Books by Lippincott Williams

Raise your simulation programs to new heights with the fully updated Defining Excellence in Simulation Programs, 2nd edition. An official publication of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, this fully illustrated guide speaks to the needs of all healthcare professionals using simulation for education, assessment, and research. Offering best practices for a wide variety of programs, it addresses all areas of program management, from staffing, funding, and equipment, to education models. Whether you are new to running a simulation program, developing a program, or studying simulation, this is your key to creating cost-effective, research-based programs.

Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual!™, 3rd Edition.   Let this colorful, down-to-earth text guide you smoothly through essential skills, concepts, and equipment how-to's, including physical assessments, diagnostic tests, cardiac monitoring, and handling emergencies and complications. Get ready for success in both the classroom and with patient care; the clear explanations, Incredibly Visual™ humor, and numerous illustrations make this the enjoyable way to learn positive, effective cardiac care.   Master the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of cardiac care ...   *NEW and updated guidance on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms, with step-by-step direction on handling emergency situations *NEW end-of-chapter selected readings that support evidence-based learning *Hundreds of colorful imagesthatbring complex cardiovascular care concepts to life--drawings, charts, photos, and diagrams explaining and reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts in easy-to-follow ways *Ideal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners--detailed visuals and clear, concise explanations to help you master cardiovascular anatomy, and physiology and effective treatments and interventions *Perfect for visual learners--numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions in easy-to-follow ways, including: *Essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology *Physical assessment techniques *Diagnostic tests *Common disorders *ECG interpretation, including rhythm strip analysis, the 8-step method, and arrhythmias *Cardiac monitoring methods, including handling monitor problems *Hemodynamic monitoring *Handling complications *Treatments and interventions *Emergency procedures *Excellent teaching aid--visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios, backed by expert clinical tips *Perfect supplement to medical-surgical texts on cardiovascular care, clarifying complex concepts *Chapter features: *Just the facts--quick summary of chapter content *Vision Quest--End-of-Chapter games that help you match words, concepts, and photos to reinforce key learning points *"Nurse Joy and Jake" --Practical advice and expert insights offered throughout *Memory jogger--simple techniques for remembering vital information     About the Clinical Editor Mary Ann Siciliano McLaughlin EdD, RN, is Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Accelerated BSN Program at Gwynedd Mercy University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Confidently provide best practices in patient care, with the newly updated Lippincott(R) Nursing Procedures, 9th Edition. More than 400 entries offer detailed, evidence-based guidance on procedures ranging from the most basic patient care to assisting with intricate surgeries. The alphabetical organization allows you to quickly look up any procedure by name, and benefit from the clear, concise, step-by-step direction of nursing experts. Whether you're a nursing student, are new to nursing, or are a seasoned practitioner, this is your go-to guide to the latest in expert care and positive outcomes.

Superpower your maternal-neonatal skills, with the fully updated Maternal-Neonatal Facts Made Incredibly Quick!®, 3rd Edition, the indispensable pocket guide that offers at-your-fingertips answers on maternal-neonatal nursing essentials.   Flip quickly to the section on which you need guidance with the help of brightly colored tabs. Then scan the quick-read bulleted text for vital direction on the four stages of labor, interpreting stress test results, Lamaze techniques, interpreting lab values, and more. This handy quick-reference guide offers both classroom and on-the-unit support for nursing students, nurses, and all maternal-neonatal healthcare professionals.  Use this reference for maternal-neonatal assessments, tests, monitoring, and care, with these featues:   * NEW and updated bulleted content with quick-read tables, charts, and drawings * Wipeable laminated pages that make notetaking and erasing quick and easy * Pocket-sized, spiral-bound format that offers instant access to expert nursing guidance * Dozens of colorful diagrams, charts, and images that offer practical direction for areas including: * Classifying fetal presentation * Distinguishing between true and false labor * Noting systemic changes in the active phase of labor * Assessing glucose challenge values * Assessing the three categories of pregnancy signs * Distinguishing the signs and symptoms of separation between the placenta and uterine wall * Patient teaching * Easy-to-follow definitions and guidance on areas including: * Internal and external fetal monitoring--reading a fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring strip and identifying FHR patterns * Potential complications of medication administration * Comfort measures in labor * Primary indications for cesarean birth--maternal, placental, and fetal * Understanding lacerations and umbilical cord prolapse * Prenatal care - taking an obstretric and medical history, adaptations to pregnancy, fundal height, Leopold's maneuvers, fetal development, cultural practices, and more * Intrapartum  - spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, female pelvis, labor, cervical effacement and dilation, drug administration, cesarean birth, and more * Postpartum - postpartum phases, fundal palpation, uterine involution, postpartal hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, maternal self-care, lactation, and more * Neonatal - neonatal flow algorithm, physiology and assessment, Apgar score, sutures and fontanels, infections, HIV, oxygen therapy, circumcision, neonatal labs, and moreAbout the Clinical Editor   Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Know the how and why of common conditions—and assess them accurately—with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition. Fully illustrated in the popular Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know. Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . . Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders, illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organsExplains cell parts and their functions, as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and diseaseHundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditionsSupports accurate diagnosis and treatment – Common disorders for each major body system, such as:Cardiovascular – Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathyRespiratory – ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancerNeurologic – Alzheimer’s, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headachesGastrointestinal – Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn’s diseaseMusculoskeletal – Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritisHematologic – Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell diseaseImmune – AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritisEndocrine – Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndromeRenal – Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritisIntegumentary – Acne, burns, pressure ulcersReproductive – Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancerSpecial chapter features:Vision Quest – End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital informationRisky business – Risk factors to be aware of while treating each conditionHow it happens – The physiological process that creates a particular conditionWhat to look for – A list of symptoms for each conditionAge-old story – Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient’s ageMemory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments

Feeling overwhelmed by medical terminology? Grab a lifeline: the newly updated Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy!®, 4th Editionoffers clear and simple explanations of vital terms and their everyday use in nursing practice. Backed by humor and chock full of illustrations, this enjoyable text is the perfect backup to class materials and the ideal on-the-job refresher for experienced nurses and all healthcare professionals. Learn how to decipher complex terms from the roots up--and take your confidence to a whole new level.Be expertly guided through the choppy waters of medical terminology ...   * NEW and updated content clarifies medical terminology concepts with clear definitions and illustrations * Explains the meanings, roots, and pronunciation of terms as used in everyday practice, including: * Names for all major body systems: skeletal, muscular, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, neurologic, endocrine, blood and lymphatic, and sensory systems * Terms and phrases used in maternal health, pharmacology, and mental health * Breaks down complex medical terms into recognizable components--common prefixes, roots, and suffixes--to help you identify the meaning of any term * Offers a strong anatomy and physiology overview backed by numerous images, including a large image of each organ system * Chapter features provide learning aids and on-the-unit support: * Just the facts--quick summary of chapter content * Vocabulary builders--end-of-chapter games such as crossword puzzles, matching roots and prefixes to their correct meanings, and fill-in-the-blank sentences to help you retain learning * Pump up your pronunciation--phonetic spellings make it easy to pronounce complex terms * Anatomically speaking--anatomy illustrations, with pronunciations of key terms * Memory jogger--stories and tools that support retention * "Nurse Joy" and "Jake" --explain key concepts and offer friendly problem-solving tips * Beyond the dictionary--learn the origins of words, to help you remember word roots and dissect meanings * The real world--explains informal terms used in daily practice About the Clinical Editor David Woodruff, MSN, RN-BC, CNS, CNE, FNAP, is Faculty Development Specialist at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Chamberlain College of Nursing, in Cleveland, Ohio.