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Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes 1

Toohey's Medicine 2

Moroney's Surgery For Nurses 3

Cardiovascular Nursing 4

Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing 5

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 6

Introduction to Surgical Instruments and Procedures for Undergraduates 7

Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 8

Nursing Practice & Public Health Administration 9

Textbook of Pediatric Nursing, Marlow & Redding 10

Ward Procedures 11

Fundamentals of Nursing 12

Diet Management 13

Nursing Process 14

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 15

Microbiology for Nurses 16

Textbook of Psychiatry 17

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 18

Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 19

Textbook of Paediatric Nursing, Assuma Beevi 20

ISBN : 9788131216422

List Price : Rs. 2395.00

© Year : 2009

Pages : 2496 Pages

This edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text.

Key Features

• Care Plans highlight nursing diagnosis and collaborative problems, expected outcomes, interventions with rationales, and evaluation to help you prioritise tasks and determine the appropriate treatment.

• Thinking critically on questions at the end of each nursing care chapter, short typical client scenarios followed by questions about what actions to take to test your critical thinking skills.

• Concept Maps illustrate the links among pathophysiological processes, clinical manifestations, medical treatment, and nursing interventions.

• Integrated Pharmacology boxes help you understand how medications can be used for disease management by exploring common classifications of routinely used medications.

Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8/e -Joyce M. Black-Jane Hokanson Hawks

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In spite of recent changes in nurse education, nurses still need to know about medicine to understand their work with patients. It is a short textbook of medicine written by medical experts, but read by nurses. It has been written in consultation with nurses and covers exactly the medical knowledge that they require.

Key Features

• Includes the medical knowledge nurses need.

• This book covers all topics on Clinical observations as given below:

• Causes of disease, Infection, immunity and chemotherapy, Infectious illnesses (acute infectious fevers; topical diseases; skin diseases; sexually transmitted diseases).

• Diseases of the circulatory system, Diseases of the respiratory system.

• Diseases of the alimentary system, Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas, Diseases of the nervous system.

• Diseases of the blood, Diseases of the urinary system, Metabolism and vitamins, Diabetes mellitus, Disorders of the endocrine system, Diseases of the joints, bones and connective tissue.

ISBN : 9788131200360


© Year : 1994

Pages : 388 Pages

Toohey's Medicine, 15/e-Arnold Bloom

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Moroney's Surgery for Nurses 17/e-Chintamani, -Elsa Sanatombi Devi

ISBN : 9788131211519


© Year : 2008

Pages : 244 Pages

The seventeenth edition of this very popular and famous book has incorporated the advanced modalities of diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions, while retaining the original flavor of this book. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and some chapters have been merged in order to ensure a continuity in the thought process of the reader so that the events could be better analyzed for optimum benefit.There are several books on this subject but differences run deep. This book promises to encourage a nursing student to learn and enjoy the science and art of surgery in a simplified and comprehensive way.

Key Features

• This book covers various topics on Surgery like:

• Nursing perspectives, Perioperative care and pain management.

• Management of operation theatre, surgical units and major infections.

• Haemorrhage, shock, fluid and electrolyte management for surgery patients, Iatrogenic disorders, Management of burns, scald, trauma, fractures and joint injuries.

• Management of health problems with lungs, chest wall and pleura.

• Management of diseases related to gastrointestinal system, Injuries and diseases of the central nervous system, etc.

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Cardiovascular nursing is the care of patients with coronary artery disease and other types of cardiovascular diseases. In planning interventions, nurses who engage in cardiovascular nursing practice must take into account related physiological, social and behavioural problems.

Key Features

• This book is specially prepared for the nurses, who already have a basic nursing education and are employed in cardiology and allied units. It may be used as a self learning package for nurses who have a keen interest to strengthen their knowledge in preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care of patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardio-vascular diseases.

• This book covers topic on Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System, Nursing History and Physical Assessment, Arrhythmia Classification, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiography (ECG), Critical Care Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System, Respiratory Assessment.

ISBN : 9788131211274


© Year : 2007

Pages : 291 Pages

Cardiovascular Nursing, 2/e-Dr. Sr (Prof) Mary Lucita-Dr. Aleyamma Eapen

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ISBN : 9788131219454


© Year : 2009

Pages : 992 Pages

This textbook offers an engaging format and clear writing style that make it easy to master the basic nursing concepts and skills you need to practice in a variety of care settings. Its nursing process framework, health promotion focus, emphasis on critical thinking, and thorough coverage of communication and patient teaching provide a strong foundation for your nursing education.

Key Features

• Overview of Structure and Function provides a brief review of essential anatomy and physiology related to specific body systems, with a special section on aging.

• The nursing process is emphasized throughout in Application of the Nursing Process sections and serves as the framework for Skills and Nursing Care Plans.

• Approx 80 Skills provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for performing key nursing procedures and Approx 20 Nursing Care Plans provide examples for planning care and encourage you to think critically and follow the nursing process.

Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 3/e-Susan C. deWit

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ISBN : 9788131219409


© Year : 2009

Pages : 1250 Pages

The #1 pediatric nursing textbook have a highly readable writing style and provides a foundation in child development and health promotion, and covers specific health problems organised according to age groups and body systems, so as to individualise care at the appropriate level for each child. It also covers New Pain Assessment and Management in Children. Nursing care plans provide a model for planning patient care, including nursing diagnoses, patient/family goals, nursing interventions/rationales, expected outcomes, and newly included NIC and NOC classifications.

Key Features

• A family focus emphasises the role and influence of the family in health and illness.

• A “wellness” emphasis includes age-specific information on health promotion and injury prevention

• Detailed presentations of pathophysiology in disorder sections

• Critical thinking exercises to apply your knowledge

• Nursing Care Guidelines boxes for performing specific skills or procedures, Evidence-Based Practice boxes to apply research and critical thought processes, Atraumatic Care boxes for administering nursing care with minimal pain or stress to the child, family, and nurse.

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 8/e-Marilyn J. Hockenberry-David Wilson

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ISBN : 9788131216064


© Year : 2009

Pages : 280 Pages

This book has been designed for the MBBS final year students studying preparing for surgery. The book begins with a detailed classification of instruments according to their use, followed by the points for identification and provides an elaborate description of different operative procedures as well as sterilization methods of instruments used. Finally, a separate chapter on 'X-rays ,Commonly Asked during Examination', has also been added to help students face viva-voce. The question-answer format of the book including the frequently asked questions greatly help students in preparing for their exams.

Key Features

• This book covers topics on General Surgical Instruments and Procedures,

• Surgical Sets and Procedures,

• Gynaecologic and Obstetric Instruments and Procedures,

• Otorhinolaryngology Instruments and Procedures, Ophthalmic Instruments and Procedures,

• Endoscopy, X-rays (Commonly Asked During Surgery Examinations)

With all these features, this book is a must for MBBS students preparing for various entrance examinations & also for practicing surgeons and interns.

Introduction to Surgical Instruments and Procedures for Undergraduates, 2/e-MM Kapur

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ISBN : 9788131217320


© Year : 2007

Pages : 2144 Pages

The bestselling Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition provides a well-rounded and comprehensive approach to nursing care. It covers patient care in various clinical settings by employing a unique levels of care approach, discussing nursing implementation at multiple levels. It identifies and discusses all levels of nursing management, including Health Promotion, Acute Intervention, and Ambulatory and Home Care, to prepare the nurse to effectively intervene at various stages of illness. Extensive gerontologic content discusses age-related changes for each body system and alerts the nurse to differences often encountered in older patients. About 55 thoroughly updated, comprehensive nursing care plans incorporate current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and more.

Key Features

• It also includes new chapters on Health Disparities.

• Stress and Stress Management.

• Infection and HIV, and Nursing Management.

Medical-SurgicalNursing 7/e-Sharon L. Lewis-Margaret M. Heitkemper-Shannon Ruff Dirksen

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Nursing: Practice & Public Health Administration, Current Concepts & Trends 2/e-Prof (Sr) Mary Lucita

ISBN : 9788131203484


© Year : 2007

Pages : 455 Pages

The second revised edition of the book will be of immense use to nursing students and practitioners to effectively manage the ward. The book, organized into two parts, defines problems, presents solutions and describes the challenges and opportunities in nursing services and public health administration. It includes Tenth Five Year Plan, Health Status and Health Problems and Health Planning in India

Key Features

• It provides clear and concise information about current concepts and trends in nursing administration.

• It discusses important committees, five year plans and delivery systems including rural network.

• The topics include Nursing Administration, current concepts and trends, Qualities for Nursing Administration, Role of Administrators at Various Levels, Planning and Organizing Nursing Service at Various Levels.

• Problems in Nursing Service, Service and Public Health Administration, Committees and Five Year Plans, Health Concepts and Delivery Systems.

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1. Introduction to the family and child care

2. Assessment of children

3. The child and illness

4. The neonate

5. The infant

6. The toddler

7. The preschool child

8. The school child

9. The pubescent and the adolescent

Key Features

• Presents pediatric nursing procedures in a simplified, up-to-date and easy-to-follow format.

• Provides detailed information of various types of diets with alteration in nutrition.

• Covers recent advances in vaccine-preventable diseases, trauma and pain management.

• Emphasis on the diseases peculiar to Indian tropical conditions.

• Acts as a guideline regarding various aspects of medicine administration, fluid therapy, types of feeding, quick assessment and triage.

ISBN : 9788181470898


© Year : 2001

Pages : 1316 Pages

Textbook of Pediatric Nursing-Dorothy R. Marlow-Barbara A. Redding

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ISBN : 9788131221808


© Year : 2009

Pages : 362 Pages

First published in 1989, this book has become the standard textbook on the subject. It is a work manual, which explains the various pre- and postoperative procedures and the related diagnostic and therapeutic processes. The book also describes the basics of handling and correctly using medical / surgical appliances. It highlights their working principle as well. The text, presented in a simple, clear and concise manner, makes the subject easily comprehensible for readers.

Key Features

• New information in most of the chapters and Addition of a new chapter on Liver Abscess Aspiration

• Reorganization of text in certain chapters, Addition and deletion of recent and obsolete information

• Improved presentation of the text, More user-friendly and Modified illustration

• The book is targeted primarily to meet the needs of undergraduate Nursing and Paramedic students as well as Trainees and practicing Surgeons.

Ward Procedures 5/e-Mansukh B. Patel-Yogesh P. Upadhyay

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Comprehensive, logically organized, and now easier to read, this market-leading fundamentals text provides you with up-to-date coverage of nursing principles, concepts, and skills. The book's nursing process framework, critical thinking emphasis, health promotion focus, and thorough coverage of acute and continuing care in all settings help prepare you for nursing practice today. This new edition addresses the increased focus on evidence-based practice and new guidelines for safe patient handling. Plus, a new, cutting-edge chapter on Surviving Cancer helps prepare you to address the unique health care needs of patients who have survived cancer, but still face the physical and emotional after-effects of the illness and its therapy.

Key Features

• The client and the health care environment.

• Caring throughout the life span.

• Critical thinking in nursing practice.

• Psychosocial basis for nursing practice.

• Scientific basis for nursing practice.

• Basic human needs.

• Clients with special needs.

ISBN : 9788131216453


© Year : 2009

Pages : 1520 Pages

Fundamentals of Nursing, 7/e-Patricia A. Potter-Anne Griffin Perry

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ISBN : 9788181475459


© Year : 2004

Pages : 168 Pages

This book presents a clear and systematic account of proper dietary practices in management of various diseases. It emphasis the vital role of nutrition in disease management and discusses how an effective diet is a balance between what is genuinely acceptable to the patient and what the patient needs for the therapy.

Key Features

• Recent advances in diseases like gastrointestinal disease, renal, diabetes, surgical are dealt, detail updates on cancer and there dietary measures and Corollary artery diseases and its recent advances in dietary modification have been incorporated.

• This book includes topics on Normal Nutrition Diets Modified in Consistency, Diets in Gastrointestinal Diseases, Surgical Diets, Nutrition for Critically Ill, Diets Modified in Carbohydrates, Diets Modified in Proteins, Fats, Minerals, Calories, Cancer and Diet Therapy, Diets for Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Diet and Nutritional Needs of Elderly, Miscellaneous Diets and Test Meal

• With all these features, this would be an extremely useful manual for nutritional professionals, dieticians, physicians and medical and nursing students.

Diet Management 3/e -Rekha Sharma

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ISBN : 9788181478405


© Year : 2005

Pages : 208 Pages

This book is divided into three sections; each section describes the nursing process and nursing models for nursing practice and deals with every phase of nursing process, nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. It also provides case studies with the application of the nursing process for a medical, surgical and a pediatric patient. It also includes the appendices which provide additional specialized case sheets for nursing assessment and nursing care plan. In addition the book addresses the recent trends in nursing education, nursing practice and latest technological advances in medicine .This edition contains valuable information on nursing models and the importance of a nursing theory in developing a body of knowledge in nursing

Key Features

• The book is divided into 3 sections; each section is divided into chapters which are logical and enables sequential reading

• The language of book is simple and easier to understand at GNM and B.sc Nursing level.

• Even the qualified nurses who have no exposure to nursing process can easily understand the language of the book

• A useful guide to the nursing teacher.

Nursing Process 2/e-Dr. Esther Sirra

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ISBN : 9788131212769


© Year : 2003

Pages : 320 Pages

This new second edition to has been completely updated to include the latest research and application, and provides knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in a consistent, readable format appropriate for LPN/LVN and Health Professions students. This book provides insights into the human body and uses examples which are easily recognizable.

The text of the book is written in form of 17 chapters, each chapter is self-contained, allowing instructors the flexibility to vary the sequence of topics covered. The chapters are written on particular aspect of body function

Key Features

• This book includes key terms, many with phonetic pronunciation guides throughout the chapters.

• Consist of chapter outlines and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter to provide the student with an overview of material covered in the chapter.

• There are total 185 illustrations which reinforces key concepts within each chapter

• This book has review questions and useful appendixes include information on medical terminology as well as answers to the chapter quizzes.

• Consist of extensive glossary that includes all key terms, as well as additional terms that may require further definition.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 3/e-Eldra Pearl Solomon

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This book provide clear and concise information on microorganisms, their identification, pathology of disease and mechanism by which disease is caused, diagnosis and treatment of various microbial diseases. The book encompasses the basic knowledge of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology and entomology with reference to the Indian context.

Key Features

• The book is written in simple language along with illustrations and table which makes it easier to understand.

• Provides detailed discussion of collection and transport of specimens for microbiological examination, sterilization, nosocomial infection, and hospital waste management.

• Chapters on occupational hazards and handling of HIV positive patients, particularly quite useful for the practicing nurses.

ISBN : 9788131203491


© Year : 2006

Pages : 412 Pages

Microbiology for Nurses, 2/e-Seema Sood

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ISBN : 9788131215401


© Year : 2008

Pages : 524 Pages

This book provides practical information of psychopathology, interviewing technique and major clinical issues and aids the students as well as non-psychiatrists in recognizing various psychiatric syndromes and understanding the principles of management.Though the book is written keeping in mind the undergraduate medical students, the text is also interesting to the first year residents in psychiatry, the students of nursing, psychology, physiotherapy as well as to the medical students preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination

Key Features

• The book consist of tables,structured format,illustrations which makes the language easier to understand and saves the valuable time of students.

• Chapters on interviewing technique, functional neuron-anatomy, mental retardation, old age psychiatry, AIDS and legal issues in psychiatry explore the relevant and important issues.

• Clinical examples and quick revision in the form of summary at the end of each chapter hopes to make the most feared subject more approachable and understandable.

Textbook of Psychiatry-Dr. Sujata Sethi

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The 12th edition is a popular and comprehensive introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and other allied health students.

Key Features

• Its comprehensive price and coverage allows it to reach a wide range of audience.

• The book has plenty of diagrams which helps to understand text better .

• It systematically presents concise and consistent information on learning objectives in each chapter help revision and review questions help test understanding.

ISBN : 9788181479167


© Year : 2005

Pages : 426 Pages

Anatomy and Physiologyfor Nurses, 12/e-Roger Watson

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ISBN : 9788131203538


© Year : 2007

Pages : 1272 Pages

This text book presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood, conversational writing style and focuses on concepts rather than descriptions by using the theme of big pictures to explain the concept of body homoestatic regulation. For the first time, the textbook includes an electronic version of the text via an attached CD-ROM and learning resources from A&P Online with animations of body system, images, an electronic coloring book, interactive exercises.

Key Features

• Big Picture and Cycle of Life sections unify themes and help students comprehend the interrelation of body systems, the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development.

• Current topics (e.g., anthrax, smallpox, human genome project) are addressed in feature boxes. Health Matters and other boxes and tables explain the practical applications of the principles of A&P.

• Quick Check questions and detailed chapter summaries along with the content review questions help students determine how well they have mastered important concepts.

• The book also includes a mini-atlas of regional dissection of human anatomy which may be used as a study guide by students not able to participate in a cadaver dissection laboratory.

Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology 18/e-Gary A. Thibodeau

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Textbook of Paediatric Nursing-Assuma Beevi. T.M.

It is a comprehensive book that provides all the essential concepts and practical tips of the subject, based on the syllabus of Indian Nursing Council and curriculum of various Indian universities. The book equips undergraduate and graduate nursing students with assessment, disease process and health promotion.

Key Features

• Presents paediatric nursing procedures in a simplified, up-to-date and easy-to-follow format.

• Provides detailed information on various types of diets with alteration in nutrition.

• Covers recent advances in vaccine-preventable diseases, trauma and pain management.

• Emphasis on the diseases peculiar to Indian tropical conditions.

• Acts as a guideline regarding various aspects of medicine administration, fluid therapy, types of feeding, quick assessment and triage.

ISBN : 9788131213483


© Year : 2009

Pages : 760 Pages

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