Never miss out on the latest drug information, on the ward or in the classroom, with this fully revised and updated handbook for nurses and midwives. If you’re an educator, be confident your students have all they need to safely administer the latest drugs, using the latest protocols and best-practice guidelines. If you’re a student or professional, be sure you can search for drug information relevant to you, on the go, when and where you need it. Contains revised information on over 1100 essential drugs, for patients of all ages and categories. It’s never been easier to keep up. Whats NEW? Updated regularly Keep up with new drugs Comes as an app Search on the go Ebook included Search how it suits you NZ-only drugs clearly marked Relevant to you

The updated sixth edition of this essential guide for nurses, both students and practioners, now includes over 950 drug profiles and features 150 additonal drugs, providing comprehensive information about the most widely used drugs in Australia and New Zealand.

The information presented in this user friendly guide can be accessed either by therapeutic class or by system. As with previous editions each drug is independently reviewed. Tiziani from Monash University.

Master pharmacology today with this bestselling resource! McKenna's Pharmacology for Nursing and Health Professionals delivers essential pharmacological information in easy-to-learn steps, helping you to build a solid grounding in the principles of drug therapy, before introducing more complex learning objectives such as pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. This edition emphasises "need-to-know" concepts to today's nurses. Learning features Therapeutic drug actions and contraindications Patient safety—safe medication administration, patient/family teaching and a focus on evidence-based practice ensure learners are ready for a real-world clinical setting. Reflective practice—cultural and gender considerations as well as drug therapy across the lifespan encourage critical thinking and reflective practice. Calculation reviews reinforce your drug calculation knowledge and hone your clinical skills. Test yourself—case-based critical thinking exercises and review questions test what you have learned and help you prepare for exams. More than just a textbook! Simulation—integrated with the most popular Laerdal simulated scenarios. Make sure you are prepared for the sim lab! thePoint Learning Hub—watch animations and videos, take review questions, view case studies and much more!

"...Focuses on the use of drugs as medications within the healthcare environment in Australia and New Zealand. ... We use the term 'medication', rather than 'drug', throughout this book to refer to any drug that is used in the healthcare context, although the terms are generally interchangeable ... and it is the generic name of a medication that does not change and is the essential name for the nurse to know. ... we also introduce some abbreviations that are commonly used by healthcare providers and pharmacists in writing and preparing medication prescriptions. ...Two new chapters have been included in the second edition. One chapter covers pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, an area of growing interest in personalised medicine, and the other covers legal and ethical issues related to the administration of medications."--from preface.

Neonatal Nursing in Australia and New Zealand: Principles for Practice uniquely reflects the local practice, context and standards of neonatal nursing in Australia and New Zealand. Edited by Victoria Kain and Trudi Mannix, the content spans all neonatal care settings, addressing the considerations of all levels, including special care and intensive care units, while highlighting the collaborative nature of neonatal care and interdisciplinary teamwork within this environment. The text comprehensively addresses ANZ-specific perspectives, including the neonatal context for First Peoples; the neonatal nurse practitioner and advanced practice roles; workplace culture; newborn screening, resuscitation, retrievals and transport; stabilisation of the high-risk newborn; the range of disorders by body system; legal and ethical issues; and end-of-life care in the neonatal unit. Supported by international and ANZ neonatal network data Aligned to the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Standards Key learning objectives emphasised Nursing and midwifery-focused Case studies provide the vital link between theory and practice Clinical Practice and Reflections features further reader insight and knowledge Evidence-based practice research underpins all chapters Family-centred care is reinforced throughout Evolve resources included to enhance teaching and learning: eBook on VitalSource Student and Lecturer resources, for each chapter: Test banks of MCQ and short answer questions Additional online case studies Journal articles related to practice and critical thinking questions Answer guide to in-text and online case study, test bank and article questions

Nursing and Midwifery Research is an essential guide in assisting students and practitioners develop sound research skills to enhance their knowledge and practice. Written by Dean Whitehead and Caleb Ferguson, the 6th ANZ edition includes the most recent updates and developments in Australian and New Zealand nursing and midwifery practice, with a focus on evidence-based practice, along with a range of contemporary research articles and pedagogy to support specific chapter content. Using clear language and examples, the 6th edition of Nursing and Midwifery Research provides a valuable resource to assist healthcare students and practitioners in developing strong skills in research literacy and critical appraisal, as well as the confidence to successfully conduct research and apply outcomes to practice. A focus on digital communication - includes overviews and tips on navigating professional and personal electronic media Individual and group activities throughout to encourage skill development, reflection and awareness of self and others An extensive suite of scenarios - practise and apply your communication skills using realistic situations and individuals that healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: Answer guides to Tutorial Triggers PowerPoint presentations Student and Instructor resources: Answer guides to An Unexpected Hurdle Answers to Learning Activities Research Articles and Questions Answer guides to Time to Reflect Glossary New co-editor, Caleb Ferguson, from Western Sydney University Fully updated Chapter 15 'Indigenous Peoples and Research' offers leading cultural insights into Indigenous approaches to research Fully updated Chapter 20 'A Research Project Journey: from Conception to Completion' fully details the process of a mixed methods project, from beginning to dissemination, that explores the topical issue of patients and carers living with bladder cancer Updated chapters throughout reflect current nursing and midwifery perspectives to provide you with the latest data and most recent examples of evidence-based practice A stronger focus on the role of social media and bibliometrics in conducting and disseminating research outcomes ensures latest best practice guidelines Real-world examples of the research process prepare you for common experiences you can expect during your own research journey and the processes that you are likely to encounter An eBook included in all print purchases