobile & web app with print purchase!Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review has over 5K ratings on the iOS store with 4.8 stars! If you’re studying for the family nurse practitioner exam, the highly acclaimed Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review is a must-have. Now with a free mobile and web app with purchase, it’s easier than ever to study for the FNP exam. The third edition of this highly rated review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new ANCC and AANPCB certification exams, including new test format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag and-drop and multiple-choice questions. Also new to the third edition in this FNP review guide is more detailed information about nonclinical topics on the exam, including research, ethics, medico-legal issues, advanced practice law, health practices of major cultures, and reimbursement guidelines. One hundred new review questions throughout the book and on the practice exam―including answer key and rationale―increase the total number of questions to more than 700. When completing an AANP FNP review, it’s important to have a highly rated study guide that’s up to date. The First Edition of this Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review was rated 100 Points; 5 Stars by Doody’s Medical Review. The updated third edition includes: Updated information reflecting the new FNP certification exam New test format questions used by the AANC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and more complex drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions 100 new in-depth FNP practice questions for a total of more than 700 Differential Diagnosis in table format Additional information about nonclinical topics including culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; and more Key features of this FNP Exam Intensive Review Guide: Provides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Delineates strategic “question dissection techniques” for study success developed by the author Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize and interpret test content Outlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Offers intensive pharmacology review Free web and mobile app included with print purchase! Includes all the high-quality content from the book! Information at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, with a powerful, simple-to-use interface. 700+ board-style FNP practice questions and answers Designed to help FNP students boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the third edition of Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review features succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases commonly seen in primary care. It covers the entire life span from pediatrics through geriatrics, and offers extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis sections that provide strategies for identifying the best clues during the problem-solving process. Organized by body system, sections are consistently formatted and encompass Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and individual Disease Review topics for each system. Additional outstanding features include Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that help to focus system study on key information. Paperback ISBN-13: 9780826134295

If you’re studying for the ASWB exam, this comprehensive study guide is a must have. Now with a free mobile and web app with purchase, it’s easier than ever to study for the ASWB Masters licensure exam. Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas, so they know what to focus on to pass the ASWB Masters licensure exam! Reviewers applaud the book’s unique test-taking tips and strategies, which are based on the author’s extensive knowledge of the exam. A thorough review of the four content areas of the updated Masters exam is provided. The 170-question ASWB practice test with explanations of the correct answers mirrors the actual exam in length and structure. This invaluable guide has been praised by social workers across the country as essential to passing the ASWB Masters Exam on the first attempt! When starting your ASWB prep and studying, it’s important to have a highly rated study guide that’s up to date. The updated second version reflects ASWB’s revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction. It also includes: Content available via an app in addition to the print version so test takers can study using multiple mediums. Written by a renowned social work educator who has helped thousands of test takers pass the exam through her invaluable workshops. Provides a thorough content review of the four core areas of the updated Masters examination: human development, diversity, and behavior in the environment; assessment and intervention planning; interventions with clients/client systems; and professional relationships, values and ethics. Readers applaud the invaluable tips for how to read the questions, overcome test anxiety, avoid common pitfalls, and assess one’s learning style, all of which help foster exam confidence. Begins with a self-assessment to help identify areas of strength and weakness. A full ASWB practice exam with 170 questions that mirrors the actual ASWB Masters Exam in length, structure, and content, with detailed explanations of the correct answers. Identifies the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements (KSAs) for each question so test-takers can easily locate relevant source materials for further study. Questions are distinct from those in the author’s second edition Social Work ASWB Masters Practice Test. ASWB exam study guide is updated to reflect ASWB’s revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction. For those that prefer to do their studying on their phone or computer, a free mobile and web app is included with purchase. The ASWB study guide app includes: All the high-quality content from the book! Information at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, with a powerful, simple-to-use interface. 335+ board-style questions and answers APP INCLUDED WITH PRINT PURCHASE Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Now with a free mobile & web app with print purchase!

If you’re studying for the ASWB clinical exam, this comprehensive study guide is a must have. Now with a free mobile and web app with purchase, it’s easier than ever to study for the ASWB clinical exam. Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas, so they know what to focus on to pass the ASWB Masters licensure exam! Reviewers applaud the book’s unique test-taking tips and strategies, which are based on the author’s extensive knowledge of the exam. A thorough review of the four content areas of the updated Masters exam is provided. The 170-question ASWB clinical practice exam with explanations of the correct answers mirrors the actual exam in length and structure. This invaluable guide has been praised by social workers across the country as essential to passing the ASWB Masters Exam on the first attempt! When starting your ASWB clinical prep and studying, it’s important to have a highly rated study guide that’s up to date. The updated second version reflects ASWB’s revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction. It also includes: Content available via an app in addition to the print version so test takers can study using multiple mediums. Written by a renowned social work educator who has helped thousands of test takers pass the exam through her invaluable workshops. Provides a thorough content review of the four core areas of the updated Masters examination: human development, diversity, and behavior in the environment; assessment and intervention planning; interventions with clients/client systems; and professional relationships, values and ethics. Readers applaud the invaluable tips for how to read the questions, overcome test anxiety, avoid common pitfalls, and assess one’s learning style, all of which help foster exam confidence. Begins with a self-assessment to help identify areas of strength and weakness. A full ASWB clinical practice exams with 170 questions that mirrors the actual ASWB Masters Exam in length, structure, and content, with detailed explanations of the correct answers. Identifies the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements (KSAs) for each question so test-takers can easily locate relevant source materials for further study. Questions are distinct from those in the author’s second edition Social Work ASWB Masters Practice Test. ASWB clinical exam study guide is updated to reflect ASWB’s revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction. For those that prefer to do their studying on their phone or computer, a free mobile and web app is included with purchase. The ASWB clinical study guide app includes: All the high-quality content from the book! Information at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, with a powerful, simple-to-use interface. 335+ board-style questions and answers APP INCLUDED WITH PRINT PURCHASE Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Now with a free mobile & web app with print purchase!

"Includes ALL Content From the Book! This digital access card provides you with the companion app to Maria Leik's highly-acclaimed Family Nurse Practitioner Certification book, perfect for studying for the family nurse practitioner exam. This highly-rated review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new ANCC and AANPCB certification exams, including new test format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag and-drop and multiple-choice questions. When completing an AANP FNP review, it’s important to have a highly rated study guide that’s up-to-date. The First Edition of Leik's Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review was rated 100 Points; 5 Stars by Doody’s Medical Review. This app supports the textbook's material with a variety of in-depth training tools that you can comfortably practice on your phone: All the high-quality content from the award-winning FNP review book Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition, by Maria T. Codina Leik 725 practice questions with detailed explanations - study by topic or build custom quizzes! In-depth content review with comprehensive information covering more than 20 key exam categories Digital FNP flashcards, new test format questions used by the AANC, and other specialized exam-related study materials to help you test worry-free Detailed results tracking that help identify weak areas to improve success Invaluable test-taking tips and strategies for both the ANCC and AANP exams Updated information reflecting the new FNP certification exam Information at your fingertips anytime, anywhere! Universal platform access: Desktop/Laptop, iOS, and Android Printed Access Code ISBN-13: 9780826165442"

Note: Publisher doesn’t guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Now with a free mobile & web app with print purchase!Doody’s Medical Review: 100 Points; 5 Stars (First Edition) The third edition of the highly acclaimed Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review continues to promote time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge into a concise, well-organized format that helps gerontological nursing students pass the AGNP exam. Designed to help boost confidence through intensive study and high-quality questions, this AGNP review book covers the complete adult life span from adolescence onward, offering extensive test-taking techniques, question dissection, and analysis sections that provide strategies for strengthening problem-solving processes. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION Updated information reflecting the new AGNP certification exam New test format questions used by the AANC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and complex drag-and-drop/multiple-choice questions 100 new in-depth review questions―including answer key and rationale―for a total of 680 Additional info about nonclinical topics: culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; epidemiology; reimbursement guidelines; and more KEY FEATURES Provides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Delineates strategic “question dissection techniques” for study success developed by the author Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize/interpret test content Outlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Intensive pharmacology review APP INCLUDED WITH PRINT PURCHASE Includes all the high-quality AGNP certification review content from the book! Info at your fingertips anytime, anywhere on iOS/Android/the web, with a powerful, simple-to-use interface.

A highly effective and efficient way to retain knowledge!Developed to provide students with a proven method for rapidly learning and retaining new information, these sturdy flashcards deliver more than 700 exam-style Q&As with detailed rationales to help nurse practitioners prepare for their high-stakes certification exam. The flashcards are distilled from Maria Codina Leik’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition, and are color coded by exam blueprint topic for easy access. Shuffle the deck to randomize the questions or study one exam topic at a time.Key Features:Delivers more than 700 top-notch comprehensive exam-style questions to help you prepare for test dayFacilitates critical thinking with application-based questions and robust remediating answer rationalesDesigned for standalone use or as a companion to Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third EditionCards ISBN-13: 9780826145932

The newly revised third edition of the bestselling orientation guide for novice ER nurses delivers important clinical updates across body systems in an easy-to-read on the move bullet-point format. Including a new chapter on hematologic emergencies with evidence-based practice for sickle cell care management, all sections of this new edition have been thoroughly updated to supplement the ER nurse's busy day-to-day orientation process.The only book of its kind, this quick-access guide prepares ER nurses for the most common illnesses they will encounter by alphabetically organizing diseases and disorders within each body system. All chapters, written in short paragraphs with at-a-glance bulleted information, list relevant materials, equipment, and drugs. Each possible diagnosis comes with a definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions.The popular "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature consists of succinct key points and questions and answers for review. Culminating in appendices that include a list of abbreviations, common lab values, EKG rhythms, and frequently used ER medications, this quick reference addresses the ER nurse's needs at a glance. Skills check-off sheets provide crucial self-checks for efficient and confident care in the ER.New to the Third Edition:New documentation tips throughout and updated illustrationsUpdated American Heart Association Guidelines includedStroke updates with TPA inclusion and exclusion criteria and administration tipsDisaster response updates including highly infectious diseases and mass casualtiesUpdates on increased opioid-induced cardiac arrests, toxicological emergencies, and substance abuse (includes synthetic and designer drugs)Updated information on respiratory emergenciesReorganized shock informationKey FeaturesWritten by an expert ER nurse for novice ER nurses and preceptorsHandy pocket sizeProvides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty careIncludes practical tips, tricks of the trade, and critical thinking questionsAudio book format available for the ER nurse on the goInstructor's resources available

"With this Second Edition of An EMDR Therapy Primer, Dr. Hensley has created a very clear step-by-step guide to assist the newly trained EMDR clinician. Not only will it help transition training into practice but also help those trained earlier who are looking to update their skills. I highly recommend this book for any EMDR clinician wanting to assure fidelity to the model and methods." Rosalie Thomas, RN, PhD "I believe that Dr. Hensley has written a book that is simple, basic, and can mentor therapists who are EMDR trained and yet intimidated.This book brings us back to the basics." Jennifer Lendl, PhD This is a step-by-step overview of the foundations of EMDR Therapy presented in easily accessible, conversational language. It helps both new and experienced clinicians to maximize their preparation and skills in using EMDR safely, confidently, and effectively. The second edition is fully revised to reflect the evolution of EMDR to an integrative psychotherapeutic approach and is intended for use as a companion to Francine Shapiro's seminal EMDR texts. It has been enriched with several new case histories along with extensive examples of successful EMDR reprocessing sessions. An abundance of new information addresses EMD versus EMDR; research on the mechanism, model, and methodology of EMDR Therapy; bilateral stimulation; ancillary targets; the why and the how of many key EMDR Therapy components; protocol for single and recent traumatic events; updated information about the cognitive interweave, future templates; and much, much more. The book provides concise coverage of the AIP model and EMDR principles, protocols, and procedures and addresses the types of targets accessed during the EMDR process. The book summarizes the Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy and the Stepping Stones of Adaptive Resolution the components of the standard EMDR protocol. The building blocks of EMDR Therapy past, present, and future are assessed with regard to appropriate targeting and successful outcomes, as are abreactions, blocked processing, and cognitive interweaves. Detailed case studies demonstrate strategies to assist the client in reaching adaptive resolution of trauma. New to the Second Edition: Completely revised and updated Reflects the evolution of EMDR to an integrative therapeutic approach Expands specialized EMDR techniques Includes new strategies to overcome obstacles Presents new transcripts and case studies Provides "Derailment Possibilities" to alert clinicians of potential obstacles to therapeutic success Extensive appendices include definitions for EMDR Therapy, EMDR Therapy scripts, and additional resources

"I very much like how quick and easy it is to access the salient points of care and what not to miss. Perfect for everyday use in any emergency department!"-Ken Stackhouse, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-BC"The pocket NP guide is an easy to use clinical companion guiding the assessment diagnosis and treatment of common presentations to the emergency setting. I personally use this resource in my clinical practice and also recommend it to all of my students. I highly recommend the pocket NP guide for any practitioners working or thinking of working in the emergency setting."-Theresa Campo DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANPFast-track medical settings call for, at-your-fingertips‚ information. Here is an easy-to-use, quick-reference guide for nurse practitioners and otherhealth care providers in emergency, medical, screening, fast track, and/or primary care settings with pediatric patients. In a concise, optimally organizedformat that includes current, evidence-based guidelines, the resource delivers a wealth of information for assessment and management of the most commonlyencountered problems in these settings. Concise yet packed with crucial knowledge, The Pocket NP is arranged in a logical head-to-toe format that includes the history and physicalexamination and essential medical decision-making considerations. The material is organized in a true rapid-access format, with salient informationpresented for maximum efficiency and speed of retrieval. A variety of templates for dictation/documentation are provided to assist the clinician with thedevelopment of a concise and logical patient record. These templates can be mixed and matched as needed and, using a specific template for focused patientproblems (e.g., foreign body ingestion), will facilitate assessment fine tuning. Also included are frequently used illustrations for anatomical records aswell as templates to assist in identification of normal and abnormal presentations. Additional helpful features include ‚Tips and Miss‚ boxes withbullet points of critical information, a rapid review of systems, billing information, and a dedicated page for NP, Survival Information‚ and notes. Key Features: Provides ultra-quick access to patient treatment information Offers easy-to-use framework for quickly locating critical information Presents templates for identifying normal and abnormal presentations Contains a rapid ‚ review of systems Delivers content in head-to-toe format Includes Tips and Miss boxes with bullet points of critical information

A highly effective and efficient way to retain knowledge!Developed to provide students with a proven method for rapidly learning and retaining new information, these sturdy flashcards deliver more than 675 exam-style Q&As with detailed rationales to help nurse practitioners prepare for their high-stakes certification exam. The flashcards are derived from Maria Codina Leik’s Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition, and are color coded by exam blueprint topic for easy access. Shuffle the deck to randomize the questions or study one exam topic at a time.Key Features:Delivers more than 675 top-notch comprehensive exam-style questions to help you prepare for test dayFacilitates critical thinking with application-based questions and robust remediating answer rationalesDesigned for standalone use or as a companion to Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition

All aspects of safe, effective, holistic care for birthing mothers, newborns, and their families are included in this easy-access guide for new antepartum and postpartum nurses and their preceptors during the orientation period. Presented in the convenient, easy-to-use Fast Facts format, the book provides up-to-date information regarding care for both low- and high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients. It encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical recommendations for routine antepartum assessment and nursing care, care of women with pre-existing conditions prior to pregnancy or complications of pregnancy, routine postpartum assessment and care, postpartum complications, and care of special populations. Each chapter features a helpful "orientation guide" to acquaint the new orientee with essential information on procedures and policies, equipment, medications, and evidence-based protocols. Chapters are organized systematically to include assessment and management guidelines, health promotion and teaching recommendations, routine laboratory and ultrasound tests, and holistic evidence-based nursing care practices. A separate section addresses special populations and outlines care components specific to these women and their families. They include culturally diverse families, women on each end of the age spectrum, women with fetuses or newborns diagnosed with adverse outcomes, women who have a history of being victimized, and those with deployed partners. While targeted to hospital-based nurses and new nurses in hospital orientation and their preceptors, it is also a helpful resource for nurses who practice in a great variety of related settings, as well as nurse midwifery students. Appendices include a skills checklist, a list of commonly used medications, abbreviations, and lab values. Key Features: Covers all aspects of safe, evidence-based, holistic care for birthing mothers, newborns and their families Written for nurses in orientation and their preceptors as well as nurses working with mothers and newborns in any practice setting Provides key information demonstrating the impact of newborn status on assessing, planning, and implementing care Includes an "orientation guide" to acquaint new orientees with essential information on procedures, policies, equipment, medications, and evidence-based protocols Addresses specific care components needed for special populations

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes 6 months’ free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase!Doody’s Medical Review: 100 Points; 5 Stars (First Edition)The third edition of this highly acclaimed review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new ANCC and AANPCB certification exams, including new test-format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag and-drop and multiple-choice questions. Also new to the third edition is more detailed information about nonclinical topics on the exam, including research, ethics, medico-legal issues, advanced practice law, health practices of various cultures, and reimbursement guidelines. One hundred new review questions throughout the book and on the practice exam—including answer key and rationale—increase the total number of questions to more than 700.Designed to help FNP students boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the third edition features succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases commonly seen in primary care. It covers the entire life span from pediatrics through geriatrics, and offers extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis sections that provide strategies for identifying the best clues during the problem-solving process. Organized by body system, sections are consistently formatted and encompass Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and individual Disease Review topics for each system. Additional outstanding features include Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that help to focus system study on key information.NEW TO THE THIRD EDITIONUpdated information reflecting the new FNP certification examNew test-format questions used by the AANC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and more complex drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions100 new in-depth review questions for a total of more than 700Differential Diagnosis tablesAdditional information about nonclinical topics, including culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; and moreKEY FEATURESProvides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary careDelineates strategic “question-dissection techniques” for study success Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize and interpret test contentOutlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body systemOffers intensive pharmacology reviewContent available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the goExamPrepConnect Features:All the high-quality content from the bookPersonalized study plan based on exam date700+ questions and answers with rationales—study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknessesLessons and flashcards on key information and abbreviationsDiscussion board to connect with FNP exam-prep communityGames to make studying funSee access details inside book.