Education

Fully prepare for your Level 2 Animal Care exam with this detailed study guide

Suitable for Level 2 Animal Care qualifications, including the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate, this study guide covers all of the learning outcomes covered in the 024/524 exam. Clear language and straightforward explanations will help you work your way through the units and then prepare for your exams.

• Develop your understanding with full coverage of all examined content.
• Check your knowledge with quiz questions at the end of each topic.
• Prepare for assessment with a full set of revision questions.
• Answers to questions are available online.

This Study Guide covers the following:

• Maintain Animal Health and Welfare: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
• Animal Feeding and Accommodation: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
• Animal Behaviour and Handling: LO1, LO2, LO3.
• Working in the Animal Care Industry: LO1, LO2, LO3.

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Fully prepare yourself for your animal management exam with this detailed study guide

Suitable for Level 3 Animal Management qualifications, including the Level 3 Technical Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma, this study guide covers all of the learning outcomes that are covered in the 031/531 exam. Clear language and straightforward explanations will help you work your way through the units and then prepare for your exams.

• Develop your understanding with full coverage of all examined content.
• Check your knowledge with quiz questions at the end of each topic.
• Prepare for assessment with exam-style higher-mark questions at the end of each unit.
• Answers to all questions are available online.

This Study Guide covers the following:

• Animal Health & Husbandry LO1, LO2, LO4
• Animal Feeding and Nutrition LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
• Animal Behaviour and Communication LO1, LO3, LO4.

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A fully updated edition of the best-selling textbook for students studying for their dental nurse qualification

Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses continues to be an indispensable resource written specifically for those undertaking the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This new edition provides in-depth coverage in many areas, such as the structure of the dental profession; an update of the current, available NHS dental services; information on extended duties for dental nurses; legal and ethical issues; health and safety including COSHH and waste disposal legislation updates; general anatomy and physiology; and medical emergencies.

• New edition of a classic textbook, fully in line with the most recent developments in dental nursing practice and education
• Caters especially for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Outlines the latest GDC standards for dental nurses
• Key Learning Points in every chapter to help readers master essential information

Packed with illustrations and diagrams to assist with aiding comprehension, this student-friendly text is ideal for dental nurses studying for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. It will also be of great benefit to dental nurses studying for the City & Guilds Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3.

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Unlock the Power of Mnemonics in Nursing Education!
Are you a nursing student looking to conquer the complexities of your curriculum with ease and confidence? Look no further! “Mastering Nursing Mnemonics” is your ultimate companion in becoming a successful nursing professional. Dr. John Carter, DNP, brings you a comprehensive guide that simplifies the art of memory, transforming the way you learn and retain vital nursing knowledge. With this visually engaging book, you’ll not only excel in your studies but also pave the way for a rewarding nursing career.
Reasons why nursing students should buy this book:

• Harness the Mnemonic Advantage: Learn how to leverage the power of mnemonics to enhance your memory, making complex nursing concepts a breeze to understand and recall.
• Navigate Memory Challenges: Discover strategies to overcome common memory hurdles that nursing students face, ensuring you retain critical information effectively.
• A Mnemonic Toolkit: Build your mnemonic toolkit with various helpful types designed specifically for nursing, enabling you to choose the right one for any situation.
• Anatomy & Physiology Simplified: Demystify the intricacies of anatomy and physiology with mnemonics that make learning and visualizing complex structures and functions straightforward.
• Pharmacology Decoded: Crack the code of drug names and classes with memory techniques, ensuring safe and effective medication administration through mnemonics.
• ECG Interpretation Made Easy: Master EKG interpretation and diagnosis with mnemonics, simplifying the complex world of electrocardiography.
• Chemistry in Nursing Practice: Conquer chemistry concepts relevant to nursing with mnemonics that guide you in applying your knowledge to real-world patient care scenarios.
• Study Smarter, Not Harder: Acquire efficient study strategies, time management skills, and test preparation techniques that reduce stress and increase exam success.
• From Classroom to Clinical: Seamlessly bridge theory to practice with mnemonics for patient assessment, care plans, and real-world case studies that boost clinical confidence.
• Lifelong Learning in Healthcare: Prepare for a fulfilling career in healthcare with mnemonics tailored for specialization, advanced roles, and professional growth.
• Work-Life Balance: Learn to balance the demands of a nursing career with strategies for maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance and achieving personal and professional development.

“Mastering Nursing Mnemonics” isn’t just a book, it’s your ticket to mastering nursing education and excelling in your future career. Take advantage of this opportunity to empower yourself with the necessary tools to succeed. Buy this book today and start your journey towards becoming a confident and knowledgeable nursing professional.

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Medical Law Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides go above and beyond, not only consolidating your learning but focusing your revision and maximising your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases.

Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students…

“The Concentrate books are my favourite revision guides as the quality of the information is always more comprehensive than others.” Carly Hatchard, law student, University of Bolton

“The Concentrate structure is extremely good, it makes it so much easier to revise … no key information is left out, it’s a great series.” Emma Wainwright, law student, Oxford Brookes University

“I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades” – Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea University

“The detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level” – Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central Lancashire

“It is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique” – Godwin Tan, law student, University College London

“The exam style questions are brilliant and the series is very detailed, prepares you well” – Frances Easton, law student, University of Birmingham

“The accompanying website for Concentrate is the most impressive I’ve come across” – Alice Munnelly, law student, King’s College London

Digital formats and resources
The fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further (www.oup.com/lawrevision/).

The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

The online resources include:
– advice on revision and exam technique from experienced examiner Nigel Foster;
– a diagnostic test to help you pinpoint areas to focus your revision on;
– interactive glossary and key cases to help you revise key terminology, facts, and principles;
– multiple choice questions to test your knowledge; and
– outline answers to questions in the book.

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MASTER THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN YOUR HEALTHCARE CAREER WITH THE RIGHT GUIDE TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Are you struggling to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with colleagues in the healthcare field? Would you like to have a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to help you master medical terminology quickly and efficiently?

If so, keep reading!

Medical terminology is a crucial component of the healthcare field. It involves understanding and interpreting the complex language used to describe anatomy, diseases, diagnostic procedures, medications, and more. For healthcare professionals, mastering medical terminology is essential to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide quality care to patients. However, learning medical terminology can be challenging, especially for those new to the field.

This guide to medical terminology is designed to make the learning process easy and accessible for everyone. It covers everything from basic word structure to common diseases and disorders, making it the perfect resource for anyone who wants to learn medical terminology quickly and efficiently. The guide is written in a comprehensive and easy-to-follow manner, with each chapter building on the previous one.

Whether you’re a nursing student, healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about medical terminology, this guide has everything you need to succeed. It includes practice exercises and quizzes to reinforce your learning, as well as tips for continuing to build your medical terminology skills after completing the guide. With this guide, you’ll be able to interpret medical terminology, learn and understand the basic fundamentals, and test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions.

In this book you will find:

• Learn the basics of medical terminology quickly and efficiently
• Understand and interpret the complex language used in the healthcare field
• Perfect resource for nursing students, healthcare professionals, and those new to the field
• Reinforce your learning with practice exercises and quizzes
• Discover unique tips for continuing to build your medical terminology skills after completing the guide
• And much more…!

In addition to being a great study guide for students looking to broaden or refresh their skills of understanding medical terms, this guide is also a great complementary tool to have when preparing for the NCLEX or MCAT. The guide focuses on readability with each chapter created in such a way that it builds on the previous one. You will find plenty of charts and tables, allowing for an easy study guide and review.

With this guide, you can become familiarized with medical terminology, which is a fundamental part of any medical career. You’ll learn the important word parts such as common prefixes, suffixes, and root words. The guide goes to great lengths to simplify the process of memorizing the medical language, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to succeed in the healthcare field. Take the first step towards a successful career in healthcare by getting your copy of this guide today.

Don’t let medical terminology intimidate you any longer, click on the BUY NOW button!

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Specially selected articles from the Journal of Advanced Nursing have been updated where appropriate by the original author. Models, Theories and Concepts brings together international authorities in their specialist fields to consider the gaps occurring between theory and practice, as well as the evaluation of a selection of models and emerging theories.

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This new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing has been fully updated, with a greater focus on older people with learning and intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, as well as bringing all recommendations in line with current guidelines.

Since the first edition of this book was published, services for people with learning disabilities and their families have become more community-based, and the demography of the population of people with learning disabilities has changed to include many older people, and children and young adults with complex physical health needs. This handbook provides clear information for readers on practical steps that may be taken to actively engage with people who have learning disabilities, to enable effective care in which they are involved as much as possible with decisions that affect them. This book also covers differences in legislation and social policy across the constituent countries in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including changes that have been implemented since serious case reviews into institutional abuse. An emergencies section provides key information at critical times in practice. The chapter on practice resources has been fully revised to bring together the latest tools to support nurses, complete with links for easy access.

Written by experienced practitioners who are recognised experts in their areas of speciality, the Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing is an invaluable guide for students, community and hospital based nurses, and all those who work with people with intellectual disabilities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Our BTEC Tech Award (2022) revision resources are there to support you when you’re getting ready for your external assessment.
This book will help you to:

• Revise all the essential content and key skills
• Organise your revision with the one-topic-per-page format
• Speed up your revision with the helpful hints on how to tackle questions and tasks
• Track your revision progress with at-a-glance check boxes
• Check your understanding with annotated example responses
• Practise with revision questions and answers.

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Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare

Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence

Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, providing readers with the latest approaches and techniques for gaining insight into people’s attitudes, behaviours, value systems, concerns, motivations, aspirations, culture and lifestyles.

From ethnographies to action research, readers will find explorations of data collection, sampling and analysis, including discussions of:

• Interviewing and participant observation, strategies, and procedures
• Trustworthiness and validity, and ensuring the credibility of qualitative research
• A variety of approaches in qualitative research, such as grounded theory, phenomenology and narrative inquiry

Whether you’re a postgraduate nursing student, a third-year nursing student on a pre-registration nursing programme, or a qualified nursing and healthcare staff member, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect resource to help you conduct meaningful research with confidence.

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2018 EDITION

Since this book was first published in 1999, the situation in health care settings remains little changed for many deaf patients and for children and adults who have special educational needs and use signs in their communication.

After being out of print for some time, this useful reference of British Sign Language (BSL) signs continues to be sought after by health care workers wishing to ensure the comfort and well-being of their patients.

The contents have stood the test of time and in view of such continued interest, this book has been made available again through Amazon-Print-on-Demand. The dimensions 5″ x 7.8″ are slightly larger than the original.

Also available on KINDLE for easy mobile access.

The signs and communication advice within are intended to assist in everyday conversations and exchanges to ensure that sign language users are included in the events around them, and above all, can be made comfortable and given reassurance.

The contents are not intended as an advanced specialist medical sign language reference or to replace professional communicators and interpreters.

Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL series of resources – see www.DeafBooks.co.uk

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* NEW IMPROVED DESIGN *

Student Nurse Planner. Perfect present for those beginning their nursing journey. This helpful book has been designed to assist students on practical placement and during university study.

Features :

Important Contacts, Password Tracker, Placement Plan & Assignment Deadline Tracker, 2023 & 2024 Calendar, Special Dates to Remember Page, 12 x Month Dated Planner (September 2023 – August 2024), 12 x Reflective Writing Pages (with prompts) and Additional Blank Note Pages.

Measures 6 x 9 inches, 100 pages of white quality paper in a soft matte cover.

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Comprehensive and thorough in scope, The Research Process in Nursing 7th edition provides everything you could want to know about research methods. This established textbook reflects the significant advances in nursing research and the importance of evidence-based practice, and provides an invaluable resource for both the novice and the more experienced researcher. It includes practical information and advice on: * How to find and critique the evidence * How to choose the right approach * How to collect data * How to make sense of the data * How to put research into practice Special features: * A clear, explicit and easy to understand text which links theory with practical steps in the research process. * Examples provided allow the reader to apply a variety of research concepts to theoretical learning and professional practice. * Incorporates chapters, research examples, and policy from a range of international countries, including Canada, Australia, USA and Hong Kong. * Provides detailed discussions around each example, which clearly link theory with practice * Easy to read for novice researchers and undergraduate nursing students, but at the same time provides sufficient depth and detail to be of value to experienced researchers and practitioners.

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This convenient Handbook will be invaluable to students starting out on a pre-registration nursing course. Covering a broad range of topics, from helping understand what tutors and mentors expect, how to plan work, and coping with stress, it will support undergraduates across all aspects of student life.

This book will help students to:

• Write assignments

• Cope with stress

• Make the most of clinical placements

• Reflect on practice

• Understand nursing models, theories and philosophies

• Understand medical terminology and nursing jargon

• Deal with legal and ethical issues.

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