UNICEF Award: Ninewells Hospital Maternity Care

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Katie Hennessy

Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Online CourseNinewells Hospital in the UK has been awarded the prestigious UNICEF Baby-Friendly Award for the standard of care given to women throughout and after pregnancy. According to NHS Tayside head of midwifery Kay Forsyth,

”We decided to join services with UNICEF UK’s Baby Friendly Initiative to boost breastfeeding rates and to get better care for all mothers at Ninewells . . . . Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses including gastroenteritis and respiratory infections in infancy, as well as allergies and diabetes in childhood. We also know that breastfeeding reduces the mother’s risk of some cancers and it is easier, cheaper and simply less hassle than bottle feeding.”

Jones & Bartlett Learning would like to extend our congratulations to Ninewells for their impressive achievement. Cheers!

Is your hospital Baby-Friendly yet? Do you know about our online Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding course? Created specifically to support the implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative™ in the United States, it is an essential course for educating your staff to promote successful breastfeeding.

Structured in 17 modules, this online course earns 24.4 CEUs for nurses and 24.4 L-CERPs for lactation consultants that can be completed at your own pace 24-hours a day. Interspersed throughout are interactive quizzes that measure your understanding of the subject matter as you move thorough the course. After completing the course, you can print out a completion transcript that certifies your earned continuing education credits.

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Dee McGonigle, Author of Nursing Informatics, to Speak at HIMSS2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, FACCE, FAAN, Professor at Chamberlain College of Nursing, and author of Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, Second Edition, will present this week at the  Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s annual conference (HIMMS12). Dr. McGonigle’s session, The Use of an Academic EHR to Teach Nursing Practice, will present findings and instructional recommendations of a research study focused on the value of using electronic health records (EHRs) in learning environments to advance student understanding of nursing practice. The objectives of this session include:

  • Describe the findings of the research study and offer suggestions for improving the education of nursing students in the United States
  • Discuss the study findings
  • Recognize the limitations of this research study and the implications for future research

Visit the HIMSS12 website for more information on the session.

 

 

 

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New MA Law: Nurse-Midwives Granted Prescription Writing

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Katie Hennessy

Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation expanding the medical authority of nurse-midwives. The new law allows midwives to write prescriptions as well as order and interpret tests and therapeutics. Governor Patrick said that the law will also increase access to nurse-midwifery care for more women in Massachusetts.

According to Boston.com,

“The law ends the requirement that nurse-midwives practice as part of a team that includes a licensing physician with admitting privileges. Instead, nurse-midwives will be required to practice within a health care system and have clinical relationships with obstetrician-gynecologists that will provide consultations.”

The Massachusetts Department of Health will take charge of registering nurse-midwives to issues prescriptions. It will also work with the Board of Registration in Nursing and the Board of Registration in Medicine to authorize controlled substances for certified nurse-midwives.

What do you think of the new law? Are you a nurse-midwife in Massachusetts? We’d love to hear from you!

For more information on midwifery titles and certification, visit www.jblearning.com/nursing/womenshealth/

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Instructors already “Love it, love it, love it.”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Katie Hennessy

The new edition of Women’s Gynecologic Health has only been out a short time, but Jane F. Houston DNP, CNM from UF College of Nursing has summed up what we knew would be the reaction, “Love it, love it, love it.”

Have you requested your copy yet? We’d “love it” if you let us know what you think! Contact your Account Specialist or visit go.jblearning.com/schuiling for more information.

Women's Gynecologic Health, Second EditionWomen’s Gynecologic Health, Second Edition
Kerri Durnell Schuiling, PhD, NP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, Professor and Dean, Oakland University School of Nursing; Co-editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Childbirth
Frances E. Likis, DrPH, NP-BC, CNM, FACNM, Investigator, Vanderbilt Evidence-Based Practice Center, Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center;Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health

ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-5637-6 | Hardcover | 812 pages | © 2013

Women’s Gynecologic Health, Second Edition is a comprehensive text that equips students and practicing clinicians with a strong foundation in women’s gynecologic health, including health promotion, maintenance, and treatment. Based on the most recent research, the authors provide authoritative content written from a feminist perspective to convey a holistic approach to care.

Completely updated and revised, this second edition includes four new chapters on diagnosis of pregnancy at the gynecologic visit, women’s health after bariatric surgery, sexual assault, and urinary tract infections. In addition, the chapter on gynecologic health care for sexual and gender minorities has been expanded to include care not only for lesbians, but also for women who are bisexual or transgender.

Key Features Include:

  • Clinical considerations specific to the different physical and psychosocial life stages of women
  • Emphasis on physiologic mechanisms in order to enhance understanding of normal and abnormal processes
  • Evidence-based content
  • Applicable for both students and practicing clinicians

 

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Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice on CourseSmart

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

CodyPhilosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Practice Nursing, Fifth Edition by William K. Cody is now available on CourseSmart as an eBook.

Key Features & Benefits of the Textbook

  • Emphasizes evidence-based practice, values, person-centered care, and global perspectives in nursing
  • Represents a more selective and contemporary range of views compared to similar texts
  • Is written for students and is very user-friendly
  • Supports person-centered care and transformation of practice
  • Contains nine new articles
  • Serves as a fantastic resource for graduate courses in nursing theory and advanced practice roles in nursing, as well as for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses

Request a complimentary review copy for adoption consideration in your nursing course!

 

 

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Evidence-Based Practice: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

Evidence-Based Practice An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations Irene Mabbott just wrote a lovely review of Evidence-Based Practice: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations for the UK-based Nursing Standard. Here is a snippet:

“Janet Houser and Kathleen Oman address the ‘how’ aspects of putting evidence into practice in health care.

A quote at the beginning sets the scene: ‘For a long time, scientific research was left to the academics. That no longer works in health care.’

This book looks at encouraging staff to put research into practice, using technology to support evidence-based care and integrate its practice in clinical areas.”

Qualified instructors: request your complimentary review copy for course adoption consideration. Not an instructor? Visit the catalog page for more information.

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New Review for Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, Second Edition

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of KnowledgeWe just received this feedback from a customer about Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, Second Edition:

“I LOVED the text!  The layout is very user-friendly and it is easy to read.  It covers the topics thoroughly but not at a level that can’t be understood by students.”

-Beth Mueller, BSN, RN, Nursing Instructor, Central Community College Columbus

Interested in learning more? Listen to a podcast with the authors, or request your complimentary review copy today!

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New Interactive eBook Enhances the Teaching and Learning Experience in Nursing Courses

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

Jones & Bartlett Learning now offers Navigate eFolio: Pathophysiology, an easy-to-use interactive eBook that combines authoritative content with interactive learning activities and reporting tools that enable instructors to track real-time student progress. By offering exciting animations and activities that engage students, and providing assessment tools that save instructors time, Navigate eFolio: Pathophysiology is the easiest and most exciting way to learn and teach pathophysiology. Watch a short 60 second video to learn more, or request your free demo today!

Navigate eFolio: Pathophysiology Video

Key Features & Benefits

  • Illustrates complicated pathophysiology concepts with engaging graphics and animations.
  • Allows students to immediately assess their understanding of important concepts and objectives with online learning tools.
  • Enables instructors to manage assignments that correspond to eBook content.
  • Saves instructors time by automatically grading chapter tests and reporting submission of case study responses.
  • Offers detailed reporting on students’ progress and overall class statistics with a robust grade book.
  • Is fully hosted and technically supported by Jones & Bartlett Learning, so there is little to no start-up time required.
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Just Published: New Edition of Quick Reference to Wound Care

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Katie Hennessy

Jones & Bartlett Learning is pleased to announce the recent publication of:

Quick Reference to Wound Care, Fourth EditionQuick Reference to Wound Care: Palliative, Home, and Clinical Practices, Fourth Edition
Pamela Brown, BSN, MEd, CWCN, COCN
ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-0011-2 | Paperback | 300 pages |
© 2013

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Quick Reference to Wound Care: Palliative, Home, and Clinical Practices, Fourth Edition provides healthcare professionals with the essentials necessary to deliver the best wound care in a cost-effective manner. Updated to reflect current wound care treatments and products, it includes wound assessment, the healing process, the basics of wound management, topical treatments, and management of the major wound types.

  • New chapter on palliative wound care
  • New contributors discuss long-term care and federal changes in documentation and assessment for patients in long-term care facilitates
  • Home care chapter outlines several significant Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) changes
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Institutional Review Board: Member Handbook, Third Edition Receives Fantastic Review

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Elena McAnespie

Doody’s Review Service just granted a weighted score of 100 points and five stars to Institutional Review Board: Member Handbook, Third Edition. Reviewer Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) says:

“Its small pocket size makes it easy to carry to every meeting…The authors and contributors continue their outstanding leadership and excellence in the field of IRB ethics and responsibility….a tremendous reference for all researchers to understand how the IRB will review their protocols and the basic philosophy of the IRB…This update absolutely should be required reading for every active member of an IRB as well as for researchers and principal investigators.”

Learn more about this “tremendous reference” today!

Institutional Review Board: Member Handbook, Third EditionInstitutional Review Board: Member Handbook, Third Edition

Robert J. Amdur, MD, University of Florida College of Medicine
Elizabeth A. Bankert, MA, Dartmouth IRB

ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-8000-5
Paperback | 211 pages | © 2011

 

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