Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care - Softcover

Broyles, Bonita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1435489209 ISBN 13: 9781435489202

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning, Division of Thomson Learning, 2012

Synopsis

Now in its eighth edition, PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE is a trusted resource for understanding the drugs utilized most frequently in patient care settings. Following a thorough introduction to drugs and their therapies, the book moves through the major drug classifications according to clinical use or the body systems they treat, integrating specific nursing practices and protocols along the way. Known for an easy-to-read writing style, logical organization, and advanced critical thinking features, the eighth edition of PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE includes helpful StudyWARET online, and coordinates with an expanded supplement package loaded with robust tools and technology designed to enhance your understanding of the material and success in your course.

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Review:

"Good instructions in calculating dosages with excellent practice examples and exercises (chapter 4).""I really liked the additions in the 'boxes' that provide excellent detailed methods and concepts regarding pediatric drug therapy. Also, the diagrams and pictures are really helpful (chapter 5).""I particularly like the safe Nursing Practice sections, the case study, and critical thinking exercises (chapter 6)."Ann Leslie Claesson, PhD, BSN, PSP, FACHE Core Faculty, Health Care, School of Public Service LeadershipCapella University

"Very detailed chapters, current and up-to-date information, tables that consolidate the drug information.The chapters I am reviewing are detailed with up-to-date information regarding the medications, their dosage, side effects or adverse effects, as well as critical nursing implications for safe administration are well documented.The writing style is good and the tables allow for quick reference regarding the medications. The author has a smooth writing style that is easy for the reader to follow. There is a level of difficulty to challenge the reader but is not overwhelming."Gayla Love, RN, MSN, BSN, CCMDirector, Practical Nurse ProgramGriffin Technical College

..". appears to be well-researched, detailed information. Very thorough and complete. Excellent teaching points for clients. Liked the pronunciation guide for drugs.Overall, the material is very detailed and contains excellent, up to date material. I found it readable, thorough, and logically ordered. "Christina Wilson, RN, BN, PHNAnoka Technical College

About the Author:

Dr. Bonita Broyles is a former course coordinator and instructor at Piedmont Community College, where she twice received the Faculty Excellence Award, in addition to multiple Outstanding Faculty Awards. She continued her career as a nursing instructor for Columbus Technical Institute, and Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Coordinator in Gynecology at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus. Currently a part-time nurse and successful Delmar author, Dr. Broyles began working on PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE in its sixth edition, and has written four other Delmar nursing titles. Dr. Broyles earned her B.S.N. from Ohio State University, M.A. in Educational Media from North Carolina Central University, Ed.D. from LaSalle University, and Ph.D. in Adult Education from St. Regis University. Barry S. Reiss is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy at the Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York. Along with co-author Mary Evans, he has presented numerous education programs in drug therapy. Mary E. Evans is the Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Study at the University of Southern Florida's College of Nursing. Formerly the Principle Research Scientist, Director of the Evaluation Unit, and Assistant Director of Evaluation and Services Research for the New York State Department of Mental Health, her special interest in drug therapy has brought her a wide variety of teaching experiences in the field. Dr. Evans earned her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany, M.S.N. at the University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Education from Temple University, and R.N. from Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning, Division of Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1435489209
• ISBN 13: 9781435489202
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1508